25 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
1
A bumbling ad text shifts from ancient advertising to a spring sales pitch for farm implements. It touts MOLINE lines like the Gretelem Corn Planter and Moline Disc, promising the lowest prices and urging farmers to buy from local dealers rather than large outsiders.
Immense cooking equipment and plan for a large Dunkard national meeting in Carthage set for May. Attendance expected to be large with 20 by 60 foot cooking rigs, 30 day homeward tickets, and a schedule of gospel meetings, business sessions, and visiting afterward. Clarence Station to hold public sale March 1 to fund activities.
Local exchange reports Dr Hendricks selling his Main Street store and stock to C W Stratton for a farm one mile west of Jasper. The deal included new store building valued at 1500 and stock invoiced around 5000. Stratton to operate shop. Hendricks to focus on the new building move and distant plans.
A rural gathering southeast of Tonecay Hight featured Roy and Miss Leila Harris hosting a large crowd of young people with photography and music. Guests listed include Alberta Cathar, Minnie Sal, Nina Draw, Carrie Colmer, Myrtle, Homer Boyne, Alvin Wood, Roy Harris, and many others. Oyster service and late hours followed an auction for partners.
The Republican gathering Tuesday at city hall aimed to elect delegates to a county convention in Webb City for a Kansas City bound event. Delegates chosen included Hendricks, Catterson, Wobl, and Clive. The report notes theatrical announcements and local society touches amid varied town news.
A chaotic news page details a wedding between Jerry Lambeeth and Ina Smith near Jasper with a high noon ceremony, followed by civic notices, local debates, and social events. It mentions residents, local businesses, and community gatherings in Webb City and Carthage, plus a literary event and upcoming millinery display.
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