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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
3
A damaged ad fragment touts Electric Hitters as a cure for stomach, liver and kidney issues plus general weakness. It claims women neglecting backache and dyspepsia will break down, then promises rapid relief and restored health. Praise quotes from local figures appear, with a vague sale location and price.
A Carthage era report describes a woodchopper camp near Sloan Place with disputes over thefts, a suspected professional crook named Dyan, and multiple men including Tom Gotlin and Llory, all tied to Robert Sloan’s farm. A local remedy advertisement follows, touting Henrose and other cures.
An executive committee drafts a bill to establish a state normal school in southwest Missouri. It mirrors existing laws and will be introduced in both chambers. The bill names twenty counties including Barry Cedar Jasper Taney and Webster with a population around 72 04 thousand. A governor appointed commission will review locations and select the site from among proposed towns.
Rev M S Johnson resigns from Jasper post and will move to Louisiana Missouri to serve as pastor at First Presbyterian Church tonight and the Christian church tomorrow morning. The family plans to follow in spring and the move will be final.
A garbled report notes scarcity of cars in Jasper and surrounding areas. It mentions Goome Doran, a Carthage miller, and Lusine al dastor amid vehicle shortages. A reference to sourcing or stock car activity is included but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
An old advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles. It quotes testimonials from EL Lauderbaugh of Madison Georgia and Rev Cartidalie F. & Martin praising its effectiveness for phlegm, throat issues, and pneumonia like symptoms. It also mentions Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a comparable product and promotes purchasing from EL Lauderbaugh.
Column lists various farm animals and products for sale at multiple locations. Berkshire pigs offered at 10 each, with options to buy together or separately, plus 4 pigs available at 5 weeks old in January. Also mentions Barred Plymouth Rocks roosters, pear trees, hides, shoes, medicines, and general notices. Several ad fragments reference Jasper, Missouri, Carthage, and Booths.
A promotional appeal invites boys and girls to obtain new subscriptions at two cents each, totaling £200, to receive a free fountain pen. The penalty includes prepaid postage and a mail-out to the student with the journal issue. The offer promises satisfaction and urges timely action within sixty days.
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