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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
Jasper Missouri notice appears to be an old postal matter with subscription rates and publication details. It lists prices for one year six months and three months and indicates advertising rates are available on application. The text is partially garbled but conveys standard post office and subscription information.
County Superintendent Walter Colley lauds Jasper schools but urges major upgrades in high school equipment and staff. He notes excellent teachers and a strong student body yet calls for three to four times more equipment, an additional teacher, and a higher school tax to maintain competitive standards and align with the state university. The paper urges citizens to approve the tax to secure better educational opportunities for Jasper students.
A reader note urges support for the Tak school board and a ballot measure to raise taxes for district schools. It reminds nonreaders of the publication’s postal rules and stresses prepaid subscriptions to keep the News in print.
Letters Testamentary issued dec 30 to Maggie A Gardner and Marger A Gardner executrixes for John L Gardner estate in Jasper County. All claims must be presented within one year. failure to exhibit within two years bars them from benefits. Notice serves to creditors and interested parties.
High School notes report Prof Moon issuing an edict as students rally for an all blue and orange theme. A free trip to Webb was offered for best yall nogeation while many students prepare for a large train to Webb. Audray Wheat leads a class location project among students. Tomorrow’s literary society meeting will debate whiskey versus war. Freshmen praised as the most energetic class, with red and white colors chosen for the school.
Local enthusiasts push to charter a special train from this place to Webb City tomorrow night to view a banker game. Rail officials demand guaranteed fare before any extra service runs. Nearly enough funds pledged, a few more are needed to secure the ride. Dr Wout leads the effort and urges a strong turnout to support the team.
Elder John Allen of Staiwell Okin has been secured to lead the pastorate and preached to a large congregation. Known as a steady church worker, he succeeds Rev Hearne who resigned last summer. Allen will preach three Sundays each month.
Miss Ised Noland captured the silver medal in a Tuesday evening contest at the M. I. Church. The program offered several musical features, including Mrs. Lyons, Clara Bayne, a quartet with Mr and Mic Add Joyce, Miss Ada Frick, OC F Lyons, and a piano solo by Mrs. H. P. Jnjore, providing substantial audience entertainment.
It Does The Business says KE E Chamberlain of Clintor Maine. Bucklop's Arnica Save cures piles and scalds, treats chapped skin, and heals cuts without leaving scars. Sold at Webb Brindry store.
The seller offers furniture wallpaper telescopes innow shades linoleum and old cloths with carpets from Lagrain Brussels Moguatts plus coffins and undertaker supplies. Also robes echoes and embalming training with services to preserve bodies. Pictures enlarged and other items available.
The Kenna City Weekly Star invites young men and women to earn by soliciting subscriptions. Earn cash rather than toys or small wares. No hesitation due to age. Apply for form and full details at the address provided. Kansas City Star referenced as well known weekly news source.
A British Admiralty notice recalls unclaimed prize money from naval operations and slave ship sales. About 25,000 dollars from captured slaving vessels await claimants, plus other pirate destruction bounties. Some claimants or heirs may still exist, but demand remains low. only under 40 dollars paid in the year.
The Hankville Herald notes mail order firms keep advertising year round, unlike home merchants who pause for seasons or weather. Country papers resist their persistent ads yet some merchants value the effort while others blame seasonal gaps for losses.
The text claims education was undervalued in the Royal Navy in the 1960s per a gambler turned commander. It describes his early sea education aboard the Retribution and notes a rough, limited schooling including Greek and hogwash. The account hints at a focus on singing, whistling, and basic French conversations rather than formal learning.
C. O. Eldridas of Empire Ga endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs croup and throat troubles after using it for seven years his children suffer from croup but the medicine quickly cures attacks Webb Bros druggists Mrs. a Cusmee and the family are mentioned in the endorsement lauding the product as a world renowned throat remedy.
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