This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
4
A California experiment shows horses pulling a wagon of 6 000 pounds on varied road surfaces, revealing strong effects of road quality on hauling. The piece then surveys reservoir embankment construction, foundation checks, wasteways, and packing methods for durable earth dams and efficient water retention.
Instructions describe keeping heavy water off a road by building a catch drain above the cut edge to carry flow to the culverts at intervals. If the cut is long the catch drain water can be discharged through pipes into the culverts.
The text explains methods to compact clay by dumping into water or layering on embankments with moisture and rolling. It notes failures from faulty waste ways and mentions labeled seed storage and origin details, including who erected the structure and its seed sources.
Important considerations in winter carling for work horses include feed and protection. Stock kept in an unproductive state is kept at a loss, highlighting the need to manage feeding and shelter to prevent losses during harsh seasons.
A home mix using water rum Barbo Compound glycerine is advertised to darken gray hair. The preparation claims to color only hair, not scalp, and to leave hair soft and glossy without stickiness or transfer. Full directions are said to be in each box.
The groom, June, appeared calm and proceeded with the wedding ceremony despite prior nerves. Bess observed the moment, noting no signs of self possession or doubt as the couple united in marriage.
A concise note argues that accusing a woman of meaning every word she says is a serious charge. It examines how language can be used to question a woman's integrity and impact public perception.
An old advertisement advises both men and women to prepare for war and life insurance tests. It promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce to dissolve uric acid, claims kidney health prevents premature aging, and offers trial packages for 10 cents. It cites testimonials and urges readers past thirty to drink water daily.
Agricultural trials in Pennsylvania find six tons per acre yields $3.20 per ton while ten tons returns $2.20 per ton. Lighter applications save costs, suggesting over-application lowers value. Extra notes advise ample limey grit for poultry to prevent soft shells and improve egg quality.
Do not feed fowls without corn during cold weather. Corn is essential for best results and without it profits diminish. The guidance stresses corn as a necessary ingredient for optimal poultry performance in low temperatures.
Report notes ample straw for bedding this year and calls for daily manure hauling to fields whenever possible. Spreading practices are discussed as part of farm efficiency efforts and waste management.
A note suggests filling mouse holes with hard soap to deter mice or rats. It claims pests will not nibble on soap and keeps pests away. No evidence or authority is provided.
The note stresses shells must be sturdy for hens eggs and fruit shells to resist handling and protect cartilage. It warns weak shells will fail under pressure and during transport.
Courtenay De Kalb argues in the At Journal for replacing aggression with natural trade principles. He urges stripping tariffs ship subsidies and industrial parentalism to foster open competition based on skill knowledge and ability. The open road to peace lies in eliminating artificial trade devices while warning of trade war and urging prudent policy.
A dialogue fragment features a quip about discovering a new celestial light. A fuel administrator counters with a cautious remark about beliefs and signs. The exchange hints at tension between discovery tone and pragmatic skepticism.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.