30 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
Sergeant Murphy leads a squad of recruits through rifle range trials at 500, 900, and 1000 yards. No hits at the longer distances prompt him to end the session with a sharp bayonet charge and call for focus.
Retail notice urging immediate purchase of winter stock to clear inventory before spring. Emphasizes special prices, pending more cold weather, and this last chance to buy before stock is moved. Contains no specific dates or store names.
A fragmented note shows caps priced at 1.00 before dropping to 0.76 and 0.50, indicating a sequence of reduced caps likely across retail outlets. The text hints at ongoing price cuts but lacks full context or dates.
Jasper High overwhelmed Joplin High 60 to 11 at the Hendricke Opera House Saturday. Jasper led early, with Kyle Wagner and Crawford striking fast, while Joplin managed only a few late scores. Tabler suffered a sprained ankle. Jasper’s defense and Umpire Van Pelt earned praise. The Webb City matchups and upcoming Kansas City game on February 22 were noted, along with a teachers association meeting in Sarcoxie focusing on literature teaching improvements.
The Missouri University director of athletics Dr Hetherington writes to Jasper asking to direct top athletes to Missouri and promising high school day events including a state basketball tournament. He notes plans to attract talent and encourage continued interest from Jasper. An M E church entertainment last night drew a large crowd with good music recitations and comedy.
Wm Lemle leads the Monte Cristo cast in a strong performance that drew a smaller turnout due to bad weather and other factors. Mercedes and Caderousse were well filled, with solid acting that pleased those who appreciate quality drama despite limited patrons.
Thursday February 6 sale of two two year old heap horses each 1150 to 1200 pounds a herd of cows with a fresh calf a high grade Shorthorn bull oxen sheep including weather and oxen implements such as McCormick mower binder hay rake and a Peter Schuttler wagon also seeds potatoes furniture and household items with 12 months time on terms
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