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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
6
Instructions describe cleaning rusty steel by first removing rusted parts, setting aside for two or three days, then wiping dry and polishing with emery or pumice stone. For very rusty items or high polish, rub with a little slack lime.
A brief quote on death and cruelty noting that death is not cruelty or hardship but treating animals cruelly is a deadly sin attributed to Walter Winang. The remark frames suffering as human condition yet condemns animal cruelty for moral failing.
A historical note explains the piece of eight, the Spanish Mastre or peso, now known as a dollar. It was widely used in the Spanish Main during piracy days and divided into eight reales, valued at one US dollar.
A reflective line from Ralph Waldo Emerson urges finishing each day with purpose. It emphasizes accepting past mistakes and moving forward to make the current day constructive and fair.
A pithy aphorism notes that steady focus comes from engaging in work. The quote emphasizes that active business or daily tasks protect mental balance and prevent wobble or risk, framing labor as the antidote to distraction.
A brief note from Dal las News remarks on the virtue of a lying angel who never hints at fighting atop a house to urge Kin toward help. The excerpt emphasizes restraint and aid from a deceptive yet protective figure.
A quotation reflecting on the battlefield’s sight moving princes toward peace and away from war. Napoleon I’s statement underscores the enduring lesson that war’s aftermath stirs abhorrence of conflict and a desire for lasting harmony.
A Pennsylvania corporation exploring petroleum in Colombia reports a profitable new well after traversing oil bearing sands. The development underscores successful resource prospecting and potential earnings from the field.
A fragment quoting Emerson praising the sight of wet porphyry pebbles at Nantasket Bench and approving the taste that clothed the emperors in purple.
A playful verse about a fly and a flea trapped in a flue who urge release and choose flight. They find a flaw and flee together, turning confinement into a swift escape.
In a terse and curious line the speaker argues that having a fertile brain does not guarantee the ability to marshal many battles. The remark hints at a broader critique of intellect versus action in conflict or competition.
A fragment describes an indelible ink formula with aniline black six parts celic acid six parts castor oil eighty four parts and notes adding a few parts of Indian ink, with a shake before use.
A new X-ray apparatus is invented to kill tiny parasites that prey on leaf tobacco. The device targets leaf-eating bugs, aiming to protect crops and reduce damage. The innovation signals potential advances in agricultural pest control and crop protection methods.
A succinct reflection notes that a man’s own operation of body and judgment reveals what heals and harms, presenting personal health discernment as the best remedy to preserve well being. This aphorism emphasizes individual assessment over external prescriptions.
Lincoln quotes on production and pleasure, noting profit in doubling output and the value of careful study of each blade of grass as a metaphor for efficiency and growth.
A Boston Transcript quotation says an aviator earns $4,000 a year yet faces claims that living is impossible. The line highlights public doubt about earnings and lifestyle for early pilots.
Sir John Powell remarks on examining legal reasoning and questions the value of basing a case on meaningless law and reasoning.
A fragmentary biblical line from First Corinthians is presented as a brief notice. It references partial knowledge and prophecy in part, echoing the apostle Paul’s themes. This item reads as a literary snippet rather than a news event.
Premiums totaling 44536 across 18 departments announced for the Jasper County fair August 9 through 16. Copies available from the county clerk or E G Bylander Missouri State Fair secretary. The Sedalia fair area includes 264 page color premium book and a victory celebration with war trophy displays. The event features a Battle of St Mihiel sham battle and fireworks with U S Agriculture and War and Navy Department exhibits.
Machinery and tractors rescued a Wisconsin style wheat crop amid heat humidity and rainfall challenges. P B Donnell owned a major 12 foot binder harvesting 360 acres near Waco at four acres per hour with losses from black rust estimated at 4000 dollars. Henry Striegel adopted a car attachment to power his binder but faced repairs and exhausted horses. J M Weaver near Oronogo used a self shocking setup to harvest over 300 acres. Russell Patton near Joplin harvested 46 acres in two days with a field operation starting at 4 pm daily.
Farmers across the region report tractor powered harvests improving speed. Frank F. Ross operates near Patton using a small engine on a binder. W S Gunning rigs two old cars with tractor attachments to harvest about thirty acres daily. Blairalea Farms near Oronogo uses a seven foot binder and one tractor at the same rate. E B Jacobs near Carthage harvested ninety acres in three days with a tractor. Thomas McCall northeast of Carthage cuts thirty five acres daily with a ten foot binder, pulling two eight foot binders by tractor to reach forty acres daily. W Freeman north of Joplin harvests a large wheat crop with an eight foot binder powered by tractor. Notables include Gregg Bryan, Orla Moore, I C Kutz and others embracing tractors as the quickest method. Bind ers adapted for tractor use are urged to develop to prevent engine damage and support future speed.
A facetious speaker quips that convincing a husband his wife has nothing to wear is hard when he must wait two hours before theater time for her to get ready. The line underscores social humor about fashion and patience in courting couples.
A British patent has been granted for eyeglasses that fold to resemble a locket when folded onto a chain or ornament. The design allows the frames to function as both eyewear and a decorative pendant.
Be glad and kind when others succeed. Do not belittle their success. use your energy to strive to equal it and improve yourself.
The tea industry on Java shows a strong rise as exports from the island are expected to reach 100 million pounds per year, signaling a significant expansion in production and global reach for Java teas.
Louisville Courier-Journal quotes Yorick remarking about a tour miscue and a tank town incident that failed to affect the act, noting only one good laugh from the experience.
A simple gauge for plant health: when watering, observe the saucer. If the water drains into the saucer, the plant is thriving. If not, the plant may need clearer drainage or repotting.
A note from the San Francisco Chronicle discusses early practices of shortening names by pioneers and by postal authorities. The piece highlights how abbreviations became common, shaping addressing and identity in the period. It reflects on the tension between brevity and clarity in naming people.
Uncle Eben observes that a man who tries to cheat another for gold often ends up fooling himself on something far more valuable. The tip underscores caution against deceit and misplaced trust in pursuit of wealth.
A Grand Rapids Proas note praises education and film, noting a charming girl said holding hands works in educational films as well as in any other setting, reflecting optimism about learning and cinema.
The pain from nettle stings is partly from formic acid and partly from a chemical similar to poison. Our nettles are relatively harmless, but in India, Java and elsewhere some varieties have painful effects lasting weeks or months, akin to snake bites.
A brief notice inviting readers to subscribe to the daily paper, urging timely delivery and access to the latest local and regional news through a ongoing subscription.
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