We Leave Jasper in a Mixed Memory on a Sleepless Run
A departing Jasper correspondent chronicles a long train journey from Jasper to St Louis and Kansas City. He recalls meeting strangers, forming light connections, and observing travelers while joking about band arrangements, missing friends, and a chaotic sendoff. The letter hints at future updates and reflections as the trip continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Franne Deardorf
Warren Lyon
Little Moores
Brother Deardorff
Homer
Colorado Springs
Lyno
Noma
Jettera
Monroe
Jasper News
Sweetland
Cather
St Louis
Warren Lion
Warren
Poesdoger
Lamar
Adrain
Mr Near
Lion
Kansas City
Jwe
Acquantano
For Sale Half Interest In Patent Right In Three Counties
One half interest in a patent right covering Barton, Jasper and Newton counties is offered. Household article, deemed essential, but seller is going out of state and cannot devote time. For details apply to Manchester at 712 Pearl St, Joplin Mo. (89-6)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Janper
Newton
Porterma
Drew
Manchester
Joplin
Furniture and Undertaking Line Includes Carpets and Drapery
A historic notice describes a shop maintaining a broad stock of furniture paper telescopes window shades linoleum oilcloths and samples of in grain Brussels Moquettes carpets. The seller emphasizes a well kept line and a focus on quality inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Picture Frames D and Undertaker Supplies For Sale
Embalmer advertises coffins undertaker supplies robes shoes hose and embalming course. Offers preservation fluids enlarged pictures and many related items for sale.
Chewing Gum Aboard Train Sparks Amusing Epistle No. 1
A travel diary entry notes chewing gum apparently preventing sickness on a train ride, with humorous asides about Kansas, moonlight, and meeting fellow passengers. The writer mentions a state officer of the WCTU, a receipt with no copyright, and plans to continue gum use during travel. The letter ends with goodnight from the narrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Twenty Years Battle Promoting Arnica Salve Benefit Claim
A Farmville Virginia resident praises Bucklee's Arnica Salve for curing ulcers and excelling on old sores and wounds. The notice advertises 25e pricing at Webb Bros. druggist and promotes Brick Ice Cream for socials by J. W. Boucher & Son. Also touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tex or Tablets from J K Schooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklee
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Webb Bros. Druggist
Hollister
J. K. Schooler
Back Taxes Delinquent 1902 4 5 City Collector Notice
Notice that delinquent tax books for 1902 8 4 and 5 are in the hands of the city collector with orders to collect by July 1 1906. If unpaid, suit will be brought to recover the amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Same
Txos
Sra
Dr Rea Healing Powder and Gal Cure Promote Remedies
WH Graves Medoo Sanford Elting Carthage promote Dr Rea Healing Powder and Gal Cure and other remedies for sale with claims of curing various ailments. Public notices indicate marketing across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Medoo
Sanford Elting
Carthage
Rea
Driving Instinct and Horse Welfare in Driver Performance
A discussion on how driver behavior and subtle handling affect a horse's condition. It argues that mental strain from thoughtless handling, not food or work alone, explains why similar horses under different drivers show divergent vigor and spirit. It calls for attentive, intelligent care and keen observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ious Association
Qutiog Magazine
Dr King’s New Life for Constipation
Webb Bros Drug Store promotes Dr King’s New Life as a pleasant and effective remedy for constipation. The ad claims it prevents appendicitis and tones the system, presenting it as a solution to torpid liver and blocked bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Webb Bros, Drug Store
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Morris
Ope
Kansna
Gby
Indies
Thedford
Bank of Jasper
Bert Webb
W. Teeter
J. W. Boucher & Son
Kennedy
F. M. Ware
Jesper, Mo
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