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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
1
The notice touts leading brand names in shoes coffee flour and butter, with discounts on Oxfords 10 percent and summer lawns 20 percent. It promotes agricultural supplies Swift's fertilizer Osborne machinery and Tennessee Grain eee, promising stock on hand and ready delivery. Come and see the Humble Servants.
The Redsox rest on their arms while booking two strong tests. Carterville has lost only two of nearly thirty and beats Joplin 2 to 1 at Lakeside. Liberal comes from the north to challenge Jasper, with Thompson and Cochran likely in Jasper’s battery for both games.
The Old Fallows drill team led by district deputy grand master Bi Bcott traveled to Carthage on Monday and installed the lodge’s newly erected officers. They conducted the ceremonies flawlessly, per the Carthage Press. The group also created a sizable hole in the retreatments saved after the installation.
A late show, Ten Nights in 4 Bar Room, draws large crowds and high prices as townsfolk fill the big tent. Critics note savvy cashing of crowds, minor acts, and general skepticism about the performance, with locals left puzzled by the era’s taste for sensational touring shows.
State Superintendent Howard A. Gave designates Saturday Sept 4 as Clean-up Day for all schools. Boards patrons teachers and children urged to meet at the school at 8:00 am to clean yards floors windows woodwork and keep buildings and grounds in order while providing wholesome drinking water. O D Whittaker barber from Kansas City visits Jasper renewing old acquaintances and recounts barbering in Kaoean City.
A northbound Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed near Carytown amid rising water but caused only minor injuries. The locomotive stayed upright, cars left rails but did not topple, and passengers were shuttled to Carytown for resumption of service by late afternoon. A broken rail or fallen tender beam are possible causes. officials note both could occur in the wreck context.
The Golden City reunion will run August 4 5 and 6 with camping on the grounds for three days of solid enjoyment. Attendees look forward to splendid orators and a variety of attractions at the park noted for water and order, making it the southwest's biggest reunion yet. Privilege requests should be sent to the Privilege Committee of Reunion Golden City Mo J M Brooks W F Stemmons Secretary Pres.
The W C T U will meet at three o clock Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church. Comfort bags will be filled for the earlier of the ballotship Mrs soari. All present BH G Stinson of Gravity Ind 1 cousin of H F Pitts was here last week visiting with the latter. He travels for a St Paul house Call at Schoolers and Swample bottle of Bear lees Linimen.
Jasper prepares for growth as four to five new businesses sign leases on Grand avenue within weeks. Rebecca Crow will open a general store in the A. H. Hendricks block, C. A. McCubbin will stock menswear, Hiram Nicholas will open a shoe store, and J R Wheat plans a grocery in the Schoolcraft building. Harrington Bros. may open elsewhere after searches for a suitable site fail.
All Jasper residents are notified to cut weeds along street margins adjacent to their properties. Unclean growth fosters unsanitary conditions and city ordinance prohibits letting weeds thrive. Remove weeds from curbs. the city will handle the rest. Signed R J Pursam Mayor.
T W Bayne of near Jasper visited Carthage and recounted a painful episode when a bug flew into his ear during the night. He experienced severe pain and bleeding until a later medical extraction in Jasper. He described the ordeal as the most painful he ever endured.
Wolf Hdw Co advertises Ft. Smith wagons at 68.00 dollars cash, noting they have only three left despite a loss.
In hot days health risks rise and proper drugs are essential. Public trust hinges on druggists' quality and care, urging shoppers to choose a reliable store. The message promises affordable tonics and laxatives to help sustain health through the heat until cooler weather returns.
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