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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
1
The Lamur Democrat recounts a Juniper News item about Dr. Dimond, a Lamar dentist, who stabbed his sweetheart and made a half hearted attempt to cut his threat. The editor Irake faced jokes as he blamed a hundred similar errors for the wrong names.
A quirky fragment discusses the chigger insect with humorous verses and mentions a Monday deadline for letters to the office. The text hints at readers mailing items by Monday evening, urging participation in a local discussion or feature.
A letter to Faxper County Republicans pledges faithful campaigning for re nomination to Congress. The writer, born in the district, asserts self funding and adherence to the law, vows to serve farmers miners merchants and all residents, and asks support on the upcoming primary Tuesday August lat.
J W Meredith of Carthage urges Republican voters to support his primary bid for county assessor. He cites twenty years in Jasper County real estate and promises a straight business administration if nominated and elected. He invites voters to investigate his standing among clients and local businesspeople and thanks supporters in advance.
H G Tangner writes to Republicans urging support for a second sheriff nomination after a prior defeat. He recalls a 1912 bid, argues the rule favors re-nominating a strong candidate, and promises a hard, clean campaign and a November victory if nominated. He thanks Republicans for past support and asks comrades to speak to friends on his behalf.
Col William H Phelps of Carthage died Tuesday night after bladder trouble surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn He came to Jasper County in 1847 and rose quickly in Missouri politics serving in the state house and senate He was a wealthy progressive citizen who supported civic development and will be missed in Jasper County public affairs
GW Ratiey points out a Jasper Phone Directory misnames him as G M Harvey causing inconvenience to him and his friends and requesting correction.
John N Halliburton, lifelong Missourian and Democrat, asks Jasper County voters for support in the upcoming August 1 primary for the circuit judge seat. He notes 47 years practicing law, 39 in Jasper, and cites a record of decisions affirmed on appeal. He praises his longtime friend Judge Perkins and pledges party loyalty while underscoring no paid campaigning.
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