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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
5
Fragmentary Jasper segment shows misspelled and garbled names and numbers. Reads like an election or candidacy notice with a price and dates unreadable. Core facts are obscured, but mentions Jasper Missouri and a promotional or campaign context amid distorted OCR.
Missouri harvested its largest strawberry crop on record. State statistics show 5,079 crates shipped, averaging high yields with a total value near 480,358 dollars after freight and express costs. County reports include Greene and Barry with notable production. growers promote the berry through horticultural societies and upcoming shows.
A vivid sketch describes a lively gathering with Cleopatra and Ammon imagery, noting a wide array of delicacies despite the absence of mutton. Roast beef and plum pudding are highlighted as popular fare, with guests enjoying broiled offerings, warm beverages, and a festive atmosphere.
Fragmentary OCR note reflects a reflective line on how an amiable honest heart spreads influence, ending with an oblique reference to a fire at Ex. The readable text hints at moral duty and public impact without clear event details or full context.
Fragmentary text discusses wood treatment processes to alter wood so it resists fire and rot. Mentions methods that make wood durable against decay and dry rot. No clear people, places, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
The age of primitive man and France rune back at least two hundred thousand years, geologists Lyell and others argue. They show rivers took long to wear away beds below ancient caves, supporting deep time.
The piece claims Congressman Daugherty led key Democratic measures in the House, including direct Senate elections, committee investigations of major trusts, stricter campaign finance disclosure, and pension bills for widows and disabled veterans. It lauds his efforts against express rate abuses and highlights his role for constituents.
A clockmaker explains that cold weather causes clocks to stop or misstrike due to oil thickening. He notes many clocks arrive for cleaning and oiling when temperatures drop, and that the problem affects various styles as pendulums stick and bearings gum up.
An archaic quatrain condemns a woman for folly, claiming she authored each book of folly in a man. The lines echo Edward Bulwer Lytton’s satirical tone and critique of gendered wit.
Obscure lines appear to sketch a dreamlike sequence with repeated imagery of fate, travel, and emotion. The text references names and items such as Lila golden goat and Antoiné, and hints at themes of dreams and moral struggles without a clear narrative. The fragmentary OCR suggests a poetic or lyric piece in a historical newspaper page segment.
Toe News announces Jatos Jas A Daghherty as a candidate for Congress from Missouri's Fifteenth District, subject to the Democratic primary. Also announces Pearl Ddo as a candidate for the same seat, subject to the Democratic primary in Missouri's Fifteenth District.
The News reports J. W. Meredith of Carthage seeks the office of Tax Assessor for Jasper County. The Republican party supports Meredith as a candidate in the county race.
George W. Maxwell of Carterville is a candidate for treasurer amid Republican party activity in Jasper County. The excerpt notes suspicion in party circles about the action of the Republican family.
The News reports on the Jasper County sheriff race with Baker of Weld City and Henry Tangner of Carthage as Democratic and Republican party candidates respectively. The primary action centers on party nomination and county vote dynamics.
The University of Missouri School of Journalism released a bulletin by Dean Walter Williams compiling Revised Statutes and Constitution summaries for reference, focusing on newspaper law and libel forms. Additional bulletins in preparation will cover county news gathering, advertising localities, and columnist practice.
Cream appears in a cryptic note urging action against Wheat and challenging his test. Details are sparse, with unclear context and actors.
Sunday morning Mr Jenks storms through a domestic dispute over missing laundry. He demands the wash shirts from a private apartment, shouting at a clerk and expressing ire at not finding the items. The conversation circles around locating the laundry and the renter’s indifference.
Thousands of children in the United States suffer epileptic attacks, bringing sorrow to parents who seek a cure. A reported breakthrough claims to offer hope after years of medical trials and repeated doctor visits.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a trusted cure for various ailments, claiming thousands of successful cases and a money-back guarantee if the first bottle fails. The ad cites Miles Medical Co. as the maker and urges readers to purchase through druggists.
A fragment discusses musicians' disdain for mechanically played instruments and questions generosity toward mechanical fosters versus fellow humans. The dialogue hints at broader tensions about innovation and artistry in music communities.
The text describes people seeking a pardon for a man accused of stealing a phonograph. Neighbors oppose or support the petition, with remarks about influence and the role of the petitioner. The fragment suggests communal debate on clemency and local opinion.
The fragment presents a cryptic opinion noting superiority in breath and cake, with odd phrases and names. It appears as a distorted or nonsensical historical OCR snippet lacking clear events or identities to anchor a fuller summary.
A fragment notes a Belgian blacksmith Hulles from Plonevaux near Liege discovering cowl tm anide locally, credited as the Olacoverer of Coal. The report appears in a historical context with unclear surrounding details and geography.
Fragmented text highlights a wedding ending and a sales pitch for Electric Bitters. It emphasizes strong nerves bright brain and temper benefiting women. The piece blends household advice with a cheer for newspapers as essential daily reading material.
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