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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
A collage of short witticisms and social commentary touching on legal, cultural, and travel topics. It riffs on cocaine laws Balkans hats dogs the south pole and poetry in Denmark while skewering preachers and editors and noting quirks of daily life and politics in the early press.
A dense advisory piece on poultry hygiene seedling care and farm management. It covers lice control, tool upkeep, seed corn testing, soil preparation, crop rotation, breeding up from pure stock, alfalfa sowing, and orchard pest control. It also offers animal husbandry tips for horses cows and pigs, plus seasonal tasks and practical farming wisdom.
The Missouri supreme court, in banc, upholds a law defiling licenses for insurers paying salaries over 50 000. The test suit by Metropolitan and Prudential Life challenged licensing to do business in Missouri. Judge Woodson writes the opinion, holding the act prevents issuance of licenses to those paying excess salaries.
A half mile road drag parade in Sturgeon drew a large crowd and inspired many to join the work. The procession was led by the Sturgeon band of 40, followed by Brother hood of Road Dragger members, with farmers providing drags and a G M Pollard car carrying a drag at the end. The town hopes to maintain its claim of having the best dirt roads in the state.
The Columbia city council grants a 20 year franchise to Mexico Santa Fe and Perry Traction for an interurban electric line from Mexico to Columbia. The 60 mile route must be completed in two years with fare fixes left to the council and city profits shared once profitable. L Robinson of Mexico Missouri serves as president.
Walter Williams dean of the University of Missouri School of Journalism has accepted an invitation from Herbert Cornish secretary of the British Institute of Journalism to deliver the chief address on Professional Education of Journalists at the annual British Institute meeting in Plymouth England this August. Williams will discuss Missouri's journalism program and its work.
The Joplin district shipments of lead and zinc ore for one week far surpassed prior totals. Value reached $323,916 as zinc prices jumped from $39 to $42, marking a notable market feature. Miners benefited from a broader wage increase ending cuts across properties. A Columbia man showcased a device to start cars without cranking and plans further investigations into automobile innards.
Thomas MeJilton who escaped from state asylum No 2 in St Joseph was captured at Chillicothe by officers after a hard struggle.
Fire at the People's Ice company power plant in Kansas City caused about 126000 dollars in losses. One man was injured and a horse died as the entire power section was ruined. Six origins in the engine room and four ice machines were rendered unfit by wall brick failure from the heat. The plant could produce 330 tons daily.
A thrifty Missourian near Armstrong repaired an old house roof whose shingles had many years of wear. The roof, turned over to expose the better side, is expected to serve well for years despite its rough start and the long period of prior use.
In Jefferson City J B Gibson collapsed and died on the street while in the company of SveyeR Fodson. The incident occurred on a public thoroughfare with nearby witnesses reporting the sudden death. Authorities begin routine inquiries and await autopsy results.
The ad extols Lewis Single Binder cigars as a fresh handmade smoke wrapped to stay fresh until smoked. It claims the straight sixc is made with high quality older tobacco, justifying a higher price for superior taste and warns buyers against imitations and substitutes.
The fragment shows a dialogue about missing kréen apples. Samuel mentions the Jamaica n loger once kept in a medicine chest Linpincott's. No clear people, places, dates, or events beyond the odd wording.
Raspy ad copy claims Allen s Foot Base powder cures painful swollen feet and makes a new shoe fit. Sold by 41 druggists and shoe stores. Beware substitutes. Address A B Olmeted LaRoy NY. The surgeon is ready to slash any old thing except his bill.
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