Summer Demand Strains Dry Food Lines Decline
Dry foods makers warn that rising temperatures boost demand for summer staples while supply strains. Company notes higher stock needs and warns customers to shop early before shelves run low.
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
Dry foods makers warn that rising temperatures boost demand for summer staples while supply strains. Company notes higher stock needs and warns customers to shop early before shelves run low.
Local store promotes affordable footwear with eye catching images and a sale on Ladies Low Shoes at 1.25 dollars. Emphasizes style and value to attract shoppers.
A shop touts year round fresh groceries with daily specials in teas and coffees. It lists extracts such as Strawberry Raspberry Banana Pineapple Orange and also mentions rices Gillets and Souder's Lemon and Vanilla.
Representatives from Jasper Sunday Schools met at the M Wk Church to plan a citywide canvass next Tuesday. Four volunteers from each Sunday School will survey attendance and church affiliation, collecting and recording data to improve native outreach and participation. Mr. N. Visser, from Carthage, and Mrs. Visser attended, with plans to visit south of the city and gather information on families and worship habits.
Information filed Friday shows eight year old Alvan Voy and another boy were involved in a May shooting over a pistol theft. The accused was arranged before Judge Perkins and pleaded not guilty while being held with Henry Maddox and W. A. Shapley as sureties. Relatives say the death was intentional.
A group of young people met at JL O Matverson’s home for a pleasant evening of games and music. The reporter notes thanks for a cake gift and lists attendees including Mary Lay Leure Etta Bieloer Eva Joa Ema Sith Myrtle May Sanford and many others.
The Gadnty Court met last week to slow the Nowy Bridge project. A county commissioner was ordered to prepare an estimate for the cost of constructing a foot span at the west end of the bridge, including a wall and fill and the approaches. LH. Balsor is on a two week vacation visiting his parents northeast of the city. Mr. Gelsor is now a bookkeeper at the Castle National Bank in Guthrie Oklahoma. Mr. F F Fuller was in town from Carterville visiting relatives.
Jasper residents vote to celebrate the Fourth of Joy with a committee chaired by R. B. Larrick and E. L. Lauderbaugh guiding plans. Wesley Spaid chosen as marshal. A large crowd subscribes funds, with about 670 already raised and an expected attendance near 2,000. Committees organize entertainment, refreshments, and safety measures for a community parade and park event at North Jasper.
Fors Lamp at the Depot led by Mr O Toompeon circulates a petition asking the railway company to install eight street lamps at the depot area. The appeal notes the need to light Jasper street to help residents safely reach town and requests railing on both sides of the culvert east of the bridge for safer passage at night.
Dr Woods the dentist plans to remain in Jasgee with ongoing patient care. Notes show preparation for upcoming week, a Richland Township Sunday School event, and a sale ad for a good border at a reasonable price. Multiple names and places appear in fragmented updates across the day.
Jonathan Houck died Monday at the Soldier's Home in Leavenworth Kansas and was buried in the National Cemetery. His daughter Ed Owens of Jasper announced the death which occurred about eight o'clock that evening after six months of illness. Houck, a Jasper resident for years, was born November 9, 184? and served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. He left a widow and several friends reflecting on his long service and patriotism.
A scaffold broke last Monday while A Gryan and M Squier worked on Mr Stier's new house in Hurkh West. The plank gave way. the scaffold collapsed. Gryan sprained both toes and was laid up for a day. Squier suffered minor injuries while J A Bryan and J N Syuier escaped unharmed.
Trof Glick elected as superintendent of public schools in Golden City. Glick, a Warrensburg State Normal graduate, previously led Lamont schools this term. Local officials and Jasper Kwode congratulate him on the advancement.
Incomplete note describes Carson Baker visiting Sodan Kansas and a nearby place. Mentions wages and daily value, with unclear references to a group or event. Details are garbled but imply Baker assisted locals amid a labor or service setting.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a public bids event on the fourth, naming participants and venues. It mentions McCewr's and Howok atone, a second highest bid, and a $7 figure, with references to local committees and officials. The text is garbled but centers on bid processes and local public notices.
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