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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
3
William Baker of Maple Grove reports a strange incident at his farm Tuesday. A unknown man drove up and twice approached the yard with a tin box, later showing a damp soil patch near the coal house. The man vanished after reaching the back yard and the box’s origin remains unclear.
A Missouri farmer M Riebel of Arbela shares his experience growing corn as a profitable crop. He describes clearing brush, building a homemade plow, selecting and improving seed, switching to pure bred Reid's Yellow Cent, and selling seed at high demand.
Bank advertises capital stock of 25000 and surplus of 2000 with earnings shown as profits. It states liability of shareholders and invites deposits, offering to solicit business without providing further details.
An 19th century notice touts Electric Litters as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders in India and elsewhere. Testimony from S A Brown of Henrettaville claims his wife was restored to health after years of dyspepsia and torpid liver. Other ailments listed include bilious fever and kidney troubles. Sold with guarantee by Webb Brow at a stated price.
An OCR fragment reports on a patent remedy claim for a salve Buckner's Aroha Seeve and antiseptic effects claimed to prevent blood poisoning. Merchant Chas Oswald of Rensselasraville N Y touts curing a severe neck sore in Seth Burob and notes Webb Bros stock and Boucher & Son sugar deals in the ad.
Bates county farmer Mr E Laughlin urges stockmen to use succotash style corn and cow peas for cattle feed. He reports on field trials from 1900 with mixed weather, notes nitrogen benefits from cow peas, and recommends hill planting near St. Louis, not broadcasting. He cites Missouri Experiment Station results of cow peas on wheat stubble yielding two tons of hay per acre and replanting guidance with cow peas.
Col. Tom Sear warns Jasper City taxpayers to check city tax receipts as many years 12 to 1905 appear missing and delinquent lists grow. He urges immediate payment at his Maiden Lane and First Street office with the procurer receipt to avoid collection actions by July.
The advertisement asserts Holliter's Rocky Mountain Tea is the only positive cure for rheumatism and lists scents tea or tablets sold by Dr Schaolor. The claim targets readers seeking relief from rheumatic symptoms and promotes a proprietary remedy.
Royal Supply Co advertises for ten men from each state to travel post signs and sample goods. Salary 875.00 per month plus 3.00 per day for expenses. Location Atlas Block Chicago Illinois. Also notes Pure Home Made Ice Cream at Boucher and Son's.
A local shop advertises a broad range including furniture paper telescopes window shades linoleum and oilcloths with carpets samples and Brussels moquetts. It notes embalming courses and services to preserve bodies with fluids and offers enlarged pictures and related items.
State Superintendent Carrington asks Missouri children to donate up to 10 cents each and teachers at least 1 dollar toward a fund of 2100,000 to build a new San Francisco school named The Missouri. September will mark the collection start. The Fourth District State Normal School in Springfield opens strong with 528 enrollment and plans for rapid completion of teacher training courses. A sale of forty acres near town is offered for poultry or fruit farming.
The Chicago Record Herald markets daily national sports coverage with a large staff, including a four page Sunday supplement in the Record-Werald edition. It highlights baseball, football, racing, athletics, automobiling, yachting, golf, tennis, polo, aquatics and other sports with expert articles from nationally known writers.
One half interest offered in a patent right covering Garter Jasper and Newton counties. A household article claimed to be needed in every home. Selling due to business time constraints. For terms and details contact F. W. Manchester at 712 Pearl St Joplin Mo. Also mentions Kennedy's Laxative and other cough syrups sold by J I K Schooler.
Delinquent taxes for years 1902 to 1905 are listed for collection by July 1, 1906 under city council directives. If unpaid, a suit will be brought to recover the taxes. Advertisement includes a medical ad for dyspepsia remedies sold by J. Schouler.
Harl and Wells, the Jewelers at the Jasper Rack Store, advertise watch cleaning and oiling. They warn watches run by balance wheel require regular maintenance, offering yearly servicing to keep timepieces accurate. Call them before taking elsewhere.
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