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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
4
The Jasper News Editor issues a Thursday edition in 2006 listing Missouri Pacific Time Table details for southbound trains, rates, and office notes. It notes a new Jasper post office building, replacing old frame stores with modern concrete blocks, and remarks on rapid local changes.
We congratulate Carthage on the completion of her fine new high school building. It is safe to say that there are very few school buildings in the United States that will compare with it.
A weather note discusses the character of the season and projects that 1906 may not be a drought year. The writers reserve the right to revise their view in July or August if conditions require.
A technicality in law is a roundabout method used to let guilty parties avoid punishment. It is favored by some officials who sympathize with offenders yet must appear to uphold lawful procedure.
The prosecuting attorney grows discouraged enforcing the Sunday saloon law in Joplin due to a technicality uncovered by a saloon advocate. Officials say enforcement hinges on willingness despite legal obstacles, while public curiosity about the White House bride’s wedding presents remains unfazed and sleepers over the matter are unlikely.
The piece argues Washington represents truth and condemns conventional oaths. It urges Americans to apply the cherry tree legend to sworn statements and tax lists, calling for public condemnation and punishment of perjury to honor the father of his country.
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh claims. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorsed by Wacoina, Kinxon & Marvin Wholesale Druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, testimonials free. Price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
An ad notes two cans of sugar corn for 16 cents and cans for 25 cents. It also promotes Kodol indigestion cure from J. K. Schooler, claiming it digests what you eat and sweetens the stomach, with a boastful line about stopping belching and palpitations.
The Chicago Record-Herald reports Governor Cummins backing a Des Moines convention of delegates from all states to push for a federal constitutional amendment for direct popular election of senators. Iowa Senate support is strong with minimal opposition. If adopted, delegates may rally thirty states to call a convention, potentially achieving reform within four to five years, a major constitutional change after the presidential election method shift.
Radical Crosby advocates sweeping reform to end wealth based power. He urges a bigger presidency and universal challenge to money and slave power, comparing current financiers to Andrew Jackson’s forceful stance and calling for decisive political action in Congress and the Senate.
A reader testimonial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney inflammation and other ailments. An employment ad seeks a district man to post signs advertise and distribute samples with weekly pay and daily expense allowance.
The ad touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup that cleanses throat and lung membranes. It claims effectiveness for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs and notes it tastes good and is harmless, sold by J K Schooier.
Kenneth Molver of Vanceboro Maine credits a revival from a severe throat inflammation and lung congestion to Dr King s New Discovery after three doctors gave him up to die The medicine cured a severe cough cold bronchitis tonsillitis weakened lungs hoarseness and la grippe Webb Bros Merc Co offers 50c and 1 00 bottles with a trial bottle free
Two men per county to represent and advertise Hardware Dept, put out samples of goods. Traveling position or office manager, salary 90.00 monthly cash weekly, with all expenses paid in advance. We furnish everything. The Columbia House Chicago IL Dept 610 Monon Bldg.
An old remedy promotes evacuating the bowels to treat a cold. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised as a pleasant carthartic that clears the bowels loosens phlegm and strengthens bronchial tubes easing coughs colds and related illnesses. Sold by J K Schooler.
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