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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
4
A Kansas Farmer article from the Ohio Experiment Station notes fall born calves yield butter fat and may be more profitable when calving in October or November. Breeding in January to February favors fall calving, with winter calves needing shelter and extra care. Fall calves may cost less to raise, while spring calves rely on pasture and winter dry feed.
Miss Lena Ashwell recalled a stage anecdote about her voice failing in a distant part of the theater. An interval usher cried opera glasses while a stout patron shouted for ear trumpets, reflecting practical audience demands over glamour.
A father explains to his oldest son that straw votes show wind direction, tracing origin to a saying about straws guiding polls. The younger son replies that straws also reveal whether the cake is done, mixing political and culinary imagery in a playful exchange.
Tuesday evening last week 5 W Deweese staged a surprise for Mrs Deweese for their eleventh wedding anniversary. T H Hammond and family J A Wine and wife Mrs Mayme Peterson and Mrs Dora Smith and son arrived in Hammond's wagon. A pleasant evening followed as oysters enhanced the gathering. They returned to town about midnight.
A quip cites the Greek root for private as peculiarly self centered, likening it to the word idiot in a remark attributed to William De Witt Hyde.
Mrs. Kate Metz of Cobden Illinois reports her mother aged 52 improved after three daily doses of Cardus. After using four bottles the severe headaches disappeared and stomach strength returned, leading both women to recommend Cardui for sick and ailing ladies.
Cordz and Son Our Gent s Furnishing Department markets a chic spring haberdashery assortment from hats to shoes. Finch s Overalls touted as durable and popular, described as wearing like a pig s nose in playful copy.
The piece notes Mary as the most common Christian name in English speaking regions with 68 per 1000 people. It also mentions William John and Eliza in similar ranks and advises reading papers for broad knowledge of the world’s work.
A brief, aphoristic note urges starting kind words today to set a chain of good that may spread widely before fate halts it. The quote emphasizes action without delay and the potential lasting impact of small acts.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney Co. swears to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1888, by A. W. Gleason. The firm promises testimonials and sells the remedy Toledo Ohio. Also mentions M's Family Pills for constipation.
Uncle Eben declares contentment no excuse to stop hustling the mortgage. Washington Star quotes a folksy line urging effort to reduce debt. The remark reflects rural wisdom on financial responsibility and home ownership.
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