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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
3
Missouri Chief Josephine, the world's champion dairy cow, will tour the state on a Frisco, Wabash, and Burlington Railroad special. Six agriculture college teachers will instruct Missourians on soils, crops, dairying, and livestock. Frisco train starts in February, Burlington March 7, Wabash March 24.
Fragmentary medical notice warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury. The garbled text mentions dangers and fees, with unclear dates, names, or locations.
The Missouri college of agriculture opens the second semester with higher enrollment, rising seven percent from last year. The two year winter court closes February 74, and facilities are strained. lawmakers face pressure to fund more equipment and instructors to prevent turning away applicants.
The Beale Chronicle introspects on editorial stance amid turmoil and avoids sensationalism, preferring plain square faith in reporting. It notes a miscalculation on mule head value by Oren Thompson, correcting from 140 to 240 dollars per mule, totaling 6000 dollars.
Wm Shelton from Carterville spent Thursday visiting relatives, stopping by local households and catching up with family members during a brief visit.
Lula Lawson of Jasper won the gold medal in the annual typing contest at the Joplin Business College on Washington's Birthday. She scored 30.43 words per minute with 18 errors, edging out seven contestants. The prize medal was valued at $25.60.
The Jasperites who saw Ben Hur at the new Joplin theater last week were impressed with the play, calling it among the best in Southwest Missouri in years. Jasper attendance was strongest Thursday, with many more from here on Friday and Saturday.
Jay Good purchased the 5. B. Shogjiean residence north of the M. E. B. church at the start of the week. The property has been occupied by Good as a tenant for some time.
The seed testing laboratory at Columbia will test seed corn samples at no charge for those who supply them. Tests may be bulk or individual ear tests per the sender’s preference. Envelopes with kernels are provided for ear tests upon request, and samples must be mailed with kernels numbered to match ear numbers.
Advertising that pays. It is almost invariably the case that an advertiser will return after trying other media. From smallest to greatest, advertisers learn that the newspaper that enters the home daily becomes a member of the household and captures attention across classes.
Avoid harsh drugs for constipation. Rexall Orderlies promise safe relief with a positive money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold at The Rexall Store by H. F. Pitts in two package sizes, 12 and 36 tablets, 25 cents.
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