08 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
1
A homeowner laments forty five cents per pound for beef steak and faces a stubborn reply from a family member who notes eighteen cents as a contrasting price point. The exchange highlights economic strains within a household.
Swiss physiologist Doctor Claparede argues sleep serves as a self-disinfection process. The body, he says, sleeps to rid itself of waste products before fatigue sets in, not merely to recover from exhaustion.
A compact reflection on time as a cultivated field where diligent husbandry yields useful life, contrasting productive care with wasteful neglect, echoing David Hume’s metaphor on focused effort over sprawling abundance.
A quoted exchange notes Bluffem’s energetic approach and tendency to push for action. The Boston Transcript cites the dialogue, highlighting a view that he always seeks immediate conclusions. The snippet captures a character’s reputation for proactive, hustling behavior.
Judge A J Osborn longtime Jasper County resident and former County Court member died Tuesday afternoon while discing his farm at about 3 30 His wife found him though he was dead when discovered likely instant death Born November 19 1847 in Duval Township he married Miss Eliza A Sample in 1870 and had seven children His second marriage produced several more He was a Republican active in local politics Funeral plans had not been set at press time
Mrs Jemima Kaufman who lived three miles north of Jasper died yesterday morning after not feeling well for some time. She rested with two sons and a daughter, all unmarried. Mrs Crow of McAlester Oklahoma is also a daughter. Funeral plans had not been set at press time.
Alson Chiry aged 81 died at his Jasper home yesterday afternoon after a period of feebleness. He moved to Jasper from Hardin County, Ky six years ago and formerly served in the Civil War with the Confederate army. He leaves a wife Elizabeth and a sister Mrs J A Parker of Vienna Illinois, plus two grandchildren C L Clary of St Louis and Mrs H W Steward of Carthage. Funeral service will be at the Baptist Church today at 1 p.m. with burial in Park Cemetery at Carthage.
I B Follmer will quit delivering milk and cream this week. Faced with rising feed costs and 20 cows, he raised prices to seven and then ten cents a quart. Customers balked, selling half the herd, and he will sell cream to merchants while preserving some cows. He hopes to resume when conditions improve.
Mesdames J. K. Wells and E. J L Crawford entertain a Friday afternoon Rook Club gathering at Crawford's home on February 23. Guests attended and a luncheon ended with Victrola music enjoyed by all. The club will meet next week at Miss Pearl Canning and Mrs. Clyde Hill's home.
The Uthai Society of the M E Church plans a church social Friday night with a program including Violin by Mrs Joe Edwards Solo Frances Wells Musical Recitation Lucille Scott Reading Helene Thomas Song Hight little girls Solo Lida Drake Vocal Duet with Piano Duet Mrs Moore Mrs McCune Mrs Houser Miss Oma Webb Reading Mrs Frank Crow Solo Aretha Baird Violin Bail by Mrs Joe Edwards Trio Mary Lida Drake Faye Grim Solo Mrs Houser Pianologue Mrs McCune Mule Quartette J I Bowers tev J W Moore Allen Peterson Will Bowers
A young man who brought the Rude basketball team to Jasper last Friday night sped through Jasper's main street endangering pedestrians. Mayor Hayzlett warned him, nearly ran over, then he was arrested and fined five dollars. He also lost his job as a Webb City Paige demonstrator due to the incident.
The Rude Business College basket ball team defeated the Giants 19 to 29, winning 4 of 6 against them. Carterville High School edged the local team by 6, with a tight finish after a 10 to 10 halftime and a 18 to 18 full time before extra play.
Ulysses Lowenstein of two miles south of Jasper was badly hurt Tuesday while trimming a young horse with Clint Rand. The animal reared and fell on Lowenstein's knee, detaching the ligaments from the kneecap and likely keeping him sidelined for some time.
Short aphorism on life and fame as Virgil notes that each man has an appointed day and that enduring fame comes from deeds rather than a long life. The reflection emphasizes action over time and the irreplaceable nature of a life lived in service.
Pictures titled Battle Cry of Peace presented warnings about national preparedness. The film claims to use government facts to illustrate dangers and urged public viewership. Audience reaction described as gripping and thrilling, with emphasis on national defense awareness.
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