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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
We announce L. W. Kost of Joplin as a candidate for superintendent of the public schools in Jasper County. The decision rests with voters at the upcoming community election.
The notice states H. Clay Kilburn is authorized to announce the forthcoming voter decision. Voters are guided to prepare for a public petition or election action as details remain to be published.
Lamar's Company C basketball team beat Springfield Y M C A 34 to 27 on Lamar court to edge toward the southwest championship. Springfield had earlier defeated Arkansas State University and Washington University at St. Louis, boosting Lamar's claim to the title.
An advertisement from H. P. Pitts promotes Rexall Orderlies with a no-risk trial, covering all medicine used if the remedy fails to relieve constipation. It claims the product is gentle, non-diarrhea causing, suitable for children and the elderly, available in two sizes at The Rexall Store in the community.
Young stock of Poland China hogs described as large and vigorous includes both males and females. Advertises stock available at a location one mile south and one mile west of Jas per. Contact Frank Kina for more details.
Mme Lillian Nordica consented to perform in Joplin with the Joplin New Theater noting it could be arranged. The concert marked the city’s first appearance by a great diva and drew the largest audience ever at the mining metropolis theater. Nordica declared she sang better than ever and hoped to return. Ticket sales and seat reservations were soon opened with arrangements for electric railway patrons to assist out of town attendees.
Scientists settle the debate on locusts, confirming both 17 year and 13 year varieties will visit in tandem, a rare event about every 150 years. The 13 year swarm reaches Missouri and central south, while the 17 year group heads to the eastern states. Neither is highly destructive if young orchards are sprayed. insects appear in May and depart by July 4.
The piece notes the hen’s impact on country economy and cites local egg sales. Chandler’s store sold 47 cases of eggs last Saturday and T H Hammond reported 145 cases that day. At 13 cents per egg, Jasper merchants paid about 65.50 for eggs that day, a figure tied to the year earlier price.
A fragmented notice mentions a horse or race item labeled Rankakee JR, with reference to west livery operations and names Jasper and SCRSUN OLE, suggesting a regional event or listing. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The high school will stage an entertainment at the opera house next Thursday night to benefit the Mirror fund. The Mirror is the annual souvenir publication that brings notable advertising for the school, comparing favorably with peers in Carthage Webb Joplin Nevada and Springfield. Orin Harvey and George Campbell lead the senior class in coordinating the year’s work with a large assistant corps.
The Crow Mere Co millinery opening last Saturday drew a crowd of women eager for new headgear styles. Authority notes the chic and handsome designs. Miss Agnes Oliphant of Bethany Missouri leads the millinery department this season. Each visitor received a carnation souvenir. Next display at Miss Hendricks Vogue hat shop starts Saturday March 29.
Advertises Waldorf 52.50 shoes claiming equal quality to any $3.50 shoe and invites readers to view them at H. L. Bishop's.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion, biliousness, and liver and bowel troubles. It urges readers to request a free sample and offers money back guarantees, claiming endorsements and long term reader satisfaction.
An advertisement claims Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets can cure indigestion with a money back guarantee if not beneficial. A 25 cent box covers fifteen days, with larger 50 cent and one dollar sizes for chronic cases. Rexall Remedies are sold exclusively at The Rexall Store. HH, F, Pitts.
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