16 May 1912
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
1
A well known Republican from Carterville, George W. Masswell, emerges as a popular candidate in the south central county for the position of treasurer in the forthcoming party primary.
The Carthage News outlines George Maxwell a longtime Jasper County resident and former constable candidate, noting his Republican allegiance, local roots from Fairbury Nebraska, and career as a motorman on the interurban line. The piece also recounts his education, residences, and reputation as a friend to many in the community.
Arthur J. Drake of Jasper News expands the paper to six columns and eight pages, improving coverage and appealing to readers and patrons. The gesture receives praise from the Missouri Trade Unionist and local supporters, emphasizing community pride and unified backing.
Headquarters for farm implements offers Black Hawk planters Best Ever gang plows and Keen Kutter tools. Promotes Spring building needs low prices on hardware goods and mentions Aspen MA agents for binders and mowers.
Paints and Oils reports a new shipment including Paints, Oil and Lead. Wagner's Mixed Paints are recommended for indoor and outdoor work with a warranty deeming them among the best mixes. Keamcomber offers Dynamite Capes and Fuse at the store.
Screen doors of various kinds and screen wire in all widths available in galvanized or painted finishes. Prices on wire and doors offered. Miss Lora Keener, daughter of Chas Keener, had ticket number 24245 that drew the oil stove.
An anxious child pleads with a father to return home. The scene unfolds with a list of chores from furniture removal to window repairs and cleaning, all during a spring housecleaning drive. A sense of hunger and urgency shadows the request as the family faces a day of labor and cold meals.
The piece contrasts news as history and ads as forecasts of imminent activity. It urges readers to use news to understand past events while ads guide engagement with upcoming opportunities in the town.
The President signed the increased pension bill just before midnight Saturday at the White House. It adds 35 million dollars for pensions in the first year and about 22 million annually for the next three years, aiding 420 65 veterans. The law provides monthly pension rates by age and Civil War service duration, from 13 dollars for the youngest group to 30 dollars for the oldest, with varying scales over 90 days to five years of service.
The School Board via its annual call to the county superintendent reduced the tax rate to 9 cents per 100 valuation instead of the usual one dollar. The change reflects lower bonded indebtedness after years of higher rates.
The Presbyterian Charity plans a fundraising afternoon in the building near Parney & Merchant Bank. Alpha Chil ladies urge town residents to assist park upkeep and curb vandalism. Officials warn against park furniture damage and roadside littering. the mayor and road overseer seek cooperation to reduce dumping on public highways.
Construction crews started Wednesday morning on Dr Woods new two story building occupying the vacant lot between Ross Docky and Garat’s hardware store in Chis Addition. The structure will house Dr Woods dental parlors on the upper floor and Del Heam’s barber shop below. It will feature a large main room and entrance hall with a complete hot and cold water system and bath tubs for the barber shop.
Roadways are not dumping grounds as residents protest the habit of hauling trash to the town edge. Local officials respond that ongoing cleanups and enforcement will curb littering and protect the area from unlawful dumping.
A reception was hosted at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. K. Gurley marking the senior, junior and few matron classes. Guests enjoyed cordial remarks by Hrot Hurt and Ray Karls, music by Lena Patterson Grace Teeter Mare Write and Aretha Baird, and a luncheon that extended into the night with many attendees including Prof. Hurt, Prof. Cline, and numerous students and community members.
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