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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
4
The Jasper News lists publication details for May 17, 2006 with editor Lynn Monroe, rates and subscriptions, and a lengthy train schedule note. It notes Joplin Kans Mail and multiple train arrivals, through cars, and connections at union depots, with agent H. Ba. Advertising rates furnished on application.
AL McCawley announces his run for the Democratic nomination for Jasper County prosecuting attorney. His platform pledges strict enforcement of the law and equal treatment, regardless of individual or class, and he seeks support and influence from voters.
The Kansas City Journal would suffer a sad blow if Gov. Folk were nominated for president, as the paper has repeatedly eliminated him from the race.
The Joplin Globe notes Judge Daugherty has been eliminated as a congressional candidate, yet he persists in running as if unaware of the elimination. Local observers question the legality and motives of his ongoing campaign.
Jasper unveils a new post office building described as a fine, substantial structure that will be a strictly Jasper product from top to bottom, reflecting local pride in the project and its craftsmanship.
A Jasper observer notes relief at living away from Kansas City Kansas and argues that a city voting by a 1500 majority to nullify state laws warrants strong state intervention to remedy the situation.
The text notes a difference of opinion between the President and Democratic Senate leaders over the amended rate bill and states that a Supreme Court review will be necessary to determine which side is correct.
Congressman Murphy offers an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill proposing a $5,000 allocation to investigate parasites and orchard diseases in Missouri’s Ozark region. The note adds a farmer’s frustration over poor apples sold at five cents each or three for a dime, underscoring the need for action.
A local column skewers political vanity and social behavior of Jasper candidates, urging sincere approach over insincere publicity. It also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co, Toledo, noting internal blood and mucous action and a $100 promise for cures.
Two men in each county to represent and advertise Hardware Department. Put out samples of goods. Traveling position or office manager. Salary 800 per month cash weekly with all expenses paid in advance. We furnish everything. The Columbia House Chicago Ill Dept 610 Monon Bldg.
Mrs Lucia Wille of Carolina Wisconsin found relief after 23 years of a rearing leg sore when a 250 box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured it. The salve is advertised as the greatest antiseptic for piles wounds and sores, available at Webb Bros. Dragstore.
A New York Sun excerpt cites Mr O S Mardin from Success arguing cigarettes harm health and morals. It notes nicotine poison danger and a chemist’s experiment with cigarette tobacco causing cat convulsions and death within minutes.
Postmaster G W Founts of Rivertor Indiana was robbed and nearly died, according to his letter. He credits 20 years of chronic liver trouble and a jaundiced state, cured by Electric Bitters which he has used for eleven years. The item promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic for biliousness neuralgia and stomach liver kidney and bladder issues, available at Webb's Drug store for 50 cents. It also advertises Kodol for dyspepsia and a western magazine from Tacoma, priced fifty cents a year after June 1.
Chicago wholesale and mail order house seeks an assistant manager for this county and adjoining territory. Salary 820 land expenses paid weekly expense money advanced. Pleasant permanent position no investment or experience required. Write for details with self-addressed envelope Superintendent 182 Lake St Chicago Ti 26 18 For a painful burn there is DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve. Many imitations warn to ask for DeWitt s. Good for burns cuts bruises and piles. Sold by J K Schooler. For sale forty acres within a mile of town. Will sell in 10 20 40 acre tracts or whole 40. Inquire at this office.
TJ Dwyer of Graysville Missouri recalls using Dr Kings New Discovery when a Livonia druggist sold it to three customers with tuberculosis cures. One man, nearly ready to sell his property and move to Arizona, recovered enough to stay. The testimonial claims it is the most wonderful medicine with guaranteed results. Webb Bros. offers trial bottles free.
Classified notices advertise two men per county to represent a hardware department, with salary around 90 dollars monthly and expenses paid in advance, plus another posting for 10 men per state to travel post signs and distribute samples with 75 dollars monthly. Also includes ads for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and a district manager post with 18 dollars weekly.
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