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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
3
The Jasper High School graduating class of 1911 comprises eleven students, seven girls and four boys, smaller than recent classes but praised as one of the strongest in its individual members. There were no class honors or valedictorian this year, and students were graded A, B, or C by work quality, with many reaching the top A level.
Mr and Mrs J K McNabney and their young daughter visited Mrs McNabneys parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Prick from Southwest City last Sunday. Mr McNabney, publisher of the Southwest Republic, returned Monday to oversee this week’s issue while his wife and child remain for the week.
A testimonial ad from Duartes Hilderbrandt of Woodville Ohio praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia relief after many remedies failed. The piece claims a long proven record, nationwide availability, and a money back guarantee if no benefit is observed.
At a May meeting in Greensboro the county court opened bids for custody of county funds. Jacobs bank bid five percent, Dare county bank five and 55 hundredths, Lockwood bank four and a half. The court awarded funds to Jacobs bank, prompting Dare County Bank to seek an injunction to block the ruling. The judge issued an order barring the Jacobs bank custody and directing the court to place funds according to law.
Frank Hopkins editor of the Herald at Sheldon is jailed in southeast Missouri after a St James libel ruling. He was fined a hundred dollars and sentenced to six months but hopes to arrange release, while a faithful typesetter at Sheldon keeps the paper on schedule.
The passage warns against superstition about ghosts and swamp fears while promoting Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria and fevers. It claims the medicine purges germs causing chills, aches, typhoid, and weakness, citing a testimonial from Fretwell of Locama, North Carolina, asserting relief after use.
Text advertises Waldorf 52.50 shoes equal to any three shoes, inviting readers to see them at H. L. Bishop's and buy at J Rows Dodd's new store near Chandler's old stand. The note repeats store names and a promotion for affordable footwear.
J B Tilman owner of Eagle Crest Farm near Jasper and Lawrence counties. farm spans about 2100 acres cut by the county line and famed for fine stock. Tilman visited Jasper Friday on business with Ro OR Larrick Vingie Crest, making him a notable figure in local agricultural circles.
The Lakeside flouring mill located a half mile east of the popular park between Carthage and Webb City changed hands last Thursday. C F Lyons formerly of Jasper sold the property to Rows Barra of Mhiacity. Ru se took possession immediately after the deal. He is an experienced miller and is expected to do well. Lyons will relocate to Carthage or Webb City.
Alfalfa meal, high grade, is available at Tallmans Feed Store. The listing notes quality and immediate sale to customers seeking livestock feed.
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