Far West to Chile: Jasper Boy Writes From Granalas Chile
Wm Lawson writes from Gralalas Chile near Santiago about leaving Montana February 20 to work for Braden Copper Co. He describes ship voyage across the Atlantic, stops at Colon Panama and Valparaiso, and arrival in the Andes at 7000 feet near a volcanic crater. He notes rich mines, irrigation agriculture, peach and watermelon season, and grape vineyards, ending with an invitation to correspond and the hope of print in about 12 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Wm Lawson
South America
Grarilas
Chile
Guananas
Santiago
Great Falls
Montana
Braden Copper Co
Emory
St Paul
Chicago
Burlington
New York
Pensylvania
Alliance
Goddess of Liberty
Cuba
Hayti
Colon
Panama
Marelia
Gavokeri Equador
Calleo
Loma Isa Nics
Valporsso
Granaras
Andes Mountains
Gronnius
J. W. Lawson
Strenuous Exercise High Lights Cornwallis College Life
Fred Fox, former Jasper boy, writes of his term at Cornwallis Oregon detailing a heavy workload in algebra physics literature and resume writing. He describes daily hours in blacksmith carpentry elocution drawing and military drill, plus cross country runs four miles under a trainer finishing third in his class race of about 150, with 26:22 winning time and 27:00 his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fox
Jasper
Nora Vox
Cornwallis
Oregon
Atretch
Deaths and land sale notice in one compact item
A fragmented item notes deaths from appendicitis tied to Dr Kings New Life Pills, praising relief and vigor, with a Webb Bros guarantee. Also advertised is 40 acres of land near town for sale in 10, 20, 30 acre tracts suitable for poultry or small fruit farming, inquiry at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Webb Bros
BSALE
County Courts Convene to Seek Road Improvement Amendment
A convention of county court members from 23 counties at Columbia adopted resolutions urging constitutional changes for road and bridge funding. They seek direct tax or bonds, a 30 cent county road levy, State aid totaling 500000 dollars, a State Highway Engineer, and an extra session to submit road taxes after the 1906 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Varius
General Assembly
Folk
Missouri
Fossilized in the East and Wheat Patches
Howard Matthews of Schenectady NY writes a letter to the Editor reflecting on becoming fossilized to eastern ways. He notes a mild winter turning to an early summer, patches of wheat and ripe strawberries, and a tired workforce arriving at the whistle. He praises the News for coverage of a Jasper saloon clash and criticizes wage strikes leading to more spending on drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Matthews
Schevectady
San Francisco
Jasper
Wanted men for sales and travel positions in hardware trade
Classified notice lists multiple employment offers across states with traveling positions and district managers. Promises salaries from 75.00 to 318.00 weekly, daily expense allowances, and company addresses in Illinois and Chicago. Also notes high cash price paid for hides by Boucuer and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia House
Dept
254Th Ave
Chienko
Ill
Ideal Shear Coo
Randoll St
Chicago
Royal Supply CO. Dept. W. Atlas Block
A GOOD DOCTOR CLAIMS WIDE CURES IN IOWA
A long testimonial letter from Iowa cites numerous patients treated by Dr. W B C Bullard in Des Moines. It claims cures for paralysis epilepsy cancer catarrh deafness and bronchitis among others with sworn affidavits and declares a guarantee of cure after other physicians have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Union
Iowa
Alta Damon
Dallas
Marion County
Bullard
Arthur Patrick
J. Patrick
Coon Rapids
E. W. Pool
Algona
W H McGinnis
Winterset
Wbc Bullard
Jennie Bower
Sam
Mario Wolfe
Harper
Lily Baas
Des Moines
Chicago Journal of Health
W. B. C. Bullard
W. B. C. Kellann
Masonic Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hone
Jasper Boy
Q Granaras
Boone County
Jas. H.white
Cotton
N. T. Gentry
Sam B
First National Bank
Jeaaper, Mo
B.A. Gooding
Ht. A. Ringer
V. Pres
A. Mackey
Cushier
Howard
Matthews
East
Boucuer & Son
Bank of Jasper
Bert Webb
Brussels
Bayne
Acorn
Charter Oak
Great Western
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