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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Jasper Missouri newspaper item referencing entry at the post office in 1898 and a possible notice about class matter. The readable text is incomplete but indicates traditional early local notice language.
Advertising rates listed include space rates for last page and inside pages at ten cents per inch per issue, space on rent page contracted for, local notices at five cents per line per issue, and prepaid copy required by Tuesday evening. Resolutions of respect cards of thanks and obituary poetry will be charged by the line.
The Ozark Press Association notes Emma Goldman continues to advocate for anarchy and non conscription in New York. Reported remarks call Congress a "jumping jack" pulled by powerful interests, with Goldman opposing government backed projects.
The editorial notes open recruitment by ex president Rosevelt would energize volunteers, calling him a patriotic, natural leader and fighting man, but Wilson declines with reasons. It also praises Lieut Commander Fred H. Poteet of the destroyer Wainwright, a Jasper native, and ends with a quip on football backs and moss-backs reflecting local humor.
Barton County court announces bounties of 3.00 for mature wolf scalps and 1.50 for pups. State matches county payments, totaling 6.00 for mature wolves and 3.00 for pups in that region.
A fragmentary note discusses scandal as a behavior pattern involving fear of exposure. The letter from Fornses Jasper Man and others asks to change an address from Petaluma to Manteca California, expressing ongoing interest in the News and best wishes for Mistourlla’s prosperity.
Mrs Rose L. Osburn of 1612 Turn Street Hanibal says Tanlac restored her energy after kidney trouble gas pains and back pains. She reports walking ten blocks with ease and enjoying better sleep and appetite. Tanlac marketed by H I Pitts in Jasper.
Detroit to Chicago to Jackson and back via military mobilization and Ford plant tour. Writer describes soldiers marching, spy paranoia, and submarine production plans. Reacts to patriotic displays and notes Ford factory harnessing government orders and a Werd donation. Ends hoping Jasper, Indiana remains sunny and prosperous.
The Farmers Elevator board approved a fertilizer warehouse contract on Monday. The new building will adjoin the grain tanks on the south side and measure 24 feet in width.
Sanol is advertised as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles with relief claimed within 24 hours. It promises a guaranteed effect and lists prices of 85 cents and one dollar per bottle at the drug store.
Mr Merree a salesman for Interstate Grocer Company at Joplin was en route to Nevada for a two week vacation when his Ford hit a road stone north of Jasper near C M Wells house. The car skidded and overturned pinning him beneath. He was extricated after twenty minutes, badly skinned bruised with a severely injured back and taken to Jasper then on the evening train to Joplin after treatment by Dr Schouler.
James M Stay son of Mrs Fannie Ray living near Oakwood Oklahoma and Miss Mary Lions daughter of C A Lion a leading Oakwood merchant were united in marriage May 16 The Ray family moved from Jasper to Oklahoma two years ago and now reside on a farm near Oakwood The Lions girl grew up in Oakwood and graduated from Oakwood High School last spring Due to the ill health of the bride's mother the couple will live with the bride's parents in Oakwood where the groom has a position in the store
A Cerro Gordo News item mocks editors earning money from births marriages and deaths. It notes a physician receiving ten dollars for birth, an editor profiting from announcements, a clergyman's cake allowance, and larger sums for obituary notices paid to the editor as the event ends.
Numerous Jasper area residents and visitors are named in this roundup. George Campbell drives a new Ford. Bryan Earp visits Lamar and J. M. Earp with family are in Jasper. Mrs. Peterson and Miss Ethel of Carthage spend Sunday in Jasper. J.D. Harbor and wife visit Cartherville. Mrs. Alex Keith and Earl of Carthage call on Jasper friends. W. H. Knott and Rollins plan a Friday trip to Keokuk, Iowa. Ethel Butler of Carthage visits cousin Hattie Kunkler. Geo. Masters and family from Joplin visit J. P. Dunlap family. W.H. Waters Jr. attends State Bankers meeting at St. Louis. H. Ward and wife back from Hot Springs. R. L. Baird group attends commencement in Lakeside. Senator Moore and daughter Dimple and Gladys Bookman visit A. I. Drake home. C. L. Spaid of Joplin visits John Spaid family. son enlists in Coast Artillery for Panama or Honolulu. Nettie Turry of Lerna and Margaret Willis of Charleston visit C.S. Johnston family. Miss Bess Bowen, former Jasper high teacher, returns to Tulsa for next year. regret noted.
Mrs Kate Metz of Cobden writes that Cardal helped her 52 year old mother with cramping spells and severe headaches after years of illness. Four bottles of Cardus improved appetite and stomach strength, leading them to urge other women to try Cardui.
Miss Florence Stratton daughter of W E Stratton now lives on route 3 Golden City northeast of Jasper returned Monday from Nebraska where she had been visiting several months. Miss Aretha Baird resigns as teacher of fifth and sixth grades in Jasper schools. John Lucas and family return from Colorado to route 4 Jasper. Mrs Bredenkamp of Arkansas City Kans leaves for home after three weeks visit with her son A J Bredenkamp. Frank Rice of Roberts store force retires for a fishing trip starting Monday morning.
Early potatoes near market readiness and a favorable recent rain forecast bolster hopes for a strong crop in the area. Clyde Rains showed two unusually large new potatoes from his garden this week, larger than a walnut, highlighting the bountiful yield expected.
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