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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
2
A column reviews assorted oddities from Washington and beyond, noting humorous mentions of Congress, English suffragettes, a new Moose order, and playful quips on diamonds, pie lawsuits, and a future Salvation Army in Russia. It riffs on current manners, politics, and light social satire with regional newspaper tone.
Richard A Ballinger, once Beattie mayor and cabinet member, recalls cowboy days on the southwestern Kansas plains. He describes a near fatal run with a wild horse at Spring Creek, long study sessions across Fort Larned, and early Greek lessons. His path led from Larned to Washburn and Williams College, then law, city attorney roles, Jefferson County bench work, Seattle mayoralty, and finally to the interior secretaryship in Taft's cabinet.
Houston Texas report on the narrow gauge railway between Brownsville and Point Isabel built by Spaniards. The Rio Grande railroad used Spanish equipment and staff, operated as a foreign enterprise, and served Brownsville for nearly forty years, with the first locomotive still drawing attention as a relic of early rail travel. The line transported goods from Point Isabel to Brownsville, and was modernized after changing ownership five years prior.
Washington reports a new barber at the White House Monico Lope Lara the Filipino youth who has long served as Tafts valet now takes the job. He has traveled with Taft to Panama and will replace Billy Dulany Roosevelt era barber who moves to a treasury role as an accountant at the Navy office.
A brief reflective line notes that existence hinges on prior conditions and contrasts absence with the emergence of reality. It suggests that without prior worlds or states, nothing would exist anew. The piece invites contemplation of causality and the origins of the present.
Mrs Mae Crose secretary writes Dr H J Waters dean of Missouri agriculture asking how to keep rural youth engaged The dean endorses the aims and suggests lectures demonstrations corn growing and contests plus potential boys camp under state agriculture board plans Rosa Nise serves as club president and leads outreach efforts
Gov Hadley cites earlier capitol history noting the first brick building began 1823 and finished 1826 costing 25000, burned in 1837 with 17 years of records lost. The current capitol began 1838, finished 1840 at 350000 with wings added 1887. Questioned fire risks and lack of fireproof vaults. Also mentions a House chaplain's census of his flock tallying Methodists and other denominations.
The Boone County superintendent of schools offers a cash prize to the pupil who writes the best essay on Daniel Boone and his relation to the county history. The program aims to encourage local history studies and recognize student scholarship.
In Independence the county court during session heard of wolves found near Lee's Summit. W. C. Bushart reported the lair three miles southeast of the town. Wolves were captured and a warrant for $16 was issued. the bounty on each wolf scalp is $2.
G Sam Scott named chief high Mogul of Rest as the annual hobo convention gathered at the University of Missouri last night. Admission stood at ten cents, with delegates arriving by special train from Morb's switch at 2 o'clock amid a cheering crowd of local youths.
An old time remedy touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach complaints including dyspepsia and biliousness. The ad cites long use by families, a free medical reply service, and a mailing offer for a bottle with a $1 regular size, urging readers to consult the doctor for advice with no charge.
A terse exchange implies a prodigal son returns to a farm as summer boarders begin arriving. Father greets him with cautious warmth, noting the long absence and the changed household rhythm. The brief vignette hints at family tensions and renewed ties amid seasonal activity.
A movement seeks to construct a memorial church on the Shiloh battlefield site to honor the April 6 1862 battle. The project aims for a cost of at least $10 000 with a permanent donor register to be displayed in the church for visitors.
The hatchery program reports total production of 2,371,456,280 fish and eggs in 1908. Of this, 2,413,809,225 were young fish for stocking waters, and 467,647,056 were eggs sent to state and foreign hatcheries. The young fish output surpasses the previous single-year record by 376,000,000.
A reader reports chronic constipation from childhood improved rapidly after using Grape-Nuts, claiming permanent relief as digestive muscles regained function. The testimonial credits the digested food for immediate digestion and a complete recovery, praising the product as a scientific food.
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