06 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
3
The Carthage Press argues the Jasper County corn show benefits the region by promoting crop quality and higher yields. It emphasizes farming education, shared knowledge, and community cohesion to build wealth and a stronger Jasper county through agricultural development. The piece urges residents to support the event and collaborate for a richer local economy.
A Carthage meeting led to a committee to study county institutions and plan improvements, including a detention home. Due to tight finances the scope is limited, but focus will be on the county farm. Chairman D Royse appointed subcommittee including C C Playter Joplin Mrs J C Stewart Webb City D G Wells Carthage Adolph Schoenherr Carterville W C Thomas Jasper George Thompson Opolis and Henry Sabert Sarcoxie.
The County Corn Show will be held in the first floor corridors of the Court House in Carthage on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 6 7 8. Corn to be judged and prizes awarded for the Jasper County Boys Growing Contest begun in 1913 with 2700 boys registered. Open to every farmer over 21. Liberal prizes for wheat exhibits. Total prize list 641.00. No entry fee.
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Terry W Brock aged 66 from Jasper County died at home south of Carthage last Wednesday after moving from Jackson County in 1906. A lifelong farmer and Confederate veteran, his wife died a year ago. Survived by five children Perry Brock James P Brock Thomas Brock Mrs PF W Wesentt and Dorothy Brock. Also surviving are Dr J W Brock and sisters Martha Robinson and Doicea Robinson.
Recap of local events: C B Stewart elected justice at Ordway Cols. W H Hager praised The Neves with chrysanthemums. Local rides to Carthage for a band concert. Speeches in Jasper. ball crowded. Jacob Prick chair. Ollie Roberts wedding in Aurora to Eugenia Manley. marriages of Henry C Hall to Charlotte Stratton. Attendees to Ranges City carnival including D W Schoolcraft and families. Myrta Peterson teaching in Alba. diphtheria closed schools. Tabler runaway incident near town. Deardorff family returns from West Virginia trip. William Joel Stone noted as ex‑Congressman governor and potential President candidate.
The Daily Drovers Telegram from Kansas City offers a combined news and market report for farmers nationwide. It promotes subscribing to World News the Day It Mappena and the Telegram for 400 a year, highlighting the Telegram as essential for farm markets and worldwide updates. Check included.
The Christian Churches of Jasper County hold their annual convention at the Christian Church in Joplin on Tuesday and Wednesday November 11 and 12. All ministers are urged to attend and ensure each county church is represented.
An advertisement touts King's New Diva nerve remedy claiming to dry a persistent cough promptly with a single dose, promising relief and money back if it fails. The copy lists a price of 61.00 and mentions mailing in Philadelphia and Louisville references.
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