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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1906
Page
1
A Jasper retailer pledges to pay the highest prices in the county for hen eggs and cow butter, claiming 25 cents per pound for butter and 30 cents a dozen for eggs, with potential increases if the goods are worth more elsewhere. The ad stresses Jasper as the best market in Southwest Missouri for poultry products.
In a busy setup at Wolf Hardware Company, preparations for the Majestic Demonstration include new shelves for chinaware and washed dishes. Rashell and Tina assume charge as the event opens with biscuits and coffee served, a cake baked on a Majestic range will be sliced and served to patrons.
Jasper High School second basketball team lost to Columbia school at Carthage Saturday by 29 to 20. Ernest Crawford starred with 16 points as the teams, who had met four weeks earlier, produced an exciting game despite the lopsided final.
A mill worker at a saw mill four miles north of town had a severe accident while trying to operate a circular saw to adjust a belt. The engine had a leaky throttle valve and the belt pulled the saw, cutting his left hand and arm, with the saw tossing him over it. Dr. Hendricks treated his wounds and he escaped crippling injuries.
Jasper praises its merchants as leading a growing town. The piece extols Jasper as a top shipping point on the Missouri Pacific railroad and a strong trading town. It notes local prices: butter at 25 cents per pound and eggs at 350 cents per dozen, highlighting the favorable market for residents.
Governor sets November 20 as day of Thanks and Thanksgiving. Mayor announces that all business houses are to close from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p m to observe the holiday. Clerks and city officials acknowledge the proclamation.
We are headquarters for copper tea kettles wash boilers coffee and tea pots and price makers New York Racket Butter and eggs taken in trade at highest market price at Strattona.
One thousand imported flower bulbs including lilies, tulips, narciusus crocuses and Mreesia varieties arrive for home decorating. Budding and potting time in Dee, offering affordable beautifiers to enhance homes. The New York Racket.
Mayor 8 D Chandler reports that Chandler and Son had their best week since starting business in Jasper with strong sales at Pretty lamps and pretty glassware, noting a record in business last week at the New York Racket.
Prof Luther Hardaway who recently resigned as county superintendent is reeappointed as assistant state superintendent under Prof Carrington at Jefferson City to serve a four year term. The new term begins January 1 and Hardaway starts then as assistant.
Under a recent ruling, cotices must be placed in post office boxes for ten days before the last day of each quarter. Postmaster Wade says rent must be paid before the first day of the new quarter or the box will be moved to general delivery. Pay your box rent early or call at the general delivery window.
An old newspaper snippet markets women and children undergarments with the promise of better values at The New York Racket and urges trying Star confectionery for assorted candies with fresh goods promoted.
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