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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1906
Page
6
At a Lenox dinner, Joseph Choate recounted a 1860s case of a workman who claimed left eye blindness after an explosion. A judge tested him with green chalk and red-glass spectacles, revealing he could read with the left eye, proving the claim fraudulent.
Lancaster PA tale recalls President Buchanan and Abe Cassel manager of a turnpike who granted lower tolls to visitors. After his victory campaign the home faced crowds and requests to keep them away, with the president joking about toll gates rising to the sky.
About a year ago Sewell Ford moved to Ry s N Y and soon learned a neighbor, Simeon Ford, also lived nearby. A phone call revealed the two men exchange barbed remarks over a meat bill rivalry. Simeon runs a hotel exchange and proposed settling each other’s debts. The matter remained unresolved.
A Washington editorial laments gun accidents harming children in Brockton Massachusetts Dancer Maine and other locales warning that loaded weapons in homes with kids amount to criminal carelessness The piece urges common sense and safer gun storage amid continuing reports of firearm incidents and safety concerns while promoting a medicinal lantern and Rocky Mountain Tea products in unrelated ads.
The origin tale from Washington’s post office department notes that about sixty five years ago Rowland Hill observed a young woman unable to pay a one shilling postage fee. He paid the charge, inspiring his later postal system which allowed prepayment and stamps. The anecdote highlights a code exchange between siblings unable to afford mail and Hill’s humane intervention.
A large orange tree in a pot prompts a florist to joke that if the tree did not take pills it would need a bathtub sized pot. Chemists now create chestnut sized plant pills containing six months of sustenance. Pills are buried at the roots with a metal cover, releasing salts gradually to feed the plant. They also aid weak, sickly plants with remarkable results.
Arnold White explains the term admiral traces to amir al Bahr meaning commander of the sea. He notes Arabic roots in words like algebra alkali alembic alcohol and elixir with the definite article al and their reduced forms.
A Philadelphia Bulletin piece outlines noble ranks from Duke to Knight in descending order. It explains the sequence after royalty and notes that lords are typically earls or courtesy titles for younger sons of dukes.
A German scientist invents an automatic mechanism to prevent sea collisions using miniature wireless telegraphy plants on vessels within a thousand yards. When two ships approach in fog, the system would exchange signals and automatically stop engines to avert collision.
An ad describes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tink as a stomach aid to keep digestion in order. It mentions 35 cents for Tea or Tablets and credits Bidby H F, Pitts as the offeror.
A local advertisement touts a product or service labeled The New You, aiming to attract customers with claims of a refreshed image or lifestyle. The short notice emphasizes transformation and new beginnings for potential buyers in the community.
Local paper notes The New York Racket offering chicware tins enamelware and galvanized ware at low prices. Mentions watches brooches collars buttons and a line of jewelry items with men and women cited as shoppers. Also references Da Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold nationwide and a lumber company yard in town.
Weekly list ends November 22 showing letters to Charlie Dark Robert Marpur Mary Lomlog and Jesper Foundary Co. Cards include G11 Dalle Milling Co G B Wane P M Wowlully. Also ads for West Yard O G Lumber Co wool garments and low prices.
With Thanksgiving near, the devils editor and staff announce a rare vacation on the national holiday. Our regular Thursday issue is moved to Wednesday this week to allow a much needed break. We apologize to readers for the lighter paper.
Prepared to kill and work hogs this winter for neighbors with reasonable prices. Jon Wells handles the sharpening work. Promotion mentions The New York Racket, Warren- Hyles, OC, Ly Hayalot's Hevister, and Davie's shop offering fur and related items.
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