18 Oct 1906
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
1
The ad promotes bed blankets, O V B and Turkey Fleur products, flour, clothes, shoes, stoves, and home goods to combat cold weather. It touts the Turkey brand and various stove models Hot Blast and Oak. It urges readers to shop while warning in biblical phrasing about wind and wealth, offering service.
Jasper Public Schools reopen after a two week diphtheria scare with enrollment near 2523 for the year. Room 1 shows partial return while most high school students are back. five new pupils in room 1 and increased non resident enrollment uplift overall prospects. Prof Sweetland reports strong local interest and a large upcoming graduating class, signaling a solid start to the term.
Nat M Brigham opened the lecture series on October 1 in Jasper despite diphtheria and church closures. The Wilbur Star Concert Company will perform November 13 at the M E Church, and organizers hope local support makes the course self sustaining. Season tickets are 125 cents and school children tickets 60 cents.
Although Monday was a rainy day the firm of R. L. Roberts and Son moved their stock of general merchandise from the old location to the corner building east of the post office. The building was overhauled with a new glass front and interior painting, enlarging the sales floor and improving rear access for better convenience.
Judge Howard Gray and Hon. John R. Holmes addressed a sizable crowd at the opera house last Friday night. Both Republicans delivered talks that were well received by those present.
Democratic primary set for Friday October 19 at Larrick and Spaid's office to choose two road commissioner candidates and one constable candidate. Voters urged to buy your weakness at Joyce and Lae.
After a four week vacation in Oregon county Mayor Chandler returns home Sunday evening looking improved. He visited his sister and spent time fishing hunting and enjoying himself. Previously in poor health his physician urged rest and he traveled with his daughter Mrs Sweetland, who stayed a week while he remained a full month. He reports feeling much better and notes a sixteen pound gain in weight.
J. P. Bradford and his wife of Duval were in town Saturday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mont Fairfield. Wood and coal were taken at this office on subscription.
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