One Good Feint Many Upind Things Said of Telephone
A quirky transcript notes the telephone’s redeeming feature is that you cannot lend money through it. It humorously hints at misused trust and modern communication limits.
21 Oct 1920
Page 1
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
1
A quirky transcript notes the telephone’s redeeming feature is that you cannot lend money through it. It humorously hints at misused trust and modern communication limits.
Dr Burris Jenkins, a noted Kansas City Christian minister and editor of the Kansas City Post, will address a meeting here on Wednesday October 27. The hour is not yet set. He speaks under the direction of the State Democratic Speakers Bureau.
Judge Howard Gray of Carth age spoke to a full house at Liberty Theater last Friday night under the direction of the Congressional Committee of this district. He delivered remarks that were greatly appreciated by the gathered audience and supporters.
The Jasper Fair opened Tuesday under cloudy skies with showers dampening attendance then sun returned for a pleasant afternoon. Entry book shows record numbers, draft horse and mule show strong, cattle trends varied with beef down and dairy up, hogs good with spotted Poland breed dominant, poultry excellent, and Farm Products and corn displays drawing large crowds. Col Dan Morgan Smith of the Battalion of Death will speak at M E Church October 26 at 2 30 p m about The Worlds War and the Fields of France.
Dr Hendricks and Wes Malone dissolve their partnership and schedule a public sale of their Jersey herd Poland China hogs and Shropshire sheep on Saturday October 23. The sale lists 15 registered cows and heifers 30 spotted Poland China hogs and 30 Shropshire sheep. Also note Earl E Baker and his wife welcome a baby daughter born Thursday evening at 9 pounds to Mrs Dorothea Hille Baker of Jasper.
A Democratic meeting filled Hammond's Hall Saturday evening with many turned away. Speakers included Hon. Frank Farlow of Webb City, Roy Coyne candidate for prosecuting attorney, also of Webb, and Mrs. Plummer of Carthage.
State Veterinarian Warne says hog cholera is controlled in northeastern Jasper County due to general vaccination. Vaccination curbs spread as Luckey notes outbreaks occur seasonally and can arise anywhere. He urges hog raisers across Missouri to vaccinate promptly and call a veterinarian at first signs of disease to prevent wide outbreaks.
The Rockport Department Store was burglarized last Thursday night. Two or more men entered by breaking a glass in the back door and fled with two ladies' cloaks and men's clothing and shoes valued at about $200. Manager Mr Hadel suspects at least two attackers.
A local ad urges customers to act before storms and lock in cheaper lumber costs. It promotes building machine sheds to protect costly farm machinery from weather and extend life, promising savings over time.
An aphoristic note reflecting on human fear of bodily paralysis versus neglecting the paralysis of the soul. The quotation by Epictectus contrasts medical anxieties with moral and spiritual neglect in modern life.
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