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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
4
The Jasper News published in Jasper Missouri shows editor R B Griffith, with post office inscription as second class matter dated September 1898. Subscription rates section appears garbled, listing monthly and quarterly copy terms.
The issue features extensive political advertising presented as pure ads rather than editorial content. Chairman Morris of the Republican state committee urges readers to think for themselves, compare claims with records, and vote based on honest principles. He emphasizes open discussion and careful deduction by voters.
Notice to Jasper residents to meet at Walnut Grove cemetery next Wednesday morning November 2 for cleanup and fence repair. Citizens urged to attend and ladies requested to provide lunch for laborers. Mayor R J Putnam asks for good turnout.
The ad proclaims Buck-Jen's Arnica Salve cures many ailments from corns to sprains and bleeds praise for its efficacy. Webb Bros advertises the product at 250. H.C. Ruckel and his wife go to Excelsior Springs Ark for health benefits from the spring water and may stay weeks or months. Dr. King reports the birth of a baby girl to Rev. and Mrs. Sample of Jasper. J.R. Wheat offers a cream for take-home.
The ad promotes a limited Jasper dress goods sale from October 26 to November 5 offering various cash prices such as $1.50, $1.20, $1.25, and $1.00 with 35 to 50 cent marks. Buyers may trade produce for goods, and the message urges bringing produce to secure bargains in clothing fabrics. Endorsed by J. D. Harbur.
Inspector W. T. Cross of the state board condemned the Carthage county jail after an October 14 inspection. The report uses strong language about the conditions at the Jasper county bastile.
W. H. Phelps will speak to Jasper voters at the opera house on Wednesday Navy 2 at 7 30 p m. He will discuss Freight and Passenger Rates and the Road Tax law. Everyone urged to attend.
Crow's store offers a free ladies hat valued at five dollars next Saturday. The News ad mentions Heinzs sweet vinegar for pickling at Crandalls, a new line of candies now in at Nunnellys, and other local shopping notices.
Walker Hubbard and Miss Ethel Johnson secretly wed in Lamar at the recorder's office with Rev. C V Griss officiating. The groom is son of E E Hubbard Jasper County probate judge.
The article praises a groom from the Zion neighborhood southeast of Jasper as a steady, dependable young man. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Johnson, well known country people of Zion. She graduated Jasper High School in 1909 and is described as a charming young lady fit to preside over a home. Friends and the News express wishes for their happiness and plenty.
A puzzling old prompt asks if you've seen a hookworn that would heck and coins a playful challenge to display knowledge. It reads like a cryptic line from an older text asking for recognition of a curious item.
Miss Lizzie Nicholls wed Ottis J. Crandall of Kansas City at Mr and Mrs W T Nicholls residence on October 1. Rev D W Britton performed the ring ceremony amid floral arched parlor decor. Guests from Jasper and Kansas City attended as silverware and a $50 check accompanied the numerous gifts. The couple will reside in Kansas City pursuing bright prospects.
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