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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text from a Missouri Jasper newspaper page includes editor Griffith and postal matter references. There is mention of subscriptions, rates, and single copies, with unclear dates or specifics, yielding a partial glimpse of the publication’s masthead and misc details.
The piece extols Missouri weather over the past weeks describing a famed autumn climate that draws visitors from other states to Missouri. It notes Missourians’ pride in their season and contrasts local weather with Colorado’s famed conditions.
A Missourian at a banquet delivered a colorful metaphorical toast claiming that if all Missouri chickens became one rooster he could straddle the Rocky Mountains and crow to shake rings from the planet Satyro. He added another image about bogs becoming one hog able to plant hind feet on Cuba and forefoot on the Tethmos of Panama and dig a 600 level canal.
The Alpha club held a Friday afternoon meeting at the country home of Mia Johnston with all members present. Miss Fox led as leader. topics included Railronda Militia Education Agriculture Empeit Developments Opium Fight and a pronunciation drill by Mrs. Laughead. The next meeting will discuss Modern Achievements at Mrs. Good Novi dr.
An ad touts Draughons Practical Business College with 28 first class campuses and a $50 scholarship offered cheaply. It also notes a farm sale nine miles southeast of Jasper where John L. Waters of Tower Hill Illinois bought the old John Schooler farm for 210 acres at £57 per acre, totaling 612,000.
Cassius Thornton father of L B Thorston of this city died Monday at 2 am in Joplin after heart trouble and inflammatory rheumatism. He had been treated by doctors Thornton and Thornton, his brothers, in Joplin. Home was Milo Missouri. Emmet Cop of this city and his wife attended the ill man in Joplin. Body sent to Milo for interment Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Thornton went to the funeral and will return to Jasper later in the week.
Advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as the source of clear brain power and vigorous health. A testimonial from J A Harmon of Lisemore West Virginia proclaims they are the best pills ever used and available at Webb Bros for 250.
The Thursday night minstrel event drew crowds and dollars from the town, praised for entertainment value and a capable band. Advertisements promote Majestic Range sales, furnishing a souvenir set with purchases, and various local store promotions including a new lunch room and tenant listings.
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