Which One is the Winner Election Prompt in Jasper Store Ad
A fragmented newspaper ad mocks competing presidential outcomes while promoting bank and store offerings. It riffs on Taft Bryan and third parties, urges customers to inspect a stove praised as the “King Bee,” then touts shoes from American Boy and Walkover, cloaks, dry goods, a grocery stock, Turkey flour, and rising egg prices as fall approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Taft
Democrata
Bryan
Bank of
Jasper
J. Wesley Spaid
Bom Hardaway
Local Wheat and Frame House Advertises Agent Post
A Chicago firm seeks a permanent local agent to sell their goods including a wide range of framed art and supplies. No experience required, they offer instruction and capital and promise high profits. Catalogue and sampler provided. Direct inquiries to Fran Williams, 1215 W Tayl or Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Fran W. Williame
Areey
W. Tay
Chicago
Junk Dealers in Trouble Near Jasper
Alva Dyson and Perry Slyder, two young men northwest of Jasper, were arrested Sunday and Monday on burglary and stealing charges. They ran a junk business and traveled county roads buying and selling odd goods. They approached the Vormier farm eight miles southeast of town but failed to meet a fair price. Later, most of the junk, some claimed not junk, disappeared from the home and yard. Vormers alerted Constable Heapsford. Dyson denied knowledge of the theft in a confession, claiming Hyder bought the junk. Hyder posted $200 bond and was released. The pair face a preliminary hearing today at Carthage before Judge Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Dyson
Perry Slyder
Jasper
Aod
Vomierfarm
Stuf
Vormiers
Vormer
Heapsford
Dyson
Hyder
Vomiera
Carthage
Woodward
School Notes and Local Updates Across Carthage Area
Miss Grace Bowers leads her classes after a month of illness. No school today or tomorrow for the teachers institute at Carthage. Hal Cartwright joins the juniors, boosting close membership to thirty. Chorus practice for next month proceeds. Fred Wagner delayed at school Monday waiting for a train an hour and a half late. The high school won its first basketball victory Saturday eight to two against Eunmit, with Wagner playing in the second half for Summit. Sam Davis and Wen Slammood bought the Burcham livery stable at Eldorado Springs and plan a public gate soon before moving. Mr. Davis to take charge until after the Davis sale. The Bercham establishment praised as strong in the region. Farmers near Jasper report losses of stock from wormy corn fodder. wormy corn noted as a risk in feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bowers
Teachers’ Institute
Carthage
Hal Cartwright
Fred Wagner
Eunmit
Summit
Sam Davis
Wen Slammood
Burcham
Eldorado Springs
Davis
Eldorado
Hammond
Davia
Bercham
H. O. Earls Barn Burns Near Jasper
A large barn on H O Earls farm four miles east of Jasper burned Sunday evening with wheat hay and farm equipment. Fire discovered about 7 o clock. animals escaped. building and contents destroyed. Damage estimated between 2000 and 1000 with 1000 insurance on the building and 00 on the wheat, leaving Earl about 1200 to 1500 in loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Earl
Jasper
Fred Earl
Earl
Fire origin uncertain in hay storage case
Nobody can account for the origin of the fire, but it is thought possible it arose from spontaneous combustion in the hay stored while still green. This unusual explanation gained credibility in the absence of other plausible theories.
Edith Starrett Weds Herbert L Wedon in Kansas City
Carthage papers note the marriage license issued to Herbert L Wedon of Kansas City and Edith Starrett of Carthage. Edith, formerly of Jasper, remains beloved by hundreds of friends in Carthage. The Starrett family moved from Jasper to Kansas City, where the nuptials were arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Tuesaday
Herbert L Wedon
Kansas City
Edith Starrett
Jasper
Couota
Starretts
Kaneas City
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Brother Linn
Sey
A. A. Buerge
Wheat & Bishop’s
Wolf
Seers & Sct
Strauss Bros. National Tailoring Service
R. L. Roberts & Son
Jasper Young
Jasper Farmer
Merta Peterson
Myrtle Crow
Crow
Grace Crow
Della Harria
Iater Ocean and
Farmer
Toile
Dr. Schooler
South Side Drug Store
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