31 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
1
Fall and winter dry goods now available with a complete stock of footwear and notions. The readable fragment touts an unusually broad selection for the season, urging readers to consider shopping this fall for dry goods and shoes.
A historical catalog item promotes underwear slits or separate shirts and cleaners in all sizes at very low prices. It lists blankets from 1.00 to 7.00, recommends heavy weight white or gray blankets, and advertises shoes rubbers and Ball Brand rubber footwear. Also promotes Hole-proof Hosiery with a six-pair offer and replacement guarantee.
State veterinary warns against burying or burning hog carcasses as hog cholera remains widespread across Missouri. Officials stress strict enforcement of disposal laws, owner cooperation, and penalties for noncompliance to protect livestock and prevent outbreaks.
The W C T U held an all day meeting at Mrs W I Cader's home last Friday with about 20 attendees including Zion Union representation. A gray dinner was served and the afternoon featured the program. New officers were introduced and Lizzie Lawson appointed department superintendents with plans for the year. The next meeting is with Mrs Burns on Friday November 8 and all mothers are invited to the Mother's Day program.
A crew of mechanics arrived Tuesday afternoon to work under the Missouri Pacific construction department. They are erecting sheds and temporary buildings to store building material for the new depot, marking a key phase in the project.
The first trunk sale directed by Rex and Bland drew strong interest last Saturday with a value near 1200. Merchants planned concurrent events at Jasper stores to boost business. buyers arrived from Nedk City and Colden City. Proceeds and future Trades Day sales were discussed for November 30 with entries due November 19.
By order of the circuit court Sheriff McDonald is to sell to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Joplin on Saturday November 9 eight acres of well improved land just east of Jasper. The property includes a good six room lease barn and other improvements. The sale arises from a suit by FE Burns against M W Cloyd and M L Cloyd.
All persons indebted to the Burgner Bowman Lumber Co. are requested to make arrangements to pay their accounts during November. After November 1 interest from date of purchase will be charged on accounts more than 60 days old. Jay Good, Manager.
A reader states they have been misquoted regarding the single tax issue. They affirm belief in tax according to value and say they will vote against the single tax. They extend a respectful sign off.
County official D Harbur will collect 1613 taxes at the Farmers and Merchants Bank on Thursday Friday and Saturday of this week.
Election returns will be received at the opera house next Tuesday night with a moving picture show and a band to enliven the moments between updates as the results come in.
Punctuated local reminiscences recount Jasper county events from 1902 including the demolition of the Magen Temple, municipal officials election results, list of residents and tradespeople, church and charity activities, a notable building project at Grand Avenue and Main Street, and the death of pioneer Sarah Crenshaw with funeral details.
Real estate reporters say outsides are withholding Missouri farm purchases until after the election to see if the single tax amendment is voted down. If the amendment passes the state constitution, investors may turn away and Missouri farmland will be offered at any price.
Merchants in town abandon due bills and produce trades urging cash payments for goods. Farmers and their spouses seek freedom to spend money as they wish without limitations. Farmers and Merchants Bank announces tax collection days Thursday through Saturday to collect 1912 taxes.
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