12 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
1
The Conrad Mercantile Company promotes Superior Drill wheat seeding gear in 8 LO and 12 hoe or lise drills with or without fertilizer attachments and grass seeders. Fertilizer attached drills feature heavy wheels and latest improvements. Trials are welcome to see the best on the market today.
North Fork Township holds Sunday School Convention at Oakton Baptist Church on Saturday September 21 with devotional services led by Chas Perry and a full program across multiple Sunday schools in the county. The revival meetings, led by evangelist Mr Merracken, conclude Monday with strong adult conversions and church unity.
The Jasper County Board of Equalization met at the county seat and raised levies on local merchants. Affected firms include Dr. Schooler, Sue Crow Mercantile Co., Chandler & Son, and J. B Harbor with substantial increases. The board, comprising the county court, clerk, surveyor, and assessor, plans a joint session with the board of appeals on Monday September at.
A columnist argues against reporting minor acts of mischief to avoid embarrassing innocent victims. The piece contends newspapers should not write up every foolish or mean act, noting such stories add little information and can harm innocent relatives, so they should generally ignore them.
The district superintendent writes the mayor that complaints are rising about boys and young men boarding trains and riding to town outskirts. He says the act is senseless and inexcusable, notes an ordinance forbidding it, and that the City Marshal is authorized to enforce it.
A letter from PF. Pitts disclaims responsibility for ads printed outside his town in the Pan Catalog. He says he was chosen to handle Fair advertising but learned two brewery ads were published without his knowledge or consent. He asserts no intent to defame others and requests correction.
One hundred fifty members of the Spring River Baptist Association gathered in Jasper for a three day meeting. J. J. Chappelle opened with a Calvary Church sermon in Joplin, with J. B. Kinnell presiding. Delegations from many churches reported good faith work and encouragement. The association praised Zion Church and Jasper citizens for hospitality and adopted resolutions of thanks and mutual prayers.
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