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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fertilizer promotion dinner, mentions of delivery charges, a "Golden City of Atoms" delivery claim, and various jumbled product references including hosiery and axe wagon. The text is garbled with many likely misspellings and inconclusive details.
The Jasper fair featured strong entries with blue ribbons awarded across classes including stallions and colts. Breaur’s horses dominated big classes while Gady Kinek and Maddam Drier received top honors for Standard breed and driving events. Local exhibitors also earned premiums for quality jelly and quilting, marking a bustling county fair day.
Obituary notes the death of John Htestun age 9 in the county after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at Pasker's cemetery with many friends and relatives attending.
A crowded town event celebrated Fertilizer Day with a community dinner held in the West building. Dignitaries, including W. Hegely, oversaw speeches and plans for future shipments. attendees, farmers, and patrons enjoyed a substantial meal and discussed local agricultural progress and upcoming deliveries.
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