Oil prospects in Jasper county Iowa drill findings stir hope
Stockholders report a 1100 foot drill near Du val township yielded strong indications of oil with water present. They note a casing plan to prevent water ingress and warn competent drillers are scarce for a restart. The proximity to Havens Grove fields boosts belief of oil and gas in the region as described in historic reports.
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Duval Township
Carthage
Paxe
Jasper County
Gow
United States Army
Telly
Telloves
Kan’ Sia
Indian Territory
Missouri
Kansas
Territory
cMhera
Forsessod
Rural school movement marks milestone in Missouri
Sints Superintendent W J Carrington recently attended Jackson county to lay the cornerstone of a new 10,000 rural school building the state’s first rural graded and high school effort. He highlights improved opportunities for farm families and foreshadows broader school privileges for rural youth without leaving home.
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Sints
W. J. Corrington
Jackson County
Missouri
Carrington
Tows
Publication Notice of Banking Confirmation in Jasper Missouri
Order of Publication from Jasper County Missouri August 6 1908 states that the Fier Nariale Case of Jasenn in Jasper town and Jasper County Missouri complies with federal banking statutes to commence the business of banking. Comptroller William B Ridgely testifies and seals the document. The notice ends with a reminder line unrelated to the filing about groceries boots and bloomers.
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Waeninoros
D.C
Wikwras
Wade
Jasven
Jasper
Missouwal
United States
William B. Ridgely
Jasenn
Miscouri
Cee
WM. B
Ridgely
No. Comtroller
Cunesoy
A Good Stock Year Foretold By Local Herdman Growth
A Carthage Pro report notes a prosperous year for stock raising in the area driven by abundant rains. A famed steer weighed Jan 1 at 900 pounds, later up to 970 pounds with careful feeding, while two calves sold for gains that highlight the value of cattle raising. Drought remains the seasonal challenge and a focus for future preparation.
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Steck
Dow
Wilson
Joe's
Pacture
Daugherty
Carthage
How to keep potatoes through fall and winter
A Pawnee Times Democrat communication offers a practical method to store potatoes. Dig when mature and dry, avoid heat, box them and cover with two feet of hay, shade boxes from sun, then ventilate and sort out damaged spuds before storage. The writer reports success storing eighty bushels with more to follow.
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Pawnee Times Democrat
Dependable Boys Improve Business Prospects
A Carthage business writer laments youth laxness and inattentiveness. He argues only boys with true effort and reliability win jobs, noting business leaders watch young workers and prize those who show industry and steadiness.
Farewell sermon for Rev M S Johnson in Carthage
Rev M S Johnson of Carthage, longtime pastor in this city for two years, will preach a farewell sermon at the next regular meeting after returning to his church. It is implied he accepted a mission tour. he plans travel for health. Local readers and his congregation regret his departure and the many friendships formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Carthage
Christian Church
Goulden City
Parson's Noble Act and Electric Bitters Praise
A letter from Reve Bodiong of Arhoway Michigan extols Electric Bitters as a reliable cure for sandion and silver troubles and a popular remedy overall. He credits the product with surprising results and urges readers to try it.
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Reve Bodiong
Arhoway
M. I
Lbomr
Widdborg
Stamech Tevalis
Unity
Webs Bros
Prize Drawing At Local Park Fails To Run Smoothly
Heavy rain closed the Kaelfair draw day with about 1000 attendees. Judges County Clerk B A Stuckey Jobo H Schouler Lewin Wingfield and Litto Alice Stelin Johnson drew tickets from a jar after thinning the entries. The Ostteckel ticket No 010 bore Mrs HM Cornell’s cameo. Cornell stood in the grandstand. First prize was the stallion Anteros, ticket No 2182 held by L C Wheeler who won the first premium. Third ticket No 377 belonged to M F Vierbow who will receive a cow and calf as the third premium.
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B. A. Stuckey
Jobo HH. Schouler
Lewin Wingfield
Litto
Alice Stelin Johnson
Webb City
HM. Cornell
Cornell
Anteros
L C Wheeler
M. F. Vierbow
Carthage Democrat
Fragmented ad copy for medicines and shoes in local paper
An noisy OCR fragment advertises a medicinal regimen with water intake and a constipation claim. It mentions a drug firm Weber Drug and Hd on and claims a complete line of Priesmmeyer Shoes. Also notes Mrs JW M and a fall stock on Main Street Hale inviting customers to visit.
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Weber Drug & Hd On
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Tate
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