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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
3
The Jasper News shows publisher Arthur F. Drake based in Jasper Missouri. It includes postal filing information and dating from September 20, 1908, indicating period printing and periodical status.
A local editorial argues fire insurance drives commercial credit and bonds, urging a water service to cut fire losses and insurance rates. It notes insurers promise 20 percent to 50 percent reductions with fire protection and urges citizens to support utilities and avoid misleading advertising.
The Marceline Mirror notes that weekly three column sheets headed Democratic Publicity Bureau act as guides to editorial thought. Editors of country papers receive material from multiple sources and often do not write their own lines. Both Democratic and Republican sources send typewritten copy weekly, including a long Washington letter from a patent concern.
The Joplin Globe celebrates September as the most delightful month, praising Missouri’s autumn color from bronzing prairies to crimson woods. It contrasts city beautification efforts with country beauty and calls for learning from the country to enrich urban life.
A Carthage man asserts beef hung by the bed repels mosquitos as he sleeps. An office worker fires back that if a piece of beef sneaks into his home it will not be hung by any bed, reflecting an odd exchange captured by the Carthage Press.
A concise remark on business success attributes. The quote notes that minimal competition enables achievement for a self-driven person. It emphasizes independent effort over external factors in enterprise.
A garbled OCR listing events for Priests of Pallas Week in Kansas City includes races on the Misccury River, a pirate episode, a ballet and grant format, a long distance event, and a Knights of Piling ball. It mentions appearances by Missitr Valley Kuan and Eaposition with the Kennel Club Show and a masque at Co A Junction ticket office from September 28.
A large automobile parade is expected as car owners enter for prizes at the Ozark Interstate Exposition. Decorations and pageants will showcase midwest resources with daily attractions and booths filling up. A rail rate cut within two miles of Joplin is offered for visitors. The event runs October 7 to 16 with plans to entertain and inform on regional industry.
Comment notes excess column space in the Congressional Record after Canada’s Parliament rejected reciprocity. Observes the decision ends the debate and reduces coverage in official columns. No further action or dates mentioned.
William F. Lew, veteran Washington police officer dating to Lincoln era, died at his home. Known for long service at the White House and in the Executive Offices, he recalled a storied career with deep ties to presidential families and the Treasury Department.
An aged advertisement urges readers to neglect rest and rely on Electric Hitters to restore vigor and strength. It claims the tonic boosts energy, prevents breakdown, and improves overall health, urging purchase from H. W. Pitts.
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