News of the Week Interesting World Items Condensed
Taft congratulates King Victor Emmanuel on Rome exposition opening. Oklahoma capital battle advances in US Supreme Court. Knox Bryce arbitration treaty seeks to remove senate roadblocks. US coal trust alleged at $1 billion claim tied to Pennsylvania railroad. Imports exceed exports by $417 million for eight months. National banks show loan and deposit gains as of March 7. Eastward storm causes fatalities in St Louis and Alabama tornadoes. Dixie Flyer wrecks on the Alabama river trestle killing eight and injuring many.
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National
Taft
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Rome
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Supreme Court of the
United States
Great Britain
Knox
Bryce
Senate
Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Department of Commerce and Labor
St. Louis
Alabama
Chicago
Jacksonville
Fla
Ruined Capitol and Federal Market Nets Across Nation
Reports note one third of New Yorks capitol lie in ruins after a nine hour fire causing a 7 million loss. Other items include legislative actions in Arkansas Kansas California and Oklahoma plus economic shifts in wheat futures and a sweeping Oklahoma sandstorm disrupting city life.
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New York
Arkansas
Jefferson Davis
Kansas
Chicago Board of Trade
Oklahoma
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
W. L. A. Johnson
Chicago
Taft
Johnson
California
Congress
United States
Missouri
General Land Office
Washington
International and domestic headlines mix in terse report
Telegraph and diplomatic notes show Russia accepts China’s response to its ultimatum while Diaz shuffles cabinet posts. Other items report a $4600 bank robbery in Hudson Kansas, insurrection advances near Chihuahua, Peary named rear admiral, census director change, a murder verdict in Lima, and various political and industrial updates across the U.S. and Mexico.
Missouri Packing Industry Shows Large 1909 Output
Missouri’s 1909 packing sector reports 45 establishments produced 79.6 million dollars in output, mainly in St. Joseph St. Louis and Kansas City, up from 60.1 million in 1904. Wages totaled 3.5 million for 5,495 workers, amid broader gains in a booming abattoir sector. Uncle Dan Bartlett dies at 110, a Sedalia resident born in 1801 with a long state-spanning life.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Kansas City
J.C. A. Hiller
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hiller
Kansas
Daniel Bartlett
Sedalia
Dan
Boonville
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Aaron Burr
Bartlett
State Song Contest Delays Prize For Missouri
Missouri residents submit 1013 manuscripts for a $1,000 state song prize. Professors and committee members face delays as letters flood in about nonpayment and misread addresses. The winning song will be chosen after Governor Hadley grants permission and the legislature adjourns.
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Missouri
W. H. Pommer
Pommer
Hadley
Columbia Moves to Inspect Cows for Tuberculosis
The Columbia council passed an ordinance requiring tuberculosis inspection of all dairy herds near the city. Milk cream and butter sales will be regulated with permits issued only on health certificates for cattle six months old. State veterinarian D F Lackey and assistants will conduct free herd testing. Columbia becomes the fifth Missouri town to enact such laws after Jefferson City Hannibal Independence and Warrensburg.
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Columbia
Council of Columbia
D. F. Lackey
Missouri
Jefferson City
Hannibal
Independence
Warrensburg
Greene County Books Audit Finds Minor Deputy Fee Errors
A five week formal report by expert accountants examining Greene county offices was submitted to the Greene county court. While discrepancies running into several thousand dollars were found, examiners believe the errors stem from deputy fees rather than corruption.
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Greene County Short
Greene County Court
Missouri Agriculture College Lectures Reach Statewide Audience
Through Missouri railroads and the Missouri College of Agriculture the farming gospel spread to over 105 000 people in six months. Lecturers visited nearly 125 towns and delivered more than 500 talks on varied agricultural topics.
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Missouri Railroads
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri South Booster Club Formed at University
A Dixie club organized at the University of Missouri draws members from seven states. Eligible students are those whose home states were in the Confederacy or Arkansas Kentucky or Maryland. The club aims to boost the university in the South.
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Dixie Club
University of Missouri
Confederacy
Arkansas
Kentucky
Maryland
National Guard Company G Plans Maneuvers on Mitchell Farm
Members of Company G of the Columbia National Guard organize a series of maneuvers on Speed Mitchell’s farm two miles east of Columbia. A sham battle is planned as the unit recruits to full strength under Major Rumbold.
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Columbia Organization
National Guard
Speed Mitchell
Columbia
Rumbold
Witty Exchange Between Diplomat and Tramp Echoes Classic Banter
A sharp retort from a diplomat meets a sly quip from the tramp about appearance. The exchange hinges on mutual irony and social pretense, reflecting a brisk, humorous street dialogue.
Facing the Future in a House of Speech and Satire
Mr Meekton predicts Henrietta will not be satisfied after she gains the vote. He jokes that the ballot should be reorganized so she can stay at home while he handles the errands, reflecting a humorous political discussion.
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Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
Marine Eye Remedy and Salve Offered in Tubes
Marine Eye Remedy provides relief for red watery eyes and granular lids with a new asepticMarine Eye Salve sold in tubes. Liquid form available in 25 cent and 50 cent sizes for eye comfort.
Fire of $65 000 Ignores Meberly Business District
A blaze with an estimated 65 000 dollars in damage swept J F Ingram’s grocery in Moberly. High winds spread flames across the business district, threatening multiple buildings before gain control.
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Meberly
J. F. Ingram
Moberly
Peru Bays Missouri Goats
Six pedigreed Angora goats were shipped from Fruitville to South America via New York City. The four does and two bucks were sold to the Peruvian government for breeding, sold by the Gist Goat company through the Peruvian consul general in New York.
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Peru
Missouri
Fruitville
South America
New York City
Gist Goat Company
Across State Line Drives Columbia as Rail Division Site
E. W. Stephens of the Columbia Commercial club announces that half the right of way for the St. Louis and Kansas City Electric railway has been secured in Columbia. The company plans Columbia as the division point and shops for the projected cross state line.
When I Want to Flatter A Man I Ask His Advice
A witty exchange noting the speaker seeks counsel to flatter a man while joking about lawyers. The remark contrasts flattery with seeking legal counsel and highlights social humor.
Allen's Foot Base Antiseptic Powder Ad
Tired aching feet find rest with Allen's Foot Base powder. It comforts swollen nerves and makes walking easier. Sold everywhere, no substitutes. Free sample offer via Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
University rents planing mill after fire at Mechanic Arts
The University of Missouri leases a nearby planing mill following the destruction of the Mechanic Arts building by fire. Shop work for 315 students in the department will continue with only about a week of delay as new equipment is telegraphed and arranged.
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M. U
Mechanic Arts
University of Missouri
University
Hadley Eggs Fetch High Price at Y M C A Carnival
At a Missouri trade carnival run by the YWCA, Mrs. G W Greene paid five dollars for a dozen fresh eggs from Gov Hadley s Ozark farm. The eggs were donated to the association and the proceeds fund a 25000 dollar Y M C A building.
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Hadley
Young Women’s Christian Association of the
University of Missouri
G. W. Greene
Gov. H. S. Hadley
Ozark
Association
Widowhood Triggers A Woman's Reawakened Ideals
Shortly after marrying, a woman stores her ideals in moth balls and ignores them until she becomes a widow, when she reconsiders her former beliefs and priorities.
Protruding Piles in Six Ladies’ Suit Prompts Refund Claim
A garbled ad fragment mentions a refund offer related to a medical remedy for protruding piles. It references a PAZO brand and a promise of money back, with unclear formatting and partial sentences. The readable core implies a product claim and customer reimbursement.
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EDING
Ae Ate
No Woman Can Be Happy With Too Much Time To Think
A compact aphorism asserts that excessive introspection entangles a woman in worries beyond her concerns, implying unhappiness stems from dwelling on others' affairs.
Friend of Mark Twain Dies at 76 in St Louis
Captain Abe C. Grimes a noted Confederate mail carrier and pioneer river pilot dies in St Louis at age 76. His career was tied to Mark Twain as both were pilots becoming a noted link in river transportation history.
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Mark Twain
Abe C. Grimes
St. Louis
University Building Burns at Missouri Campus
The mechanic arts building at the University of Missouri campus was destroyed by fire. It housed all manual training shops and was built in 1893 at about $30,000. Cause is unknown.
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Kansas
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific
Queen and Crescent
Kentucky
Ilinois Central
London
Mexico
University
Mechanic Arts
University of Missouri
Do Your Clothes Look Yellow Red Cross Ball Blue Ad
Advice styled as a vintage ad urging use of Red Cross Ball Blue to whiten clothes with a 2 oz package priced at five cents. A closing tip suggests manipulation to win affection, framed as casual guidance.
Garfield Tea Promises Liver Help and Purification
An old advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a remedy to stimulate the liver relieve constipation cleanse the system and purify the blood with claims endorsed by druggists. A separate note complains the top room remains vacant due to lack of elevator service to aid the lazy man.
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Garfield
Ex-Judges Gantt and Timmonds Likely on Supreme Court Panel
Long discussed move sees Judge James B. Gantt and Judge H. C. Timmonds both Democrats offered seats on the supreme court commission. Separately crowded classrooms at M U are noted with the Mechanic Arts building fire at Columbia forcing greater crowding until next legislative session.
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James B. Gantt
H. C. Timmonds
Supreme Court Commission
Liberty steamboat pioneer A B Crawford dead at 87
A B Crawford former steamboat owner and captain aged 87 and a Liberty resident for 20 years died at home. He came to Liberty from Kentucky.
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A. B. Crawford
Liberty
Kentucky
Curryville Bank Robbery Wrecks Curry Building
Thieves blew five charges of ore in the Curryville Bank in Curry Pike County wrecking the building and safe and escaping with 4600 dollars. The explosion was described as terrific.
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Curryville
Curry
Pike County
Maria Laughed and Trap Leads to Escapade
Hiram taunted Maria with a steel trap at the door and warned of a skunk inside. Fifteen minutes later he returned calling for help to loosen him from the trap and blamed Maria for laughing at the situation.
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Maria
Hiram
Mariiar
Mariar
Bargain Starch Promise and Home Ironing Tips
A smoother iron and Defiance Starch claim home laundering rivals steam laundries with proper stiffness and less wear on garments. It promises a pleasant experience with starch that does not stick to the iron, and notes some women view bargains as essential.
Tobacco Prices and Civic Reform Note
Lewis' Single Binder commands a higher price than common 5c cigars while town criers disappear after women’s clubs form, marking evolving municipal routines.
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Lewis
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