The Island With a Mystery On the Missouri River
George Williston discovers a river edge island likely used by cattle rustlers. He observes a covert branding operation where a rancher named J. R. brands a red steer with a suspicious mark. Williston slips away unseen as danger grows and a rustling plot unfolds.
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Battle Ax
Jess
George Williston
Langford
Plains Country
Williston
Missouri River
Phoebus
J. R
Alec
Greater than Solomon invites honest inquiry and proof
A sermonette contrasts Solomon and Jesus, urging personal testing of faith. The speaker notes the queen of Sheba sought truth by visiting Solomon and urges listeners to prove the greater king Jesus, rather than remaining in sin. It emphasizes judgment for neglecting the offered revelation and invites honest examination of gospel claims.
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Solomon
God
Isaiah
Sheba
Jesus
Sin
Queen of Sheba Sets Out to Meet King Solomon
A queen ponders if the tale of Israel’s King Solomon is true and resolves to journey to Israel to learn for herself. She summons help, goods are gathered, and after a perilous desert crossing she remains determined to seek truth, hoping the God of Israel may guide her path.
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Solomon
Israel
Sheba
Jared
Beedinex
éedBugi
Gome
Felica
Land of
Noiseless clocks and quieter sounds worry modern nerves
A Frankfurter Zeitung writer laments changes in times and comfort as ticking clocks disturb nerves. A Schramburg factory offers noiseless clocks to soothe anxious households. Another paper notes the anti noise trend dulls once pleasant sounds, hinting at muffled birds and rustling leaves.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
Schramburg
The Cutting Retort
A bold exchange unfolds between two women with contrasting views on success. The big woman argues that success showns itself without boasting while the little woman replies that real decline appears in the tone of complaint about current circumstances.
Fragmentary lines suggest court or misquoted dispute
Incomplete OCR text shows a dispute over ownership or state affiliation and an alleged incident tied to an old man’s office. The second fragment references a collapse date related to an office and a judgment claim, but details are unclear.
Queen recognizes Solomon's God at distant land
The queen declares conviction in the God of Solomon after visiting the place and witnessing wisdom and prosperity. She resolves to embrace the Israelite deity and return to her people with the newfound faith.
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God of Solomon
Israel
Solomon
Bible Knowledge Drive From Korea Signals Korean Christians
Rev. W. M. Junkin writes from Korea praising Korean Christians and their eagerness for Bible knowledge. The dispatch highlights faith, study, and missionary work shaping local church life.
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W. M. Junkin
Korea
Mak
Missouri Manufacturing Gains Highlight 1907 Report
Missouri's 1907 factory report shows a 29 percent rise in manufacturing establishments and $55 million more in product value. The state increased to 915 factories employing 181,298 workers with total wages around 598,984 dollars.
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Missouri
State Labor Bureau
Comb Explosion Burns Woman in Louis Home
Mrs May Greene of Louis suffered severe scalp burns when a celluloid comb ignited. The spark caused a flash that singed her hair and left doctors predicting no regrowth of the black tresses.
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May Greene
Louis
University Convocation Delivers Address and Degrees
The mid year convocation at the University of Missouri was held in the university auditorium. Dr Albion W Small of the University of Chicago delivered the address. President R H Jesse conferred eight degrees.
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University of Missouri
University Auditorium
Albion W. Small
Granate
University Chicago
Dent R. H. Jesse
Judge J C Stewart of St Joseph Dies
Judge J C Stewart former private judge of Buchanan county and prominent Democrat dies at his St Joseph residence after 35 years in the Buchanan county bar. He was a long time member of the bar association and known for his public service.
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Big Ber
Stewart
St. Joseph
J. C. Stewart
Buchanan County
St. J
Census Record Shows City Population 2.52
The official census taken by a board of aldermen reports the city population as 2.52. The measure reflects local demographics and civic planning implications for the period.
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the Board of Aldermen
Unsigned Check Honored Through Multiple Banks
A $1,200 check drawn by the El lington Railroad company was deposited by collector Deaver of Monroe. The Shelby County bank failed to indorse, and the item moved through Paris Savings, Third National Bank of St Louis, the clearing house, Boatman’s Bank, and finally Denver before the error was detected and the Burlington people made good.
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Colector Deaver
Monroe
Ellington Railroad Company
Shelby County
Paris Savings Bank
Bank of
St. Louis
Turd
Clearing House
Boatman's
Boatman's Bank
Denver
Burlington
No Hungry Widows There Rich Hill Saloonkeeper Offer
A garbled report describes a Rich Hill saloonkeeper offering widows help, promising grocery support from the F and Panksi cashier in exchange for their names and claims. The text appears damaged and unclear about exact actions or dates.
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Rich Hill
Uises
Cain
F. & Panksi
Gas Bill Triggers Death by Own Action
Christian Krebs, aged 50, died in St. Joseph by self harm after disputes over a gas bill he believed was larger than expected. The record notes Krebs had suffered a prior injury in a wagon accident two years earlier and was described as unbalanced in the aftermath.
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Christian Krebs
St. Joseph
Krebs
State Pike Work Begins on Toll Road Spur in May
Curtis Hill state highway engineer says work on a toll road spur will start in May or June, with the first section beginning along the Tock road corridor.
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Curtis Hill
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A. C. McClarg & Co
Wittston
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