Congress moves to pass river and harbor bill amid party divides
In Washington on February 9 1907 the House quickly advances a large river and harbor appropriation near 34 million dollars and passes related measures including Denatured Alcohol law changes. Debate highlights railroads dominance of wharf facilities and calls for grazing land leasing in congressional circles.
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Washington D. C
House of Congress
Congress
Burkett
Special Announcement on Pure Food and Drug Law Exemption
A notice proclaims leg's honey and tar for coughs and lung troubles not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law, since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. L. C. Lantz.
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L. C. Lantz
Temperance Meeting Planned at M. E. Church
A temperance meeting is set for Wednesday evening February 20 at the M. E. Church. Rev. L. T. Monnett of Laclede and others will address attendees about forming an Anti-Saloon League chapter and discussing reform movements.
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M. E
L. T. Monnett
Laclede
Rev J T Dowell to Preach at First Baptist Church
All are invited to hear Rev J T Dowell at the First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon February 16 at 2 30 p m. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to attend the preaching service.
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Baptist Church
J. T. Dowell
First Baptist Church
Fol ey's Kidney Cure Promoted as Universal Remedy
An advertisement claims Fol ey's kidney cure can stop kidney irregularities and cure any case of kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach, endorsed by L. C. Lantz.
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Foley
L. C. Lantz
Chillicothe Pastor Confronts Counterfeit Billboards Question
A Chillicothe minister addresses a billboard dispute claiming counterfeit representations with a hatchet involve well fed conclusions. The pastor warns against further misrepresentation and urges calm amid the controversy.
Price Increase for THE LEADER-RECORD Subscriptions
Readers are informed of a subscription hike to 1.25 per year in advance or 1.50 otherwise, effective April 1. The note cites higher paper, material, and labor costs, compares farm price gains, and cites similar increases by Milan papers and others, urging fairness and continued support.
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Leader-Record
Milan
Papor
Newspaper Union
New Laclede Block Planned on Corner
Laclede foresees a new business block costing eight to ten thousand dollars to rise on the north east corner of the square. Geo Wibley a pauper at the poorhouse was found dead last Tuesday morning after being locked in an upstairs room, with the cause of death under investigation.
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Laclede
Geo. Wibley
Editors Gather in Meadville for County Meeting
Last Saturday Linn County editors met in Meadville at four p m. A crowd gathered at the opera house for entertainment after a county association session and supper at Foreman House. Prof Litton gave the welcome. Bro Martin of Brookfield Gazette spoke. Meadville’s opera house garners praise as the finest in the county. The press enjoyed a warm reception and hope to meet again soon. A cough cure by Dr Shoop is praised for avoiding narcotics and opium. Sold by J A Maics.
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Linn County
Meadville
Mac
Meadville Messenger
Foreman House
Opera House
Litton
Martin
The
Brookfield Gazette
Missouri
Freak Ear of Corn Stuns Local Residents
Elmer Hunter living southeast of town brought a remarkable ear of corn on Tuesday. The main ear is perfect and has nine small attached ears, each about four inches long. The unusual stalk is on display at this office for public viewing.
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Elmer Hunter
Prisoner Lesnard Hunsaker Recaptured After Escape
Last Saturday around 5 pm Lesnard Hunsaker awaited trial in Linneus for bad checks. He escaped jail rear yard after a coal bucket break, was chased by Sheriff Anderson and townspeople, and was recaptured about 2 1/2 miles northeast of Browning. The sheriff fired once but did not need to shoot.
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Lesnard Hunsaker
Linneus
Anderson
Hunsaker
Browning
Don’t Put Off Help for Liver and Constipation Today
A public health advisory urges acting now for torpid liver and constipation rather than delaying. It stresses timely treatment and seeking medical guidance to prevent complications and improve outcomes.
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