Missouri River Appropriation Bill Targets Major Waterways
The river and harbor appropriation bill authorizes 1 305 000 for Missouri river improvements from the mouth to Kansas City 1 000 000 Sioux City to Fort Benton Montana 175 000 St Joseph 75 000 Osage and Gasconade rivers 35 000 20 000 A Gasconade to Arlington survey is authorized The lower Missouri project seeks a permanent six foot channel between Kansas City and the river mouth with a 1 000 000 cap a three officer War Department board to study the plan and local cooperation. report due next session The six foot project outlined by Maj Schulz is recommended. Also notes Walter David a Missouri farm born freshman who will lecture on circuits and pursue Harvard after Jewell College.
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Rivers and Harbors Committee
House
Missouri
Missouri River
Kansas City
Sioux City
Fort Benton
Mont
St. Joseph
Lake Contrary
Osage
Gasconade
Arlington
Secretary of War
Congress
Maj
E. H. Schulz
War Department
Springfield invites Mayor Gaynor to Jefferson birthday event
A Springfield Democrat committee invites Mayor Gaynor of New York to attend the 167th birth anniversary celebration of Thomas Jefferson on April 16. The party notes a recent election victory as a sign of favorable public sentiment and predicts Missouri Democrats may elect nationally in 1912 with New York possibly supplying their leader.
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Springfield
Gaynor
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Missouri
State board seeks best Missouri resource articles prize sweep
The immigration bureau in Springfield receives hundreds of letters daily about a contest for Missouri resources articles. Prizes are split into two classes for adults and children. Grand prizes include five acre farms donated by commissioner William H. Johnson of Springfield, with additional prizes such as a cow and a pen of chickens.
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State Board of Immigration Bureau
Springfield
Missouri
William H. Johnson
Oldest Apple Tree in Missouri Charged to Fancher
Joseph Fancher of Missouri City owns the state’s oldest and largest apple tree per Samuel D. Nowlin’s statistics. The tree sits eight feet seven inches around, stands tall as a benchmark of Missouri botany, and bore fruit over 55 years ago.
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Joseph Fancher
Missouri City
Samuel D. Nowlin
Missouri
Chimes and Clock Planned at Missouri University
A U M movement aims to raise 2000 to honor President A Ross Hill for declining the Minnesota presidency. Funds will install chimes and a large tower clock above Academic Hall dome, the campus lacking a clock. Subscriptions sought from students alumni and faculty.
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University of Missouri
A. Ross Hill
University of Minnesota
Appraised Swope Estate Seeks Inheritance Tax
An appraisal of Thomas H. Swope's estate shows total holdings over 3.5 million dollars with more than 3 million taxable. The personal property totals about 151 thousand dollars and will not cover all minor legacies.
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Thomas H. Swope
Wealthy Versailles bachelor John Freebairne dies at 75
John Freebairne a wealthy bachelor aged 75 died at the home of his old friend M Joachims in Versailles. Born in Scotland he came to Morgan County in 1855 and spent most of his life in mercantile business.
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Versailles
John Freebairne
M. Joachims
Mr. Freebairne
Scotland
Morgan County
Capt Bicknell of Columbia Dies at 81
Capt. Christopher W. Bicknell age 81 died in Columbia. He served under Gen. Winfield Scott in the Mexican War and captained a company in the Confederate army. He was born in Henry County on June 18, 1823.
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Bicknell
Columbia
Christopher W. Bicknell
Winfield Scott
Capt. Bicknell
Henry County
Liberal Lid Lifter Jack Hays Dead at Sun Springs
Jack Hays a wealthy St. Joseph contractor died at Sun Springs Kansas resort. A year earlier he drew attention by buying a St. Joseph saloon stock and inviting the public to drink it all free.
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Jack Hays
St. Joseph
Sun Springs
Kansas
Hays
Columbia Man Dies by Own Action
A Columbia man died by his own action in Columbia according to local reports. The incident involved Co D Stockton, agent for the Amert ag Express company in Columbia, with details noting the event occurred in the heart of the city.
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Columbia
Co. D. Stockton
Amertag Express Company
Burglars Blow Safe At Ramsay Bros Dry Goods
Burglars dynamited the Ramsay Bros. dry goods firm at Carthage stealing over 350 dollars. Police were not alerted until the store opened by manager Harry Fulford. Skirts and rugs were soaked to muff le the explosion report and wrap the safe. Footprints suggest two men worked, no gang yet identified.
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Ramsay Bros
Carthage
Harry Fulford
Mosby Post Office Re established by Postal Authorities
The Mosby post office, 20 miles east of Kansas City on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line, is ordered re established. The stock feeding community has two stores and about six houses with daily cash receipts under 15 cents. Patrons say they cannot get along without it. Charles M. Bull, former Ray county sheriff, named postmaster.
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Mosby
Kansas City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Charles M. Bull
Ray County
Farmers Institute Holds Two Day Palmyra Session
A two day Farmers Institute session at Palmyra drew large attendance. Speakers included C. M. Long and S. M. Jordan. At a women’s meeting Miss Lena Bailey from the state university spoke. The Marion County Corn Growers association organized with 80 members. Scott Cunningham named president and Prof. M. V. Dashore secretary and treasurer.
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Farmers’ Institute
Palmyra
C. M. Long
S. M. Jordan
Lena Bailey
State University
Marion County Corn Growers’ Association
Scott Cunningham
M. V. Dashore
Musical Comedy and Classic Plays Headline Kansas City Theaters
The Grand Opera House opens with The Newlyweds and Their Baby the week of Feb 20, a musical comedy based on Sunday cartoons. Willis Wood presents The Climax by Edward Locke with original cast the week of Feb 20. Shubert hosts William Faversham’s Herod the drama with a 200-person cast and enlarged orchestra starting Feb 21.
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Kansas City
Grand Opera House
Willis Wood
Edward Locke
William Faversham
Stephen Phillips
Herod
Interurban Rail Plan Aims Springfield Carthage Link
F C Yentsch of Mount Vernon seeks Springfield capitalists to form a company for an interurban railroad from Springfield to Carthage. The route would run via Haseltine Nichols Halltown Paris Springs Mount Vernon Hoberg Stotts City to Carthage, about 60 miles. A separate project to Carthage is also proposed. Springfield Traction surveys cover Billings Republic Marionville Aurora Verona Monett Pierce City Sarcoxie and Carthage. Work on the line has been expected to start this spring.
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F. C. Yentsch
Mount Vernon
Springfield
Carthage
Yentsch
Haseltine
Nichols
Halltown
Paris Springs
Hoberg
Stotts City
Springfield Traction Company
Billings
Republic
Marionville
Aurora
Verona
Monett
Pierce City
Sarcoxie
Boone County Records Show Wealth Near Ten Million
The Boone County assessment total for this year reaches 10 million dollars for the first time. An abstract filed with the county clerk states the county's wealth at nearly 10.5 million dollars.
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Boone County
Rich Hill Minister William Wiggins Cate Dies
The Rev William Wiggins Cate aged 89 pastor of the Advent Christian church at Rich Hill died at his home He was born in Wakefield New Hampshire and had long been associated with the Advent Christian Church
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Rich Hill
William Wiggins Cate
Advent Christian Church
Elder Cate
Wakefield
N. H
Farmers Plan Wolf Hunt Near Chillicothe
Monroe township farmers south of Chillicothe prepare to hunt wolves blamed for killing hogs and sheep over the past week in the area.
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Monroe Township
Chillicothe
The Old Mill Painting Discussion Sparks Offer
A visitor compliments a painting titled The Old Mill and offers three dollars for it plus a frame. The artist thanks the visitor but does not commit to a sale.
Humorous Leg Cure After Seven Year Battle
W. H. White of Philadelphia describes a seven year skin ordeal beginning as a small abrasion above the ankle. He suffered sleepless nights, weight loss, and intense itching that spread up the leg, despite various doctors. After using Cuticura Remedies including Resolvent, Soap and Ointment, the rash disappeared entirely with no recurrence for six months.
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W. H. White
E. Cabot St
Philadelphia
American Assemblyman Artemus Ward Jr Nominated Head Doorkeeper
New York assemblyman Artemus Ward Jr, famed for wit, nominated Ward F. Clute of New York City for head doorkeeper but forgot the office and had to correct the mistake. The incident raises questions about his rumored wit beyond this episode.
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Artemus Ward Jr
New York
Ward F. Clute
New York City
Family governance joke and foot care ad blend
A humorous exchange suggests a family government by commission as a man jokes about leadership at home. The page also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic foot powder, claiming relief for tired feet, corns, and bunions with a 25 cent price and free sample offer from Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Open Land in Eastern Montana for White Settlement
Open for settlement instructions reveal 1 406 000 acres in Eastern Montana to be opened for white settlers after being withdrawn two years earlier to allot Rocky Boy Indians. The tract yields 20 30 bushels of wheat per acre 40 70 bushels of oats plus hay alfalfa and vegetables with over 8 000 160 acre home steads, more than the combined totals on nearby reservations opened last summer.
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Montana
Rocky Boy
Valley County
Flathead
Spokane
Coeur d’Alene
Reflections and a Curious Scene in a Legendary Hostess Home
A crowded gathering honors a distinguished explorer who grows weary of attention as he leans on a pillar and mutters that the moment is a waste. Indignant stout ladies depart, leaving the hostess puzzled about the gathering and its outcome.
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The
Pittsburg
Noncommittal exchange over cook Mary in unnamed tale
In a brief dialogue a noncommittal speaker asks what the cook is called and the answer identifies her as Mary. The exchange centers on naming the cook without revealing further details about her role or identity.
Ball Blue ad offers Red Cross Brand 2 oz pack for five cents
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product as the best ball blue. It claims a large 2 oz package for five cents. The note adds a dated social comment contrasting men's easier access to finances than women's wartime burden.
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Red Cross
Cough and Cold Remedies Advertised in Short Listing
An illustrated ad paste promotes Allens Larsy Balsam with prices, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Coca bottle, and Lewis' Single Binder cigars. It claims simple safe relief and life-saving outcomes when doctors are not available, urging readers to buy these products from dealers.
Unkind Husband Refuses Dog Bite from Pet Fido
In Yonkers a humorous petty dispute surfaces as Mrs Styles reports her husband is unkind to their dog Fido. He allegedly refuses to let the animal bite him, prompting a lighthearted town remark in The Statesman.
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Myler
Styles
Fido
Yonkers
Statesman
Rheumatism Cured In a Day by Dr. Detchon’s Relief
Extraordinary claim of quick cure for rheumatism in 1 to 3 days. The remedy allegedly removes the cause and eases symptoms after a first dose. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Pettit’s
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N
Pierce
Detchon
When Woman Is in Politics
City fathers voted but a judge notes women should have men’s support. a cartoonish critique of women in politics. The piece mocks stereotypes and promotes attire and public discourse with light satirical tone.
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William Jewell College
Walter David
David
Harvard
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
William Jewell
University of Arkansas
Swope Estate
Mr. Enpeck
Washington Star
Onto City
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Marcus Aurelius
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Resinos Chemical Company
Baltimore
W. P. Schmitz
Hillsdale
Mass
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
U.S. A
Canada
Shaw
United States
Miei
Arlel
Miles Porel
United
Manitoba
Ochewan
Alberta
Ottawa
J. S. Crawford
Ninth Street
Zillette
Thompson
Jess
Uae
Ponce
Perry Davis
Lewis
California Fig Syrup Co
Dairy Association CO
G. Fible
Edwin F. Balch
W. Kinzie St
Chicago
Ill
Cascarets
Milion
Parker
Witzgerald & Co
Pat
Ballinger
Great Northern Railway
Rocky Boy” Indian Lands
E. C. Leedy General Immigration
Great Northern
St. Paul, Minn
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