Year of weather and politics in Uncle Reuben's letter
In a 1911 reminiscence, Reuben Hardscrabble laments freakish weather and sensational divorces and murders. He notes Teddy Roosevelt's rising prominence amid GOP turmoil and Nebraska petitions to place Roosevelt on the presidential primary ballot. He recalls past endorsements by Rockefeller, Aldrich, and Carnegie and toys with Roosevelt’s possible nomination while predicting further political moves.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
New York
Vermont
Bob la Follette
National Committee
Washington
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Nelson Aldrich
Teddy
John D. Rocxfelder
Andrew Carnegie
Christmas Notices From South East Linn
A merry Christmas text reports poor road conditions. Everett Baker builds his new home, Leonard Crist visits G W Crist, J R Swisegood opens his North Salem store, Henry Warren hosts a Christmas tree and a North Salem Modern Woodman show is praised. Weddings Dec 24 include Noah Head and Olive Christian with officiant W W Jones. Dolph Baker and Mertle Coffman wed also Dec 24 by D B Stuffebean.
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Mr. Dolph Baker
Mertle Coffman
D. B. Stuffebean
Smith's Sale Pre-Inventory Event Opens January 4
The advertisement calls readers to a Great Pre-Inventory Sale from January 4 to January 20. All items will be sold at substantial sacrifices with prices marked far below actual cost.
Glanders scare calmed after mare culled and barn disinfected
The town's glanders concern eased after the mare suspected of disease was isolated and killed, then burned. Doctor Van Wye summoned Dr. Bartlett, and the state veterinary was notified. Both vets declared the horse sound, noting human immunity risk and disease transmission from infected horses or people.
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van Wye
Bartlett
Farm for Sale Near Browning Maine
For sale a good ninety acre farm well improved located about four miles west and one mile north of Browning Maine. For further details contact the seller for information and terms.
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Browning
Purdin News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Changes
Miss Nora Myers visited friends in Linneus last week. J A Cassity of Browning bought horses in Purdin Friday. Prof Craig Powell visited kin in Purdin Saturday. Wesley Johnson flew to Burlington Iowa week end. Beatrice Thurlow of Linneus visits Purdin this week. Uncle Dick Ogle family leave for Kansas City. School opened with usual enrollment and new additions. Bonsil spoke on Prohibition at M E church. Editor F R Rice left for Baptist meeting. Prof Bruce Melvin spent vacation in Iowa returning Sunday. Born December 23 a son to Mr and Mrs Troy Meckler. Christmas tree event well attended. Cecil L Cassito and Miss Fay Hisle married at Milan and returned to Purdin. Cassity rents Guyer property south of Mercantile. For Sale: a few choice boars and full blood Poland Chinas. W N Ogle and Son.
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F. R. Rice
the Baptist
Bruce Melvin
Iowa
Cecil L. Cassito
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Linn County Missouri
Letters of Administration granted for William P. Peagler estate by Linn County Probate Court. Claimants must file within six months for allowance. one year to bar. Date December 21 1911. Mary M Pearler Administratrix.
Administrator's Notice for Estate of David H Head
Letters of Administration on the estate of David H Head deceased were granted by Linn County Missouri probate court. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance or risk bar. claims not exhibited within one year from publication will be forever barred.
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David H. Head
Probate Court
Linn County
Missouri
The St Louis Republic gains momentum under new editor
The St Louis Republic touts Horatio W. Seymour as editor proposing sharper editorial writing and sharper democracy. Readers praise its improved dress and broader staff while sample copies and a pamphlet offer tempt readers to subscribe.
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The
Republic
Horatio W. Seymour
Mississippi Valley
St. Louis
Notice of firm interest sale and final settlements
The writer states they have sold their interest in Summers & Ware and requests all indebted parties to call and settle immediately to straighten the books. Signed sincerely, Mrs. V. A. Ware.
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Summers & Ware
V. A. Ware
Notice to debtors by A A Healy
A. A. Healy issues a public call for all indebted parties to call and settle promptly, stating a need for what is due.
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Settie
A. A. Healy
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Reuben
House
Senate
Reuben Hardscrabble
South East Linn
Everet Baker
Leonard Crist
New Boston
G. W. Crist
J. R. Swisegood
North Salem
Henry Warren
Noah Head
Olive Christian
W. W. Jones
Smith
Purdin
Nora Myers
Linneus
J. A. Cassity of
Craig Powell
Wesley Johnson
Burlington
Beatrice Thurlow
Dick Ogle
Kansas City
Mr. Bonsil
M. E. Church
Troy Meckler
Poland
W.N. Ogle and Son
Purdin, Mo
William P. Peagler
Mary M. Pearler
Old Enterprise
Harrow
J. B. Fleming
ST. Louis Republic
the Republic
St. Louis, Mo
California
Denver
Santa Fe
Grand Canyon
Colorado
L. T. W.hkofp
C.B
Q. R. BR
W. A. Lalor
Chestnut
John Gable
Calhoun & Moore
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