Better Roads in Missouri urged by Good Roads Convention
The Good Roads Convention in Jefferson City on May 15 and 16 drew delegates from most counties and many legislators. It endorsed a state road fund, county or district cost sharing, tax authority, road districts, a $5000000 state appropriation, a state road department, a materials laboratory, and legislative bills to implement these aims. A 10 foot saw case offered for sale at the end.
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Good Roads
Jefferson City
Mary
Missouri
House
Senate
Press General Assembly
State University
Legislative Committee
Puse
Bailey and Long Take Over City Meat Market
Last week J. F. M. Bailey sold half his interest to Jas. Long. Long assumed possession Monday morning and the firm will be known as Bailey & Long. Bailey is described as a first class butcher and the note predicts Long will quickly master trade details. We wish them success.
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J. F. M. Bailey
Jas. Long
Long
Bailey & Long
Bailey
First Passenger Train Through Unionville Dates Back to 1876
Conductor Scovern presented the original October 15 1876 train order showing construction trains reaching Unionville and the first passenger run designated as No 2 on October 16 1876. Jameson led the train with Scovern as brakeman, on a line later owned by John W. Smith and eventually C B Q. The aged order remains in fair condition.
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Unionville
Scovern
Laclede
Jameson
John W. Smith
Local shoppers urged to buy from town merchants
Readers are told that buying from local merchants supports the town and fosters shared profits from purchases.
Suggestion to curb millinery at public meetings
A reader suggests ladies remove elaborate millinery from public meetings to avoid neck strain and obstructed views. The note concedes hats are beautiful but argues a seasonal change would ease sightlines as winter fashions have been widely seen.
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warns of Fatal Risks
An old note warns kidney trouble as an insidious disease and urges early use of Foleys Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and prevent Brights disease and diabetes.
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Foleys
Brights
Guthrie visitor E S Haws returns home
E S Haws of Guthrie Oklahoma who had been visiting relatives here for a few weeks returned home on Tuesday.
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E. S. Haws
Guthrie, Ok
Figures of the M. E. Church South
The report shows a net membership gain of 49,263 not counting local or traveling preachers. Missions received 1,246,236 dollars, ministry support 4,023,003 dollars, and Sunday school scholars increased by 43,880. Epworth Leagues total 3,575 with 123,629 members, up 3,257 from last year.
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Epworth Leagues
Knocker Denies Yeomen Business Failures
A speaker labels a critic a knocker and promises the tenth annual statement of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen as of January 1, 1907 to prove the claim false. The note aims to defend the organization's business record and counter censure of the party.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Quiet wedding at Southern Methodist parsonage
Grover Murrell and Miss Florence Powell were married last Sunday evening at the Southern Methodist parsonage by Rev. Sparks. The ceremony was a surprise to most friends and the couple are popular with their companions. We wish them success.
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Grover Murrell
Florence Powell
Southern Methodist Parsonage
Sparks
Mail orders again meet local pride call
Readers may tire of articles attacking mail order houses. The piece urges readers to support local merchants who profit and build the hometown, insisting residents should apply the golden rule at home.
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Ois
Bailerd's Outhound Syrup Declared Quick Cough Cure
TP Cotten of Kansas praises Bailerd's Outhound Syrup as a rapid cough cure and pulmonary remedy in a testimonial. The product, sold by Whaley & Son, is described as effective against coughs bronchitis influenza and other lung ailments.
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Kansas
Ballard
TP. Cotten
Bailerd
Pr Whaley & Son
Browning Iowa Town Pride Hoists Local Commerce
A Browning message extols the town as the best small Missouri bosom for poultry, business, and living. Citizens boast paved streets electric lights water works and a thriving merchant and banking scene. The piece invites readers to invest in a “GOOD LIVE TOWN” with high prices for local products and low prices for necessities.
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Phere
Browning
Missouri
Plymouth Rock
St. Louis
Brownine
Mrs. Jianman
Brooksfield
W. PD
Carter
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promotes Quick Pain Relief
Advert says Ballard's Snow Liniment treats rheumatism stiff joints cuts sprains and pains. It claims broad usefulness and urges trial with a dollar bottle. Sold by L. Kaley and Son.
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Ballard
Lr. Kaley & Son
Brinkley Child Dies After Tragic Losses Near Town
The three year old child of Mr and Mrs Jas Brinkley died on Tuesday. The Brinkleys reside about five miles north of town and had recently lost another child.
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Jas. Brinkley
Bible Questions for Bible Students in The Oswego Weekly
A fragment lists Bible quiz items and questions about authorship, dates, translations, and biblical figures. It mentions questions on which gospel was written first, how Peter died, and differences between disciples and apostles, among others.
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St. Peter
Maine
Isaboes
Duty
Job
St. Paul
Kaifong Grove Cemetery to elect new board of directors
All parties interested in Kaifong Grove Cemetery are invited to a meeting on Tuesday February 5 1907 to form a new board of directors and address other business. The group will also discuss plans to erect a church building at the site.
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Kaifong Grove
Racket Store Advises What Shoppers Need
A brief note directs readers to the Racket Store for any needed items. It highlights the shop as the go-to source for supplies and guidance.
Public Auction At Keithley Farm Near Browning
Administration sale at the residence of Ire N Keithley describes items to be sold on Tuesday February 12. Brown mares and foals two suckling colts cows and calves spring steers a fine draft bull and registered cattle plus farm gear including lumber and machinery. Terms to be announced by administrators Melvina A Keithley and Wallace M Keiriuney.
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N. Keithley
Browning
Mies Nort
Hasevike
Melvina A. Keithley
Wallace M. Keiriuney
Jury Selected for February Term at Brookfield Circuit Court
The February term jury for Brookfield circuit court includes members from Baker township J L Davis C E Smith Benton J Gilmer W Mathews Brookfield Samuel Burch Jas Dillon Bucklin J C Lawson Clay E W Buckner H H Curtis Enterprise Alonzo Dickinson Grantsville Frank Cassity Jackson D M Turner T M Sayers Jefferson John Hetrick HK Foster Locust Creek HC Taggart Ben Cotter Marceline MA Summerville John Simmons North Salem WH Brewer Parson Creek WE Seals Lewis Applegate Yellows Creek A Black Levi Jacobs.
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Circuit Court
Brookfield
Baker Township
J. L. Davis
Chas. Ei. Smith
Benton
Jas. Gilmer
Wm. Mathews
Samsuel Burch
Jas. Dillon
Bucklin
J. C. Lawson
Clay
E. W. Buckner
H. H. Curtis
Enterprise
Alonzo Dickinson
Grantsville
Frank Cassity
Jackson
D. M. Turner
T.M
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Carrie Nation
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