Uncle Reuben's Letter and Lost Cause Sentiments
The writer mocks Senator Williams and his defense of a former Jeff Davis slave as custodian of the Great Seal. He references the Dick-Dick letter about Taft coal land and notes the president’s cautious leadership, while lamenting missteps and political pickles in a satirical Uncle Reuben voice.
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John Sharp Williams
Confedere
Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Jeff Davis
Confederate States
Williams
John Sharp
Dick-Dick
Dick Ryan
Dick Ballinger
Charley Taft
What Others Say About a New Capitol
Hon Champ Clark urges timely action in Missouri on August 1. St. Louis papers and lawmakers largely back the Capitol plan. Rep Rucker and Cowherd endorse the $3.5 million proposal, urging unanimous state support.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Agust
Wm. S. Cowherd
Missouri Capitol Bond Vote Urged for August 1
Missouri newspapers show overwhelming support for a $3,500,000 new State Capitol and call on voters to approve the measure August 1. The appeal argues a 2 cent tax on a $10 valuation funds the project and urges Missourians to elect a decisive two thirds majority to secure the Capitol.
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Missouri
Mens wear alert from Old Woolen Mills shipment
The Farmers Store announces a large shipment of pints from the Old Woolen Mills Co. with prices from 1.75 to 4.50. The offer is pitched as the best value ever seen in town for men’s apparel.
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Old Woolen Mills Co
Farmers Store
Dockery Urges Bond Approval for Capitol Construction
Ex Governor A M Dockery calls on Missourians to approve the August bond issue promptly to prevent delays in starting the new Capitol project. He emphasizes swift action to ensure timely construction.
Ex Senator Warner backs bond issue for Capitol
The former senator urges a strong vote in favor of the Capitol bond issue, declaring support with all his heart and urging Missourians to say Amen at the August 1 ballot.
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Warner
Capitol
Missouri slogan and poll call for new Capitol building
Hon John E Swanger urges Missourians to vote Tuesday August 1 for the new Capitol building. He claims broad cross party support and declares the slogan Mis souri the best and the best for Missouri.
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John E. Swanger
Missouri
Bank
Capitol Building
Ladies Only Bargain Vest Sale With Proportions
Four ten cent vests offered at twenty five cents. Six five cent vests at twenty five cents. One fifteen cent vest at ten cents. One thirty five cent union suit for twenty five cents. Other summer goods in proportion.
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Farmers Store
Grant Lantz and son visit from Mound City Kansas
Grant Lantz and his son from Mound City Kansas arrived here Saturday to tend business and visit relatives. He says his new home is prosperous and notes a good rain occurred a few days before his arrival.
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Grant Lantz
Hupert
Mound City
Kansas
Summers and Ware Call for Immediate Settlements
Notice requests all debtors who know themselves indebted to Summers and Ware to call and settle immediately.
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Summers & Ware
Family visit notes daughter injured after glass cut
D B Stone returned Monday from a short visit with his daughter Mrs Floy Grimm at Brookfield. Her daughter Isel recently had her foot severely cut with glass but Mr Stone reports she is getting along nicely.
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D. B. Stone
Past Due Account Notice From Troy R Howell
A creditor warns a patron that their account is past due and must be paid by August 1. The note requests prompt settlement and expresses gratitude for timely payment.
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Troy R. Howell
The Values of Work and Self Reliance in Rural Life
A reflective piece argues resources wasteful of indolent living and urges experience as teacher. It extols home income, farming learning curves, and the farmer as nation’s pillar, while praising industry, economy, and mutual aid over borrowing and selfishness.
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