Open Letter From W W Rucker to Jas Whitecotton
Washington July 12 1912 W W Rucker defends his record in Congress and Missouri politics. He cites direct election of senators publicity of campaign funds and a monument at Carrolton for Brig Gen James Shields. He challenges Whitecotton to prove any improper pension votes and questions alleged improper use of public funds for his children’s visits.
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Washington, D. C
Jon, Jas
H. Whitecotton
Moberly
Carrollton
James Shields
America
House
Missouri
Clark
Democratic ‘House
Congress
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Jefferson City
Rport
1St General Assembly
W. W. Rucker
A Boy's Duty to Grow Through Play and Guidance
The Kansas Farmer argues a boy's growth relies on mentors in play and work. Companions teach him whether human animal or plant, shaping moral physical and spiritual development. Parents have duty to provide instruction and direction rather than leaving the child to self resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Meadville Chautauqua Week Promises Top Talent
The Meadville Chautauqua opens August 17 and runs through August 25 with a complimentary ticket in hand. Promoters claim the event is among Missouri’s best with notable acts on the platform each year and no expense spared to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Missouri
Uncle Reuben's Letter on Panama and Prohibition Parties
A satirical mid summer column mocks John Bull over Panama Canal access and American rights. It critiques prohibitionists and their party factions, portraying a nationwide climate of aggressive politics and internecine strife across parties and denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
Panama Canal
America
Ananias Club
Prohibition Party
Wilson
Taft
Careful patrons in dairy work rewarded with diplomas
The article describes methods to handle careless or dirty patrons delivering milk. It highlights Denmark where yearly diplomas are awarded for milk quality above a threshold, signed by the buttermaker and creamery president, with a two to four dollar framing cost. It also notes a visit by J. Elmer Hunter and his daughter from Brookfield to the Christy household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Notice of Letters Testamentary in Haymaker Estate
Letters testamentary on Frederick M. Haymaker estate granted to M. E. Haymaker Executrix by Linn County Missouri Probate Court on July 11 1912. Claimants must present within six months or be barred. one year from publication to avoid forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Haymaker
Linn County
Missouri
M. E. Haymaker
Executrix
Final Settlement Notice for Enoch Hooker Estate
Ida A. Hooker administratrix of the Enoch Hooker estate will apply for a final settlement at the next Linn County Missouri Probate Court term in Linneus on August 19, 1912. The notice is directed to creditors and all interested parties.
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Enoch Hooker
Ida A. Hooker
Linn County
Missouri
Linneus
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Browning, Missouri
Joseph Nickell
Browning
J. J. Clevenger
Imacun Township
Sullis
Demoavis
J. W Tiead
North Salem
Targheriff
Schoool
Meadville Chautauqua
Reuben
Brookfield Fair
Brookfield
Robert G. Fowler
Mr. Fowler
San Francisco
Tera Firma
Ocean
Cal P. Rogers
Los Angeles
Cal
Pasadena
Mount
Lowe
Polo Grounds
Fowler
Linn
Spinny Evans
Evans
J. Elmer Hunter
George Christy
Kaifong Grove
J. E. Myers
Purdin
Papa
Mamma
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