Grand Jury Reports on Linn County Court House Safety
A historical court document summarizes Grand Jury findings from 1907 to 1910. It warns that the Linn County Court House walls and vaults are dangerously cracked and overcrowded, urging immediate action to provide safe, adequate vault space and a new building to protect records and public funds.
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Grand Jury
Court House
Marion Cave
Foreman
J. M. Turner
W. H. Kennedy
C. E. Kelley
W. R. Sallee
J. W. Powers
T. M. Ludden
S. J.phillips
James Gilmer
Harry Harrington
Frank Anderson
R. W. Flood
Alvin Lippitt
E. Sidebottom
W.M. Bruner
G. W. Gilliam
H. E.symons
Alex Brinkley
H. K. Barger
John W. Webb
D. B. Stone
J. C. Ailer
M. L. Gier
S. Parker
A. L. Sportsman
D. C. West
C. S. Hotaling
R. E. Grant
J. Pound
W. F. Peters
Rebuild the Capitol Campaign Urged in Missouri
The text urges Missouri to launch a bold push for a new capitol building on August 1st to reverse population stagnation. It argues immigration and statewide progress depend on a successful capitol project, warning of discouragement if the measure fails.
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Missouri
Texas
Capitol
Wedding and Sale Melded in Farm Auction Tale
The Macomb Lit Tomahawk reports William Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Smith, sold at public auction to Lucy Anderson on the farm one mile east, with seventy guests and plentiful goods including livestock, farm tools, and gifts. The couple plans a twelve month honeymoon and then will set up a home at Main and Dr. La Granby. Auctioneer: R. La Granby.
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Missouri
Wm. Smith
Josiah Smith
Lucy
Anderson
Here
Jackson
Mendelssohn
Jersey
Missouri Proposal Victory Called for Progress and Prestige
The piece argues that a three and a half million dollar proposition deserves a two thirds majority to serve the state at a critical time and to grant Missouri prestige through progress and enterprise.
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Missouri
Jenkins Hay Rake & Stacker Co Repairs Ad
The Jenkins Hay Rake and Stacker Company offers repairs and a complete line of sweep rakes and stackers at their old Browning factory. Visit the old factory building for service and products.
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Jenkins Hay Rake & Stacker Company
Browning, Mo
Whaley Drug Co Sells Athletic Goods and Fishing Tackle
Whaley Drug Co offers a range of athletic goods and fishing tackle including rods reels lures and accessories. Customers can find sportswear fitness items and outdoor gear at this local shop along with standard pharmacy products.
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Whaley Drug Co
Benjamin L. Jones Dies in Montana at 44
Benjamin L. Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones born near Browning on September 26 1861. He lived around this city until age 25 then moved to North Dakota and later Cascade Montana. He married Ella Andrews in 1900 and died of pneumonia June 3 after a short illness. His funeral was held at the Christian church. He leaves a wife a mother three brothers and three sisters.
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Benjamin L. Jones
John Jones
Browning
North Dakota
Cascade
Montana
Ella Andrews
Dakota
Christian Church
B.D. Bolling
Jenkins Cemetery
Jones
L. M. Jones
Muskogee
Okla
J. W. Jones
This City
Howard Jones
Kansas City
Lish Jones
Ice Cream Supper by Baptist Church Ladies Society
The Baptist church ladies and society host an ice cream and cake supper in the Healy building on Saturday evening June 10. Everyone is invited to attend.
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The
Ladies and Society of the Baptist Church
Healy Building
Uncle Reuben's Letter on Tobacco Trust and Lorimer Case
Uncle Reuben writes about the tobacco trust ruling by the Supreme Court and doubts any real relief for consumers. He notes poor packaging and adulteration in tobacco products and mentions Lorimer’s Senate case with renewed hearings and plans to testify.
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Tobacco Trust
Supreme Court
Lorimer
Senate
The Senator’s fall from honest newsboy to suspicious state figure
A satirical voice questions the rise of a senator from an honest newsboy. It contrasts his vindication speech with alleged Democratic favors, likens American politics to Diaz’s regime, and mocks legislative machine politics. The piece also notes local items urging work for the able and wary charity.
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Illinoy
Senate
People’s
Diaz
Mexico
Spain
United States
Statesman
Washington
Allus
Cannons
Aldriches
Hales
Burrowses
Squehawk Lake
Minnesota
Smiths Cove
Tennessee Mountains
Beverly
Mass
Congress
William Jennings
House Democrats
William
Chase
Reuben
Mrs Charley Lockhart Visits Vanwye Family in Our Town
Mrs Charley Lockhart and her children from Lamar Colorado arrived Monday to visit her parents Dr and Mrs Chas Vanwye. The visit marks a family reunion with local ties highlighted by the Vanwys residence.
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Charley Lockhart
Lamar, Colorado
Chas. Vanwye
Train Fire Wrecks Clover Field in Damage Suit
In a January blaze blamed on a train, twelve acres of new clover were scorched, with about three quarters of the field destroyed. Judge Marvin's court ruled for the plaintiff Squire D. G. Schrock against C B Q R R, awarding 88 dollars and 88 cents. case appealed to the circuit court.
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Squire Marvin
D. G. Schrock
Atty
C. C. Bigger
E. B. Fields
Clyde's Best Flour Feed Bran Shipped
Peters Produce Co reports a fresh unload of Clyde's Best flour feed and bran from a recent car, signaling steady supply for local customers and kitchens nearby.
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Clyde
Peters Produce Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linn County Court House
Geo. W. Nestor
Eugene Sturtevarit
G. G. Alexander
W. W. Prather
G. W. Anderson
Thomas McAfee
T. C. Doo
Clyde’s
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