Missouri Highlights Potatoes and Local Events in 1910
The 1910 Missouri potato crop was the state’s largest in six years, yielding 7 912 000 bushels on 12 000 acres at 86 bushels per acre and valued at 5 380 000 dollars. Other items note a fatal fire at Hannibal injuring Harry Nathanson, farming method gains from University of Missouri science, a bill to permit captive deer slaughter in Jackson county, debaters selected for Missouri teams, and a fire destroying John W Baldwin’s country home with priceless curios insured for 1 200 dollars.
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Orrick
Ray County
Kansas City
Missouri River
St.Louis County
City of
St. Louis
Harry Nathanson
Springfield
Ill
Overman Bros. Clothing Company
Hannibal
Nathanson
F. B. Mumford
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Dean Mumford
Monroe City
Lamar
Victoria
Christian County
Holcomb
Jackson County
John H. Harris
Lee’s Summit
Harris
John W. Baldwin
Sédalia
United States
Stamp Tax On Grain Sales Imposes 25 Cent Stamp
Missouri adopts a new stamp tax on each grain sale for future delivery on the Kansas City Board of Trade. A 25 cent stamp must be affixed to every memorandum of sale, regardless of volume. Officials estimate state revenue at about $50 per day.
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Missouri
Kansas City Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Welch and Stephens Wed After Midnight in Columbia
Martin Welch, a farmer from near Centralia, and Nellie Stephens married in Columbia as the clock struck midnight. A. W. Paisley, deputy recorder, officiated by telephone and witnessed the ceremony at the station despite a delayed train.
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Martin Welch
Centralia
Nellie Stephens
Columbia
A. W. Paisley
Death at Mother's Welcome Embrace in Warrensburg
Mrs Letitia Bond of Warrensburg collapsed and died as her two daughters Mesdames George Kirkpatrick and H Norman of Kansas City arrived by late train. The women, hoping to surprise their mother, had written she was expecting them and she spoke a greeting before the fatal collapse.
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Letitia Bond
Warrensburg
Mesdames George Kirkpatrick
H. Norman
Kansas City
Missouri Navy Faces Funding Gap In St. Louis
Commander W F Roberts of the Missouri naval reserve studies financing options aboard the Amphitrite in Memphis as the Missouri legislature fails to approve the 5000 annual appropriation to man the ship and its companion Huntress. Lieutenant Commander G F Schwartz in St Louis says a workaround will be sought to overcome the funding shortfall.
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Missouri Navy
W. F. Roberts
Missouri Naval Reserve
Amphitrite
Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Missouri
Huntress
G. F. Schwartz
Fire destroys Springfield Y. M. C. A. building
A fire of unknown origin gutted the Springfield Y M C A building causing an estimated loss of $50,000 with partial insurance. The dormitory on the third floor housed residents who narrowly escaped as flames enveloped the structure within minutes of discovery.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Springfield
Young Hunter Killed a Friend Near Mexico
A 14 year old, son of Thomas Wright of Mexico, was accidentally shot and killed by 15 year old Thomas Hubbard while Hubbard and Wright hunted together about two miles west of town.
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Wright
Thomas Wright
Mexico
Thomas Hubbard
Hubbard
Pioneer dies at home near Mo with large estate
Randolph County Pioneer dies at her home near Mo. Mrs Armenta A. Martin 87 a pioneer resident. She was an aunt of Forest Mar former county clerk of Randolph County. She leaves a large estate.
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Randolph County
Armenta
A. Martin
Forest Mar
Randolph Nty
Editor Quits After 40 Years at Cassville Democrat
Charles Ray retires after four decades guiding the Cassville Democrat in Barry county. He hands active management to son Means Ray, the paper’s fourth generation leader. founded by great-grandfather A New Place for Cockrell. Taft appoints ex Senator Cockrell as U S commissioner on Texas New Mexico boundary. Texas names a counterpart.
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Cassville Democrat
Cassville
Barry County
Charles Ray
Means Ray
Ray
Cockrell
Taft
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Paroled hero Wedley arrested during burglary attempt
William Wedley, freed by Gov Hadley for bravery during the state capitol fire, was arrested while attempting to break into Edward J. Smith's home at 4505 Berlin Avenue. He had served 15 years for burglary and helped firemen by carrying papers belonging to Secretary Roach during the capitol blaze.
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William Wedley
Hadley
State Capitol
Edward J. Smith
Berlin Avenue
Wedley
Roach
St. Louis
Darrow Slander Suit Thrown Out at Missouri Supreme Court
Professor Fritz S. Darrow, former Drury College faculty member, filed a $50,000 slander suit against Dr. J. H. George, college president, the board of trustees, and Rev. Dr. C. H. Briggs. The suit will not go to trial without Supreme Court permission.
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Darrow
Fritz S. Darrow
Drury College
J. H. George
College Board of Trustees
C. H. Briggs
Supreme Court of Missouri
Monument Bill Aims Hannibal Mark Twain Tribute
The house passed nearly unanimously a bill to allocate 10000 dollars for a monument in Hannibal honoring Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain. It also provides 1000 dollars for a marker at his Salt River birthplace.
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Mark Twain
Hannibal
Samuel L. Clemens
Salt River
State Park Plan Fails Over Funding Vote
Senator Feaster introduces a bill to appropriate 160000 from the game protection fund to acquire Hahatonka park in Camden county but it falls short by one vote in the house.
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Feaster
Hahatonka Park
Camden County
Five O Clock Tea Etiquette in the Household
A historical guide describes the five o clock tea as a central routine in many homes. It outlines simple and elaborate setups with portable tea tables, roles for hosts and guests, and serving practices including tea strength, water temp, and light refreshments.
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Tom
Binding on Blankets and Tea Service Tips
Practical domestic notes on keeping blankets sturdy with ribbon edging and darning using old blanket scraps. Also guidance on proper tea service with kettle teapot sugar bowl cream jug placement and simple white bread sandwiches for guests.
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Boston
Making Button Holes With Tatting Loops
A quick method for lingerie waist construction uses tatting loops as substitute button holes. Use fine thread to tat wheels of plain tatting in the desired size, break off with enough thread to sew them on, then attach firmly for a substantial fastener.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Blood Purity
Advertising copy claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures spring humors caused by impure blood from winter living. It describes the product as cleansing the blood and building up the entire system, noting its mixture of over twenty ingredients and urging insistence on Hood's with no substitute.
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Hood
Patnet Saliaiee
Diveseny Medical Association
Buffalo N.Y
Cure That Sore Throat Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic
An ad touts Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a preventive and cure for sore throat. It claims strong cleansing and germ killing effects, with quick relief when gargled, and notes availability at drug stores or by mail from The Paxton Toilet Co in Boston. The note ends with a Bacon quote.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Piles Cure Up To 14 Days Claim Debated
An advertisement-like notice markets Piles Cure by Roura offering a refund if itching itching bleeding or protruding piles are not cured within 6 to 14 days. The text asserts a guaranteed quick relief and appeals to buyers seeking a remedy.
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Bbc
Scandal Brews Over Cigarette Paper Remarks
A clipped report notes claims about cigarette paper made from untarred hemp rope and quotes Chesterfield phrases about propriety. It also mentions Garfield Tea as a remedy for constipation and related ailments.
DIY Silk Covered Book Case From a Wooden Box
A simple guide to transforming a strong wooden box into a handy table book case. Remove the lid and front, cover interior and exterior in silk or brocade, edge with braid, fasten with nails, and attach small brass handles for easy lifting when filled with books.
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