Cuban Crisis Looms as U S Forces Move Toward Havana
Reports say provisional Cuba governor Taft and Secretary Taft announce additional American landings to secure the treasury district while local Cuban authorities coordinate with rural guards. Amid political tumult, parties delay a congressional meeting on Cuba’s government, and foreign residents face intervention anxiously. In sports, Brown County’s Linneus defeats the local team 12 to something, with a rematch set for October 13 as players prepare to root for Linneus.
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United States
Ceasury
Congress
Cuba
American Royal 5 Live Stock Show Opens Week
Mecca for farmers and stockmen as the American Royal Live Stock Show progresses from October thirteenth. Entries total about 825 cattle, 600 hogs, and goats. The horse division features leading breeders and the six horse show at Armour and Swift venues draws railroads and spectators.
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Mecca
Thwest
Amer- Royal
Prince- Eward
Rothschilds
Sullivan County Court Proceedings Report
The August adjourned term met on Tuesday September 25 with Judges Frazier Chaplin Ralls Poole and Sheriff Idley present. Appointments included road overseers TA Williams ZE Leeper Mat Webb and others. Licenses issued for a pool table to Joseph Shulmaker and printing contracts awarded to Milan Republican and Milan Standard. Accounts allowed cover road equipment lumber freight postage and payrolls. Court adjourned until the regular November term.
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E. Frazier
E. Jt. Chaplain
J. M. Ralls
T. S. Poole
Idley
TA Williams
Morris Township
ZE Leeper
Jackson Township
Mat Webb
Dun
EE Frazier
E H Chaplin
J M Ralls
Display of millinery at Mrs Summers shop
Mrs M Summers offered a fine display of hats and trimmings on Saturday and a greater display on Wednesday. A large crowd attended both days, admiring the headgear and buying hats to look prettier.
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M. Summers
Gulf storm sweeps coast injuring patrons and wrecking towns
A gulf storm battered from Mexico to Florida last week causing flooding to the coast. In Laclede and Denbo’s restaurant, a drunken spree led to injuries and a fatal shooting. J B Moore of Sumner is jailed in Meadville after a violent incident that wounded an elderly LaClede restaurant owner. Telegraph and rail lines were damaged, with crop losses and widespread destruction reported along New Orleans Mobile and nearby towns. Several government forts along the coast faced damage as storms and high seas disrupted ships and commerce.
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Gulf
Mexico
Florida
Whaley and Son Trynnsome Biz Word Play
A teacher tests pupil usage by placing words on the board Billy attempts a sentence using dogma and Whaley and Son, then adapts to a single firm name as Dr Roy Whaley retires to devote time to practice The tale hints at a name change and a humorous language lesson set in a local firm.
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Browning
Whaley & Sons
Whaley & Son
Roy Whaley
Roy W
Annual Bank Meeting for Browning Bank Stockholders
Notice to the stockholders of Peoples Bank Browning Missouri to attend the annual meeting at the banking house on Thursday October 25 at 2 o clock p m for electing a board of directors and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting
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The
Heir Banking House
S.L. Ginsox
An Obstacle and a Bold Passage through It
A fragmented excerpt discusses self mastery and overcoming obstacles. It cites Charlotte Perkins Gilman and a traveler who moves past a mountain-like impediment with focused resolve, illustrating a mindset shift toward blocking concerns and proceeding with purpose. The piece mentions doubt, fear, and the value of inner strength.
The Kind of Young Men Wanted in Our Time
An essay urging practical education for farm youth over theoretical study. It argues that the demand for competent,勤 hardworking men with common sense is growing faster than colleges can supply. It emphasizes applying knowledge to daily tasks, such as tending stock and maintaining equipment, and highlights the value of reliability and initiative.
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Central West
Senator Warner at Browning Speaks to Local Crowd
Senator Warner of Atlanta spoke at the Opera House after a morning announcement. Dr Burke, chairman of the county committee, Postmasters Ormiston and Smith from Chita and other officials arrived in Browning for about two hours. A crowd of roughly seventy five gathered to hear the remarks, with Warner delivering a strong Republican speech lasting about fifty minutes.
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Browning
Warner
Ecbven
de. Burke
Smallpox Outbreak and Town Rate Debates at Browning
Report from Browning notes Koy Haley and family stricken with smallpox but stable. Quarantine has not spread widely, while Browning remains mostly healthy. A sharp column roasts local deadbeats for unpaid debts, contrasting decrying neighbors with social scandal and petty theft.
Leg Broken on Turkeys Run Ends in Fracture
Report from a corn field incident describes Dave Hanley’s leg fracture near the knee during a turkey run. Dr. Tripper attended and set the fracture, with serious wound yet hopeful for lasting bone healing. James Neet visited his fiancée in Macon County on Sunday. The piece advocates practical education at agricultural colleges and notes hiring managers seek capable, responsible workers.
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Dave Hanley
Tripper
New Buildings Under Construction in Cora and North Salem
Lumbermen report several structures in progress including James Riddle’s two story house nearing completion, E E Maxey’s dwelling at Cora, N S Cordray’s barn at North Salem, Wm Hawkins’s house nearing completion, F R Duncan’s dwelling just begun, and W C Palmer remodeling his house.
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Jas. Riddle
E.E. Maxey
Cora
N. S. Cordray
North Salem
Wm. Hawkins
F. R. Duncan
W.C Palwer
Group heads to New Mexico and Texas on exploration trip
A party including C. M. Thornton Clark Mundell Eli Mundell Lantz Grant Lantz and wife W B Calhoun John Calhoun R E Smith Jim Cotter and Fee Hicks departed last Tuesday to inspect the country in New Mexico and Texas. They proceed home via the Big Pasture in Oklahoma and then visit the North Side millinery store for bargains.
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C. M. Thornton
Clark Mundell
Eli Mundell
L. C. Lantz
Grant Lantz
W. B. Calhoun
John Calhoun
R.E. Smith
Jim Cotter
Fee Hicks
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Millinery Opening at Mrs Simber’s Draws Large Crowd
The millinery shop opened last Saturday at Mrs Simber's with a fine display of hats, flowers and ribbons. A large crowd of women visited, though the interior was crowded for men who lingered outside and watched shoppers. Some passersby appeared disappointed as they looked in.
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