Single Tax Amendment Threatens Missouri Farmers Say Opponent
Wm Hirth of Columbia Missouri asserts the Single Tax Amendment to be the most dangerous economic measure in state history. He warns it would shift all tax burdens onto landowners, raise Boone county farmer taxes by 56106 annually, and depress land values while driving residents to other states. He accuses proponents of hidden socialist aims and urges landowners to unite against the measure. Concluded in next issue.
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Wm. Hirth
Columbia
Missouri
Boone County
Iowa
Illinois
Public Sale of Household Furniture on September 28
Household and kitchen furniture to be sold on September 28 at 1 30 p m. Held by Mrs Mollie C Crawley. Auctioneer J B Fleming.
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Mollie C. Crawley
J. B. Fleming
Cement Yard Street Fair Guess Promises Free Sacks
A street fair offers 48 sacks of Universal Portland Cement Free to the person guessing the nearest number of cement barrels produced by local mills in October. See the exhibitor for details.
Locust Valley Baptist Sunday School Convention
Reading: Locust Valley hosts a Baptist Sunday School Convention schedule from Friday evening September 27, 1912 through Sunday afternoon with devotions, sermons, discussions, basket dinner and open forums. Noted speakers include Rev. Sherman Moore and O H Cunningham. governor candidates also featured in campaign coverage. The event coincides with Missouri state fair activities and rail accommodations forSedalia visitors.
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Herman Taggart
Moss
Browning
Venerable
J. W. Kent
J. A. Mundell
J. M. Thurlo
Jesse Turner
Sherman Moore
J.inneus
Rice
O. H. Cunningham
Brookfield
Harry Kelley
J. M. Turner
J. L. Kirby
Earl Adams
W. R. Phillips
Roll of Honor Renewals for Leader-Record
The list honors recent renewals to the Leader-Record. Names include Miss Julia Stewart of Brookfield by T. Stewart and G. M. Crockett Unionville. N. C. Beacham Denver Colorado. C. E. Van Wye Douglas Arizona. C. M. Thornton city for Mrs. R. C. Clements Cle burne Texas. H. A. Thurlo route 1. W. E. Atherton Kirksville by S. H. Linhart. W. H. Moore North Salem. G. S. Kays Ft. Scott Kansas by Mrs. J. B. Harmon. Milan Granite Works Milan. W. A. Smith Cathay North Dakota. Mrs. Gertie Barnes Oxford Kansas by Joseph Edens.
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Julia Stewart
Brookfield
T. Stewart
G. M. Crockett
Unionville
W. B. Calhoun
Laclede
N. C. Beacham
Denver
Colo
C. E. van Wye
Douglas
Ariz
C. M. Thornton
City
R. C. Clements
Cleburne
Texas
H. A. Thurlo
W. E. Atherton
Kirksville
S. H. Linhart
W. H. Moore
North Salem
G. S. Kays
Ft. Scott
Kan
J. B. Harmon
Milan
Missouri Governor to headline at October state fair event
Governor Herbert S. Hadley and two other leading Missouri figures will address the crowd from a single platform on October 2 at the state fair. Hadley is expected to discuss Missouri progress over the past decade, agriculture growth, the good roads movement, and other state improvements.
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Missouri
Herbert S. Hadley
Elliott W. Major
The Corn Exhibit at North Missouri Street Fair
The corn exhibit is billed as the largest ever shown in North Missouri due to excellent corn quality and premium awards. An omitted $2.50 premium for the top ten entries will still be awarded. Entries are free and judging will be done by an expert.
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North
Missouri
Card of Thanks for Dr. Chas Van Wye and family
The Van Wye family thanks friends for acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our husband and father Dr. Chas Van Wye. M. E. Van Wye and children express appreciation for support and sympathy.
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Chas, van Wye
M. E. van Wye
Milan Business Trolley Visit Highlights Weekend
Trolley traveled to Milan on business on Saturday to meet with local partners and discuss potential ventures. The trip focused on expanding commercial ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration with Milanese firms.
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B. Trolley
Milan
Rural teachers urged to back amendments and school upgrades
A message to rural teachers urges voting for two constitutional amendments to extend school life for urban needy children and fund state needs. It emphasizes better buildings, libraries, sanitation, heating, rural high schools, improved discipline, daily lesson prep, and engaging pupil activities to raise education quality and social conditions.
Live Men and Public Health Fight Local Decay
A civic exhortation argues against laziness and bed bound habits, praising proactive townsfolk over passive deadwood. It cites a fly campaign warning that filth breeds pests spreading disease, urging vigilance to protect homes, food, and public health.
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Baptist Sunday School Convention
John C. McKinley
Stategrai
Sedalia
Hadley
Messrs
Major
McKinley
Roll OF Honor
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