Sorghum Molasses Cake Feeds Soldiers at Honor Supper
A Georgia girl recalls preparing a simple sorghum molasses cake and brown sugar strawberries for a supper in honor of General Eley and staff. Soldiers lined up for rations while townsfolk, including Nimlly and Emly, shared scarce food, and some cried when hearing of the surrender. Sw Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised at the end.
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Father Wave
Eley
Cora
Nimlly
Avis
Oulda
Atlas
Hia
Bie
Ex Confederates Home farm praised by correspondent
A correspondent voices steady praise for the Ex Confederates Home farm in Missouri, noting improved conditions since six years ago. The report highlights rebuilt fences, roads, and ditch work, along with well stocked barns, ample hay and corn, good water, and strong stock management under Superintendent Pace, concluding with taxpayer approval of the state institution.
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Ita
Hirwinsville
Missouri
Hesides & Large
Barnes
Wales
Castle
Pace
J.C
Five Die After Funeral Carriage Collision Near Chicago
Five women returning from a funeral were killed when their carriage was struck by an electric train on the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin line at Maywood, a western Chicago suburb. The carriage driver was severely injured.
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Chicago
Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad
Maywood
Alan
Electric Bitters Restored My Health After Near Death
Mr C Farth ing of Mill Creek Indian Territory recalls life saved by Electric Bitters nine years ago. He was gravely ill, bought a bottle on a druggist recommendation, and recovered fully. Guaranteed and sold by Frank T. Clay’s drug store for 50 cents.
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Electric Bitters
Frank T. Clay
His Life Saved by a Finger in Highmore
Milton Melver, a farmer, attempted to shoot Deputy Sheriff Kippenbrock during a levy at the Melver place. The hammer struck a finger, injuring the deputy, as Melver fled to Highmore and hid at a friend's house. A posse surrounded the residence.
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Highmore
Kippenbrock
Milton Melver
MeIver
Melver
Mclver
Half Pint A Day Oklahoma Liquor Dispensaries
Oklahoma policy tightens liquor sales at dispensaries under state superintendent K E Legler. Purchases restricted to minimize beverage use. physician prescriptions may specify amounts but face scrutiny. Superintendent Lozier insists dispensaries not a farce and will be strict, with bids for state supply opening soon in Guthrie.
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Iubrle
K. E Legler
Lozier
Guthrie
Society Butterflies and the Use of Society People
Evangelist W H Newell derided society butterflies in a Thursday talks blaming society women for empty leisure. He contrasted seaside summers and breakfasts in bed with alleged futility, while noting women filled church with prayers and testimonies despite his harsh critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Newell
Abe
Solarasl
Night Riders Arrest in Murray English Kentucky
Lieut N J Wilburn with eight soldiers and Sheriff J A Edwards arrived at Murray with seven alleged night riders named Bob Duncan Jake Ellis Darius Miller Martin Lovett Ed Thompson Jack Elkins and Carlos Elking. They were jailed following a mass meeting at the Methodist Church endorsing Judge Wells action. O J Jennings of the Murray Ledger opposed printing the resolutions and reportedly faced assassination threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
N. J. Wilburn
J. A. Edwards
Murray
Bob Duncan
Jake Ellis
Darius Miller
Martin Lovett
Ed, Thompson
Jack Elkins
Carlos Elking
J. G. Wells
Judge Wells
J. Jennings
The
Murray Ledger
Stone Stands on His Record for Senate Run
Washington April 13 Senator Stone announces re election bid saying his long service and experience fit him to serve Missouri and the nation in the Senate He notes seniority in committees and fends off attacks while pledging to fight the 1908 election on his party platform voiced at Denver and Jefferson City He asserts his Democratic loyalty and dedication to public welfare.
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Washington
United States Senate
Stone
Wioco
Sam
Senate
Missouri
Denver
Jefferson City
Horatius
Will Build an Elevator in Rich Hill by People's Elevator Co
Sem Barr, secretary and treasurer of the People's Elevator Company of Rich Hill and Butler, announced the firm's plan to build a grain elevator in Rich Hill. The company recently purchased the old Miewald Elevator site behind the Williamson and Montgomery lumber yard near the Frisco railroad tracks. Plans are undecided, but construction is expected soon to meet rising trade.
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Sem Barr
People’s Elevator Company of
Rich Hill and
Butler
Review
Rich Hill
Inet Week
Block &5
Miewald
Williamson and Montgomery
Frisco
People’s Elevator Company
Vernon County Plans Corn Show with State Leaders
S. M. Jordan of Columbia and F. A Crowell of Butler visited Nevada to organize a Vernon county corn show for next fall. A meeting at the courthouse set December show plans under the Nevada Commercial club, with a request to the county court for 100 dollars for premiums and merchants to contribute special premiums. The aim is to raise superior corn and match neighboring counties.
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S. M. Jordan
Columbia
State Corn Growers’ Association
F. A Crowell
Butler
Southwest
Missouri
Vernon County Corp
J. Sam Brown
Court House
Nevada Commercial Club
Vernon County
Nevade Mall
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Young
Georgia
Mary
Appleton’ Magazine
SwWitt
Sy Clay
MESCA
Clay
Oklahoma
Scores Society Butterflies
Farmers Bank Building
Butler, Mieaour
Bates County
W. F. Duvall
Arthur Duvall
J. B. Duvall
W. D. Yates
Surpios
E. A. Bennett, Homer Duvate
F. N. Drennan
E. A. Bennett
Pres
Cashier
J.J. McKee
Frank Hontaxo
J. W. Cavare
O. A. Heinle
W. F. Devan
J. J. McKee
Homer Duvall
Agst
Missouri State Bank
Dr C, Boulware
Wesley Denton
J.B. Walton
Toms
B. P. Powell
Garard
Walton Trust Company
Bates
Vernon
Barton
Dade
Polk
Furnioh
Sueplee Ie
Balten
Nk M. Voris
Vies
G i Aten
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