Appleton City News Roundup and Local Notices
Last week two runaways occurred in Appleton City with no fatalities. The town hosts a Rubbish contest awarding prizes from 25 cents to 2 dollars for the largest rubbish delivery to the electric light plant. Also notes on Kodol for indigestion and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup sold locally. An attempt to commute Arthur C. Biles’ death sentence is reported, tied to a murder linked to Robbery.
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Appleton City
Folk
Arthur C. Biles
Young Biles
R. L. Biles
Biles
Democratic praise for Cowherd colors local campaign
In Warrensburg the editor praises Mr Cowherd for fairness and restraint amid party politics. The piece urges the Democratic party to back a candidate who avoids selfishness and mass agitation, promising to campaign on merit and broad access to all. Also notes a freak colt born near Defiance with transparent breast tissue and no front legs that lived ten minutes, two photographs taken for a medical journal.
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Cowherd
Democratic Party
Cowherds
Warrensburg
St. Charles
Owl injures hunter in Claremore nest raid
Claremore April 20 Charles Tosser loses one eye and suffers a deep facial gash after an attempt to steal young birds from a horned owl’s nest. The incident ends in defeat and chagrin for Tosser.
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Claremore
Charles Tosser
Big drainage project in Missouri with costly canal
A large drainage canal in Mle slalpp county Missouri is to be built once feasible. Hugh C. Hardiez of Vincennes Indiana wins the contract for about 19600000 dollars. The ditch and laterals will span roughly forty two miles with expected benefits surpassing 750 million dollars. The piece also relays local commentary and advertisements including Humane ville Star Leader remarks and a note on Congressman Cushman of Washington.
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Mleslalpp County
Hugh C. Hardiez
Vincennes
Ind
F. W. Cushman
State of Washington
Lad survives shotgun wound to return to town
Joe Farmer from Minor Vancamp’s farm near March 18 was struck by shotgun shot, mostly in the side and intestines, yet recovering. He was brought to town by carriage. Minor opposed his stay until recovery is certain. Cass County Democrat reports the miraculous recovery amid questions of risk and cautions.
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Joe Farmer
Minor Vancamp
Cass County
Decoys Kill Henderson Quits Duck Hunt
Alton champion duck hunter Sam Henderson quits the sport in disgust after a flock of his trained decoys attracted wild birds at Willow Marsh and were shot by several young hunters. Henderson says he will hunt no more, citing neglected education among Alton’s duck hunters.
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Sam Henderson
Alton
Henderson
Snce Willow Marsh
Hia
King Simpson Coach Horse for 1908 Season at Max Welner Place
King Simpson stallion offers service for 1908 at five miles east of Butler. Description notes foaled 1905, 16 hands, 1300 pounds, speed and coach horse pedigree. Sire lineage includes Simpson and Red Buck lines. dam line traces to Buck Skin and Mambrino Chief. Term requires insured eight foals and care disclaimers. JESSE SMITH. 10
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My Barn
Butler
Max Welner
Simpson
Ruthland
Fires
Ginger
Folle
King Simpson
Red Buck Chief
Buck Skin
Red Buck
Dollie
Dick Turpin
Clarke Chief
Mambrino Chief
King Simpeon
Wolf nest found near North Side by Bob Lightfoot
For weeks Bob Lightfoot reports missing pigs and chickens then uncovers a wolf nest with ten whelps. Eight youths are brought to town while two are left, hoping the mother returns. The pups have open eyes and could fetch a bounty, making raising them potentially profitable.
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Bob Lightfoot
North Side
Osceola Dem
Billy Goat Report Stirs Osceola Harbor Mystery
A local Osceola crowd awoke to a strange tale of a dead man found by the river. Marshals and sheriffs convened as boats ferried to the scene and authorities pondered whether the death was water related. Boats brought in a billy goat to restore order and the crowd dispersed in disappointment.
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Marshal Calvird
Sea One
Justice McGinter
Sheriff Foose
Osceola Dem
King’s New Life Pills Advertising Card
An old advertisement claims the pills relieve stagnation of the liver and bowels and banish headaches and biliousness. It touts the product as a reliable purifier that works without grinding or griping and lists Frank T. Clay’s drug store as the seller for 25 cents.
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R. King
Frank T. Clay
Big Egg Shipments By Carpenter & Shafer Co
W G Shafer of Carpenter and Shafer Co says from February 14 to April , they shipped sixty seven cars of eggs to eastern cities. Each car carried 100 cases, each case 30 dozen, totaling 72 000 dozen or 9 504 000 eggs at twelve cents a dozen. Some poultry also shipped. firm is doing a large business.
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W. G. Shafer
Carpenter & Shafer Co
Eqira
Buster
Carpenter & Shaler
Posse Fights With Bandits Near Sulphur
Sulphur Oklahoma April 20 A sheriff s posse clashed with an organized horse thieves gang arriving with a herd. After a brief exchange of fire the bandits were routed and one robber was left wounded or fatally wounded while two horses were killed. The sheriff was notified from Davis of the approaching thieves.
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Sulphur
Okla
Davis
Death Was On His Heels In Skippers Va
Jease P Morris recalls a near death experience from pneumonia in spring of 900 leading to a harsh cough. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with rapid improvement after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease worldwide. Sold under guarantee at Frank T Clay's drug store with 50c and 1.00 prices, trial bottle free.
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Jease P. Morris
Skippers
Dr King
Frank T. Clay
Hailstorm recounts damage in Osceola area
Mrs Dan Mises writes to the Osceola Democrat describing a severe hailstorm that struck last night near Monegan and likely nearby counties. She reports heavy hail 7 inches in diameter, roofs damaged, barns blown down, and shattered glass. She compares it to a prior storm and closes with a social note.
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Ralaton
Kla
Democrat
Monegan
Dan Mises
Living to 150 Years Through Health Education
A fragmented opinion piece argues people die early for neglecting nature and fitness. It contends future generations could reach 150 with proper birth, health, and early training, as specialization harms overall health. It cites C H Cochrane and notes a Carbolized Witch Hazel salve for piles.
Representation Hayes Warns on Japan War Prep
Representative Hayes of California warned after a White House visit that the United States faces a heavy duty regarding Japan. He questioned who guides Japan’s war preparations, noting a $100,000,000 yearly spend on shipyards and armament and urging clear stance against potential conflict.
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Washington
Japan
Hayes
California
White House
Proposes Hari Kari to Settle Shortage
Carlisle Pa April 2 John V Harrie former teller accused of stealing 45000 seeks death by own action so the bank can recover his life insurance He offered to bank president Eckles but was declined and urged to live Harris a model citizen with a clean family life and church ties pending investigation into the missing funds The money was said to be invested on the side
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Minn
America
Ittle Street
Carlisle
Merchants’ National Bank
John V. Harrie
Harrie
Harris
Ecklea
Postal Banks Bill Passes Senate Committee
Washington April The Senate committee on post offices and post roads voted to report favorably the postal savings bank bill drafted by a committee chaired by Senator Carter. An amendment changing the name to postal depositaries was adopted without altering the bill s purposes to furnish convenient depositaries for small savings of people distant from banking facilities.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Postal Savings Bank
Aand
Carter
Corrected Missouri Pacific Timetable at Busy Station
The piece presents a corrected Missouri Pacific timetable for Busy Station, listing local freight and passenger services with route notes to Joplin, Nevada, Kansas City, and St. Louis. It includes divisions, train numbers, and agent attribution, reflecting revised schedules and service designations.
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Ranesa
St. Louis
Kranene City
Kageme
Hal Tod Saat
Leooat Freigit
Kanene City
Crock Spas
Werthot
Treuightant
Pas
Ips KK. C. Vaspenvoour
Home Seekers Excursion Rates and Destinations 1908
The notice lists multiple interstate and international excursion routes with fares. Alabama to Wyoming locations, round trip rates with a 22.00 hallfare plan, 21 days from sale. Second class colonists to Los Angeles San Francisco Santiago and California points 330.00. To Portland Oregon Tacoma Seattle and northeast points 31.20. Mexico route 54.40. Sale dates March to April 1908. BOC. Vaspervoorr.
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Pobtain
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Teorwin
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Wirginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Santiago
California
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Cley
Marcellat
BOC
Vaspervoorr
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Jaques Mig
Chicago
Clay's Drug Store
Jonathan Denning
Bates County
Denning
Appleton City Tribune
Kennedy
Clay
Ada
Owl
Hunter
Humaneville Star- Leader
Missouri
Union
Atlantic
Mark Twain
W.C.T. U
Moberly
DeWitt
Atore
New Orleans
Scott
Isis
Arthur Wilder
St. Genevieve
Agathet Ble
W. J. Bryan
Wilder
Bryan
Sikeaton Hurnoet
Jesse Smith
Castoria
Billy
Posse
Death
Osceola
H. Cochrane
States of America
Hari Kari
Hemi
Hou
Joplin & Southwest Mall
Nevada Mall
Dinimens
Alsrardgon Med
John
F. Herrel & Son
Court House
Butler MO
J. M. Christy
Over Butler Cash Department Store
Office Telephone Av
Houde Telephone Io
E. N. Chastain
Henritt-Wheeler Mer, Co
Eatdence High Street
H. M. Cannon
Butler, Missouri
Adrian
Eastalde Square
Butler, Mo
J. T. Hull
Hagedorn’s While
North Side Square
T. C. Boulware
Physician and Sun
Bed Deane
Mevbiso Ee
C. W. Hess
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