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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
2
The Butler Weekly Times is printed weekly on Thursdays. Published at Butler Missouri this newspaper is mailed as second class matter from the local post office.
The Record argues Bates County's assessed value is far below real cash value and has not kept pace with rising expenses. It notes land values have climbed to about 35 per acre while the county’s total assessed value stays near ten million, urging a reassessment to reflect current cash value rather than historical figures.
The county reports universal support for building a new county infirmary and for a limited years levy. Citizens across the county are unopposed, with many endorsing the project as a humanitarian necessity. A petition is urged to County Court to call a special election.
Friends of Judge W. W. Graves interpret his stance as nuanced rather than categorical rejection of the Democratic path. The piece notes his cautious approach amid party expectations and political maneuvering within the local scene.
The piece traces political shifts with Judge Graves as a strong candidate, critiques governor Folk's removal of a commissioner, notes reactions from Missouri ministers, and reports the death of Dr G Y Salmon at 80. It recounts Salmon’s bank formation with Salmon & Stone, indictments, and family ties of survivors.
Fragmentary OCR shows phrases about infallibility and approvals, mentions Commissioner Fran and possible debate over trends. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond generic references.
Bates and Cass counties consider forming a drainage district in the Grand River bottoms affecting about 30 000 acres of overflow land. Cass County has approved the plan and appointed two temporary commissioners to view the land and gauge practicality. Bates County will appoint a commissioner to meet with Cass County’s panel.
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