Alonzo Tubbs Defeated in Primary in Missouri
Jffreon City reports that Dr Alonzo Tubbs former Missouri general assembly member for Osage and Gasconade counties lost in the primary election He had been known for opposing tipping in public venues and for efforts to limit school funding but was defeated by opponent Hensley leaving the Gasconade seat open with the Westers prospects dimmed. the piece includes a Maine reader endorsement of a laxative product at a local drug store.
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Jffreon City
Gas Oride County
Doctor Alonzo Tubbs
Missouri General Assembly
Osage
Gasconade
Doctor Tubba
Missouri
Bonde
United States
Gasconade County
Sateeman
Busi
Gasconade Couty
Hensley
Mother rescues baby from 13 foot well in Fulton
In Fulton Missouri in August a mother Mrs B Stephenson lowered herself into a 13 foot well to save her 2 year old child who had fallen in. She held the baby's dress in her teeth and climbed up using a rope amid cold water and danger. No man was at home to help.
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Fulton, Mo
B. Stephenson
Mra Stephenson
The Charges Against Cowherd Demands Fair Debate
The Kansas City Journal defend s Cowherd against late entering and corrupting charges in the Missouri governor race. It cites Cowherd’s long public record, community respect, and argues slander by opponents should end, urging fair treatment and noting Republicans aim to win. The piece contrasts with local editorials and political sentiment in Ohio and Missouri. Also a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery from Mrs Mary Lee praising its relief for her husband’s lung issues.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Missouri
William
Couwberd
Congresa
Agaio
Ois
Kaness City
Jackson County
Tude
Mr. Cowherd
Cowherd
Democratic Party
Evande
Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Frank Clay
Triad
Map of Missouri 1831 Rare Feature in Private Collection
A rare map of Missouri dating to 1831, when the state had thirty counties, was noted by William Bedell of Mexico. The map highlights counties including Marion Randolph Lafayette Saline Cooper Howard Ray Clay Jackson and others with a southern Stoddard Wayne strip. It is believed to be the only known example.
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Missouri
William Bedell
Mexico
Columbia Tribune
Bidell
Marion
Randolph
Lafayette
Saline
Cooper
Howard
Ray
Clay
Jackson
Boone
Cole
Callaway
Montgomery
Pike
Lincoln
St. Charles
St. Louis
Jefferson
Franklin
Washington
Ste
Rail mileage doubled in last quarter century rise of iron horse
An 1907 survey shows American railroads nearly doubled in total mileage since 1882 from 114,677 to 228,125 miles and locomotives from 15,000 to 58,300. Freight cars rose from 730,000 to 2,084,000, while passenger cars grew to 35,300 as steel rails phased out iron. The piece notes rapid traffic growth outpacing mileage and mentions Carbolized Witch Hazel advertisement.
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Iron Horse
Engineering News
Ross
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