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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

7

Gould Harriman link expands control across railways

Railroad men view George J. Gould needing E H Harrimann for Wheellog and Lake Erie relief as Harriman assuming a top role in Gould lines. If true, Harriman could direct 47510 miles of routes and influence vast stocks and bonds totaling about 4.465 billion. A Berliner Tagesblatt report notes dramatic lightning deaths in Rogosen and Dreaden with fatal strikes and minimal other injuries.

George J. Gould E H Harrimann Lake Erie Harrimann Gould Great Lakes Gulf Harelmann Great Western United States

126 Cows Killed at State Hospital

By order of the state board of control 226 head out of 166 cows at the state hospital for the insane at Independence were condemned as afflicted with tuberculosis. The animals were killed.

Cedar Rapids Iowa State Board of Control State Hospital For Independence

Real Estate Transfers in Merwin and Rockville

J N Moore transfers to H Proctor parts of section 32 and blocks in Richards add Merwin for 4500 dollars. Alfred Girard sells lots 4 and 5 in Glasges add to Rich Hill to Chas Pollard for 225. Mary E Morrison transfers lot 11 in Rockville to B B Robinson for 1. H R Field sells lot 14 in Fields add to Rockville for 45. John F Howard sells lot 29 in Adrian for 900. George W Wilson transfers 80 acres in Walnut to James E Foote for 2700.

J N Moore H Proctor Merwin Adrian George W Wilson James E Foote

Good Roads Begin With Split Log Drag On Dirt Roads

A Denison Herald report extols the split log drag as a remedy for poor earth roads near the government dairy farm. The paper notes improved travel, increased traffic, and farmer benefit, urging broader use in Jefferson county while acknowledging shell roads limits and cost. The piece ends with an unrelated medical ad for Kodol from C. W. Hess.

Denison Herald Denlaon Board of Trade Jefferson County Seaumont Enterprise

Reward Calls Democrats to Convert in Altus Times

Editor Horace Shepard is away in Denver this summer and secured a reward of $1 for each convert to the Democratic party via editorials in Altus Times. Guy Horton leads the desk, promising evangelizing pieces that urge Republicans toward Democratic truths before court adjournment. DeWitt's Early Kisera pills advertised by local sellers.

Altue Horace Shepard Altus Times Denver Guy Horton Horton

Triple Clearing Sale of Pianos by Lyon & Healy

Lyon & Healy of Chicago announces a triple clearing sale of plans and nearly a thousand pianos with no reserve. Instruments include Mohilo Hardman Ivera & Pond Smith & Nixon Steinway and Weber uprights priced from 100 to 200 dollars and up. Exchangeable or returnable if unsatisfactory, address 77 Adams Street Chicago.

Chicago Lyon & Healy Hardman Ivera & Pond Smith & Nixon Thompson Music Co Healy Musle Co Big I’. G. Theatre Piano Co Steinway and Weber Adams Street

Right Kind of Talk: Jeffries backs Cowherd after Ball vote

Sam B. Jeffries writes to a Jefferson City friend about Tuesdays primary. He declines to oppose Cowherd and pledges hearty support, praising Cowherd as a splendid man and predicting warm reception for him in Jefferson City. He urges Democrats to unite and elect the ticket by a large majority.

Sam B. Jeffries Jefferson City Ball

Two New Bridges To Mexico Announced

Reports reveal two new international bridges planned to link the United States with Mexico. One would span the Rio Grande at Browneville to connect with Mexican lines, enabling increased railroad tonnage and cross river development. The second bridge would cross near Laredo Texas to Nuevo Loreta, funded by the Mexican government and the Gould lines, with steel construction costing 400000 dollars.

Mexico Browns Vial Mexico Rilo Geande Browneviile Matamoras Browneville Lomenge Laredo Texas Nuvvo

Tammany Endorses Bryan and Kern for President Ticket

New York Tammany Hall through its General Committee adopted a resolution endorsing William J. Bryan and John W. Kern and pledging full support for the Democratic ticket amid calls against organized greed and legal plunder. The 600 members cheered when Bryan’s name was mentioned and the measure urged unity to restore respect for the law and defeat the Republican administration.

New York Tammany Hall Comte Bryan Kern Tammany Mr Bryan Tndhooing Vicw William J. Bryan John W. Kern Bak Brynn

Nanogenarian Hiker Completes Texas to Missouri Walk

Joseph Meyer, an elderly veteran aged 80, began his trek from San Antonio to Indianapolis last winter and arrived in Mexico Missouri on a Friday. He completed the long journey on foot and was met by Union Army comrade T. T. Torley who secured a time ticket for his travel. The Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment in Toledo offers a $2665 round trip for August 27 to September 15, with a potential extension to October 15 upon ticket and agent actions.

Mexico Ann Joseph Meyer San Ansonio Tex Ladianapolis Meyer T. T. Torley Grand Army of the Republic Toledo Ohio

Tillman in Gay Paree in Paris visit

Senator Tillman of South Carolina travels to Paris with Mr Tillman for a first Paris visit. He jokes about languages learned in Spain and Italy and says he will do little campaign work due to health, aiming to observe the fable’s lesson about a living mule.

Paris Tillman South Carolina Spain Italy Mr. Tillman

Boosting Local Trade Over Mail Order Competition

Merchants should promote their own goods and fair credit terms rather than attack mail order houses. Emphasize reliable merchandise, visible value, prompt delivery, and honest pricing. Advertise effectively, maintain reasonable profit margins, and provide convenient service to win and keep customers.

William J Allison dies. long career in Iowa politics ends

United States Senator William J. Allison died at his Dubuque home on August 4. Born in Perry, Ohio, he practiced law after study at Allegheny and Western Reserve colleges. He served as congressman 1862 1871, senator from 1873 onward, and was active in national economic policy and 1880s presidential politics.

United States William J. Allison Dubuque Allison Omaha World-Herald William Boyd Allison Perry Ohio Allegheny Western Reserve Colleges Anna Carter Ashland

Corrected Time Table for Joplin Southwest Mall Service

Corrected timetable lists southbound and northbound freight and passenger trains. Items include No. 27 KU Joplin mail Express 6:06 pm, No. 26 12:38 pm, No. 29 Kaprese 6:18 pm, and local freight schedules to Kansas City St Louis connections with listed arrivals and departures. Includes Bandas City stocks and various mixed trains with times and destinations.

Kansas City St. Lonie No. &S Kapese City Kenese City Limited Ast Sound Sumlay Vawroesvoomr

Home Seekers Excursion To Many States

An offer for travelers to polhwith and visit numerous states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Georgia Idaho Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mexico Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. The trip runs on the third Tuesday of each month with fare of one and one half plus 200 for round trip, valid for twenty one days from issue date Kozt.

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