Good roads movement gains favor in Missouri counties
The good roads push spreads across the state with wide public backing. Columbia Herald notes Boone county aims high next year while Vernon county demonstrates action by actively building roads. Nevada Mail lauds practical adoption of road work and benefits to the community. State Chairman Rubey endorses extensive newspaper advertising as pivotal to success in politics as Douglas of Beaton also asserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieasourt
Boone County
Columbia Herald
Vernon County
Nevada Mail
Rubey
Lota
Douglas
Beaton
Raiding watermelon patches sparks warrants in DeWitt town
Farmers report raids on melons by boys and young men. One owner swore out warrants for two youths after melons were taken and vines torn. He will have them explain before a justice of the peace. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised by C. W. Hess.
Death Larks in Ice Cream in Mexico Missouri
Suffering from ptomaine poisoning, James Marshall wife and four children are in a critical condition at their home in Mexico Missouri. Sunday evening the family ate ice cream flavored with canned pineapple and shortly afterwards were taken ill. Condition was not as dire until this afternoon when it worsened and physicians hold little hope for Mrs O Brien a daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall. The others will recover.
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Mexico
James Marshall
O'Brien
Home Again and Glad of it
C R Walters returned home from Colorado yesterday and visited his father in Lee county Iowa. He saw old friends along a Bates county route. Crops in the region are poor due to drought and scarce water. Fevers were reported in Cripple Creek from stagnant water. Kansas Santa Fe lands remain largely unplanted but have had some rain relief after a recent shower.
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C. R Walters
Colorado
Lee County
Iowa
Bates County
Cripple Creek
Kansas
Santa Fe
Kanese
Arnica Salve Recommended for Sore Feet
W Stone of East Poland Maine praises Bucklen a Arnica Salve for sore feet and healing cuts abrasions and piles It is sold under guarantee at Frank T Clay s drug store for 25 cents PMID
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Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Frank T. Clay
Three Horses Struck at Nevade Mall
This morning lightning struck near the courthouse as three horses hitched around the square fell to the ground. Two were dragged to the east fence and the third to the north. They recovered quickly and stood again after a short time.
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Nevade Mall
Ted
Mrs Mire of Zanesville Endorses New Discovery
In Zanesville Ohio Mire Mary writes that her husband James Lee believes his life was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery though his lungs were severely affected by consumption prior to trying the remedy. She says the medicine relieved coughs and colds from the first dose and restored his health. Sold at Frank Clay’s drug store for 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free.
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Zanesville
Mary
James Lee
Frank Clay
Duel Ends in Brother’s Death in Bosco Louisiana
In Ouachita Parish the town of Bosco is shaken by a sensational street duel between Benjamin G Litt lepage and his brother Joseph R Littlepage both merchants planters and politicians. Benjamin is dead and Joseph mortally wounded both aristocrats and public figures with roles in local government. The motive remains unknown though long standing animosity is noted.
Fire destroys Mexico fair grounds just before exposition
A Mexico Missouri fire at the fair grounds destroyed the amphitheater judges stands and clerks offices early morning, believed incendiary. The blaze, fought by city firemen and a chemical engine, caused about 6000 dollars in loss with roughly half insured. The August 25 to 28 fair proceeds despite the damage as workers begin erecting temporary grandstands.
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Mexico
Mexico Fair Grounds
Falr
Poultry Facts Wanted by State Board of Agriculture
Secretary Geo B Ellis of the State Board of Agriculture in Columbia Missouri seeks information from readers who raise poultry. He asks about the type and size of poultry, last year’s sales and yearly eggs, best and poorest months, housing and feeding, local markets, and invites photos for a forthcoming pamphlet. Readers urged to respond to help their county be represented.
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Geo. B. Ellis
State Board of Agriculture
Columbia
Artificial Tricks in Hair Declared Doomed by Fashion
From the New York press comes word that the hair rat, once a common tool for styling, is being discarded. The essay critiques artificial methods and lauds simplicity in hairdressing, noting women’s varied use of the rat and the changing tastes that favor natural looks over contrived shapes.
Quiet wedding queried by Newt Bryson in Louisiana Press Journal
In a satirical riff the writer asks if any wedding is truly quiet citing preachers shouting guests and noisy celebrations. The piece suggests the unquiet often follows the ceremony, challenging the notion of a solemn wedding.
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Thas Samebody
Newt Bryson
Louisiana Press Journal
Prohibition Vote Light in State Primary Returns
Jefferson City reports Secretary Swanger certifies state primary results to committee chairs. Democratic and Republican tallies had been published. Prohibition party drew just over 1,000 votes, People's party 349, Socialist party about 4,000.
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Jefferson City
Aug
Swanger Ie
Prohibition Party
People's Party
Socialis Party
Civil War Debt Recovered After 43 Years in Muskogee
W G Henderson of Muskogee Oklahoma, were paid forty three years ago from the government. The $3.03 debt remained unpaid by the government, leaving a shortfall of 88 cents. Henderson served in Company A Fifteenth New York Engineers. It took three years to correct the account and he was unaware the money was due.
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Muskogee
W. G. Henderson
Henderson
New York
Troops Quell Race Riot at Leavenworth
Aug reported at Leavenworth cavalry were sent Friday afternoon to quell a race related riot after a white man and a Legro argued on race. Several injured including two negroes seriously. Initial identification of participants was unclear. A gang of government workers joined the clash before dispersal.
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Leavenworth, Rae
Alaska Wheat Fraud Exposed by Colorado Expert
Prof W H L Olin of Colorado Agricultural College denounces a panicked scheme selling so called Alaskan or Egyptian wheat to farmers at high prices. He confirms the wheat is inferior spring wheat with low gluten and poor milling quality, urging readers to distrust untested seed varieties and consult experiment stations before purchase.
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W. HL. Olin
Colorado Agricultural College
Beiog
Olin
Women War at Reunion in Mammoth Springs
At a Blue and Gray reunion in Mammoth Springs Arkansas Mrs Jennie Sprun of New Madrid Missouri defends her husband from remarks about Apollo while Mrs Jessie Hamilton also from Mammoth Springs provokes a melee. Delegates witness a disruptive scene as tensions flare over criticized words and insults.
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Mammoth Springs
Ark
Jennie Sprun
New Madrid
Apollo
Jessie Hamilton
Missouri
Arkansas
Corrected Missouri Pacific Timetable at Butler Station
The timetable lists Vissouri Pacific trains with Joplin route, Kansas City to St Louis service, and multiple local freight and passenger departures. It notes Home Seekers Excursion destinations across many states and a fare policy of one and one half plus $2 round trip, valid twenty one days from issue.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Missiesippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Salt
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Wale
Summer Tourist Rates Notice for Western Routes
On sale from June to late September. final return limit October. Rates for Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, and direct lines to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Salt Lake, Portland, and Mexico City are listed with specific prices and routes. Includes California, Oregon, and Washington fare notes and special holiday sums. The wording is sourced from a historic timetable-like notice with scattered OCR errors unresolved.
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Seawon
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colo
San Freocteco
Sos Angeles
San Diego
Orden
Salt Lake
Utah
Mexico City
Mexico
Obah
Portland
Ore
Trinidad
Cola
California
Oregon
B.C
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C. W. Hess
Droggist
Butler
C. W. Hesa
Cartornri
Utda
R. H. Review
DeWitt
Death Larks
Scorfr
Mexico, Mo
Castoria
Tell Kelso
J M Curmutte
Weat Point
Arthur Duvall
Chas Argenbright
WM Belcher
Adam Seelinger
Town Coat
Rich Hill
Samuel Dobbins
L P&h H Simpson
Elkhart
Gertie C_ Cummings
Percy L Moore
Shawnee
Mary E Simpson
Travia S. Payne
Deep Water
Exchange Bank of Macon
Loeb
Howard
Porter
CE Morse
Town Cos
F N Steuck
F Caldwell
Frances Hitcher
Jamison
Henry Klumpp
Rich Hill Realty Loan
Osage
RF Hulett
Stonebraker
Blk
Wilhelm Hafer
Fred Zimmerman
Lone Oak
de Witt
C. W
The
New York Preas
Lintr
Haie
Clay
Leavenworth
Alaska
Gen Gity Business
Quincy
Ill
Tin PO Feathers
Studenka
Plesite
Rich Hill Brick and Tile CO
Enone
M. Booth
Mgr
Tabler
Buck Eye
Seni
Butler Station
Souter Bound
Joplin & Southwest Mail & Ex
Auto Peeteet
Nevads Mail & Expresses
Conte Board
SM Kenesas City
Louis
Ranene City Limited
Wat Hound
Osan No
Vay Benvoost
Interstate Division
JOHN _F. HERREL & SON
Court House
J. Mc Christy
Diseases of Women and Children & Specielty
A. H. Culver Furniture Company
Butler, Mo
Omee Telephone Dw
House Telephone
E. N. Chastain
Bennett- Wheeler Mer, Co
Kresidence High Street
Ofer
Drs. Cannon & Sparr
Butler, Missouri
B. F. Jeter
Linwood Justice
Omer
H. H Nienole
Aie Aida
Hustler
Dk, J. T. Hull
T, C
Boulware
North Side Square
Busler, Mo
U.S. G. Prowell Continental F In Insurance Co
W. W. Ross
C. Guwitt
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