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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists names and townships in Mingo and surrounding districts including county judge KEste Smith, LS Haddock, Wear Point, North Dietrich, Miatrie, Wood, Deer Creek, Mt. Meant, Mt. Pleasant, Emmett Hook, Harry W Jenkins, Risk, Robent B Jonson, Dawson, Mensant, and related townships. The text appears as an incomplete roster of local officials and districts with many misspellings.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago nominated William H. Taft of Ohio for President and James S. Sherman of New York for Vice President. The process showed the Roosevelt administration’s lasting influence, with critics arguing the president used his appointive power to shape the ticket and policy, while praising Senator Sherman as a New York choice.
In a South St. Louis address, Cowherd questions Clark's argument for Ball's governorship. He argues candidates must stand on their own merits, warns against party debts, and says he will campaign alone to present his own case before Missouri Democrats.
The piece argues Cowherd trails Ball but leads overall with better odds of nomination. It notes Whitecotton and Evans supporters shifting, predicts regional vote splits, and questions endorsements and arbitration remarks. Also mentions Nicholas Longworth earning honors and a 1908 convention jibe over Mrs. Roosevelt’s hat.
Barry W Jenkins, a Bates County native educated at Public House and State Normal Warrensburg, has taught and farmed. A Democrat with long political involvement, he seeks county treasurer nomination, presenting himself as an honorable and capable candidate.
Robert E Johnson announces as a Democratic candidate for surveyor of Batia county ahead of the August primary. Known locally for faithful service in the same role, he studied surveying and engineering at the state university and has been an active Democratic worker. Also noted is a tale of D M Rash presenting a Taft supporter a large gourd with a liver inscription resembling the Big Stick.
Press Bulletin of the State Board of Agriculture notes extensive corn losses from excessive rains across the state. It urges timely replanting options for bottom and flat uplands, highlighting late season viability for corn, sorghum, kaffir corn, cow peas, millet, rape, rye, and wheat. George B. Eun, Secy.
Big land sale by receiver of Exchange Bank of Macon Ga at Butler court house on Monday included 553 42 acres in Osage and Howard townships. H Loeb bought 313 42 acres for 9600 dollars and Judge DeArmond acquired 240 acres for 6525 dollars. W C Stonebraker & Son arranged the advertising and business details in Rich Hill. Bids must go to the comptroller of the currency for approval or rejection.
An advertisement from Cannone Weiner Elevation Company announces a fresh supply of sacks for crop handling. The message touts a newly purchased stock and promises to meet demand from customers and friends.
The Louisville Courier-Journal editor declines a polite invitation to the Staw Convention at Lexington. He notes business and party interests pull him away, while reflecting on Cleveland era policies and the enduring power of robber barons and predatory wealth in American politics.
A woman writer argues that women in Colorado Idaho and the Dakotas already vote hold office and elect electors and enjoy equal rights with men. She notes reforms claimed by suffrage have not arrived there and says giving women the ballot would neither harm nor help the country. She recalls a Colorado banquet anecdote about equality.
A town Play School has no tuition. The program is funded by a citizen subscription. Enrollment cards were printed so the Board of Education can track attendance. Parents are urged to return the filled cards so no child is kept from the playground due to fees.
Daniel C. Barrett and Dollie A. Barrett convey property to H B. Barrett by deed of trust dated 1888. Trustee Leavens refuses. I appoint a trustee and will sell at the east front door of the courthouse in Buller Bates County on a specified day between 9 and 5 to satisfy the promissory note and deed of trust provisions.
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