Local Dem Primary Push Highlights Yancy Orbs Candidacy
The entry notes Yancy Ombs as a Democratic candidate for the treasurer position ahead of the party primary, signaling active campaigning duties and early efforts to secure voter support.
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
The entry notes Yancy Ombs as a Democratic candidate for the treasurer position ahead of the party primary, signaling active campaigning duties and early efforts to secure voter support.
Neighbor letters defend the poor farm superintendent and his wife from inmate charges in Ich Hill Review. They acknowledge antiquated, unsanitary buildings and call for upgrades, water works, sewers, and new facilities near town to better care for the elderly and needy.
The city Democratic convention nominated a straight Democratic ticket with no intent to stir trouble. Only one factional challenge emerged in the 4th ward, not part of the party program. The Times supports the action, urging strict enforcement of law and a full party turnout at the April election.
A Taz Times message cites a public educator urging a manual training department in city high schools. Such programs are common nationwide and yield high satisfaction by occupying youths from frivolous pursuits while teaching practical skills valuable for later life.
The piece argues for practical manual training in public schools and remarks on the value of usable knowledge in wartime. It cites a dubious Interstate News Bureau attempt to attack Harry B. Hawes, denouncing anonymous writing. It notes the Senate committee ruling against federal barriers to states police power over liquor laws and reports Florida Senator William J Bryan's death from typhoid fever. It ends with Maine congressman Charles E Littlefield resigning to return to his law practice.
Supt A L Ive emphasizes three priorities for the annual meeting: elect men to steward district schools, pursue an eight month term with or without a vote, and ensure ample funds for quality teachers and longer terms. County rural graduation exams are set for April across many schools with subjects listed and scholarships offered by Adrian Butler Rich Hill and Hill's Business College.
Bates County Democratic Central Committee to meet at the courthouse on Saturday April 4 1908 at 2 pm to call a county convention and elect delegates to the State Convention in Jefferson City May 20 1908 and to transact other business as needed. J E Hoox BF deren chairman secretary. Also includes a letter from H H Fleisher praising The Times and requesting timely delivery.
Four miles east of the Ome Yom area lies a hog farm with fine soil, fully fenced and hog tight, with salt term? detail from BiLacaert & Kier of Kansas City Missouri.
Letters of administration granted by Bates County Missouri court to John Chayes Public Administrator for Mary Jane Liggett estate. Creditors must present claims within one year for benefit and within two years from publication to avoid bar. Missouri notice dated February 7.
Letters of administration were granted to the undersigned for the estate of Samuel L. Liggwit deceased by Bates County Probate Court in Bates County Missouri bearing date February 27 10038 All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them for allowance within one year from the date of the notice or they may be barred from any benefit and estate if not. John D. Hayes administrator.
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