Butler Weekly Times Subscription Notice
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
4
The Butler Weekly Times announces subscription terms. The weekly issue is published every Thursday, postage paid, at the rate of one dollar per year.
The fragment lists names and roles for a Democratic ticket including A Knot, Jose Riek, Nella Pt Carin Suttons, Dyhee Segurviin, and Warker Fortounts. It mentions positions such as representative, attorney general, treasurer, and associate judge with precincts North and South Districts and a March election context.
A fragmented local notice recounts Democratic appointments and campaign notes from various towns and dates. It mentions candidates John A. Matters and Denomatic nominees for Circuit Clerk and County Clerk, plus debates over amendment No. 7 to cut taxes and fund schools. It also covers Union Pacific era trains and a railroad wreck near Lincoln. community chatter includes local voters and editorials.
The piece accuses Judge DeArmond of evading public questions and defends his integrity on antitrust votes. It argues Republicans used a hoax joint resolution to consolidate federal power, while Democrats from Missouri opposed it, praising DeArmond for resisting the trust agenda.
The Bates county era shows debt elimination, balanced treasury, and honest accounting under Democratic management versus Dade County under Republican control with rising debt. The Greenfield Advocate highlights Dade’s debt growing from 200000 to 275000 despite 206266 paid by residents, urging taxpayers to reconsider.
The document accuses Clark Wix of lifelong anti Democratic voting patterns and relentless factionalism within the Republican party. It alleges he pursues office, uses party prominence for self gain, misrepresents as a farmer, and manipulates patronage including census appointments. It also notes his brother, a minister, opposes him, while Democrat Mr. Liske is praised as a steady party worker.
In a courthouse address Mr. Cowherd attacks Missouri Republican leaders as self interested and fear that GOP victory would topple entrenched ambitions. He cites past issues, defends school funds, and argues a constitutional amendment to continue school certificates at 6 percent would lower state taxes from 25 to 17 cents per $100 valuation.
The crop report shows 633 million bushels of wheat, 2.225 billion bushels of corn, and 988 million bushels of oats, with oats leading all records. The Post Dispatch notes that usable fuel for milling and cooking would fully provision the nation.
Secretary Moody denounces the 67 cent tax on anthracite coal as inserted into the tariff act in a sneaky way and pledges repayment in a short Congress session. He says the president cannot deploy troops to coal regions without state approval, questions federal land seizure, cites government costs and yard labor differences, and notes coal shortages forced Schenectady schools to close indefinitely.
An old Durham advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cured “death” from a severe liver trouble. It promises restored health and notes the pills are sold for 25 cents at Tucker’s Drug Store.
Sheet iron stoves in multiple sizes and prices from $1.50 to $16 plus oak and coal stoves. Featured Ferman Heater claims high heat, with references to 25 town operations. Also offering two Peoria wood stoves, second hand lines, and steel ranges at $30 and $40. Includes pipes, shovels, cloth, bindings and trade-ins.
Washington reports Congressman Jobo L Sheppard of Texarkan a Tex. died at Eureka Springs Arkansas after a long illness. The speaker of the house has been notified but no committee appointment has been made yet.
The Waurox Tavst Company offers land loans with very low rates and quick funding. No delay. landowners urged to call for favorable terms and to learn current rates in Butler Missouri.
A Davia Kentucky druggist A T writes that Dr King’s New Discovery is the fastest selling article in his store. He claims it cures coughs and colds and has saved throat and lung sufferers who doctors could not help. H L Tucker offers satisfaction or refund with trial bottles available. Regular sizes 50c and 1.
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