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J D Atres and Co publish weekly time with subscription terms. The paper is issued every Thursday and mailed to any address with postage paid for one dollar.
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
6
J D Atres and Co publish weekly time with subscription terms. The paper is issued every Thursday and mailed to any address with postage paid for one dollar.
A garbled OCR record lists numerous names and titles including representatives, treasurer, and other officials. It mentions TOWN, county roles, and several individuals such as FARRELL, Patterson, LODWICK, H. Meir, and BAUCK with various positions, but the text is incomplete and jumbled.
The Democratic Central Committee of Bates County will meet at the court house in Topeka, Mo on Monday June 2 at 1 o clock. Every member is earnestly requested to be present as business of importance is to be transmitted. By order Poole Tm T.D. Eaves Chairman WR. Tell Deputy keeper
The Democratic committee lists speaking dates from Oct 27 to Nov 1 across towns including Mulberry Jolstown Adriana and Worland. Speakers such as Clark Miller Horn Axis Dooley Silvers Sellers Pooley and Stone are slated for 7 pm events with meetings in Murillo geto and Double Branch to discuss issues and rally loyalty to the silver cause.
David J Elum argues that prosperity for Republicans rests on a system where a few reap millions while many others suffer. The remark frames a critique of wealth concentration and economic inequality within the party's influence.
The speaker warns against last minute surprises on the eve of the election, arguing that any worthy issue would have been disclosed earlier to allow ample discussion and consideration.
A public critique denounces anonymous authors in the Republican Press as cowardly and contemptible. The writer urges direct confrontation, demanding signatures and inviting worthy contributors to publish under their own names.
A call to voters warns against new measures being sprung on the eve of election day. It urges distrust of late hour decisions and stresses prior discussion of all matters bearing on candidates and parties.
A type written piece in the Republican Press addressed to The Times recalls Elder Wix and Clark Wix as it notes neighbors eager for fair play. The document implies careful drafting for signatures of concerned locals.
The Bates County Record reprints W M Crawford's closing hours defense as county clerk amid a disputed attempt by W C Atkeson and allies to fuse midwest populist and Republican lines. It details ballots, conventions, and legal advice guiding Crawford to refuse a direct fusion while placing certain names on the ticket. The Times notes a routine meeting at its office and the legal timeline delaying press, with attendees including Democratic nominees.
A local notice rebuts a hostile Republican letter attacking Elder Lewis Wix of Deep Water and his brother Clark Wix. The piece defends Wix’s integrity, condemns the impeachment attempt, lists community and distant neighbors involved, and hints at broader political tensions and upcoming campaigns.
The county court admonishes that a witness who lies can discredit the entire case. The article claims Miss May Crawford was not in the office the cited evening and denies any agency of her name in the controversy. It notes threats toward Mr Crawford and praises his courteous, upright stand.
A former newspaper retiree turns editor of all county Republican papers, mocking party loyalty and courting critics. A Washington satire from the Globe-Democrat cites Missouri as predominantly Republican in towns above 5,000, while eastern counties along the Mississippi lean Democratic. The piece portrays Harkless as a controversial figure, attacking reformers and praising rugged rural counties with limited education and rail access.
The Republicans in the county seek to sow disaffection within the Democratic ranks by examining the silver record of Democratic nominees. The passage notes that individuals have a right to express views on party policy before the platform is set by the National Convention and lauds the county Democrats who supported Judge Graves in upholding the platform, asserting loyalty and entitlement to party privileges.
The Times is willing to face the boomerang threat Atkeson warns about in the Wix race. A neighbor letter attacking Wix's brother for not voting Wix may be the boomerang. If it does not impact the instigators, we will admit doubt about the county’s honest geomanry.
The passage questions why Trusts oppose free trade if it helps them and why they fund tariff protection, suggesting Senators Hanna or Allison explain the apparent contradiction. It hints at a strategic stance in tariff policy and corporate influence on trade debates.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy to restore hair color within a month, claiming gray hair can regain the rich tone of youth. It emphasizes aging individuals and urges readers to try the product to reverse graying.
October 17 news reports the Mississippi Division United Sons of Confederate Veterans paying 10000 to Judge A C McKimbrough for Beauvoir the Jefferson Davis home. Deed and title go to the board to create a home for indigent ex Confederates and the property may be turned over to the state with legislative support. Sometime earlier Mrs Davis declined 90000 from a capitalist syndicate.
The article urges that aging need not bring weakness if meals are well digested. It stresses that old age weakness often stems from failure to assimilate nutrition and credits medical science with promoting general well being.
An Iowa campaign editorial attacks a Republican State Superintendent candidate over free textbooks and tax returns. It claims he backs free texts but avoids paying taxes, noting $3,775 in county notes secured by mortgages and $265 personal taxes in Linn county, arguing such practices would endanger teacher salaries and schoolhouses.
Alfred Bee of Welfare describes severe biliousness and a lame back that left him worn out and unable to sleep or eat. After using Electric Bitters, he reports better sleep, restored appetite, and renewed energy. The ad urges readers to try the remedy, selling for 50 cents at H. L. Tucker's drug store.
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