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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
2
A historical postal listing notes 91.00 a year in advance and entry as second class matter dated October 0, 1908 at Hayti Missouri under the act of March 3, 1879, indicating a Missouri dissemination context.
The Hayti Herald defends fair discussion on the stock law and praises local progress. It argues for a mild stock law limiting town stock wandering and prohibits outdoor feeding, urging education before the election and backing majority rule with compromises acceptable to fairminded residents.
The Herald argues for a stock law to advance Hayti toward city status, urging progression while respecting opposing views. It stresses that stock laws are essential for a clean, healthy town and notes widespread support among progressive residents, while acknowledging inevitable opposition. Voters are urged to act with civility and personal integrity, allowing others their opinions.
The Hayti Herald defends its work against critics. It asks readers to check receipts and pay dues, labeling nonpayers as enemies to the town. It promises to remove non-subscribers from its list and urges every good citizen to back the paper.
A Hayti resident with about 60 hogs at large on streets admits feeding roughly 1900 pounds of spoiled meat from the Smither shop but no corn last winter. The text recalls a past butcher who fattened hogs in a slaughter pen for public consumption, noting town hogs are corn-starved and produce unhealthy meat.
A provocative remark questions Hayti's path to city status by contrasting two types of killers. The speaker suggests that reducing town based violence while increasing misguided acts could improve odds for growth, casting doubt on the town’s prospects.
The Citizen mocks a local stock law by describing Old Brindle the hog as vital to families and arguing against restricting hogs from foraging. It contrasts hogs with humans and cites cities suffering for denying Old Brindle access to streets and neighbors’ gardens.
Citizens debate the petition concerning the stock law as residents question who filed it and what changes the measure may bring to local property rules and animal control practices.
A cross mark on the paper signals an overdue subscription and prompts immediate renewal. Readers are urged to renew promptly to continue delivery without interruption.
The editorial states the stock law may be premature and not guaranteed this election. It asserts the paper will not fight for it but will present the issue for civic improvement. It warns against being bought or bullied and says the people must decide when the majority desires and votes for stock law.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Malden agree to halt molesting milk cows traveling to and from pastures in swamps, with cows to be kept at night. Hogs goats horses and other animals barred from running at large on streets. The decision takes effect.
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