Aldermen hold session on smallpox and vice curb
In a special session the aldermen debated smallpox control measures and efforts to curb gambling and lewd activity. Mayor Brannon resigned, and Charles J. Morgan was named acting mayor. The board ordered strict quarantines, citywide vigilance, and citizen cooperation to stamp out the disease and prevent quarantine of schools or churches.
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Church of Aldermen
Eduth
L. H. Brannon
Brannon
Board of Aldermen
Chas. J. Morgan
Morgan
Aldermen
Sessino
Heardl
Mayrc
Wim. Spencer
O T. Martin
eGorge Gardner
Hannah Deweese
Herald
New Mat Champ Keeps Trying In New York Title Bout
Ed Strangier Lewis, the new wrestling champion from Kentucky, kept pushing in New York last week. He defeated Nebraska native Joe Stecher after a forty one minute bout, pinning him with a famed headlock after near escapes from former champ Maril Cadotiu. Lewis refused to quit, showcasing resolve as he claimed the title.
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Ievo
Strangier
Lewis Cay
Ville
Teangler
Ofth
Chan Mar! Caditou
Stecher
Lewis
Etercher
First newspaper in America born with Publick Occurrences
The piece notes the 1690 publication of Publick Occurrences by Benjamin Harris in Boston, its four page format, and its suppression after one issue for reflections the authorities deemed high in nature. It mentions a pledge to print only true information and to correct mistakes, and hints at later revival with the News Letter.
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America
Benjamin Harris
Boston
News eLtter
Ed Toy Hiurris Ds
Olen of
Todiuy
Biologists Claim Humans Stand Alone in Singing
Scientists state that humans are the only land animals capable of true singing while most other species lack this vocal ability.
Double Christmas Day attack in Nodena leaves two dead
In Nodena near Wilson Arkansas on Christmas Day a Black man named Howard Lyons shot 70 year old planter T. O. Craig and his daughter Mrs. C. O. Williamson, killing both. Craig’s sons Dick and Hugh Craig were wounded, and Farris Craig joined the panic as Lyons fled into nearby woods. A posse pursued him and a $10,000 bounty was posted by R. E. Wilson. Lyons was last seen near Wilson and believed to remain at large despite trains being searched.
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Nodena
Wilson
Dick Craig
Hugh
Craigs
Lyons
Craig
Hugh Craig
Memphis
Farris Craig
Osceola
Butler
RO E Wilson
Aft Wilson
Efeb
E. Lee Wilson
The First Museum Origins in Alexandria
The first museum arose in the palace of Alexandria where scholars were maintained at public expense. It mirrors Athens Prytaneum for eminent officials and is attributed to Ptolemy Philadelphus around 280 B.C.
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Alexandria
Prytaneum
Athens
Ptolemy Philadelphus
Sweet innocence. She to returned dougboy
Transcript shows a playful exchange about swimming in the Rhine and fears of dreadful rhinoceroses, reflecting a lighthearted dialogue likely from a Boston publication. The fragment hints at a humorous or nostalgic tone without providing a full story.
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Dougboy
Bostonw ‘Transcript
The Last Word Douglas Jerrold's Infernal Machine Warning
The Last Word. The most dangerous of Infernal machines. Douglas Jerrold warns of a perilous device and its potential for mischief, implying chilling consequences if mishandled or unleashed. The fragment hints at caution and the power of a perilous invention.
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Douglas Jerrold
Advertising columns of the Hayti Herald urged
The Hayti Herald promotes printer’s ink and ads to help farmers and merchants sell goods. It argues rural readers overlook ads, compares fence notices to posting at parks, and urges use of advertising columns to reach a thousand farmers reading at home.
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Hayti Herald
Sikeston Seeks injunction to stop water pump power cutoff
Ralph E. Bailey, attorney for the City of Sikeston, asked Circuit Judge Frank Kelley for an injunction to prevent Missouri Utilities Co. from shutting off electric power that runs the city pumps supplying Sikeston's water. After meeting with the judge, Bulley will file the petition in Renton, as Sikeston had not paid for repairs to electrical equipment. the utility had warned of a Dec 24 cutoff in 10 days.
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Ralph E. Ailey
Sikeston
Frank Kelley
Chambers
Missouri Utilities Co
Kelly
Bulley
Renton
Cape & E. Missourian
Fragrance From Fresh Wood At Rosewood Furniture Trade
A brief note describes how freshly cut wood from Rosewood trees emits a distinct scent used in making aromatic furniture. The fragrance is tied to the wood’s age and the distillation process.
About Precious Stones Weights and Varieties
Amethyst is a quartz crystal stained by manganese. Opal contains six to eighteen percent water. Diamonds are carbon and rubies are a form of corundum.
To Live With Honor Quote from Socrates
A fragment from a philosophy note quotes Socrates on living with honor, stating true virtue grows through consistent practice and aligning reality with outward appearance.
Genuine Bayer Aspirin Warning Prompts Purchasers to Check Labels
A historical notice warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packs or tablets to ensure authenticity. It touts aspirin’s physician approved uses for Colitis, headaches, neuralgia, rheumatism, ear and toothaches, and lumps the product as Bayer’s trade mark. It notes small tin boxes of twelve tablets and larger packages are sold, with price described as a few cents.
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Bayer
Draggista Alse
Committee of Seventeen Outlines Grain Marketing Plan
In Chicago last week the Committee of Seventeen laid out a plan for a farmer oriented grain marketing system. It calls for farmer owned elevators, farmers export companies and sales agencies, and sale of all grain by cooperative bargaining with prompt action promised to address producers’ problems.
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Columbia, Mo. Dee
Chicago
Farmer Sees Hole in Field After Winter in the Open
A farmer leaves farm machinery out through winter to reveal a ground hole. The exposed hole appears in the field, signaling potential safety and land-use concerns for spring work.
New Hamburg Peach Club Buys 15000 Elberta Trees
The New Hamburg Peach Club of Scott County bought 15,000 Elberta peach trees through the Farm Bureau Office at about ten cents per tree cheaper than individual orders. Delivery included a planting demonstration, saving farmers about 1500 and promising a full stand next spring.
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Benton, Mo
New Hamburg
Cheap Trip to Farmers Week
Columbia Missouri December 29 Special reduced railroad rates to Columbia for Farmers Week. Fare and a half from Missouri points, tickets on sale January 15 to 21 with return by January 23. Purchasers must present receipts from home agents for certification at enrollment to obtain half fare tickets.
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Columbia
Missouri
Local Grace Notes and Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lewis return from St Louis where they spent Christmas holidays. Mrs Sam Nethery of this city spent Wednesday in Steele as guest of Mr and Mrs Beasley. Cecil Finley of Chaffee visited his sister Mrs Steve Hill in Hayti for a few days. Miss Marie Newsom of Essex Mo visits friends in this city. Miss Beatrice Garrett of Caruthersville in Hayti Tuesday and Wednesday visiting friends. Harman Kohn of Kennett in Hayti visiting his parents. Mrs H J Reinhard ill with throat trouble but improving. Mrs L Popham and daughter Carmel left for Cape Girardeau. Emma Webb of Concord on sick list. Mrs Roy Sawyer of Campbell visiting sister Mrs Sam Nethery.
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Mrs
Elmer Lewis
St. Louis
Sam Nethery
This City
Steele
Mrs. Beasley
Cecil Finley
Chaffee
Hayti
Steve Hill
Marie Newsom
Essex
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Henry P. Fairbanks
the Herald
Champ
T. Craig
C. Williamson
Dranken Negro
Wilson, Ark
Rosewoud
Socrates
Purdue University of Lafayette
Ind
Wilson & Co
Douglas
Bertleman
Purane
W. J. Peck
Public Accountant
Caruthersville, MO
Committee OF 17
City News Agency
Ernest Barham
Prop
Globe, Post
Times and Star
Cape Papers
Cosmopolitan
Green Book
Leslie
Jackson
Peach Club
MissBatrice Garrett
Caruthersville
Harman Kohn
Kennett
Hiayti
Mrs. J. Kohn
H. J. Reinhard
L. Popham
Miss Carmel
Cape Girardeau
Emma Webb
Concord
Roy Sawyer of
Campbell
the Liberty Cafe
F. E. Troutt
Hayti, MO
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