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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
4
The Hayti Herald is a weekly newspaper published every Thursday. It states a yearly subscription of 21.00 in advance and notes second class matter status since October 1908 at the Hayti, Missouri post office under the 1879 act.
A veteran account recalls the Argus era in Hayti from 1908 to 1899, noting moves to Caruthersville and a revival in 1909. The writer praises local support, stresses Southeast Missouri roots, and critiques postwar publishing rules and postmaster delays impacting distribution.
In a call to action Hayti residents are urged to adopt a stock law to improve the town’s appearance and safety. The piece argues stronger stock regulation seen in nearby towns like Chaffee and Caruthersville, and emphasizes responsible ownership of cattle hogs and stables to create a better, more livable community.
An open letter rails at newspaper postal rules, noting it has circulated nationwide and reached many readers. The writer appeals to Congressman Elect Chas. A. Crow to address the matter and seek reform of mailing regulations affecting newspapers.
The town notes a seasonal mushroom business pattern where temporary operators flood the market then exit. It calls for stricter license enforcement to protect local traders and revenue, proposing higher annual licenses paid in advance to curb unfair competition.
The county's elected leaders H KE Averill representative J A Franklin sheriff G A Lamb assessor J Gossom prosecuting attorney H B Conavent public administrator G L Wilke judge of the 2nd district G R Henderson judge of the 1st district and Albert Bigham treasurer have assumed office. They are described as good men and promise safe hands for the next two years.
The Hayti Herald reports rapid subscriber growth, noting that after seven weeks of publication its list nearly rivals the county’s largest. The note explains a large, unusually fast-increasing reader base and hints at future publication of subscriber names.
A notice warns advertisers with accounts from 26 cents to about a dollar to pay promptly when the end of the month bill is presented. The paper acknowledges receipt of Spirit numbers 3, 4, and 5 from Monegan Springs by Reagan & Son and urges locals to contribute news to help grow the enterprise.
A newspaper editor explains that space constraints force occasional omissions. The note defends limited coverage and emphasizes that only a finite amount can fit the edition.
80 acres good land 36 cultivated 5 in alfalfa includes a small orchard three miles from town bargain for cash or payment on time for Welch Hayti Missouri market listing notes sale terms and location in Hayti Missouri with potential buyers and farm features.
Notice from Ep Juven, Collector, announcing the completion of the tax books for the City of Hay il and the start of tax collection. Residents are urged to be ready.
For sale at a bargain one of the nicest residences in town with seven rooms two stories two or slots and four lots on opposite side of street. Contacts J. N. Clemens Tyler or C. W. Frick Hayti.
A person offers for sale a house with two lots and livestock including two cows and calves and 25 head of hoya for 1000 dollars cash. Also offered is the house and lot across the street known as the Toll Wilson property for 8400 dollars with 100 dollars cash and a mortgage of 300 dollars on that property.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Bank of Hayti for electing directors for the ensuing year and other business will be held Wednesday January 20 1909 at the banking house in Hayti Mo between 10 a m and 4 p m. J L Dorris president B S Stearns secretary.
Printing runs on Fridays and Saturdays with orders due in advance. One worker handles all tasks while the other days are dedicated to producing the paper.
Farmington city council raises saloon license from 400 to 1000 dollars, making the annual total payment by saloon keepers 1000 dollars. The move comes as a notable change in local licensing costs and affects operators in the district.
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