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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
5
Citizens fear Ar tis' so called corporation of Caruthers villains may seize the public school building and grounds. A false entry in the Official Manual of Missouri against Hayti Herald politics remains uncorrected, underscoring local political strife.
The excerpt notes widespread awareness that a rating in the Official Manual of the State of Missouri was false and created to injure the Hayti Herald, indicating intent to harm the paper's reputation.
reader wonders how Lacey would react to the St Louis Republic under a provocative heading claiming to be America's foremost Democratic newspaper. The piece critiques the paper for its self aggrandizing slogan and implied partisan payment.
A historical note recalls a group attempting to seize Hayti’s original town lots and city hall years ago. The plan collapsed when Pete Williams did not join Dr Hayes in eternity, but the thieves did not refund the funds they stole from residents.
The Argus notes a proposed corporation by Caruthersvillians seeking to control Hayti’s public square and Gabriel’s horn as investments. It warns of local option schemes and a forthcoming dry vote in the county while one speaker from the 1800s is billed for a church saloon discussion.
A fragment notes a speaker promising better pay and political gains this time possibly promising the county seat to Braggadocio Steele or Cooter as a vote getter, reflecting campaign rhetoric and county power dynamics.
A bashful boy from the country is sent to town with a sack of rabbits. He is seen waving the sack around all day and, by evening, the crowd questions why the Tadart sold the rabbits and what was inside. The scene suggests a rustic commerce moment in a small town. Moriah DP expected to sell goods in the district.
The Argus critiques local options timing, arguing three years without a Caruthersville election shows anti unit bias. It accuses the Argus of favoring a historical dry county pattern and condemns silence on Caruthersville votes while courting countywide support.
The Missouri Secretary of State and Bill Lacey discuss Pemiscot county newspapers and a trusted paper selection. The note hints at personal influence and the aim to direct patronage to a suitable publication.
The Argus warns of a Caruthersville based corporation planning to take over Hayti public square and keep it for investment to settle the county seat question. The piece derides get-rich-quick blue-sky deals and suggests shady financial schemes tied to this effort, including exotic claims of tithes and fortunes. The tone hints at an impending exodus as investors look to profit from public assets.
In Pemiscot county tension mounts as factions argue over removing the county seat. The dispute centers on securing a two thirds majority and the potential tax impact to fund a new public temple in Chuthersville.
Tom Patterson of Caruthersville shakes hands with friends in Hayti, while local notices mention coal delivery ads and a planned butcher shop by A Adams from Kennett. Visitors M B Dunavant and Myron I M Perkins head to St Louis for the Retail Equipment and Vehicle Dealers’ Association gathering in late January.
Hacres land and a new 45 room residence two blocks from the public square are for sale at a bargain. Moreau Gaskins is the contact person and the notice is dated 10-41.
Local items from Hayti Missouri note subscribers, visitors, and commerce. Mentions D D Harbert in Steele, Wim Welker, Mrs W H Johnson, and various residents. Advertisements tout Buckleys overalls, leather work planes, Hackleys mixed pickles, and Lamdoeffer services. Reports on deaths, arrivals of babies, moving families like S B Cambron, and plans for a Frisco pump run in Portageville. Plans for photo work for 20 000 souvenir envelopes advertising Hayti are announced with a delay for weather.
Advertising and printing for churches will be charged at regular rates with cash donations. Obituaries resolutions and bank cards priced at half. Ladies Aid native dates and special church services published free. All programs half price. News notes before and after any affair published free.
Creditors and interested parties are notified that John P. Stubbs as administrator with will annexed intends to file a final settlement of the Dennis Stubbs estate at the next Probate Court term in Caruthersville Missouri. The hearing is set for the second Monday in February with date of January 21 1918 noted.
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