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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
2
The excerpt notes the Globe-Democrat opposition to war with Mexico and Germany, arguing President Wilson’s call for restraint and adherence to international law is noble but politically inconvenient. It frames the GD critique as hypocritical, insisting the paper should favor narrow, selfish logic instead of lofty humanitarian principles.
Sensible Americans praise President Wilson for not yielding to war-like clamor. They applaud his refusal to invade Mexico despite pressure and potential political gain, viewing it as prudent statesmanship resisting temptations of a politician. The piece highlights the cost in lives and money and commends the president’s restraint.
President Wilson wants rural credits bill passed this session as a major national necessity. The Democratic party promotes essential reforms at state and federal levels. Missouri’s prior rural credits law, set to take effect next December, largely shapes the congressional bill.
The piece cautions candidates to avoid mudslinging and personal attacks in campaigns saying such behavior shows poor merit, breeds ill will, and risks harming the party’s image and unity ahead of the August primary. It argues sensible voters reject indiscreet dirt flinging.
From January 1 2016 to April 1 the State University received 305000 dollars from the state treasury averaging over 100000 each month. The G D and P D doubt any liberal provision can restrict the University but argue professors’ notions should be revised if they differ from accepted standards.
The Massachusetts primary results failed to please Colonel Roosevelt and Gussie Gardner yet the Progressive party remains ready for battle. If the old organization falters the bull moose may charge the elephant, with a likely showdown shaping the race.
A cryptic Reuters-style line notes that The Globe-Democrat and the P.D. “busted” the treasure one day last week, saying it had been just before the arrest. Details are sparse in the fragment.
Forty nine days since their last bust authorities say the group attempted another April fool style action to fool the public.
By press time Roosevelt had not offered to enter Mexico to battle the Villa bandits as recruiting stations stay open and Uncle Sam seeks 20,000 new soldiers for the army.
The Republicans Progressives Pendergast Democrats and the Kansas City Star claimed victory with a very handsome majority. The winners say the election was fair while alleging irregularities.
Cecil Mears rents building opposite Mick grocery at 1800 West Main Street to open a moving picture show. J W Mears and son Ancil will run it. Located at the west end of Main Street, promoters aim for good business and praise a Hayti youth making good.
Dr. P. P. Ferguson traded his ten acre orange grove in Manitow Florida last week to John A. Reeves of Holland Missouri for Reeves forty acre farm one mile north of Manitow. The consideration was 5000 dollars. Reeves will move to Florida and Ferguson will take possession this fall. The farm has fifteen acres of alfalfa and Ferguson regards the deal as favorable. Blytheville Courier.
Matt J. Conran of New Madrid and W. W. Largent of Portageville came to town Friday on business. Nick Frederick and Dig Hazel of Caruthersville visited Saturday in the former’s new car. Doss Hudgens of Concord spent Saturday in town greeting friends and mending political fences. Genuine Columbia Granualas and records at Turnbaugh's Jewelry, Caruthersville, were advertised from $15 to $350.00.
A 19th century advertisement offers $100 reward for a catarrh cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a constitutional internal medicine that treats the blood and mucous surfaces to address catarrh at all stages. Proponents claim strong faith in the remedy and provide testimonials and trial details, with Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention hops, tone, and food value with percentages and prices, suggesting a quirky food or beverage item. The garbled text references satisfaction, commerce, and a tonic or drink, but lacks coherent facts, names, places, dates, or clear event details.
Miss Susi and Mazie Gold traveled to Hayti and Kennett last Monday to visit relatives. They turned Monday. Glover of the A. J. Dorris Store attended to business in Caruthersville Friday. Geo W Webb of Braggadocia was in town Friday.
Bark Adler I ka claims Adler I ka treats constipation sour stomach gas and prevents appendicitis with a spoonful. Short course relieves chronic stomach trouble and provides instant action. Advertising language emphasizes ease and rapid effect for digestive issues.
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