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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
4
A fervent defense of press integrity argues newspapers must stand for truth against fanatical public opinion. Editors must weigh facts, apply law and justice, and guide readers rather than follow crowds. The public forgives early missteps but honors those who inform in advance.
A city notice states the mayor marshal and collector must enforce laws without regard to others actions. It cites a Tuesday night street exhibition as a violation and says a warrant should issue for the offender. The police judge may convict and the mayor may remit fines but not costs.
Mrs John Scott left Saturday for a visit in Kennett. T S Bureh rural route carrier was in town Sunday. Mrs Morgan Worth and her daughter visit relatives in Paragould Arkansas this week. L L Collins and Noble Capehart traveled from Caruthersville Sunday. George Garrett and Fred Morgan visited on business in Caruthersville Tuesday. Dr Hudgins of Caruthersville was in town Sunday. Mrs J L Dorris and Clyde Worth are ill this week. Cartographer offers Hayti city map for 4 dollars from L K Thropp Carothersville.
A chaotic historical letter to the Hayti Missouri Herald discusses a boycott by Frisco employees and its financial impact through a submarine subscription list. Names and dates appear in a feverish mix of endorsements and renewals, illustrating public engagement and confusion from May 1915.
Rev and Mrs G M Brooks and son Maxie visit the children of Rev and Mrs Brooks at Rector Ark for about ten days. Mrs B L Guffy and daughter Helen return from Morgantown Ky. Morgan Worthing family hosted visitors including Charles Ra and Geo Worth, Rev Joel Adams of Portageville, T J Dowdy, noted Carleton citizens, while O H Dewey handled legal business at Caruthersville and A W Stephens and family from Caruthersville visited in Hiayti.
A local druggist asserts Dodson's Liver Tone is a purely vegetable remedy that aids sluggish livers, tastes pleasant, and is backed by a money back guarantee. He warns buyers to beware of imitations and directs customers to Lefters Drug Store to obtain the genuine product.
Game Warden Sam Warren and Henry Sutton toured the northern county to enforce game laws. They arrested Sam Tedley and Virg Conway at Stanley for killing squirrels out of season. Each man paid $32.45 and forfeited the squirrels.
Andy Hampton and Geo Merrell traveled to St Louis Tuesday night. Mr Hampton attended a convention of the TNSU rice people.
Tim Dorms came back to St. Lams Tuesday night after a business trip. He arrived with news of new contracts and plans for upcoming meetings. The return was noted by local observers and adds momentum to regional commerce plans.
The Hayti Herald publisher accuses rivals in Caruthersville and Hayti of trying to bankrupt the paper over old debt of Dewey & York. He claims an assignee kept only $1.04 of a stock valued at over $1,400 and vows to widen the conflict to expose local political enemies and protect the newspaper. The editor asserts community support and resolves to press on.
An ad touts fresh keg beer and Tip Top Lemp special brew at Fred Morgane Saloon. It promotes whiskey wine or beer for family use, claims health benefits, and urges customers to call for bottles and the latest drink offerings.
Advertising partners include Citizens Bank Leflers Drug Store Globe Store Missouri Ellis Dr Trantmanns Dell Store J Jett Von Maes Notary Public Mavenstein H M Ransburgh barber J Milton Peter Streit C J Provine Buckley Ferrell Hiavu Storage Duncan & McCarty Wahl Botthage Works Campbell Lumber Dodson Medicine Chattanooga Medicine Buffalo Springs Distillery and more.
Lawyers S. J. Jeffress and F. Pullam left for Jonesboro Arkansas on Tuesday to straighten up land titles.
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