Denver Democrat convention buzz from 1900s Denver column
Editor Lernid Steyanin describes the Democratic mood in Denver as the Oklahoma delegation and Cook County club arrive. He notes Bryan will be nominated, lists possible vice presidential candidates, and reports on conferring at Democratic headquarters with speeches and parades. He signs as L. F. Cowan.
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Denver
Colo
Lernid ‘Steyanin
Wrear
Lamin
Bone Winchester
Oklahoma
Cook Co
Democratic Club
Democratic
Haskell
W. H. Miller
Bryan
Judge Gray
McNeil
Conn
Kern
Ind
Douglass
Geo
Fred Williams
Mass
Johnson
Ohio
Francis
Culberson
Tex
Towne
New York
Minn
Cook Co. Ill
Bobby”’ Burk
The
Cook Co. Democracy
L. F. Cowan
Primm warns saloons not to sell liquor to Primms
The undersigned Sarah EB Primm forbids saloon keepers to sell any intoxicating liquor to William Conrad or Edward Primm. Violators will be dealt with according to law. Notice served in Jackson.
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Jackson
William, Conrad
Edward Primm
Sarah EB. Primm
Right Is Right and Right Wrongs Nobody in County Tale
A lengthy letter defends a man accused of seeking a fair division of a family estate. It recounts a mortgaged farm, funds used to educate children, and a motherless later life. The writer urges readers to seek both sides of the story and judge the man’s character fairly.
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Jadhean Herald
Editorial reply on appeal and public response
A letter expresses thanks for consideration of an appeal and hopes no offense was caused. It notes awaiting the people's decision and clarifies it does not change the editorial stance. The writer, a friend from twenty years ago, argues that silence over decades is failure, while granting others the right to differ.
Portable Pressing Outfit for Travel Clothes
A New Idea Woman's Magazine August feature describes a traveler’s ironing kit. A girlish invention uses a bread board padded with batting and linen case, nickel plated flat iron, iron stand, alcohol bottle and small stove to press lingerie and delicate dresses without a home iron.
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New Idea Woman's Magazine
Two-Part Subscriptions and Temperance Debate Echo in Local Letter
A local column discusses subscription logistics and postage rules under Uncle Sam, warning publishers against padding lists or sending renewals without reader orders. It also covers temperance politics in South Carolina with calls for state-wide prohibition, Sunday observance debates in Jackson, and broader liberty claims tied to liquor laws, ending with a playful Fourth of July exchange among children.
The Jackson Celebration Fourth of July Picnic
The Fourth of July at Jackson passed off well with a large crowd in attendance. Managers deserve credit for orderly, satisfactory conduct. no injuries or offenses reported and all enjoyed the celebration in Jackson.
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Jackson
Real Estate Transfers In Cape Girardeau
Painter Realty Company transfers lot 14 block 11 west end place Cape Girardeau to Ed R. Kinkead for 400 dollars. Holman S. Dean and wife transfer part of lot 30 Cape Girardeau to Jas M. Letize and wife for 180 dollars.
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Painter Realty Company
Ed. R. Kinkead
West End Place
Cape Girardeau
Holman S. Dean
Jas. M. Letize
Cape Giardeau
Motor Car First Ride Praised in Jackson
The editor of Jackson and the Cape reports on a Houck motor car first ride last Thursday. It is praised as easily managed and roadworthy. Houck plans two or three more cars soon and may build a motor railroad depot from the depot to his lot north of the courthouse, replacing the current church building as a passenger depot.
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Jackeon
Cape
Houck
Missouri
Jackson
Ice Cream Supper At Universalist Church Millerville
On Saturday night July 25 1908 the Universalist church in Millerville hosts an ice cream supper described as the grandest ever in town. Ice cream cake and drinks will be served plus free entertainment with vocal and instrumental music all evening. The event is organized by the ladies of the Eastern Star aiming to ensure everyone has a pleasant evening.
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Universalist
Millerville
The
Fastern Star
Live Stock Market Special Report from St Louis
The St Louis live stock market report notes cattle receipts around 7 000 with higher prices than last week. Outside competition boosted activity and best steers sold to 7 45 while hogs climbed to 80 84 with top in the high 80s. Lambs and sheep gained, breeding stock sold around 4 40, with expectations of stronger prices for cattle and sheep ahead though hogs may see a brief pause after gains. National Live Stock Commission Co.
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Tennessee
National Live Stock Commission Company
Time Table Motor Car Drink Merry Widow Tea
Advertisement notes Merry Widow Tea available at L C Hoffmeister's store.
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Time Table Motor Car
Merry Widow
L. C. Hoffmiester’s
Missouri State Fair Premium List Promotes Exhibits
Fred Goyert County Clerk urges readers to obtain the Premium Catalogue for the Missouri State Fair at Sedalia October 3 to 6. Premiums are increased and an Educational Department added, signaling growth. The state has invested over half a million dollars in fair facilities, offering a strong chance for the county to showcase livestock breeding, agriculture and education and to secure a large county turnout of entries.
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Sedalia
Fred Goyert
Marriage License Record List
Marriage licenses issued for Ross Butcher with Lula Miller Gerard A Stanb with Mary C Farley W F Drum with Mary Stevens Wilber E Mossberger with M Bernice Shea Leo A Wolfe with Erma V Roberts R M Brightend with M E Blades.
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Ross Butcher
Lula Miller
Gerard A. Stanb
Mary C. Farley
W. F. Drum
Mary Stevens
Wilber E. Mossberger
M. Bernice Shea
Leo. A. Wolfe
Erma V. Roberts
R. M. Brightend
M. E. Blades
Cape Girardeau County Voter Appeal in Republican Primary
A local candidate for county surveyor appeals to Cape Girardeau County voters urging support in the Republican primary on August 4. The Text-book Commission announces a review of school books in music physics chemistry botany zoology dictionaries Virgil Latin materials with submissions due by July 24 1908.
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Cape Girardeau Co
Lam
Text-book Commission
Cape Girardeau County
T. E. McNeely
Pres
C. A. Macom
Sec
Kage seeks voter support for 1908 Sheriff race
F A Kage announces continued candidacy for sheriff with Republican primary on August 4 1908 and requests readers to consider fitness for office. He explains inability to meet all voters in person and asks for support if found suitable. He pledges to perform duties if elected.
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F. A. Kage
Fresh Fish Notice by A B Reid for Jackson Summer Days
The undersigned will be in Jackson Tuesday and Saturdays of each week during the summer with fresh fish. Remember the days. A. B. Reid.
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Jackson
A. B. Reid
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