Stock Law Debate in Rural Letter to Editor
A farm letter from Sept 21 1908 argues against a stock law, praising fences and a public creek bank system. It warns that strict stock laws would harm poor tenants, suggests widening creeks for flood control, and urges responsible fencing to protect both landowners and impoverished families. A farmer warns voting sides on stock law, noting existing restrictions on breeding stock and the need for fair rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
A. B. Bailey
Oriole
John
Henry
Administratrix's Notice for Robert H. Morton Estate
Nellie Morton appointed administratrix by Cape Girardeau Probate Court with July 11 1900 hearing. Creditors must file claims within one year for allowance and within two years from publication to avoid bar. Jackson Lumber Co. advertised for paints and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Morton
Cape Girardeau County
Nellie Morton
Admix
Central Business College enrolls record numbers in Sedalia
Sedalia Missouri report shows a banner enrollment week at Central Business College as students arrive on Katy trains and through the week. Graduates receive diplomas and secure positions while the busy halls, shorthand, office practice, and telegraph departments expand under Professors Savage Hoover Denton Klinker and Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Central Business College
Savage
Hoover
Denton
Klinker
Robbins
Orren Wilson for Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney
Orren Wilson, nominated by the Republican ticket, seeks the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney post. He cites eight years as a lawyer, two years as police judge, and successful defense of criminal cases, pledging an impartial Jackson office and careful case investigations before spending public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardeau County
Cape Girardeau
Jackson
Orren Wilson
Home Coming Draws Large Crowd And Speeches
A Home Coming event drew about 10,000 people last week with ideal weather and a well executed program. Governor Folk spoke on Thursday, followed by Attorney General Hadley and Congressman Cowherd on Saturday. Democratic and Republican candidates for governor delivered partisan remarks. Parades highlighted the celebration, including a Friday military parade and a Saturday flower parade featuring numerous participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk
Hadley
Cowherd
Homecoming Decoration Prize Awarded in Town Event
Miss Clara Mueller won the $10 prize for best decorated inciicle as the Home Coming festivities passed smoothly. Names listed include Mrs J W McCombs Mrs R M McCombs The J M A and R K Wilson with buggy or wagon entries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mueller
J. W. McCombs
R. M. McCombs
R. K. Wilson
Vote for men of principal not for political tricksters
A Citizen, the estate of Peter Wills, deceased, has been granted to the undersigned by the Probate bearing date the 10th day of July 18XX. Mary A. Wills, Admrx.
Watkins remedies salesman seeks Cape Girardeau territory
The J R Watkins Medical Co advertises sales agents for Cape Girardeau County offering Stock and Poultry Tonic Extracts Spices and Veterinary Remedies with a money back guarantee. Also seeks a housekeeper for a four person family in Cape Girardeau Missouri with wage and housing. Address G C Schadenberg 418 5 Hanover St. Cape Girardeau Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Watkins Medical Co
Winona
G. C. Schadenberg
Hanover St
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Taft and Hadley Backed by Cape Girardeau Republicans
In a Cape Girardeau County setting ahead of the November election, supporters urge voting for Taft for president and Hadley for governor, while criticizing the local Push faction over county officer candidates. Randol township has no candidate, Apple Creek shows three, and questions arise about publishing the full county ticket. A Jackson Military Academy event celebrated Mas and Mrs Beckett and Mas and Mrs Rose with a refined reception and floral decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardeau County
W. H. Taft
Herbert S. Hadley
Cape Girardeau
Randol Township
Apple Creek
Cane Republican
Neely
Notable Visit Ends as East Guests Return Home
J M A notes guests from the College weeklong at Jackson events. Mrs Rose’s singing at the Presbyterian church delighted attendees, with two numbers at the ME church service and a two-number recital during the musical in her honor. Elegant dinner parties hosted by Mr and Mrs McCombs and Col Birchtine aided the week’s social finish as guests and local figures attended receptions and lighted interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GG. M. Beckett
Amd
Ll. Edson Rose
T. W. Birma- Ingham
Jackson
Mrs. Rose
My Redeemer
Lord
Studay Morning
Servier
Leavieh
Elaepel
Jobin Heinberg
Ofer
Mar
Anil
KR. M. McCombs
Col
TL. W
Mos
Oy Redl
St. Luciuis
White
Tampa
Florida
Haw
M. T. Haw
Lulu Helniketyal
Col T. W
Prize Awards At Perryville And Cape Girardeau County
Prize listing shows Miss Clara Minelher winning gold for best decorated vehicle in panade. Other prizes include gold trimmed merseham pipe to Edward Walker and gold headed cane to a Cape Girardeau County native. Oldest man and woman present receive gold headwear accessories. various towns cited, with prize details and recipients. Henry Puls named secretary for prize collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudges
Jennie Antoine
Perryville
Joseph Caldwell
Marble Hill
Mineche Woods
Bonne Torre
Y.so Randel
Sennett
Airs
Ora Davis
Point Pleasant
Clara Minelher
Coxrest
Jalwes
S. M. Adams
Illnois
D. B. Seibhret
St. Louis
Dalton New Madrid
Bdward Walker
Iileos
William B. Schaefer
Fraderick Sievert
Mann
Cape Girardeau County
A. D. Randol
Jackson
Maria Proffer
Burfordville
Parker
A. D. Ramdel
Jackson, Mo
Annie
Link
Willis Wills
Walla Walla
Washington
Miles
Lew
John Birk
Wifeleven
Lhoktid
Mu. Mion
Jeteseyat
M. Strain
Optician
Keo
W. Proffer
Josepline
Crump
Henry Puls
Association
Utne
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Jackson Lumber Co
Sedalia, Mo
Peter Wills
Mary A. Wills
T, Lindsay
Adam Hoffmann
Main St
Court House
Neely’s Landing
The
Jackson Military Academy
Mas
Beckett
Rose
Academy
R. M. McCombe
Lulu Helmkamp
T. W. Birmingham
Addie
Mary LaPierre
Miss Cannon
Marie Weiss
Charles Behrens
John Heinberg
Miss Carrington
Phoebe Limbaugh
Frankie Lusk
Louise Behrens
Norma Chcekle
Louse Helmkampf
J. M. A. Notes
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