Saloons and politics mix in Missouri machine era
Kansas City Times notes machine politics are centered in saloons with two bosses: Tom Pendergast in Kansas City and Harry Hawes in St. Louis. The piece argues this blend of liquor and politics sickens voters across parties and pressures liquor traffic reform. Subscriptions and a shoe brand ad appear in the same clipping.
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Missouri
Washington
Kansas City
Tom Pendergast
St. Louis
Harry
Hawes
Busch Brewery
Kansas City Times
Live in Misery and Filth in Jasper County Poor Farm
A historical account describes severe neglect at the Jasper County Poor Farm. It details crowded rooms, filth, vermin, fevers, and the vulnerable residents including the elderly, disabled, epileptics, and tuberculosis patients living under deplorable conditions. It references the harsh penalties for truancy linked to state law and appeals for cooperation from parents and employers.
Reaches Fighti th Birthday A Family Reunion
A family reunion at RK D Boyd’s home on route x marked the eightieth birthday anniversary of Mr Jj He Boyd, father of E D J H and RR Boyd. The event occurred on the acat inst, and was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. The elderly gentleman read nearly to letters and received post loards of congratulation from friends in many states.
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RK. D. Boyd
Route x
Jj. He Boyd
RR Boyd
Are Your Children in School Opinion Teaser
A reflective column questions parental pressure on schooling and social ascent. It contrasts promised outcomes with lived experiences and warns against pressuring children into a fixed ladder of occupation.
Tallman Home Burned Near Jasper in Major Fire
A house on the Tallman farm south of Jasper was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon, with two or three pieces of furniture saved. Mrs Tallman, recently released from Carthage hospital, was injured and bedridden. Tallman rushed from the field to help, but the house burned quickly. Loss placed around 600 dollars, with about 300 dollars covered by insurance.
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Tallman
Milesouth
Jasper
Will Tallman
Carthage Hospital
M Tallman
Pner
Howe
Letters From Old Friends Edition Promises Better Response
Our Letters From Old Friends edition notes many readers have not yet replied. We have posted the edition until about Feb and request all those who have not responded to write us. The News and Youth's Companion or Collier's Weekly as reference.
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Fes
the News and Youth's Companion
Collier's Weekly
Dry County Seat Fight Prompts Rural Drive in Jasper County
Citizens of Carthage prepare for February 5 local option on Jasper County seat. Rural voters oppose saloons arguing liquor brings crime, while dry counties prove safer. editorial decries liquor rhetoric and urges residents to keep the county seat dry.
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Dry
Carthage
Jasper County
Joplin
Webb City
Kansas
Taxable Wealth of Jasper County Report
Taxable wealth figures for Jasper County are summarized from assessor Terry Gristiar’s list. The report notes a near six percent increase in total value, driven mainly by personal property, with detailed tabulations of horses mules cattle sheep and other stock, plus bank stock and miscellaneous assets.
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Terry Gristiar
Jasper County
Co. Bank
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