The Battle With John Barleycorn and Missouri Voting
W C T U worker presents arguments on liquor consumption and workingmen’s wages across nations, urging prohibition. It cites U S lower liquor per capita with higher wages, Britain Germany and France varying, then urges voting for the 16th Amendment on November 8th to outlaw liquor and cut taxes. It notes Jasper county’s 1908 dry vote and urges pledge circulation to mobilize voters in Missouri.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Jeffries
India
England
Missouri
Jasper County
Voter pledge on constitutional amendment ballot
A voter pledges to vote yes on Constitutional Amendment 16 at the November 8 election if physically able. The message urges crossing out NO to support statewide prohibition for Missouri and notes the local voting precinct. The piece also references The Youth's Companion publication details and subscription offers.
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Missouri
Heinz's Sweet Vinegar for Pickling Price at Crandall
Heinz's sweet vinegar for pickling sells at 25 cents per gallon at Crandall store. Local shoppers note a bargain on preserving supplies as summer canning begins.
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Heinz
Crandall Ros
Choice of Evils at Magistrate Court
A drunken and disorderly defendant pleads guilty in exchange for ten days’ detention. He explains the motive as his wife needing time to clean the house. The magistrate questions the rationale behind the length of the punishment.
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Hila
Not So Bad. A witty line at a wedding scene
A bride admits she overlooked her husband’s faults, saying she was blind when she married him. The husband responds with a quip about throwing dust in her eyes, and the exchange is echoed by the lady Metener, noting the dust was cold and unobjected.
Secret of His Popularity
Noltt says Jaggedy is the state’s most popular after dinner speaker. Askitt notes the secret: by the time he is called upon to speak he is speechless.
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Jaggedy
Askitt
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