Missouri Misstatements and Local Lore About A Nation
An Oklahoma editor exiled Missourian skewers Missouri as a funny place. A northern lad at a piano joke and two suite senators boast about qualifications. One claims to be a minister, the other a lawyer who bets on the Lord’s prayer. The wager leads to a sleepy rhyme and a surprised confession.
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Back Woods
Bill
Thunder
Jefferson City
Public Stock Sale Promised at Isaac Schooler Farm
Isaac Schooler advertises a public sale of high grade cattle and sheep at his farm next Wednesday September 24 to liquidate stock before quitting active farming. The sale lists a large number of fine stock and is noted across the issue of the News.
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Isaac Schooler
Mr. Schooler
Dry town tale ends in stiff fine legal fight
On a scorching Saturday F. P. Smith gave three friends each a small bottle of beer. City attorney Wilson says the act violated the local option law and filed charges. Judge Ward fined Smith three hundred dollars per offense. lawyers aim to appeal in higher court. Lamar Democrat reports.
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F. P. Smith
Tom Carlton
W. P. Finks
J. M. Earp
Wilson
Mr. Smith
Ward
Smith
Edison Company Says Talking Moving Pictures Near
The Edison laboratory in West Orange reports a satisfactory solution for moving pictures that talk. Edison assistants in Manhattan have achieved speech capture with actors and actresses, improving previous limitations. Peter Weber predicts a new order of moving pictures within a few years with speaking, accurate stage portrayal and ongoing refinements.
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Thomas A. Edixson
West Orange
Peter Weber
Edison Works
Edison
Mineral Water Killing Fish in North Fork Area
The North Fork of Spring River suffers from mineral water pollution from new Neck City mines. Fish pedlars collect dead fish for distribution in the district. Sulfuric acid laden water has ruined the stream. shoal creek and Spring River show long term decline. Doctors warn poisonous fish are unfit for food and may cause illness.
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North Bork
Spring River
Carthage Democrat
Neck City
North Fork
Little North Fork
Shoal Creek
Flaw of Iron Nerve Promoted with New Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for digestive issues and energy loss. It claims indomitable will and energy follow from healthy stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The product is shown for sale at Webb Bros for 25e.
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Dr. King
Webb Bros
Miss Hendricks Visits Sarcoule Sunday
Miss Juanita Hendricks toured Sarcoule over the weekend and picked up school books from See PITTS, a local supplier.
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Juanita Hendricks
PITTS
Wireless telegraphy offers promising careers for youth
A Good Position can be had by ambitious young men and ladies in the field of wireless or railway telegraphy. Since the 8 hour law and wireless stations expand, there is a shortage of telegraphers. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with growth potential. The National Telegraph Institute runs six institutes in America under A A and wireless officials, placing graduates in jobs. Write for details to Davenport Iowa Cincinnati Ohio Portland Oregon or Memphis Tennessee.
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America
A. A. and
Wireless
Davenport
Cincinnati
Portland
Ore
Memphis
Tenn
Photographs by G E Keeling at Jasper Fair
G E Keeling will keep a studio open at Jasper for three days during the big fair. He makes high quality photographs and has won the top state award. He copies and enlarges photos in pastel, crayon, watercolor, and sepia. Take advantage of the opportunity.
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E. Keeling
Jasper
Keeling
Mrs Lyons Visits Ward in Webb City Last Week
Mrs. C. F. Lyons of Webb City spent a few days with Mrs. W. H. Ward last week, visiting and socializing in the community.
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C. F. Lyons
Webb City
W. H. Ward
Appetite Gone Your Strength Failing Dr Miles Nervine Ad
An elderly reader reports loss of appetite, headaches, backache, blues and insomnia from unsteady nerves. The ad claims Dr Miles Nervine soothes irritated nerves and rebuilds nerve energy. A user from Rockingham NC says nervine cured them in under ten dollars, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Miles
Milew Norvine
CLE
Rockingham
WN. C
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