Real estate transfers and labor wage survey report
Abstracts of deeds filed in Lafayette County Me 1890 detail numerous land transfers with acreages and sections. The report from Labor Commissioner Meriwether analyzes wages across 14 industries, detailing daily earnings, cost of living, and regional comparisons in St Louis, Kansas City, and mining districts with budgets and conclusions on Missouri workers’ condition.
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J. D. Conner
Recorder of Deeds
Lafayette County
Office of
Meriwether
Joh Jones
Labor Commissioner
St Louision
Barnesa-Makers
St. Louisa
Fonui
Special Agenta
Labor Bureau
Workingwen
Kansas City
St. Louis
St Louis
Missouri
Weekly Mutellipencer Official County Paper Layout
Official county paper notes annual terms with discounts for advance payment. Includes manager names Alex Lesukuk and Ethan Allen, with district time table for trains and connections to Richmond and Kansas City. Details on monthly schedule, notice margins, and train arrivals and departures.
Ambiguous OCR Notice From Lexington and Myrick Agents
Fragmentary OCR text mentions AM LOOMIS as agent at Lexington and HooS Wapis as agent at Myrick. The line appears to describe reading direction in a column and a sequence from top to bottom, with unclear context or date. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.
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Tralna
Linse
Loomis
Lexington
Hoos Wapis
Myrick
My Cloderella by the dre At home alone aust wll
Fragmented verse lines describe a girl of eighteen summers at a ball, longing for past summers and a distant love. The scene shifts to a ballroom setting with sisters, the firelight, and a dramatic gaze across the eyes and hair. The text presents poetic fragments about youth and longing.
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I. Cc
Puck
Political rhetoric targets Chandler over New Hampshire vote
Editorial comments accuse Hon. William F. Chandler of attempting to steal New Hampshire despite the popular vote. The writer argues Chandler’s past Iavee fraud experience could aid him in this crisis, but cites a local proverb warning against repeated deceit and urges vigilance by residents.
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William F. Chandler
New Hampshire
Hill to be United States senator blocking 1892 bid
Albany dispatch reports a deal making Guy Hill the U.S. senator and aligning him with Cleveland for 1892, shifting his presidential hopes to 1896. The arrangement reshapes New York politics as Roswell Flower emerges as governor candidate while Jones and Whitney fade from contention.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Albany
N. Y
Guy. Hill
United States
Cleveland
Washington
Hein
Gov
Hill
New York
Ihlose
Edward F. Jones
Jones
State Committee
Roswell P. Flower
Ira Davenport
Grangers
Grand Army
Wlliam C. Whitney
Navy
Edward Murphy,Jr
Democratic State Committee
Congress
Flower
Home Without a Newspaper Describes a Dreary Den
A colorful notice laments life without print, describing a home as a dreary den of bedbugs and fleas where residents ignore world events. It portrays inhabitants as ignorant of presidents and recent happenings while children grow up in dirt and adults dullly pass time with socks and pipe tobacco.
Mrs Frank Leslie’s Disappointment in the West
In a Philadelphia interview the missing details reveal Mrs Frank Leslie’s disappointment with western life. She notes not seeing men with trousers tucked in boots, and mentions sombreros and flannel shirts as part of her travel impressions.
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Philadelpha
West
Head of All Compete Nap In Elegant Beliday Goods
An advertisement notes Grimes and Vecable jewelers in Lexington offer new beliday goods placed at the front of competitions, signaling a display of refined items for buyers during the event period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Duling
Anes
Beliday
Grimes & Vecable, Jewelers
Lexington
Mudbl
Opposed to Excessive Taxation and Tariff Policy
The public rejects excessive taxation and condemns the tariff act as harmful to the people. It argues tariffs raise living costs, restrict markets, and benefit a few while imposing subsidies on sugar producers and foreign traders. The piece cites Senator Carlisle comparing this to misguided policy in The Recent Election.
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Ita
Carlise
North American Review
Elder George Plattenburg Re Signs
Elder George Plattenburg announced to the Christian church in Marshall that he will leave as pastor at year’s start to work for the Orphan School at Fulton Missouri. The note lauds his culture, breadth, and humanitarian spirit, calling him a rock in the town and comparing him to other respected local figures.
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Saline County
George Plattenburg
The
Christian Church
Marshall
Fulton
E'der Plattenburg
Mr. Plattenburg
J.C. Maple
Li. P. Bowen
George
Chester Girl Passes From Boy to Woman in Sudden Change
In Chester Illinois a 17 year old, born Louis Corder, formerly raised as a boy by her father John F. Corder, has revealed she is a girl. After living homeless at 14 and later in Mrs. Nick Gross’s farm home, Louis’ sex was discovered. Louis is intelligent and diligent, not aware of deception in concealing her sex until now.
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Chester
Ill
Louis Corder
Louis
John Fl. Corder
Nick Gross
Ellis Grove
The Ghost Dance at Pine Ridge Agency Report
Mrs. James A. Finlay describes a large ghost dance observed by about 480 Indians. Participants erect a tall tree, circle it for days of fasting and dancing, then report visions of a new Christ and a foretelling of upheaval. Afterward they feast with raw meat and heavy drinking noted.
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Kansas City
James A. Finlay
Finlay
Pine Ridge
Quip on Wine and Women Sparks Light Comment
A muddled fragment notes a witty comparison between wine and women, referencing age and intoxication with a joking tone. It mentions Lud Diamonds and fancy rings, hinting at a shop or ad style while lacking complete context. The line blends humor with a casual reference to jewelry.
Notices of political figures and oddities in a garbled telegram
A garbled telegram column comments on figures such as James G Blaine and Bill McKinley and jokes about reception of gifts by officials. It cites a lunatic in Kansas, antique society in Paris, Charlie Ross, cholera concerns, Easter timing, and a robbing at Ohio penitentiary with a wry aside about Barnum and Vice President Morton visiting Washington.
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Oliver Wendel
Holmes
Bill McKinley
James G. Claine
James G. Blaine
Jas. G. Blaine
Jazen
New York Papera
Sumner County
Kas
Ossawattomie
Paris
Henry Wlair
Charlie Ross
Chicago
Williama
William Iil
Willem McKinley
Eason
Harrison
Ohio
Barnum
Morton
Washington
Democratic Press and Missouri Editors Post Election Opinions
The Bruns wick Brunswicker salutes editors and papers for election coverage. It praises the St Louis Republic St Joseph Ballot and Kansas City Times for robust work while condemning some democratic weeklies for lacking original debate. It singles out Columbia Statesman Lexington Intelligencer Hanteville Herald Carrollton Democrat Glasgow Missourian Senatia Gazette Ledger and Intelligencer for intelligent discussions and public duty. It notes many capable speakers in the campaign and stresses editorials driven by conviction not money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Brunswicker
Democratic Press
City
St. Louisa
Congress
Columbia Statesman
Lexington Intelligencer
Hanteville Herald
Carrollton Democrat
Glasgow Missourian
Senatia Gazette
The
Ledger and Intelligencer
Missouri
Lost underwater town found off Rovigno in Istria
City authorities near Rovigno on the Istrian peninsula report discovery of ancient ruins buried at 85 feet depth off the coast. A diver, a builder by trade, outlines wall lines and streets, noting mortar layers and 100 feet of visible masonry. Some experts link the site to Pliny’s lost island Cissa near Istria.
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Rovigno
Istria
Adriatic Sea
Oshermen
Walla
Hhten
Pliny the Elder
Cissa
Clark proposes multiple state convict road projects
Champ Clark tells a Republic reporter that the legislature faces the main issue of disposing convict labor. He cites a prior plan to use surplus convicts on two great state rock roads and argues for several major east west and north south routes to connect counties, aiming to macadamize Missouri roads and spur county jail convict work on connected roads. D Hieckker promotes Faust oysters in the city.
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Champ Clark
Republic
Louisiana
Bowling Green
Mexico
Bannibal West
St. Louis
Kane Line
Fort Scott
Missouri
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Grove Young
Cash House
J. W. Harrison & Co
Higginsville
Masury
Neale
Chas. W. Loomis
Franklin Ave
Johnny Tendershin
Geyer’s
the Intelligencer
A. Tarlton
H. I
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W. Cheatham
Jos
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Ao Alonzo ‘Faritan
J.T. Kaguo
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James Marr
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Wolf
Algo
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Alesse
Ceeesac
Ogres
I Iintin
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Kk. M. Roberts
J Li. Oon Belieler
J. W. Goodwin
Victor Tienan Cor
C.K Anderson
J. J. Warden
Mary Hurley
W. Carroll
Lois
Buckingham
T. Stunley
L M. Gilllian
M.D. M
W. Hill
Asbury’s
Alguineville
St. Thomas
Sores
Ll. L Brooks
Alfred Roberts
M. Copb
T. W. Hill
Alex Sanders
J. A. Tungart
Lex. Ferry Co
Geo. W. Hull
Shockley
A. Shockley
D. Callahan
Geo. W. Hall
A. P. Mason
C. W. Sharp
W. H. Bruns
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Poland
China
Catron & Moreland
Lemington, Mu
Lexington Nursery
Trobner
Rulel
Winkler
Manupactorehs
Metalic
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Winkler Furniture Company
Peoria
Darling Oaka
Enalor
Red Rock
Garland
Graham, Franklin Ave
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Official County Paper
Alex.a.lesukuk
Ethan Allen
Manaonxe
Murchamlecon
Tletaber
Poouste
Notiny Usafener
Wabash Mailroad Times Table
Omnibus
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Yuingemal
Wealanil Oorih
Srsesesess
Willarvive
Amaibus Willleave
Dine- Won
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Richmond
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Willarrive
John G Young
Santa Fe
Lexington Junction
Kanews City
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Lexington Jonction
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Kanne City
St Doe
Buga
Commerce
Jefferson City
Boonville
Lexing
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Bo Hoonville
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Carers
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Wouth
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Aqan
Dr. Sage
John S. Blackwell
Tiurney AT Law
Attenton
Trigg &Shield
Alure
Xenophon Ryland
Tiorney
Lafayette
J.D .Hewalter
N. Wilwon
Publico
Shewalter
Bury D. Wallace
We. H. Chiles
Wallace & Chiles
Tiornfys
Lecimont
Lexington Bavings Bank
Will Pra
Supreme Court
State of
Giroult
Missour
H. J. Dooley
Higginaville
Simcesio General
Globe
Higginsvill
Florence M. Hamilfar
Omeo
Franklin Avenue
Epilons
W. T. Cameron
Offre
Lexington and Vicinity
Omer
Edouard Blitz
L.ourgeon
Oppossite
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Letington Bariows Bank
Lexington, Mo
J. Hassell
D. D
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DH. J
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Ubgeon
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Lara, Leuiogton
J. J. Greer
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Bank OF HI Capital Stock
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Chamelin
Aummenthout
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Gginsville
Chas
Hoefer
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Homaemann
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Peacock
J. A. Wilson
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Lesington
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Souih Street
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College Etrees
B. Winsor & Son
BE. Winsor & Son
E. Wilsor & Son
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Burton
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Page City
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Waterloo
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Chicago & Alton
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Wier
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Acre Seine
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Corder
Lyssae
Migewisville
Stsi
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Mates City
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Slanal
Canada
Haggage
Acesiatics
A. Vermilion, Ag
Higxineville
HY Samuel Minturn Peck
Cinderella Iris
N. S. Herald
Frank Leslie
Re. Finlay
Pine Ridge Agency
South Dakota
Wigit
D. Hieckker
Faust
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