Adroit Governor Hadley Opposes Seats on Technicalities
Governor elect Herbert S Hadley declares unalterable opposition to any move by Republicans to unseat Democrats on technical grounds. The Butler Times notes Hadley’s mixed signals as allies push for reform while Democrats evade receipts rules. John L Matthews in Everybodys and the Ozarks context frame the political debate.
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Herbert
Hadley
Swanger
Sullivan County
Senate
United States
Butler Times
Missouri
Glasgow Missourian
Made Good in the Ozarks at Tewttown Crossroads
In the Ozarks near Springdale Washington County Arkansas, a new prairie crossroads town named Tewttown grows as rail and shipping profits rise. The article honors Father Bandini for his life work promoting Italians in America and educating the community about their value.
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Ozarks
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tewttown
Springdale
Washington County
Father Bandini
America
Discount Piano Sale by Lyon & Healy of Chicago
Lyon and Healy marks hundreds of pianos at 20 to 40 percent off. Genuine $300 uprights offered for $180 with their guarantee. Public response is marvellous as they rebuild their large Chicago establishment and invite inquiries from music teachers students and lovers at 10 Adams Street.
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Lyon & Healy
Chicago
United States
Adams Street
Pioneering Oklahoma oil lease eyed for big yield
CG A Keith and T J Miller of the locality with Hon C W Hamlin of Springfield and others hold a 77 acre oil lease near Red Fork three miles west of Tulsa. A well shot last Friday is reported to producing up to 100 barrels daily with eleven more wells to follow. The venture aims for substantial gains in one of the country’s top oil regions. Higginsville Advance notes Roy Pemberton newly elected Democrat from Boone county plans a 30 mile walk to Jefferson City to atone for Missouri’s GOP shift, while state senator Rads, a Republican, is also mentioned.
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CG. A. Keith
T. J. Miller
Oklahoma
C. W. Hamlin
Springfield
Jno
D. Porter
W.R. Ewing
Tulsa
Red Fork
Keith
Higginsville Advance
Roy Pemberton
Boone County
Missouri
Jefferson City
Rads
Uncertain political chatter and a wedding notice in 1909
A jumble of editorial opinions about Joseph Cannon and Taft, then a Higginsville wedding notice for W B Harris and Anna Mount dated December 12 1909. The piece includes local editorial voices from Cass County Democrat and Higginsville Advance noting the couple’s ties to the Jeffersonian office and their intention to reside in Higginsville.
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Joe Cannon
Taft
Joseph
Sherman
Senate
Joe
Cass County
R. L. Pyle
Higginsville
W. B. Harris
Anna Mount
Jeffersonian Office
Chas, Mount
Tin Shower For Brashears At Home Of Neet
Mr and Mrs Charles Brashear were the beneficiaries of a tin shower hosted by about thirteen friends at the home of Wm F Neet Friday evening They received many useful gifts Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form promoted to regulate the liver relieve headaches constipation stomach kidney disorders and act as a gentle laxative The 1 00 bottle contains twice as much as the 50c size Pleasant to take For sale by C W Loomis
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Charles Brashear
Wm. F. Neet
Mrs. Brashear
Woods
C. W. Loomis
Pursuing airship negotiates three sample volumes
In the days of airships a pursuing craft closes in as the narrator powers the motor to its limit. The agent offers an 80 volume set on the History of the Inventions of the World on an easy payment plan. After a failed bluff the agent drops four sample volumes, losing ballast, then regains pace.
New Excuse for Slowness Sunflowers Block Trains
Al Fiss on the Central Branch reports unusually tall sunflowers leaning into the track when the wind blows, and drooping across both sides when calm. He says trains lose time as crews push stalks away and in some spots light headlights are needed to see the way through. The observations come from the Atchison Globe.
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al Fiss
Central Branch
Mr. Fiss
Atchison Globe
Imposition Claimed As School Assignment
In a light domestic scene a child frets over a school task next Friday and misreads the prompt. Family members guess essay oration or valedictory, but the girl declares it is an imposition, brightening with the realization.
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Bessie
Drake’s Pun Ends Buccaneering Career
A humorous note recounts Drake quitting piracy after becoming wealthy like an oil baron. He jokes to his crew that as a Drake he should “duck.” Queen Elizabeth supposedly offered him a London editor role for a comic pipeer after hearing of the pun.
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Drake
Queen Elizabeth
London
Piper
The Family Skeleton by George
A brief Punch style exchange about the library, souvenir postcard albums, and bookcase purchases. Mr Meeker jokes about bankruptcy while the speaker stocks up on volumes and displays.
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George
Try Dallard's Snow Liniment for Rheumatism Pain
Don’t be hopeless about yourself when crippled with rheumatism or stiff joints. You’ve tried lots of things and they failed. Try Dallard's Snow Liniment it will drive away aches and stiffness and leave you as well as you ever were. Sold by Oren Shaw & Young.
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Dallard's
Orenahaw & Young
Odd Fad Suit Bargains at Half Price Sale
We offer men's and young men's suits in various sizes mostly sixes with some 7 38 40 and 42. All high grade makers at half price. Also stock of straight knee pants suits and other menswear at reduced prices. Holly’s, Christmay trees coming soon.
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AL Sivaten
Weathered beggar and fur clad man in sleet
A shabby beggar shivers through sleet asking about the cold. A man in a fur lined overcoat agrees the weather is the harshest he has seen for automobiles, underscoring a harsh, wintry day.
Mis Mistake Misspoken Deer Sighted in Maine
A puzzled reader quote from the Houston Post reflects a playful remark about mistaking a deer for a guide during a Maine sighting last week. The brief note captures a humorous misinterpretation and local wit.
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Maine
Houston Post
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Lexington
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Kansas City
ST. Louis
ST. Joseph
Memphis
New York
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Lexington, MO
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Ash Pacific
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Grenshaw & Young
McGrew Builds
Miaves
Colles
E. S. Moorman
Franklin
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