Statehood debates and tariff shifts in taft era
The article surveys 1908 statehood efforts for New Mexico and Arizona, contrasting Democratic push for admission with Republican resistance. It discusses tariff reform, raw wool duties, and anticipated reductions, plus reciprocity battles led by Taft allies and opposition from mining and lumber interests. The piece also tracks lawmakers like Senator Nelson and regional political maneuvering in New York and Washington.
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Haiving
Wiiten Jonrs
Arizona
Unin
House
New Mexico
Congress
Arizomy Jas
Gellow Ws
Phy Unia
Ayimma
Senate
Democratic House
National Democratic Platform
Knute Nelson
Min- Hesoty
Taft
Payne-Aldrich
Minnesota
Ballinger
Pinchot
Moses Clapp
Totem
Gallinger
Miss Lockhart's Recital Ends Term With Attentive Pupils
Miss White Lockhart concluded a piano teaching term in our city with a recital by her pupils held at her South Thirteenth Street studio last Wednesday afternoon. A sizable audience witnessed an enjoyable program with younger students performing pieces and receiving refreshments at Marshall's Drug Store afterward. Additional notes mention visits and travel of local residents including Mrs EF DL Spurgeon, Mrs Wich Harried, and Sheriff W. S. Penwork.
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White Lockhart
Our City
South Thirteenth Street
Crawford's Laundry Promise: We Do Work in Town
An in town laundry ad urges customers to remember Crawford's Laundry offering washing and starching of curtains. It promises careful handling, precise drying and square corners, with reasonable charges and reliable service to brighten spring wardrobes and draperies.
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Crawford
Life of Gov Johnson Inspiring Minnesota Leader Biography
The life story of the Great Governor of Minnesota is described as the most inspiring tale of a public figure since Lincoln. Published for the widow’s benefit, the book spans 452 pages with 22 illustrations, in cloth binding for $2.00 and full leather autographed edition for $5.00. Day & Rinappen, St Paul, Minnesota, solicit canvassers.
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Minnesota
Abraham Lincoln
St, Ely
Mr. Day
Missouri Pacific Time Card Lexington Branch Schedule
Passenger and freight times for Missouri Pacific Lexington branch, Sedalia to Lexington to Kansas City in both directions. River route Lexington to Jefferson City schedule and local freights Lexington branch with morning and afternoon departures and arrivals.
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Sedalia
Lexington
Kansas City
Free Sample For Mild Constipation In Children
Simple home care tips for parents facing common tummy upsets in youngsters. Recommends a mild laxative tonic, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, to relieve constipation by cleansing bowels and strengthening stomach muscles. Claims testimonials from Mrs Mead and Mrs Whiting support its use. Offers a free trial bottle by mail from Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello.
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Hove
Dr. Caldwell
N. H. Mead
Freeport
Kan
J. R. Whiting
Lena
Wis
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Partition Sale of Real Estate in Lexington Missouri
Partition sale of real estate in Lafayette County Missouri to settle Elijah Neerles heirs. Frank J. Zaug, acting under authority, will offer three tracts totaling about 436.08 acres at public auction in front of the Lexington Court House, with surveys by John Walker and subdivision into three parcels. Sale set for June 12, with detailed descriptions of each tract and warranties provided to successful bidders.
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Elijah
Neerles
Othe Court House
Lexington
Lafayette County
Miseari
Jno
Walker
Juay Olbe
Missouri
F Wurvey
Frank J. Zaug
Oratorio Soloists Return From Kaw and St Louis Visit
Mrs Ella Van Huff Mrs Gee Hickman and Frederick W Wallis arrived Monday from Kaw Mrs Gustav Haerle returned from Kansas City Monday night W McClure returned to Alnghesville Thursday after a visit with friends in this city Mrs Ko IL Davenport Miss Ruth Davenport and hh Eh Davenport returned home in St Louis Wednesday after a visit with Rev Nb Davenport N Wopkins Bo J McGrew TB Winckwell M Tilman oR Moorhead Gad Anth CU oy Phetging went to defy orsart City Wednesday to talk state read with Guy Hadley et al All disease comes from germs Kill the germs and you kill disease Conkeys Noxicide mixes With water and kills the germs Mor Poultrymen Stockmen and Housekeepers Guaranteed by Leroy Farmer
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Ella van Huff
Gee, Hickman
Frederick W. Wallis
Kaw
Gustav Haerle
Kansas City
W. McCluore
Alnghesville
Thesday
Ko IL Davenport
Ruth Davenport
Hh Eh Davenport
St. Louis
Divenport
N. Wopkins
Bo J. McGrew
TB. Winckwell
M. Tilman
Mooruhead
Gad Anth
CU. Oy
Orsart City
Weilbesday
Guy, Hadley, Et al
Conkey
Leroy Farmer
Truste e Sale Notice for Beatio Township Property
Trustee sale notice for Zue LoSmith and Wo Par husband by deed dated Neverbey Esth recorded in Lafayette County Missouri Book 178 page 20. Describes real estate in Section 8 Township 45 Range 0, securing notes. Default on payments, sale to occur at the property holder’s location.
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Dewry
Lafayette County
Lafayette
Beation 8
Public Auction Notice in Lexington Missouri 1911
On Saturday June 17 1911 at the Lexington Missouri courthouse front door the trustees Joseph Lebueur will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the described land to satisfy debts and trust costs. The sale date is May 27 1911 and involves J G Harvey W Harvey and other parties in Lafayette County south of Lexington.
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Court House
Lexington
Lafayette County
South
Joseph
Lebueur
W. Harvey
J. G
Ordinance Beald the Fires run a Sate 8 ire tiako
An ordinance regarding fire safety was published for legal proceedings in Torreon with a presen twithint Baas and a April schedule.
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Tiako
Legal Pro
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James F. Ballard
T, Lopis, MO
Crenshaw & Young
Washington
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Semete
Missoud
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Collier's Magazine
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Anna Dowling
Legasy
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A. EB. Rogers
Bunceton
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Wr. Palmer
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P. W. Peacock
Higginsville
W. S. Peacock
Louis Cook
Frances Saunders
Miss Lockhart
Spurgeon
Sweet Springs
Kanmis City
Todd-Catron
Penwork
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TON Branch
Weet
Lesington
Geo. W. Walker
Georgia
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Sufferson City
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Hane
Lieut. Moore
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Luryette
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Aarth
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Seetlon
Swethia
Ayagard
Bertinitg
Bebotley Worner
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Bectlon
Suwton
Nort
Bouth
Rene
Just PushsHep
G. & C. Merriam Co
Springfield
Mass
Old International
W. T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Frits
Torreon
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