Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee and Missouri Democratic Drift
A collage of editorials from Missouri papers discusses political tensions around the 1905 Democratic ticket, Governor Francis's potential VP candidacy, cross-voting laws, and internal party strategy. References include the Paris Mercury, Glassgow Missourian, and local papers noting factions, candidate pairings, and calls to unity. James J. Hill urges young men to return to farming, arguing city life is a humbug and praising rural virtue.
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Columbia Herald
Missouri
Polk
Cole
Paris Mercury
Construction Ad for Concrete Work Explains Services
An advertising notice promotes granitoid steps concrete foundations and walkways. It promises quality service and white treatment with a catchy slogan WI LOVE WORK. Contact is listed as phone 324 and references to contractor names or dates are unclear.
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Asauesr Contracto
Rise Against Railroad Whistles and Wild Tales
A collage of era notes describes railroad whistles as tools for signaling across Austria Belgium and Germany while editorials mock talkers and praise secrecy. It recounts a Colorado plate glass bridge over the Royal Gorge and quotes Bacon on silence alongside ruminations on Spain irrigation and the value of a simple life.
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Austria
Belgium
Germany
Colorado
Arlangas
Putting It Up To The Dog By Dutch Poet Van Eeden
Frederick Van Weden a Dutch poet and economist spoke of poverty at tea in New York saying there is enough for all if we desire fairness He contrasted reform to a dog named Wilhelm who would decide by eating sausage whether to reform or stay The anecdote ends with the suggestion reform hinges on simple choices rather than grand plans
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Senate
Mr. Falls
Judge Evans
Mr. Cowherd
Senator Stone
Cowherd
Missouri Democracy
Fulton Sun
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Washington
Snd
Mr. Carnegie
Vanderbelt
Rockefeller
Platte City Landmavyk
Frederick van Weden
New York
Mr. van Eeden
Wilhelm
Lestures
The Great God Pan Statue at Columbia Rebranded
A heroic statue by George Gray Barnard titled The Great God Pan set on Columbia University grounds is commonly known as Peter Pan. Attendants direct visitors to The Great God Pan, yet the nickname Peter Pan prevails across the campus.
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George Gray Barnanl
God Pan
Columbia University
God of Nature
Columbia
University
Peter Pan
I Am Afraid I Must Go Into Bankruptcy
A man declares bankruptcy after receiving four wedding invitations from the morning mail, despite his wife’s belief they can weather the storm. The breakfast eggs scene frames his repulsion as he contemplates financial ruin. The young wife Hilary urges resilience amid mounting pressures.
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Hilary
Sharks Killjoys: Sharks Prefer Young Sailors in Ocean Warning
A historical note claims seas housed 700 varieties of sharks long ago, now about 60 are known. It warns that sharks can target boys in salt water when they fall overboard, preferring youth over older sailors.
Incomplete spelling reform debate sparks confusion
An exchange questions spelling reform staying power as critics call it a failure. The dialogue notes that proposed changes quickly produced new spellings such as thru and tho while official records remain hard to read and errors persist in postal directories.
Traveling eye specialist prey on readers warned by paper
The claim of a fake doctor selling cure all vision fixes is denounced as a scheme to trap victims and drain money. The Slater Rustler urges newspapers to bar such indecent advertising and protect readers from worse conditions.
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Slater Rustler
Remedies for stomach illnesses and home cures touted
An article argues it is wise to consult a doctor only when needed but promotes at home remedies for stomach and digestive ailments. It highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as effective and cites a man from Illinois whose life improved after using the product, urging readers to try it today.
Escape Attempt Ends in 140-foot Fall Near Visalia
Joseph Duncan, 80, a pioneer of the 1849 era, tried to flee an oiling snake and leaped from a 140 foot precipice near Visalia, California, dying from his injuries.
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Joseph Duncan
Visala
Cal
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