Missouri crops raise hopes after cool May slows growth
May drought and frost touched Missouri fields, then warmer days spurred corn planting. By month end 79 percent of corn planted statewide, with northwest hardest hit by earlier cold and drought. Wheat suffers from army worms and plant lice, oats show little growth, and fruit crops face heavy losses, especially apples, peaches, and grapes in exposed areas.
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Gbh
Mississippi River
Jefferson, St Louis
Pranklin
St. Francois County
Jasper
Newton
Lawrence
Greene
Dade
Nelda
Real Estate Transfers Reported for May 1907
Real estate transfers dated May 23 to May 28 1907 list multiple parcels in Higginsville Concordia Lexington and Mayview. Transfers include Susan Curry et al to J W Horner for 5 8 8 acres at 124 dollars and many other lot and land exchanges with various buyers including Horner Woodson Kriefn and Bandon. Transactions span Lexington Concordia Higginsville and Allg Gingville with totals up to 6400 dollars.
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Thoreday
Susan Curry
Alto J W
Horner
CF Gan
Higginevills
Das W Horner
Bokehman
Homprey
Susan Cole
Ronle B
Corder
F M Kroecke
Higginsville
EA Catlahao Et al
Labor Exchangé Branch
Geo
A G Brens
H C Driver
M Marling
Concordia
Max Donel
Maring
Jon
Otto B
Roepe
Louise Lieser
Wm. W. Sanford
Wm. A.greer
Lexington
Amelia Kriebn
Wm Palmer
Thos, Bandon Et al
Frank Rozina
Tobias R Cobb
Gardiner Acres
L A Willmer
Margret Omesple
L © Childs
Anna B Graves
Mayview
Tilton Davis
Jne Walton
City of
Vggiesville
United States of America
Gingville
AL Peanock Et al
RW Peacock
Albert Schultae
Chas H Vandiger
Higgineville
Alice E Thomas
Oscar Thomas
Waverly
Improvements at Higginsville start on new fronts
Work began Wednesday to remove fronts of rooms occupied by McElroy Sharp CO and the adjacent vacant room in Higginsville. The properties belong to Frank A. Hoefer. New gray pressed brick fronts will match the Bank of Higginsville, with lowered windows and improved display areas. Hoefer recently had fronts updated for Downing's hardware store nearby.
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Higginsville
McElroy
Sharp, CO
Bonham
Frank A. Hoefer
Bank of Higginsville
Hoefer
Downing
Fraud by a Lady Impostor in Madrid Jewelry Scam
A Spanish tale recounts a clever impostor who feigned her husband’s illness to obtain diamonds worth 85,000 in Madrid. A doctor’s study, a trusted clerk, and a staged examination allowed her to vanish with the stones, leaving the jeweler puzzled and the husband unaware of the fraud. The piece also includes digressive anecdotes about blood color and a river fishing quip.
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Madrid
Spain
Tillman cites aversion to duels at Washington dinner
Senator Tillman condemns duels while praising manliness and pluck. He recalls an overheard New York club scene where a man whispered that Bludd would strike if they met. The club friend advised calmly to sit down, underscoring restraint over private combat.
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Senator Tillman
Washington
New York
Frien
Observant Youth Prefers Advice Over Presidency
A witty exchange where a youth declares he is not in a hurry to become president, saying he must listen to enough advice now, while a parent or elder muses on future leadership. The quip highlights early awareness of guidance shaping ambitions.
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United States
Pickleham Says He Hasn't Been Home for a Year
A brief exchange reveals Pickleham's claim of not having returned home for a year, with observers noting his kindness to his family. The snippet captures a moment of personal history and family dynamics.
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Pickleham
Surprised Reunion Sparks Mother and Son Exchange
A brief humorous exchange quoted from the Houston Post features a surprised friend remarking on a person’s changes and a retort about the mother’s reaction. The wry dialogue captures social wit reflecting on appearances and family.
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Houston Post
Property Dispute Over Lafayette County Estates
Lafayette County circuit court in Lexington issued an order in a suit by Amy Tod against heirs of James T. Dorton et al to quiet title to a long described Missouri real estate tract. The petition asserts the ancestors failed to convey by deed, seeks ownership confirmation, and directs defendants to appear at the next term or face judgment by default with a publication notice in the Intelligene. The court set the case for August term at the Lexington courthouse and published the notice per statute.
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John W
Geenisott Polkce Porter
Allee Boseagrell
Willa W. Porter
Virginia
T. Orton- Thanas Hirete Orton
Anger Crono
James T Dortun
Snitle E. Fitch
Joan Mt. Durkin
James B. Dorton
Athes
Slivgog
Htvohn Bk
Mowre
Deveweed
John W. Bury
Dereasol
Woks Howell
Fath Parser
Ale H. Seawell
Oll
Ben
Atta Hlorton
Mlesonrs
Ucase
Baily
Huxsell Arnold Hottuo
Polk Porter Allee
Soawell
John M. Dorton
James Jt. Porton
Bitfattte
Missouri
Keclona Oleh Handilie
Ube Misael
Amy
Sid Pelition
Anoh Lind
Fendinis
Olen
Lexington
Wald
Auld
Lafayette
Lenat
Sydnor
Cifmult
Notice of Letters of Administration for Conrad Schnackenberg
The probate court of Lulayatt County Missouri granted letters of administration on May 7 to John H. Ofakrr as administrator. Creditors must exhibit claims within one year or be barred. publication date May 16, 1907.
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Conrad Schnackenberg
Lulayatt County
Missouri
Piddetane Wiw
John H .Ofaak
Administrator's Notice for Estate of August Scharf Ry
The probate court of Lativ elie county Missouri announces a lottery at gimoistrasion on the estate of August H. Rchaefer deprawed. Claims against the estate must be exhibited within one year from publication or be barred. This 8th day of May, August Scharf Ry Administrator.
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H. Rchaefer
Lativelie
Missouri
Barre
Atay
Ant
August Scharf
Dr Shoop's Restorative for Kidney Nerve Support
An old style medical ad claims weak kidneys come from nerves, not organs. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid to reach controlling nerves, promising relief for back pain fatigue and related symptoms, with druggists recommending the product.
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