Candidates Named for County Collector in 1918 Primary
Notices authorize W B Douglass and E M Thomas as County Collector candidates subject to Democratic primary actions on August 6 1918. Also mention Stephen and others authorized for Probate Judge and re nomination for Presiding Judge. Includes historical vote table for Howard county and commentary on Hamlin’s election and party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pol.k. Phillips
Tanlidate
Joel Ti
The
Democratica
Wiley
Wright
Fede Mace
Democrat
W. B. Douglass
FE. Ll. Carter
Democratooi
E. M. Thomas
Jonge Ont Thy Gossiaty
Democratic Party
Pulius Yout
Proce
John F. Larkin
W. T. Wernwag
Geo. W. Bates
Stephen
Office of Prosecuting Attorney
Hamlin
Houston Benton
Green
Hickory
Lafayette
Pettis
Polk
Saline
Howard
Howard County
Sam
Major
Congressional Trust
Missouri Delegation Cracks Under Pressure On Rights Debate
The passage describes Missouri lawmakers wavering on a crucial issue as the President pushes to present the nation with its choice against Germany. Hamlin among others is accused of hedging, fearing consequences and their positions, while public sentiment at home forces alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Congressional District
Hamlin
Congress
Germany
Missouri
Soldier's Letter From Lieut J M Sellers In France
From France April 26 1918 Lieut J M Sellers writes of frontline life with the Marines in trench warfare at night and the constant move. He describes dugout life a poem sent home to a Norwegian orderly and a humorous scene with Mexican hosts during a ship mishap. He notes improving morale mail arrival and plans to transfer to cross country next week. Local society items update readers on visits and travel of residents in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Airman's letter from Kelly Field recounts a jazz ride ordeal
Airman Leroy Farmer Jr writes from Kelly Field about a 40 minute flight ending in an emergency engine cut at about 10 miles from the field 2000 feet up. He lands in a cotton field and waits as about fifteen Mexicans approach curious about the aircraft before seeking a telephone for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Farmer, Jr
Kelly Field
Kelly Field No. 2
San Antonio
Texas
Community News Briefs From Local Residents
Mrs. Lindsay Price departed Friday for St. Louis after visiting her mother Mrs. H A Barron. Mrs. Anna Warren returned Wednesday from Higginsville. Mr and Mrs J A Thatch Mr and Mrs Walter Miller and children traveled to Fort Smith on Wednesday for a visit. E M Taubman went to Kansas City Friday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Price
St. Louis
H. A. Barron
Anna Warren
Higginsville
J. A. Thatch
Walter Miller
Fort Smith
E. M. Taubman
Kansas City
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Leexington Intelligencer
A. WY. Alien
Por
Lexington
Mis
Congressional
Vac
Sam C
C. Duebbert
Lafay
M- Tartman
Rene Et Aee
Aera
Joseph Kuehls
W.G. McCausland
J. M. Sellers
France
Is Ray
Mac
Hare
Jake
O. K
Florence Dillard
W. E. Bard
Sedalia
E. J
J. C. McGrew
Belle Green
Kanaas City
Elma Hudler
Leola Dishman
Bellmound
Wm. Rinne
August Marks
George Fletcher
Marshall
W. J. Bandon
Amelia Phetaing
Chicago
Madison
Wisconsin
W. J. Weat
Wellington
J. S. Peak
Lexington, Missouri
Fletcher
Lexington Savings Bank
W. G. McCausland
E. N. Hopkins
Lee J. Slusher
B. BR. Ireland
Eurplus
M. Taubman
F. A. Hofer
W. BH. Chiles
Candler
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