Washington Letter. Senate politics and old soldiers pension
The piece critiques Senate actions on veteran pensions, contrasting Sherwood and Smoot bills, and Taft's silence. It notes Democrats argue for rightful postwar compensation, warn of ongoing pension probes, and link road funding to public works and rural needs amid shifting urban-rural wealth. It also discusses good roads proposals and rural depopulation trends.
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Washington
Tavenner
United States Senate
Democratic House
Alonse
Congress
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Taft
Crucidge
Kim
Kern
Indiana
House
Treasury
Sherwood
Democratic Governor Candidate Addresses Courthouse Crowd
Hon W. S. Cowherd spoke to a large enthusiastic crowd at the county courthouse last Saturday afternoon. The speech, described as entertaining and dignified, praised al Winn and presented Cowherd as a capable, honest, and democratic leader worthy of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowherd
Cowher
Metropolitan Daily Newspapers appeal to rural readers
Metropolitan Daily Newspapers offer daily news year round for two dollars. Readers are urged to consider the Rural Carrier Service and to value The Republic’s extensive coverage. The paper touts world and New York Herald reporting, market data, accurate grain and produce quotes, and wide correspondents.
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Kira Route Republic
Reading
Rural Route Republic
Presa
Sperhil
Republic
Yor Herald
Marth
Must Believe It Endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
Lexington resident Mrs. Butler Talbott testifies to relief from kidney congestion and bladder inflammation after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Crenshaw Young's Drug Store. She credits strong back pain and lumbago relief to the remedy and urges buyers to remember the Doan's name. Buffalo, New York is cited as the U S sole agents for the United States.
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Lexington
Butler Talbott
Franklin Ave
Dean
Crenshaw & Young
Dmg
Price Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Convenience for Housewives and Laundry Service Ad
An ad promotes Crawford's Laundry offering 5 cents per pound with phone contact 130. It also previews the 1912 presidential and congressional campaign, urging subscriptions to the St. Louis Republic and Rural Route paper delivery, promising a year of Democratic coverage and a campaign club opportunity. Subscriptions emphasize year-long terms and rural route delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford’s
St. Louis Republic
Horatio W. Seymonr
Middle West
Oltefons
Republic
Guye
Addrioks
A Big Reduction in Edison Mazda Lamps Prices
Prices on the New Type Edison Mazda Lamps are listed: 25 watt 20 candle power 50c, 40 watt 32 candle power 55c, 65 watt 48 candle power 80c, 100c 80 candle power $1.15.
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Mazda
We Do Love Work from John I Ashurst in Town
In town a contractor named John I Ashurst promises reliable sidewalk work. He states their team makes the best sidewalk deliveries, contrasts themselves with competitors, and provides office and residential phone numbers for contact.
Electric Light Co Leave Lexington Train Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary timetable shows Electric Light Co departures and arrivals with times in the morning and afternoon, mentioning Lexington and Sedalia routes, Kansas City, and Sedalia connections. Includes unclear abbreviations and partial station names from the period.
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Democratic House of Representatives
Shuaidkleford
Denver
Fayette
Metropolitan Daily Newspapers
the Electric Tonight
John I
Ashurst
Res
Electric Light Co
Kansos City
P. m
RIVER
Dotterson
Teins
Ekanana
Peerless
Lambert Lumber Company
Winkler Furniture Co
Mary
Miss Spencer
J. R. Wilmot
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