Contemporaries and Mountaineer Culture in Kentucky History
An examination of Appalachian mountain communities in Kentucky and Tennessee, describing their pure stock, hospitality, justice norms, and distinct culture. It notes assassinations, outlaw legends like Craig Toliver, and contrasts with lowland slavery era influences, plus a long critique of Roosevelt era army politics and Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea College
Kentucky
America
Ulis
Tennessee
Marcum
Mountsinger
Craig Toliver
Moorehead
Rowan County
Munoy
Mt. Sterling
Pledge of Safe Conduct Sealed by Craig Toliver
A diffuse pledge calmed factional strife after governor urged Toliver to depart for public welfare and family. Toliver pledged to heed the call, sought pardon, and left for western Texas where he prospered as a cattleman. Years later, renewed clashes erupted yet he kept his word, seldom crossing the river while visiting near the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Toliver
Toliver
Tolliver
Frankfort
Texas
Cincinnati
Fragmented OCR note hints at old songs and tours
The readable text mentions an old song, likely tied to a historic tour or event, with references to a Richmond miss variant and a camp near Bay. Details are garbled, but the fragment suggests a cultural or entertainment note about a traditional tune or performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tours
Ricmond Miss Varian
Eampire
Bay Nally
The Rise and Fall of Walter Vrooman’s Co op Dreams
A critical portrait of Walter Vrooman once a socialist lecturer who married a wealthy wife, funded a Trenton cooperative school and other ventures, only to end bankrupt and deserted. The piece condemns his fanaticism and calls him an armor-piercing nuisance, disliked by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Vrooman
Trenton
Vrooman
Ruskin
Banking experiment teaches thrift to Kansas City children
A three year bank experiment in Kansas City invited school children to deposit as little as a penny with three percent interest. Of 1,464 savers, deposits totaled 17,558 dollars, averaging 11.81 dollars per child. The piece argues thrift builds self discipline and forethought, warning against indulgent prosperity and urging thrift as a universal virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United States
Garnishment Law Set to Take Effect This June
The Retail Merchants Association notes new garnishment law advances in the Senate, with bills No 140 and No 102 passing and awaiting governor approval. The acts cap garnishments at ten percent of wages for last 30 days and apply to employed heads of families in the state. The bill also amends section 3435 and clarifies exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Senate
Iis
Exemption proposal aims to ease credit by debt relief
The plan allows the head of a family to exempt from execution property or debts and wages up to 300 dollars, with 10 percent of wages due. It may be a plotting method for debt collection, but supporters believe it will boost willingness to extend credit and to pay debts.
Sequoyah House Move Sparks Debate Over Recognition
A plan to move Sequoyah’s old home to St Louis for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition drew criticism. The piece argues that while honoring Sequoyah is deserved, it should not erase the need for thorough study of Indian languages by American universities. It suggests a more fitting tribute than exhibiting the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sequoyah
St. Louis
The Fish Bird and Game Protector and Sportsmen's Guide
The article discusses a combined title for a publication, noting the balance of parts in the name. It comments on game laws and farmer duties, arguing laws aim to protect game for sportsmen, urging farmers to uphold responsibilities.
London clergyman excommunicated over Vanderbilt marriage
Rev. R. N. Hadden, who conducted the marriage for W. K. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Rutherford shortly after Vanderbilt’s divorce, has been excommunicated by London bishops with the diocesan conference’s sanction. The piece criticizes American attention to Reed Smoot and Roberts and hints at polygamy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Hadden
London
W. K. Vanderbilt
Rutherford
Vanderbilt
Reed Smoot and Roberts
Millinery Merchants Pact Over Plumage Use
Members of the Millinery Merchants Protective Association of New York agree to stop using bird plumes after January 1, 1904. It remains to see whether patrons will favor this merchant association stance over prior mercy and conscience considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millinery Merchants’ Protective Association of
New York
Waverly Watchman changes hands at last issue
In the final issue H. S. Herbert retires from editorial work and ownership of the Waverly Watchman. I. J. Cauthorn assumes control and pledges to enlarge the paper while maintaining its usefulness. The Intelligencer extends best wishes to both gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
H. S. Herbert
I. J. Cauthorn
Mr. Herbert
Cauthorn
Watchman
Intelligencer
Mayor’s Proclamation Urges Alley and Gutters Cleanup
The mayor announces a proclamation encouraging volunteers to tidy alleys and gutters, arguing voluntary effort is simpler than enforcement. The call to action emphasizes communal pride and proactive cleanliness.
Miss Todhunter Represents Missouri at Confederate Reunion
Miss Todhunter known as The Little Rebel at Northwestern University leaves on special leave to serve as herald for Missouri at the Confederate reunion in New Orleans. She previously acted as maid of honor at St Joseph and was sponsor at Dallas. A Northwestern oratory student since January, she plans to finish the year. She is a Central College graduate and daughter of Civil War veteran Captain Ryland Todhunter. Joe Graix of Ideal Manufacturing Company visits his brother.
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Todhunter
Missouri
Chicago Tribune
Little Rebel
Nothwestern University
Prof
Cumnock
Cumnock School of Oratory
of Missouri
New Orleans
St. Joseph
Todbenter
Dallas
Northwestern
Ryland Todhunter
Lafayette County
Liberty Mo Commencement Week at Willan Jewell College
May 31 to June 3 program lists lectures addresses and society meetings led by J F Greene J Kirtly William H Wallace Frank H Trimble and others at Liberty Missouri venue. Alumni and graduating exercises scheduled with literary society entertainments and commencement day events.
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Willan Jewell Cliege
Liberty
J. FP. Greene
D. D
Board of Ministerial Education
J. &. Kirtly
Kansas City
Literary Societies
William H. Wallace
Missouri Baptist Ministerial Educational Society
Pailomathic Literary Society
Alumni Association
Frank H. Trimble
Enq
Excelsior Literary Society
Christain Congregation to Rebuild Church
The Christain church of this city plans a new modern church on the old site. Pledges totaling 3759 were made at a recent meeting. Estimated cost ranges from 87000 to 10000. Building committee includes H F Cambell H G6 Emison J E Wilks B Downing L K Foulds. Soliciting committee lists D H Hancock M H Land S A Vermillion E B Wade Gee B Gordon Mrs Sam Downing Mrs Ellen Ridge Mrs L F Field. The current structure, about 22 years old, is now too small for the congregation.
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Christain Church
H. F. Cambell
H. G6
Emison
J. E. Wilks
8. Downing
L. K. Foulds
West Coming Home Arrangements From Ex-Senator West
Ex-Senator West has arranged to travel to Missouri early next week. His physician deems him fit for the trip and he plans to stop in New York for private business before leaving for Missouri. Mere Vest in St Louis will join him for a summer in Sonet Springs. Henry Gunsler, official stenographer, will accompany West to Missouri.
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Sapstor West
Missouri
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Mere. Vest
Sonet Springs
Henry Gunsler
Senate
Green's August Flower inquiry and trial offer
A newspaper notice asks readers to share experiences with Green's August Flower for indigestion liver troubles. It promises a free book and recommends trying the 25 cent bottle first, noting the product is sold in civilised countries and by Leroy Farmer at the listed address.
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Green
Leroy Farmer
May 14 Board Elects Teachers for Tigginsville Schools
The board elected teachers for Tigginsville city schools for the next term. Prof J M Bailey was re elected superintendent. Most teachers were reelected with names listed for NORTH SCHOOL led by Miss Page McClure and SOUTH SCHOOL led by Prof W M McElroy. Also noted is DOUGLAS ACHGOL principal C E Jonson and several staff names along with a family visiting relatives in Keytesville Monday.
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Board of Education
Cty
Tigginsville
J. M. Bailey
Navy Officers the Neatest of Men New York Prew
The piece praises navy officers as the neatest men, noting their discipline and cleanliness aboard ships. It recounts a remark by an officer about preferring the rough life of shore duty and storm chasing, while highlighting navy men as living between sun and sea, seeking balance and vitality.
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Navy
New York
Odessa Post Office to Stay Put for Ten Years
The post office will remain at its present location for a decade. An additional rear room will serve rural routes expanding from Odessa with more to follow. Modern fixtures are planned including keyless box systems and likely no call boxes. Postmaster Wagoner’s salary is raised to 150000 a year, signaling Odessa’s post office advancing quickly.
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Sveral More
Odessa
Wagoner
Hyomei hailed as catarrh cure by mayor in ad copy
A vintage advertisement extols Hyomei as the only direct application to kill catarrh bacilli and cure symptoms, quoting former Mayor Emory M Yard from Trenton and Charles W Loomis backing a personal guarantee. The item also mentions Wentworth Academy commencement plans with drills, a baccalaureate sermon, and a May 27 graduation ceremony at the Opera House with Hon Milton Rea ley.
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Mayor Yard
Emory M. Yard
Trenton
N.J
Charles W. Loomis
Wentworth Academy
Christain Church
L. J Marshall
Board of
Opera House
Milton Realey
Iowa
Apple crop outlook favors Warrensburg varieties
The Journal-Democrat notes that despite frosts and cold weather, Johnson County expects a large apple crop again. Horticulturists forecast bigger yields of leading varieties with Beo Davia and Johnathan promising strongest prospects near Warrensburg.
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Johnson County
Warrensburg
Beo Davia
Johnathan
Journal-Democrat
Sturm Wins Suit Over Publication Damages
A circuit court yesterday afternoon ruled in favor of O. P. Sturm in a $20,000 defamation suit filed by Prof. Spencer against Index Publishing Co and publisher Q. O. Sturm. The case arose from a political clash during the last congressional campaign accusing Spencer of neglecting his duties as superintendent of public schools to focus on the newspaper he edited.
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Prof
Spencer
Index Publishing Company
QO. P. Sturm
O. P. Sturm
Tex to a State of Unimagined Possibilities
A fragmented reader note promotes a book titled Tex? and a completion issue No 82. It provides an address in St. Louis Missouri and asks readers to write for a copy. The message implies efforts to spread knowledge about Texas and its future, but details are sparse.
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Texas
Katy
Wainwright
St. Louis
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the Intelligencer
Soreckirrien
Lexington Postence
Mai Matter
SarvuRpay
E.n.hopkins
I.G. Neale
Miles
Martinet
Roosevelt
Root
Corbin
Babes
Philippines
Aveneca
Roane
Aloe
Comptry Dntu
Coneciense
Joe Graix
The
Ideal Manufacturing Company of
William Jewell
Christain Congregation
West
Higginsville
G. W. Flyde
Jon. H. Wilson
Jobo
Laura
Keytesville
Mrnday
Cures Catarra
Sturm
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