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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1874
Page
2
The issue reports a new colored military company organized in St Louis and covers diverse Missouri matters including the St Louis mutual and Mound City Insurance franchising, Illinois Grangers agency in Chicago, local tax debates, and legislative reforms with emphasis on revenue restructuring and anti debt measures.
A Brookfield County editorial attacks Warren and the Brookfield Gazette over alleged delinquencies and bias. The piece defends its own handling of Clarkson’s deficit, rebukes Warren’s attacks, and urges readers to ignore his satire while urging better journalism and fair inquiry.
From Meadville readers learn of weather, a four month old burial, and plans for a new burying ground. Meantime Warens & Bro purchase Macon Street ground for a first class Groceries and Drugs shop. McGinnis suffers erysipelas, Buack offers plows, ice stored from freeze to cool summer thirsts.
Linneus dispatch notes rumors that Superintendent R. Fr. Hosford has submitted his resignation to the railroad board. Citizens hope the resignation is accepted and a capable replacement is appointed to improve service and rate negotiations. Also dated are Grange meeting notices for Linn county Masters at the Court House Linneus on February 3 1874 under Frank Adams deputy.
Local items recount town events in Bucklin including shop activity by O. M. Towser and TM. Rooker, a new phone system, and a well finished schoolhouse. Mentioned are residents Mrs. Perey, Mr. Perry, and Mr. Bucklin’s businesses, with real estate transfers and a wedding notice for F. M. Denrand and M. S. Fuentes in Lim County.
The text notes a North Salem man left destitute after a delaying supply shipment. A large family with small children awaits aid as neighbors contribute to secure a new house and comforts for winter. Frustration grows over delayed deliveries and orders, with Mr Swityer in Baker Township having taken hundreds of dotlsiy store orders awaiting fulfillment.
From St Catharine: skating on the mill pond, steady markets with eves at 15 cents, Decker and Elliott ice-houses full, corn-cribs empty. Local anecdotes include birth of a fire boy, Knapp & Stolp buying grain, and plans for a new park fence, sidewalks, houses, and town incorporation. Investment seeks $200,000 to spur growth and shine among R R towns.
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