Obituary and Ciphered Riddle Headline
An oblique obituary blends a mysterious riddle about creation and soul with a death notice for George Davis of Wright County Missouri born September 11, 1877. It recounts his life, marriage to Beda Newton, and family, ending with a solemn tribute. The piece shifts to a scientific note on Earth electricity, proposing mining for electricity via deep boreholes and surface currents, citing a German engineer’s experiments.
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George Davis
Wright County
George
Beda Newton
Populism Survives in Both Parties, Journal Says
The Kansas City Journal argues populism is not dead but alive in fact within both Democratic and Republican ranks. It has merely been well fumigated, suggesting a cleaned but present force shaping politics.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Women Focused on Weaving Material into One Hat
The women this year direct their efforts toward solving the problem of turning two or three supplies of that material into a single hat.
Spring Isn’t On The Job Yet Says Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader comments on uncertain early spring arrival, hinting the phrase On to the job may reflect a misquote or intent confusion within the paper’s editorial line about seasonal readiness.
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Cleveland
Senator Tavis Bill Seen Stalled In Senate Push
Unclear fate for Senator Jeff Tavis anti trust bill after passage out of committee stalled before moving to the Senate. Reporters note uncertainty as lawmakers weigh amendments and party strategy amid looming deadlines. A referenced venue remains undetermined as discussions continue.
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Jeff" Tavis
Senate
Seven women elected aldermen in Copenhagen council
Copenhagen councilappointed seven women to alderman posts. Proceedings will be chronicled in society pages, presumably, highlighting the new leadership and civic milestones for the city.
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Copenhagen
Full of Ups and Downs Tariff Revision
A brief report notes a tariff revision with notable fluctuations and mixed impacts. Officials or analysts discuss expected effects on trade, prices, and local industries, highlighting gains and losses amid ongoing negotiations.
DAR Claims War Continues Despite Endyear Assertions
The Daughters of the American Revolution insist the war is not over, challenging assertions of peace or victory and urging continued readiness and recognition of ongoing conflict implications.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Stage In Its Infancy Says Cleveland Leader Chorus
The Cleveland Leader remarks that the stage is in its infancy while noting the chorus appears to be engaging. This playful line reflects light cultural commentary on performing arts during the period.
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Cleveland
Baseball Schedules Outshine Tariff Listings in Popularity
A local note observes that baseball schedules captivate readers far more than tariff schedules. The column highlights public interest in sports timetables and their prominence over economic listings.
Taft Dinner Winks at Petersburg’s 85000 Dollar Show
In Petersburg Virginia, a large Taft dinner is planned, reflecting celebratory spring sentiment and political pageantry. The event hints at national prominence and civic spectacle, underscoring Taft’s high profile as a baseball fan in period discourse.
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Taft
Washington talk on tariff regaining and Castro's fate
The passage notes that tariff reform is largely neglected in Washington discourse and suggests Gen. Castro has little left to do but travel to Africa, possibly landing at Mombasa, while pondering Easter questions from Columbia State amid an inevitable dress parade.
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Washington
Gen. Castro
Africa
Mombasa
Columbia
Mansfield ads offer bargains from farms to furniture
Local merchants promote deals on farm improvements, furniture, wallpaper, carpets, and rugs. J. D. Reynolds and W. B. Fullington advertise cheap dishes, secondhand furniture, and new live rockers. The Farmers & Merchants Bank of Mansfield, Mo. touts good interest on time deposits while Freeman & Son show spring clothing and broad stock. Dr Shoup’s Health Coffee is pitched with a sensational, non coffee claim.
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Fullington
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J. W. Reynolds
Fusco
N. J. Craig
Dreshoup
Ravina
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Church services and Sunday School schedule
DIRECTORY COUNTY OFFICERS PRESBYTERIAN Church holds services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the Fourth Sunday monthly with Sunday School at 10 a.m. J. A. Russell, Pastor. METHODIST Church holds services at 11 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on First and Third Sundays with Sunday School at 10 a.m. H. D. Jones, Pastor. Alderman N. S. Miller James Coday W. H. Moore Jon W. Liageal.
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Methodist Church
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H. D. Jones
N.S. Miller, James Coday
W. H. Moore
Jon W. Liageal
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Businese
N. J. Crass
Fullington Fur
Freeman & Miller
W. B. Fullington
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Bee
Beal
Die Rockers
J. LD
Reynolds
G. W. Freeman & Son
Godas
Wall
J. D. Reynvias
Smedley's
R. H. Hanson
J. W. Allen
Wm. Mickie
North
Richard Rayburn
South
W. E. Long
J. A. Russell Vireult
J. T. Blacknell
N. L
Richardson
Arthur P. Curtis
Wm. S. Wood
C. A. Stephens
Carver
M.H. Williams
Seriour
E. J Knight
J.D. Reynold Pullen
Bertram
Roe Strong
John W. Brazzal
N. J. Uraty
N.S Miller City Treasures
Robinett
Layton Lumber Baking
East Navy
California L.C
West Side Square
Robinett’s
Mansfield, MO
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