Thomas F. LaNe Seeks Democratic Senate Nomination in Twenty‑First District
Announcement from Democratic Central Committee of Bollinger Butler Cape Girardeau Carter Dunklin Wayne counties that Thomas F. LaNe of Ripley is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Senator Twenty‑First District. Meeting of Bollinger County Democratic Central Committee set for Saturday April 25 at Markle Hill Courthouse for important business. FP M Werns Chairman Sam J Mcmins Secretary.
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Thomas F. LaNe
Ripley County
Twenty-first
Bollinger, Butler
Cape Girardeau
Carter, Dunklin and
Wayne
Democratic Central Committee
Bollinger County
Markle Hill
Thas
M. Werrs
Sam J. McMins
Democrats Recommend Stephens as Delegate at Large
Democrats in Cooper county pass resolutions urging Governor Stephens as a Denver convention delegate at large. They praise his merits and urge the state convention to name him among the big four, while Illinois’ local option result curtails saloon licenses after May 7.
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Cooper
Stephens
Denver
Free plate service tied to Johnson campaign noted
The Charleston Courier reports offers of free plate service by Johnson for President managers. It notes three fourths of local residents have not heard of him and doubts many could state his home state. The piece contrasts Missouri support for Bryan with Johnson’s low recognition.
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Charleston
Johnson
Republicans Favor Candidate Selection Power Over Voters
The piece argues that Republican leaders prefer dictating their party’s candidates without consulting rank and file voters, criticizing their own organs for railing against the “Bourbon democracy” and the “old guard” while resisting primary laws.
Roosevelt directs rail equal accommodations in south
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt has publicized an April 2 letter to the attorney general directing injunctions to force southern railroads to furnish equal accommodations for white and negro passengers. The piece notes political reactions and concerns among negro voters toward Taft.
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Pruesipert Roosevelt
South
Washington
Brownsville
Taft
Xope
Mr. Coon
Williams and Clark Dominate Democratic Debaters in Congress
Washington correspondent Arthur Wallace Dunn notes Republicans lack strong debaters to meet Williams of Mississippi and Clark of Missouri. He cites their readiness, broad knowledge of government, and quick retorts with good humor. The piece mentions Shackleford of Missouri finally gaining recognition after six failed attempts.
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Williams
Mississippi
Clark
Missouri
Arthur Wallace Dunn
Washington
Woman's National Daily
Shackleford
Cannon
Shortage Inquiry Vote Sparks Party Tension in Congress
The House debated the St. Louis subtreasury shortage inquiry with Serene Paine of New York urging a vote to buy the median table. A roll call showed a split among Republicans, suggesting fear or avoidance of the subject as debates over the subsistence treasury and politics continued.
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St. Lewis
Serene Paine
New York
Mit
Thas Oetier Miei
Bryan on Roosevelt centralization shocks Louisville crowd
Said Mr. Bryan in his speech that President Roosevelt is not a democrat but leans toward centralized power in Washington. He argued Roosevelt’s policies threaten democracy by centralizing government and blurring party lines, insisting the president is neither true Democrat nor solid Republican.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Bryan
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Washington
Cowherd Defends Missouri Primary Law Support
Kansas City telegram dated April 12 reports W Ss Cowherd Democratic nominee for Missouri governor defending the primary election law. He praises it as wise and fair, pledges to uphold it, and criticizes Republican attacks from St Louis as a grave misfortune to overturn the measure passed at the request of Gov Folk with broad party support.
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Cowherd
Kansas City
W. Ss. Cowherd
Missouri
St. Louis
Folk
Women and the Ballot From the Toledo Blanc
The Toledo Blanc argues against universal suffrage and delays in amending the constitution. It praises persistent suffragists but questions their strategy, urging influence at the state level rather than federal action, claiming state legislators are more persuadable than Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Fragmented civic notes on elections and women’s rights
The text alludes to voters and women’s influence, mentioning schools and religious resistance to rolls, and claims women will demand and receive the ballot. It reflects partisan doubt about turnout and gender roles in elections.
History of Oklahoma and early state formation shared by a child writer
A 12 year old girl named Kitty J Bouixeen writes about life in Oklahoma Territory, farming, and local schools while recounting the region's exploration and U S purchase history. She mentions corn planted, rain, and community, then covers Desoto La Salle, Spain, and the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. She hints at continuing the history in print.
Henpecked Husband Dies Joke In Excerpt
An old Kansas citizen near death is comforted by his wife who promises to follow him. He quips that she need not join him in the afterlife jury. The humorous exchange ends before the punchline.
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Kansas
John
Manda
Local Notes From Our Correspondents
Health is fair aside from cold woes. The McCormicks wish a happy life for the young couple. Mrs J M McCormick was on the punch list but visited sister Mrs Rose Vienee Sunday. Miss Lou and Elle Vance spent days in Latesville last week. Chronister improves by erecting a new fence around the warden. Tao and Sunday Mr and Mrs Peeters visited Union Ridge. Mrs Matthews ordered a phone wrap and will host friends soon. J O N Mathews, a noted merchant, reports brisk business these days. Shorty.
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Charley Newell
Nessie Myers
J. M. McCormick
Ros
Vienee
Misace Lou
Elle Vance
Latesville
Thomas Chronister
J. M. Peeters
Union Ridge
Perkins Creek Community Notes and Local Tidbits
BP Peakimas Creede reports a rainy week with Perkins Creek running high. L. R. Patterson to lead the school next fall. James Gray remains very ill while Avery Myers and John Galloway visit J. C. Cobbel's. Roscoe Rockwell attends a large hewernd. Local merchants Diehl active as Perkins Creek opposes the dog tax.
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Perkins Creek
L. R. Patterson
Mron
Local notes on farming, repairs and races at Hahn
Health is reasonably good with plenty of rain as farmers prepare to plant corn. A. C. Fowler visited Burg, Henry Miansker’s hose burned on Cane Creek is a sad loss of about 200 dollars. Miss Mary George returns from Stoddard county. Hiram Ford James Davis milled at Shells Frigty. Horse racing is the ruling sport at Hahn. Johnson Wiseman rails. J. G. Johnson nears ground completion. Lorance Fowler moved to George Fowler’s firm. Peter and Massie Shell plan Easter on Perkins Creek. Cemetery fence around Clubb Creek is to be built with public support. William Johnson visited Lewis Null on Sunday. Green Fox.
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A. C. Fowler
Burg
Henry Miansker
Cane Creek
Mary George
Stoddard County
Hiram Ford
James Davis
M.shell
Hahn
Johnson Wiseman
J. G. Johnson
Lorance Fowler
George Fowler
Peter
Massie Shell
Exster
Perkins Creek
Clubb Creek
Wmn
Johnson
Lewis Null
Sanday
Local notes on politics and farm improvements
Wesley Shell avoids politics this campaign while Aleck Nim an works on a new barn. Several people fear measles as Jesse Piagge preaches at Symon church. Piagge calls the Farm ee “nton a wortily affair” and discusses his faith and donations. Question raised about government extra widows’ pay.
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Wesley Shell
Wes
Aleck [Niman
Jesse Piagge
Symon
Jesse
Fragmented Letter Critiques Press and Land Policy
A reader vents frustration at the press and the current administration, contrasts Norway Sweden land banks aiding farm homes with affordable terms, and questions national industry and economy. The letter references Calabi, the arvend knights, and Polk Tales of the Twelfth Century in a scattered allusive manner.
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Calabi
Temple of
Millitlens
New Salem Church Fervent Sunday Service Report
Yount preached to a devoted New Salem church congregation on Sunday. Notables include Celeste Rok Drwm on the recent rite, and rest held Sunday at Glen Allen cemetery. Local visits featured Ridings and family with Shrum kin, Miss Marada Broyamite joining Shinny Mondsey, Marvin Robbins and others calling on friends, and church members organizing a Sunday school with strong attendance. Henry Winters family near Lutesville visited, while Peter Wallis is reported very ill.
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Yount
New Salem
Pir
Celeste
Rok
Glen Allen
John O. Ridings
Joseph Shrum
Marada Broyamite
Mondsey
Marvin Robbins
BE. FH. Bess
Glenn McPherson
A. J. Shiruma
Peter Wallis
George Denton
Pigrerytt
Ark
William Denton
Local notes mix of health, crops and small events
Mr and Mrs P M Francis of near Lutesville visited the town last week noting the wheat crop looks promising. M C Ford, a well known county resident, died April 3 leaving a wife and daughter to mourn. James Guay is in poor health. George Pittman and Add Key had misfortunes with injuries. The Gogask was vetoed by unanimous majority. Green Fug opposes dogs. farmers need foxhounds to protect stock. Perkins Creek and Zalma Kids played baseball 11 to 10 for Zalma. Heavy rains delay the Zalma hackran. postal mil winding up. A suspension foot bridge over Perkins Creek near Union store will be built. Harry Diehl to supply materials. OLYMPIA
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P.M. Francis
Lutesville
Francis
M. C. Ford
James Guay
George Pittman
Grassy
Add Key
Perkins Creek
H.S. Shell
Union
Harry Diehl
Olympla
Local notes on births elections and community changes
A baby girl named Dini Moyers arrived a couple of weeks ago, and a boy was born at Mart Contey’s on April 7. Joseph Arthur Sr. was elected school director but declined. J M Welker appointed. Wilbur Welker to be principal next term. A two room schoolhouse project was voted on with district tensions noted. Dog tax failed. Rev Wood preached at Union church. Health is good aside from a few whooping cough cases. Harold Welker at home. Fred and Emile Malonee visited Mt. Carmel. Dude Moyers building a dwelling on J M Welker’s farm for occupancy during farming. Miles Moore moved to Conley house to work for J M Welker. Cleve Davis moved to Jack Rhodes place to work for Rhodes. Taylor Rea and Charles Meldrum rented Mrs Susan Watts’s farm. John Raulis rented Huffman farm. Mr Denley moved into Huffman house in Bessville.
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Dini” Moyers
Mart Contey
Amlope
C. Griffith
Joseph Arthur, Sr
Schiool
J. M. Welker
Wilbur Welker
Rev. Wood
Union Church
Harold Welker
Fred
Emile Malonee
Mt. Carmel
Dude" Moyers
Mr. Welker
Miles Moore
Conley House
Cleve Davis
Jack Rhodes
Charles Rhodes
Taylor Rea
Charles Meldrum
Susan Watts
John Raulis
Huffman
Mr. Denley
Bessville
Bessvillan
Unclear Local News Fragments Mention Town Figures
Readable parts mention Coy Mayfield visiting town last week and John Brown losing a certain item on April 7. Dr. F M Masters noted as a veterinary surgeon in Lutesville. Rainy conditions and vague references to harvest and livestock impact appear without clear events or outcomes.
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Jack Frost
Coy Mayfield
Fred Myers
John Brown
F. M. Masters
Local notices from Lutesville and vicinity
Peon of Lutesville attended the animal but could not help it. Alonzo Mayfield was in the area buying colts. Masons and Wesley Hanners of near Little Whitewater visited WC. Ridings shop last week. Winchester moved to W. A. Masters farm. Miss Rhoda Trentham visited her aunt Annie Masters Thursday night. Mrs Catherine Cheek visited sister Titian Lincoln recently. Mrs Ger Mayfield visited Mrs Adialine Masters Saturday. Noah Rhodes and J M Thomason elected school directors. The six question vote stood fh for and 24 strainst it. J B Walker road overseer began work on roads Monday morning. Miss Currie Masters visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs J J Mayfield Saturday night. Charley Masters visited uncle C A Mayfield Saturday night. Philip Dughan made a business trip to Little Whitewater Saturday. Frank Griffith and family moved back from Dunklin county to the county. Parry.
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Peon
Lutesville
Alonzo Mayfield
M. Masters
Wesley Hanners
Little Whitewater
Ridings
M. Winchester
W. A. Masters
Rhoda Trentham
Annie Masters
Catherine Cheek
Titian Lincoln
Ger Mayfield
Adialine Masters
Noah Rhodes
J. M.thomason
J.B. Walker
Currie Masters
J. J. Mayfield
Charley Masters
C. A. Mayfield
Dimes Creed
Philip Dughan
Frank Griffith
Dunklin
Parry
Ice cream law allows additives with full labeling
A Missouri department ruling concludes condensed milk gelatin and similar substances may be used in ice cream if clean and wholesome, with the fact disclosed on the label. Fat standards set for pintes and creams are stated, while a separate note mentions W. Meredith entering the Democratic race for state senator.
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Tdadernead
Columbia
Notice of Public Auction on Real Estate in Bollinger County
By deed of trust dated April 28, 1946 Richard Phelan and Maud Phelan mortgage property in Bollinger County Missouri. With trustee absent sheriff Torro Kirkpatrick will auction the described six acre parcel on Monday May 11 2008 at the north door of the Marble Hill courthouse between morning and afternoon hours to the highest bidder.
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Richard Phelan
Maud Phelan
Bollinger County
Missouri
Toro Kirkpatrick
Marble Hill
Mayfield-Smith Academy
Lindsay Murdoch
S*hinds
M. 11. Williams
Manyfield- Smith Seaderay
Moses Whybark
Mary J. Mayer
John F. Sanders
Bollinger
M. H. Williams
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