Missouri Watermelon Industry Focuses On State Farmers
A Missouri industry report notes annual watermelon production from the state reaches about 1 million dollars in value. Scott County leads with large shipments to St Louis, Chicago, and other cities, while the state’s counties grow and ship by rail, with numerous railroad points aiding distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
Wade
St Louis
Katona City
Chicago
Banner
Scott County
Cape Girardeau
At & Comte
Oran
Blodged
Diehtetadt
Henton
Morley
Malone
Star
Lewls
Philadelphia
New York
Itv
Heart of Railroad Commissioners
Ottw
Pamlecot
Mississippi
Scott
Trunkiin
Wuchanah Jackson
Clay
Callaway
Greene
Pettis
St. Charles
Missouri Taxable Wealth Figures From State Board
Missouri tax data show total taxable wealth around 1.046 million dollars with real estate at 10.045 million and personal property at 11.0 million. State board of equalization will release official corporation assessments in weeks while railroads and bridges form the bulk of corporate values. Independent notes cite large gaps between real value and assessed value across property types, with money and negotiable securities listed at face value. Observed livestock counts and corporate division figures accompany the assessment overview, including railroads, street railways, telegraph, and telephone properties.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Miesour
Burning Steamer Sinks at New York Dock
The steamer Viet landa sank shortly after arrival at a New York City dock as water poured in through a beldam, poured by firemen, causing the vessel to founder.
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New York City
Michigan battleship sets speed record after trial run
Philadelphia reports the United States battleship Michigan returned from her trial trip and allegedly broke speed records for a ship of the battleship type. The claim notes a fraction over 18 knots as the speed achieved.
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Philadelphia
United States
Michigan
Fragmented notice reports nine head choices and arrests
Feagmen!. Ts Patrick J Lynch a years old sieverd oof the Fiby ehib, wee foand manders A here. There were nine choices of hie head, and several arrests have been made.
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Patrick J Lynch
Kidney Pills Claim To Cure Irregular Secretions
An old advertisement touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for irregular kidney secretions backache swelling and weakness. It quotes Charles Cole of Iola Kansas praising relief after using the product and notes the pills are sold by all dealers at 60 cents a bar from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Charles Cole
N. Tinckeye St
Iola
Kana
Doan
Foster-Milburo Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Honors Were With Farmer
A rural mail carrier greets a sunbrowned farmer named Holes Beverly GT at his gate. The farmer, in old work clothes, jokes he is Sherlock Holmes enough to size up the carrier and humorously accepts the mail, noting the carrier misread him. Youth's Companion
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Joplin
Pittsburg
Bred Langton
West Joplin
Langton
Kansas & Texas
Beverly
Sherlock Holmen
Sheriock Holmes
Eczema Pain Ends After Twelve Years with Cure
A man from Volant Pennsylvania describes a twelve year battle with eczema on hands arms and feet. after trying many salves doctors and giving up hope he used Cuttcura Remedies and saw dramatic healing with no further trouble. the account also mentions unrelated medical imagery from a Boston hospital and a child reacting to a science exhibit.
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Eczema
Charles T. Raver
Volant. Pa
Power Image
Abes Corp
Holetepa
Boston
Debt worries shake nerves of woman and husband
A fragment from the Catholic Standard and Times quotes a woman anxious about debt and its impact on her nerves. She remarks on how the burden affects her husband, noting a singular strain. The exchange mentions attempting to borrow a hundred dollars today.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Allen's Foot-Bane and Moot Relief Ad Card
Use Allen's Foot-Bane it relieves section smarting tire aching hot sweating feet burns bunions and can stop pain while you walk Sample at stores for trial Ask for Alien and Olmsted LeRoy New York for details and availability.
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Allen
Aliea
Alien & Olmsted
LeRoy
Fashionable Fit Sparks Tailor and Client Dialogue
The dialogue centers on Mr Suddenrull who wants high fashion and perfect fit. The tailor assures proper fitting while posing questions about current fashion trends. The exchange highlights concerns over whether the latest styles justify dedicated tailoring and a flawless garment.
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Suddenrull
He Deserves No Sympathy by a Foolish Courtship
A terse opinion condemns pity for a man duped by a pretty woman in a social courtship scene. The speaker argues the man bears sole responsibility for his misfortune, calling sympathy misplaced and wasted.
Winslow’s Soothing For Coughs and Colds Featured
A fragment from an old advert notes Mrs Winslow’s soothing remedy for coughs and throat discomfort. It mentions a customer, a patient, and a marketing claim. The copy references Lewis’ Single Binder cigarettes as a smoker’s choice with a cynical portrait of a stingy man.
Startled Tears Renewed by Widow Over Fatal Engagement
A shaken widow mourns Mir Jeffereen whose death followed his engagement to her daughter amid mixed feelings. Neighbors recall his faults yet note the sorrow and disruption in the household as the widow faces loss and social strain. The piece hints at past refusals and the eventual acceptance of the third proposal.
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Mir Jeffereen
A Long Way Back Miss Passay Kissed
George and Harry recall Miss Passay who claims she has never been kissed. The exchange reveals past memories and uncertainty about their shared history as they discuss the girl’s distant past and recent conversations.
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George
Miss Passay
Harry
Duke and heiress discuss father and weather in foggy exchange
A fragmented dialogue shows an heiress pressing the duke about her father while he hesitates to act. They mention a painting titled the battle of Rumker Hill and a tense, weathered atmosphere hints at looming change within a royal domain.
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Rumker Hill
Proposal Talk Between Dick And Tom Stirs Gabble Fortune
In a clipped exchange the pair discuss Miss Gabble's wealth and Tom's urging to propose. Dick admits attempting to propose but cannot find a word, while Tom chides his courage as a barrier. The scene appears in the Catholic Standard and Times.
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Tom
Standard and
Chamberlain's Pure Extracts and Baking Powder Notice
An old advertisement or public notice cites Chamberlain and the Pure Extracts and Pure Baking Powder as unadulterated products. It stresses trust and conduct for all customers and sellers, highlighting silence as a virtue for payers and guardians in the trade.
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Chamberlain
Government
Alallieniere FB Cumamberlain OO
Loum
City Clerk's Garden Mystery Revealed in Uneven Prose
A garbled city notice describes a curious incident as observers recall a strange event at a garden site. The tale folds through odd phrases about weather, blankets, and a provoked reaction to an unexpected sight, ending with an antiquated, rambling narration.
Silence on the Counter and a Wireless Telegraph
Mr Wilkins sat quietly on a nail kee perugine paper found on the counter. He notices a dated notice about wireless telegraph sit pat and overhears others discussing a stressed situation with puzzled engagement.
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Mr Wilkins
P Ginse
Minty
Obscure Memorial Mirth Marks Hogan's Funeral Scene
The account recounts a strained funeral moment with Mr Hogan, Mr Casey, and Mrs Corey. Tensions surface as expressions falter and condolences mix with awkward exchanges during the wake, reflecting unease in mourning and impressionistic dialogue.
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Watermelons
Missouri News
Etreet Callwaye
Prtvete Tare
SLAS
Mlephen
Claude Grooks
Claude Hrooks
Sidney Herndon
Tyler, Tea
Herndon
Hrooks
Springfield
Nichols Jushon
Here
Miesourt
Higelneville
Bergemann
Mr Hergmann
Bergmann Ales
Hergmane
Montgomery City
Jannie Church
G. van Killed
Rebeckah Dyer
Apex
Dyer
Maryville
William Hulse
Nedaway County
Nate Filles Conyi
Reohanan
Clem Steward Muedered
Mra. Winslow
Chtutress San Ea Ee
Fam Caine
Maye Eureé
Ind
Sentons
Wren
Lewis
United State
Iowa
Omila
Nat Ou Corn Association
Gmaba
Union Marchasser
Tie Tromby
Kellogg’s
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake CO
Tile Creek, Mich
Eben
Ves
Tim
Thim
Mlente
Mr. Hogan
Casey
Kia
Acthe
Domenelian Pauusid
Mre Corey
Tog
England
Maerien
Sorwesl
Liste
Dodds
Guare
Ectema
Resinol Chemical Company
Baltimore
Ee Sal Gates
STAC
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