Four Flusher in Politics and the Night Ward Trick
A 1908 essay by Ernest McGaffry examines political four flushers who use independent or dummy candidates to skew elections. It narrates schemes where reformers push injunctions, court battles, and dramatic publicity while insiders claim triumph, with a vivid tale of a hotelkeeper offered aldermanic honor and a shirt bought with a two dollar bill to seal the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Botsford
Joe Sammons
Pete Highball
Mac
Richmond
Boniface
Lebanon-Grover CC tragedy ends in double suicide
Willoughby aged 25 shot and killed his wife then killed himself at Lebanon-Grover. Earlier he sought a marriage license after an affidavit about Nora Logue age. Logue was fined for assault. Willoughby’s perjury trial was pending at his death. Also noted Pioneer Cattleman John H. Stephens died of pneumonia at 79 in Kansas City. a Texas cattleman famed in cow camps and Civil War era Rangers.
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Lebanon
Grover CC
Willoughby
Nora Logue
Logue
Kansas City
John H. Stephens
Southwest
Mr. Stephens
Texas
Col. Terry
Rangers
All Run Down Completely Lost Her Health and Found Relief
A reader reports that after suffering from persistent weakness and fatigue she found rapid relief from Peruna, leading to renewed strength and daily activity. The advertisement-style note credits the tonic with restoring health and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletely
Peruna
Peruna praised for women in run down condition
Read What She Says features two testimonials from Della Stroebree of Appleton Wisconsin and Mrs Judge Boyer of Evanston Illinois praising Peruna as a cure for run down conditions. Stroebree reports complete cure after six bottles and improved sleep and appetite. Boyer credits Peruna with restoring life and strength after illness.
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Della Stroebree
Richmond St
Appleton, Wis
J. F. Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston
Peruna
Book Keeper Accused After Five Year Loan
A lighthearted exchange explains how someone became suspicious of a book keeper. The person recalls lending a book about five years ago and never getting it back, prompting questions about trust and responsibility.
Militia May Sit on the Sunday Law Enforcement
Governor Folk announced plans for a personal investigation of Sunday law violations in St. Louis county. He warned that if county officials or grand jury members requested it he might deploy the state militia to preserve order and enforce Sunday liquor laws.
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New Florence
Folk
St. Louis County
McClure Sought for Forgery After $25,000 Shortage
St Louis police seek Jacob Wesley McClure former Singer Sewing Machine Co manager on a forgery warrant. Company books show a $23,000 shortage. McClure reportedly left St Louis about a month ago.
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St. Louis
Jacob Wesley McClure
Singer Sewing Machine Co
McClure
McVoy Appointed Actuary in State Department
Jefferson City State Insurance Commissioner Vandiver announced J. A. McVoy will be the state actuary. McVoy has served as fraternal clerk and demonstrated fitness for the higher post.
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McVoy
Jefferson City
Vandiver
J. A. McVoy
State Department
Missouri Editor Dies at 30 in Holliday News
Centralia Missouri editor John F Daniels of the Holliday News died at his father's home after a month with typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and one child. In Cape Girardeau Walter Coppel, a young farmer, was killed when his team of mules ran away. He crawled to a tree edge and died at midnight.
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Centralia
John F. Daniels
Holliday (Mu.) News
Daniels
Cape Girardeau
Walter Coppel
Daytime police arrests overwhelm St Louis total
An official report shows St Louis police made far more arrests during the day than at night. Of 2,959 arrests in the last fiscal year, 23,406 were daytime incidents. Also reported: Missouri educator's wife dies, and Centralia resident Ella Davis, aged 67, wife of Prof William Davis, dies at home from jaundice.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Centralia
Ella Davis
William Davis
Oldest Missouri printer Montgomery-Tyler Parker gravely ill
Parker, famed Missouri printer, has grown seriously ill after years of work. He has just received notice through Congressman Clark that a pension has been granted to him, but it is feared the relief may arrive too late for his health.
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Montgomery
Tyler Parker
Missouri
Parker
Congressman Clark
St. Joseph Millionaire Thomas Tootle Dies at 89
St. Joseph is mourning the death of Thomas Tootle, a noted 89 year old millionaire, pioneer merchant and banker. He built a substantial business presence in the city, shaping local commerce and finance over decades.
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St. Joseph
Thomas Tootle
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria bottles for safety and use
Important to Mothers warns caregivers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for safety and proper use ensuring a safe remedy for infants and children. The notice emphasizes checking for quality and correct administration to protect young patients.
Lewis' Single Binder cigar from Peoria factory
A fragment notes Lewis' Single Binder straight Se cigar made of rich mellow tobacco and cites Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. The readable text emphasizes product quality and the origin of the brand.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
After a Man Strives to Acquire, He Cares Little
A man who spends great effort to obtain a thing is suddenly surprised by his reduced attachment. The piece explores the paradox of effort and desire, noting how pursuit can outpace the value once the prize is secured.
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Heaven
If Your Feet Ache or Burn Get a Mic Package
Alien's Foot Kase offers quick relief claiming two million packages sold. The ad promotes fast action for foot discomfort with a bold product claim and broad sales figure.
Coat of arms fails to mask family skeleton
A traditional coat of arms cannot conceal a family’s hidden troubles as new revelations expose long buried secrets. The article outlines a clan dispute tied to lineage, inheritance, and public scrutiny, signaling a broader discussion on heraldry versus personal history.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Declares Relief
Advertisement text claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup eases teething pain for children and calms wind colic with a single bottle. The line uses mock medical language and presents a cautionary tone about not stumbling over a bluff.
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Ernest McGaffey
Law Department
State Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Courts
Ernest McGaffry
Joseph B. Bowles
Hie
Missouri News
Butler
People’s Bank of Butler
J. M. Christian
William Seelinger
C. A. Lane
J. Ro Jenkins
Wesley Beaton
J. FE. Thompson
J. W. Egeleson
Everett Morilla
T. W. Leese
A. Pagrott
RL FL Harper
J. Ro Simpson
B. Po
AL Carroll
RB. Radford
Anda Simpson
Alva Deerwester
J. R. Jenkins
A. Lane
Wesley Denton
Lucinda KB. Ashton
A. H. Henfield
Bride
Wiss Della Strodhe
Libby
Spain
Soar McNeill Libby
Chicago
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