Political cheer and gatekeeping from old editorials
The piece mixes praise for Mr Major and Mr Cowherd with critique of political maneuvers. It cites Charleston Courier on chicken thieves near Glenwood and mentions Sasson in Martie Hill, a courthouse meeting, a $25 fund for a committee, and a dispute over post office and road appropriations. It lauds Hensley and a strong primary showing, arguing for continued support and reelection.
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Cowhead
Major
Cowherd
Charleston
Sasson
St Te Cotral
Martie Hill Leteiiday
Wich
Hensley
House
Senate
Tariffs and farm prices clash with trust controls
The St. Joseph Observer notes that rising production lowers farm prices while tariffs, protecting steel and other industries, push prices up. It argues that supply and demand still function for farm goods, but trusts seek government price fixes, and warns farmers to doubt tariff critics.
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St. Joseph
Washington Letter on labor, tariffs and watered stock
Special Washington correspondence recounts hearings from the Lawrence strike inquiry with Miss Sanger describing dire living conditions of 119 children in woolen mills and Taft’s vetoes. Democratic labor gains praised by Chairman Wilson as eight hour, anti injunction and scientific management reforms. Wilson-Taft tariff caution urged gradual cuts to curb cost of living amid concerns over watered stock inflating prices.
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Woolen Trust
Lawrence
Miss Sanger
Pou
Mr. Pou
Labor Temple
New York
Mr. Foster
Mr Foster
W. B. Wilson
Committee On Labor
Democratic House of Representatives
House
Roosevelt
Taft
Democratic Party
Wilson
Department of Labor
Taylor
Congressman Redfield
Congress
United States Commission
National Corporation Tax Returns
Judge Moses H Burton Dies at Home in Missouri
Obituary notes the death of Judge Moses H Burton born June 16 1850 near Bowling Green Kentucky and died August 9 1912 at his Missouri home. He served as County court judge and was active in civic life. Survived by wife Rebecca Elizabeth Stephens three sons Marion Cole and Joseph A Burton and three daughters Stella Mrs Ernest Cameret Mrs Jos A Seabaugh of Denver and Mrs Jos A Burton of St Louis.
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Moses H. Burton
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Marble Hill
Missouri
Cape Girardeau County
Rebecca Elizabeth Stephens
New Salem Baptist Church
Marion C. Roy
Stella
Ernest Cameret
This County
Jos A. Seabaugh
Denver Cole
Jos. A. Burton
St Louie
Eight year old Marion Huff dies after lifelong illness
Marion Hull Huff, aged 8 years 4 months 21 days, died August 7 1912 at Paxico Missouri at the home of his parents G and Annie Huff. He survived by his father sister and half siblings with a large family mourning. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Billy Williams from Arkeville and interment followed in Rock Hill cemetery.
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Paxico
Marion Hull
Annie Huff
Billy” Williams
Arkeville
Rock Hill
J. G. Hoey
Anti Single Tax Meeting Aims to Defeat Amendments
The Land Owners Protective association calls a conference in Jefferson City on August 30 to oppose the single tax amendments. The meeting seeks county participation to organize a nationwide campaign and defeat the measures. Secretary B. Silvers announces the effort.
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Kansas City
Land Owners Protective Associaion
Jefferson City
B. Silvers
Land
Owners Protective Assention
Special message to Bollinger County customers from Fredericktown Lumber
Fredericktown Lumber Co informs Bollinger County customers that a large shipment of sash and doors has just been landed. The store promises high quality and attractive prices that will save customers money. Fredericktown Mo.
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Bollinger County
Fredericktown Lumber Coo
Fredericktown
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Washington Correspondence of the Press
Hut Sape
America
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B. H. Bollinger & Son
Zalma, Missouri
National Light Coal Oil
White Rose
J. Il. Wicecarver
J. A. Taylor
Carleton College
Carleton
Desry
The
United States
CV Gilliland
Peesonsr
Farmington, Mo
Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Estes Brothers
W. A. Reynolds
Webster Davault, M.D
Glen Allen, Missouri
Bollinger County Abstract Company
West Estes
Sharp Hasora
Olf Bank
Manmle Hill
Wells & Knowles
Patton
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