Local newspaper rates and political notes from a 19th century issue
In a southeast corner office near the public square, club rates list The Press and The Republic at 1.40, Post-Dispatch 1.00, New York World 2.50, Hicks' Almanac 1.00. A brief health update mentions Grex with typhoid pneumonia, hopes for recovery. Legislative items note Avery’s servant bill becoming law, and a railroad lobby comment on Missouri legislature. An article promises a discussion on changing presidential inauguration date.
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Press
the Republic
Post-Dispatch
N.Y
Hicks’ Almanac
Avery
Senate
Missouri
National Bank Failures and Politics in Disarray
The Comptroller selects receivers after bank failures, with critics claiming the process favors Democrats. At the current pace of banking collapses, it is suggested a young financier could place Palmer and Buckner allies in government roles before his term ends.
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Evkes
Palmer and Buckner
Prosperity Promise Fades Amid Wage Cuts and Bank Failures
A Philadelphia Lead Company recently raised 140000 dollars. Across Michigan iron region a 10 percent wage cut is imposed while banks, corporations, and individuals face daily failures. The tone notes widespread economic strain and looming recession risks.
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Philadelphia
Michigan Iron
Lobbyists and reformers clash at the capitol
The piece argues lobbyists have rights at the capitol and that lawmakers must judge each bill on merit. It notes appearances that John Sherman and Russell A. Alger may not be named to cabinet posts, hints at intra party strife in the Republican camp, and mentions trading positions in Mark Hanna’s interests amid Ayelott’s resolution opposition.
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John Sherman
Russell A. Alger
Mark Hanna
Public normal schools praised as state backbone
The Jefferson City Tribune extols Missouri public schools, noting state normal schools trained over 3,000 teachers. It cites 854 four-year and 2,059 two-year graduates, with about 60 percent teaching in the state. The editorial warns against abolishing or crippling normal schools and urges defeating Aydelotts resolutions.
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Jefferson City Tribune
Missouri
Department of Education
Mdate
Pennsylvania
New York
Wisconsin
West Wirsinia
Massachusetts
Aydelott
Local News Notes From Ti Press Health and Travel
Lodge items scarce this week with health news and a travel note. L M Sitzes made a business trip to Scheperville last week. those reported ill are improving. postmaster J A Harris is shaving hoops when duties permit. Joshua Albright dies on the 4th, an old respected citizen, leaving sons, daughters and many friends.
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Ti Press
L. M. Sitzes
Scheperville
J. A.harris
Joshua Albright
Bessville Notes and Local Happenings
Tar Press readers hear from Bessville with town gossip and visits. Mrs Charley Rhodes and child were sick last week while Avery Zimmerman and daughter and Miss May Loughlin visit from Glen Allen. Castor Sitzes seen weekly feeding his horse at Hoffmans. Prospect school closes Friday and dances loom as Dora Zimmerman visits town. Ben Albright and wife return from Castor after funeral of his father.
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Tar Press
Bessville
Charley Rhodes
Bess
Miss Hope
Avery Zimmerman
May Loughlin
Glen Allen
Castor Sit
Castor
Mr. Albright
Town Notes Include Repairs and Visits
Glen Allen reports Mr. Shores repaired the pump last week. Sister Pinnell was quite sick. Mrs. A. C. Snyder visited friends at Lutesville. Jalie Taylor's baby is ill again. A. H. Dunn was in town last week. Mrs. Avery Zimmerman and daughter and May Loughlin visited friends in Besaville. Dr. Whitener and wife were in town Saturday.
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Mr. Shores
Pinnell
A.C Snyder
Lutesville
Jalie Taylor
A. H. Dunn
Avery Zimmerman
May Loughlin
Besaville
Dr. Whitener
Local Social Notes From The Week
James Pinnell spent a few days at home last week Manuel hopes Miss Mary attends prayer meeting next Thursday without a lantern and that he brings his own John Nelson looks sad since May went to Bessville Mr Peak visited relatives last week Miss Elia and Mary McDanial visited a friend at Lutesville last week Mr McPherson was in town Saturday buying his treat as his school closes Friday Some young people expect a goo Mrs Hahn ery Lam remains on the sick list Mrs Baker visited her sick son last week Prayer meeting will be at Mrs Mell Berry's next Thursday next Mrs Dora Limbsaug visiting her mother Vale Lookout Sunday for the young folks Eliver forgot to comb his hair and had his girl fix it for him. W E Henry Lutes tine day.
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James Pinnell
Manuel
Miss Mary
John Nelson
May
Bessville
Mr. Peak
Elia
Mary McDanial
Lutesville
Mr. McPherson
Agen
Dora Limbsaug
Vale
Eliver
W.E. J
Vandiver to Resign From Normal School Post
Prof Vandiver informs Hon Louis Houck of his imminent resignation as president of the Normal School as his term as Congressman begins March 4. He promises his annual report prior to departure and pledges continued interest and availability to aid the Normal School in the future.
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Vandiver
Normal
Louis Houck
Recents
Sir
Presigo
W. D. VaAxniver
Black bear seen near Bourger land in Missouri woods
Cape Girardeau residents report a large black bear in the swamp near Morrison place about five miles from the city. Mr Pulley encountered the bear within forty yards while walking through the woods, the animal clutching a pig. Louis Honek offers twenty dollars for the bear hide.
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Cape Girardeau
Pulley
Bourger
Morrison Place
Mr. Pulley
Louis Honek
I O O F Southeast Missouri Annual Meeting Held In Ironton
The I O O F Association of Southeast Missouri held its annual business meeting in Ironton on Feb 2 and 3 with about seventy delegates from Jackson Charleston Sikeston Fredericktown Doe Run Farmington and other towns. Officers elected were F B Seard president E H Day vice president John Russell secretary and Dr Biggs treasurer. Next meeting set for Jackson in February 1898 and annual celebration planned for Poplar Bluff on April 27 with date adjusted to avoid Sunday work.
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Poplar Bluff
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Courthouse St
L. LM
North Soouth
Sminy
Shi
Perren
Perler
Hoy
Tom Rexp
Treasury
Ewill
Consular
Steaxtno
Ayelott
Lodge
Mrs. Hahn
Enry Lutes
Tine
Robert Drum
Marble Hill, Mo
Drum & Kinder
Lutesville Drug Store
GEO. E. Clark & Son
General Hardware
Studebaker
Pittsburg
Big Muddy
Ilf
J. A. McCutcheon & Company
South Water Street
Chicago
Ill
First National Bank
Detroit Free Press
Amer Sinee
Will Carleton
Addi
Mr. Carleton
Brooklyn, N.Y
Dr. Diggs
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