Memorial Silver Testimonial For Gov Major At Executive Mansion
A large Democratic crowd gathered at the Executive Mansion in Jefferson City for a ceremonial testimonial honoring Gov Major. A silver service valued around 1800 dollars was presented as a surprise gift, with remarks about university funding and inheritance tax debates shaping the event and future state policy.
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Supreme court ruling cuts bank tax assessment in St Louis
The St Louis banking institutions will owe about $280000 in taxes this year after the supreme court upheld the 50 percent valuation of their capital stock and surplus rather than the 70 percent favored by the St. Louis board of equalization. Frederick N. Judson of Jian Green Henry says the decision has far reaching importance and marks a notable contribution to Missouri tax law.
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Railroad demurrage reform sought by trunk line roads
Representatives of the trunk line roads petitioned the public service commission for faster car release by allowing penalties after the 48 hour free period and doubling demurrage charges every 24 hours. Gov Major named William H Lewis as labor commissioner and John T Fitzpatrick as labor official with terms expiring in 1819 and 1816 respectively. Lewis, a Scott county clerk and owner of a Democratic newspaper, previously served in the legislature from St Francois and authored labor laws.
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Capital Nearly Completed Missouri Capitol 91 Percent Done
Estimates by Chairman EW Stephens of the building commission show the Missouri Capitol is 91 percent complete with two key facts: it will be finished within the voters’ approved funds and the project has progressed without a scandal or delay. Contracts total about 2.9 million dollars, with 2.278 million paid. several line items cover foundation, power house, approaches, and campus expansion. Governor Gardner is set to preside over the dedication rites once the last messages and formalities are completed.
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Military Ball Off At Governors Mansion
There was no annual military ball at the governors mansion on New Year’s night. Adjutant General O’Meara says the ball has been called off because so many members of the National Guard are out of state. For the past five years the event has been a New Year’s affair.
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She Works for France in War Relief Service
Mise Moud EL Ralm, oldest daughter of Ore H. Ral, noted Amamerlet banker, serves in uniform near France. She is engaged in war relief work as part of the American efforts.
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Ore H. Ral
Amamerlet
France
Questioning Olive Egg Plants At The Grocer
A shopper asks about produce while a sow in the white apron replies with a strange mix of words about olive egg plants and a boycott involving eggs. The dialogue seems fragmented and humorous.
Woman's Crowning Glory Hair Dressing Ad Teaser
Fragmented ad style notice touts La Creole Hair Dressing for gray hair covering. Mentions price 21.00 and targets Athens area shoppers amid scattered lines about fashion and beauty products.
Unclear Crooked Ad Claims Harmless Stomach Cure
A fragmented advertisement touts a mythical remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It promises quick relief within minutes and urges readers to purchase a fifty cent bottle of a product named Papes Iepepee from local druggists. The text is garbled but claims dramatic stomach relief with no harm.
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Ainetes
Ady
Destruction of Flour Stocks Sparks City Panic
A historical report describes a New York incident where a flour stock collapse, scarcity fears, and a public crisis at a street market caused officials to intervene. It mentions panic over flour prices, hunger rumors, and a crowd demanding stock at a local store as authorities attempted orderly distribution.
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Goder
Spyder
Ceotral Tans
Esch Trip
Sailors Argument on Rum Fervor Sparks Brisk Exchange
A fragment from Lagdon Opinion depicts the brig’s second officer reproaching Acre Tappin for his craving of rum. The second officer asserts Tappin could become a second officer like him if he cleaned up before the mast, while a seaman retorts about bold acts at sea.
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