Tuat Aikins and the Sikeston Hornet Launch
In St Louis a jamboree signals the season as plans loom. Guy Coonsey starts another newspaper, the Sikeston Hornet, a four column home print with brisk business patronage. Bev Campbell of Doniphan Prospect News lauds Bro. Cooksey as a top paper starter who has "made good."
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Guy Coonsey
Sikeston I Hornet
Hornet
Bev. Campbell
The
Doniphan Prospect News
Bro. Cooksey
Aldrich currency bill faces critical local sighting
The St Joseph Observer denounces the Aldrich currency bill now before Congress. It argues the measure weakens independent control by the comptroller and treasury heads, invites favoritism, and urges a negative vote as unsuitable for the nation. The piece questions any senator tied to "the interests" who would back such a bill.
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Aldrich
Congress
St. Joseph
Secretary of the Treasury
Postmasters in County Blamed for Delayed Herald Delivery
In a bold warning the Jackson Herald denounces several local postmasters for late Herald deliveries, claims some readers received last week’s issue only by Tuesday this week, and vows to take action from department headquarters if delays persist. The paper asserts postmasters must deliver all papers promptly regardless of personal preferences.
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Herald
Uncle Sam
Progress
The
Democrat
Evan
Jackson Herald
Southeast Missouri Press Association Revived in Sikeston
The Southeast Missouri Press Association was revived in Sikeston this week with about twenty editors attending. Elected officers for the year are Fred Naeter president, FE L Purcell vice president, John F Martin secretary, and J Smith treasurer. Next meeting set for Cape Girardeau on June 1 with a Missouri Press association president invited.
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Southeast Press Association
Southeast Missouri Press Association
Sikeston
Fred Naeter
Cape Girarde
Republican
FE. L. Purcell
Fredericktown
Missouri Press Association
Roosevelt era to dominate congressional winter agenda
Walter Wellman, Washington correspondent, predicts the Roosevelt administration will occupy much of Congress’s winter focus through ongoing investigations. Republicans may join Democrats in leading inquiries, aiming to discredit Roosevelt and his programs before the next presidential campaign. The piece notes GOP members’ dislike of Roosevelt and foresees lively clashes as the nation witnesses political sparring and public debate.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Congress In Session Yet Quiet On Currency Reform
A Washington letter criticizes congressional delay and Republican leadership. It damns the largely inactive chamber, laments the long gap between election and assembly, and argues that Nelson Aldrich and party leaders hold sway. The writer urges courage and policy over rhetoric to address the money question.
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Sistieth Congress
Congress
Springfield Republican
Potosi Independent
Serena Payne
New York
House
Rules Committee
Republic
Senate
Holy of Holies
Nelson W. Aldrich
United States Senate
Rhode Island
Vail
John
Pierpont
Republican Party
Paul
Farmington Times
Arrests, fires, and civic notes from Southeast Missouri
Southeast News reports eleven youths arrested at Plat River for stealing brass from the Federal Lead Company. A shooting near Oran results in a death amid family dispute. Wolf activity worries farmers near Silverlake and old Phinena mines. Jackson hosts an old settlers reunion and a strong poultry show with about 300 birds on display. Elvins postmaster Hartshorn clashes with Westover. Farmington politics include a $25,000 municipal lighting plan vote. A Jackson–Tren Mountain passenger train wreck injures several. missing funds surface in Charleston. Cape Girardeau reports the death of W T Wilson after a nervous illness and a self-inflicted gunshot.
Death of Esteemed Local Merchant Mr Wilson
Early this morning Mr Wilson died at his home after a furnace fire and breathing trouble. Mrs Wilson alerted Dr Thewsd who arrived promptly to find him dead in bed. The community regards him as one of the citys most respected merchants and citizens.
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Cape Girardeau
W.T. Wilson
Leavin Serra
Wilson
Thewsd
Adeath
Enine
Our Correspondents WY ME C Notes School Opens With Five New Students
Our Correspondents reports that school opened Monday with five new students: Dade, Phelps, Bess, Dongola, Ramsey, Eldorado, Katie Moore. Marble Eye L. We had an excellent prayer meeting last week. Bros. Jenkins and Robertson were present.
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Yerry Dade
Glen Phelps
Tartesville
Janes Bess Dongola
Madge Ramsey
Eldorado
Til
Katie Moore
Marble Eyl
Bros. Jenkins and Robertson
Sunday Union meeting and local notices from Reed town
Crooked Creek ran high on Saturday night causing Sunday school to be limited as few knew the plan. Rev Wood’s arrival was delayed due to high water. J J Whitteker circulated a petition for a public read at his place. Mrs Steve Thurtman visited her daughter Mars Shetley in Fredericktown GA Venable rode to Marquand for medicine Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesday night new DTt was held. Griffiths week Ira Mabuees of Fredericktown visited. Charles Mel drum rented Dan Whitener place. Next Sunday January 1 Rev R E Russell financial agent of M C will preach at Union with subject De. Ridge and Creek women shipped 174 pounds of chickens Tuesday for Ritkee relief.
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Crooked Creek
Wood
Union
Eduateh
Thousdas
J. J. Whitteker
Steve Thurtman
Mars
Sam Shetley
Fredericktown
Venable
Marquand
Griffith
Ira Mabuees
Frederektown
Madhuen
Charles Meldrum
Dan Whitener
Sam. Bess
M. Cl
Shssvillias
Local notes mix weather woes and village life
The community reports heavy rains harming Castor fields and stock enclosures. Asa Sparks visited Dadi to bring his bride, surprising friends. Died January James Carter of rheumatism after years as a resident. leaves widow, two sons. Local folks Neal Scatt and a Spencer son ill but improving. Charley Barrett back at school chores. The piece closes with political venting about the election and a curious sign off.
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Asa Sparks
Dadi
AL AL Wander
Markle Till
James Carter
Rhetmuitisa
Carter
Bob Malone
Bloomfield
Neal Scatt
Spencer
Charley Barrett
Bryan
Oun Hyer Sterly the Foratory
Edee
Tsko Sarva
Winter Weather and Visiting Folks in Turks Pirss
The letter notes health is good in Turk Pirss despite town happenings since the holidays. It mentions on land stock conditions and a spell of rain and snow. Ted Tenholder of Bonne Terre and his fiancé Avia Noth of St. Louis visited Ted’s parents, returning home last week. further names include J. A. Tenholder and Fred.
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Turk Pirss
Ted Tenholder
Bonne Terre
Avia Noth
St. Louis
Ted
Mro
John Tenholder
J. A. Tenholder
Fred
The Peoples Bank of Latesvills Panic Era Summary
A garbled 1807 report from The Peoples Bank of Latesvills outlines bank statements and a cautious note on increased loans and deposits before a panic. It includes mentions of cash on hand, investments with farmers and businesses, and a Doan’s Kidney Pills testimonial unrelated to banking.
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Aurdeposits
Ind
Dob Smith
Venir
J. J. Chandra Eee
Sam J. McMinnx
Cushion
Local notes and visits brighten small town week
Teeny Satherin of OF Padenwel attended Petuy Pentolders via helix route. Miss Mary Tenholder and Ding Stoverville travel for Oo Ballon Me visit. Frank Threle, now in St Louis, visited with two city friends. Villa Thiele returned from St Deottis work. Jeb Price of St Denis visited his father William Price. A big girl welcomed by Mer and Mrs John Nenninger, and more births reported near Bollinger. Jack Prost mentioned amid district chatter.
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Teeny Satherin
Padenwel
Vastimne
Petuy Pentolders
Firth
Mary Tenholder
Ding Stovervile
Oo Ballon
Frank Threle
St. Louis
Villa Thiele
St. Deottis
Jeb Price
St. Denis
William Price
Mer
John Nenninger
Mro
Tierivan Landewe
John Scharenbureca
Lerr
Rena
Jotu Vanderen
Old Bollinger
Allay
M. J. Vanderen
Jack Prost
Local notes and visits from the community
A series of short items recounts residents’ movements and events. Frank Fralbright pleads, Jeh an McWinsey hints at team moves, J. Girindstall and others are named with local errands. School terms end, a pastor visits Hurricane Fork church, and weather briefly affects creeks and rabbit activity amid community chatter.
Comforting Words Provide Aid For Ailing Back
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration upon the estate of T. RR. die Kinney, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned by the Probate court of Bollinger county Missouri bearing date December 10 1907 All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them for settlement.
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T. Rr.die Kinney
Bollinger County
Missouri
Three Years For 25 Cents Farm Paper Ad
Min Progress announces subscription pricing changes for the Sig farm and agri cultant periodical Leonis Ate and Hees Chiat. The new rate begins January 4 but readers may lock in the old price of three years for 25 cents, with current terms at Grace and Souattin.
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Sig Farm
Agricultant
Leonis
Ate
Gace
Farmers' Institute awards at Hollinger Wayne and Stockhivd
The Farmers' Association hosted a state farm exhibit in Holliingerr Wayne and Stokkhivd counties, recognizing top producers and awarding premiums for best pumpkin, wheat, onions, potatoes, tobacco, eggs, and poultry. Notable honorees include Daniel Cloninger, Charles Bollins, and Wayne Brasier, with prizes listed for various crops and stock categories.
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Aatna
Missouri
Deresa Herg
Stunthr
Prodners Wis
Corti
James Best Ealt
Patel
Daniel Cloninger
Peteet
Eeive Pap Wai Arma
Fears
Peitin
Glesener
Palais Spee Hcialy
Charles Bollins
Mer Tost
Wayne Brasier
Poland
Composite remedy ad stirs curiosities with odd claims
An OCR damaged ad fragment touts a product named Dean' Ototment claiming quick relief for skin eruptions and distraction to readers. The garbled text mentions costs in cents and a street location, offering a sensational cure without clear evidence.
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