Writings on Kennet and Political Notes in The Southeast Review
January issue highlights Kennet in Dunklin county and local figures. Obituaries note the deaths of Looax Cantiste in New York and Benjamin Burrenworth in Thomasville Georgia. Other items discuss a rural candidate for governor Groner M Sumey and GOP hints from Kansas City. A Wash Times quote questions McKinley era policy on the interstate commerce commission.
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Southeast Review
Kennet
Dunklin County
Groner M. Sumey
Kanaas City
Ile
Kansas City
Washington Times
McKinley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mer. Ey Nnn
Senate
Faxson
Judge Fox returns home after illness in Missouri
Judge James D. Fox of Fredericktown Missouri has recovered from a serious illness at Mullanphy Hospital and returns home today. Friends will be glad at his full restoration of health and his planned rest before resuming duties on the circuit bench. Mrs Fox accompanied him during his illness.
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Fae Republic of
Pith
James D. Fox
Fredericktown
Mullanphy Hospital
tLlis
Sisters of Charity
Debates over Civil Service Law Highlight Sulloway Rhetoric
In the House debate, New Hampshire’s Cy Sulloway, a Down East Yankee with whiskers and rasping voice, urged immediate repeal of the civil service law. He derided supporters as political flunkeys and quipped that even St Peter would need a list of eligibles from the commission, provoking strong mockery from the opposing side.
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House of Representatives
Cy” Sulloway
New Lampshire
United States
Peter
Missouri’s steady finances praised by St Joseph News
The Missouri auditor’s report shows the state in sound fiscal shape with revenues of 4,166,4190 and current expenses covered. Taxes are not high, half a million bonds were canceled, and a balance of 27,548 carried to the general fund amid conservative governance. Missouri earns praise for honesty and prudent finances despite political caution.
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Missouriii
State Auditor of
Missouri
Union
St. Joseph
Wee
Moss
Asim Seine
Ali
Defeat of Hanna in Ohio Senate race stirs party critique
The piece argues Hanna’s loss exposes fault lines within Ohio Republicans and critiques both major parties. It contends Foraker and Bushnell opposed Hanna over party power plays, calling his defeat a mixed moral and political outcome and noting discomfort with big versus little bosses.
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Hiuwma
United States Senate
Republican Party
Ohio
Tan
Llinna
Hanna
Johid
Foraker
Kurtz
Tanna
Olio
Hanena
Tie
Povaleor
Ans Govenor Bushnell
Tunna
Puovile
Athinia
Hanni
Senate
John Sherman
Tomorow
Eanna
Hoss
Heaven
Tha Democrate
Hinnie
Hie
Object lesson in corruption and wage protests
An observer derides a political spectacle as the democratic party gains from it. The note cites a peoplucrin in wages affecting 123,000 mill operatives in New England, many on strike, with an estimated loss of about $50,000 weekly across six states, quipping about McKinley, Hanna and Dingley prosperity.
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New England
McKinley
Hanna
Dingley
Remembering a Revolutionary Era Primary School
Rev George Channing recalls his youth school just after the revolution where girls and boys learned together in round wooden auto seats. Children kissed the teacher goodbye as the day ended. Spelling lessons featured long words like multiplication sung in chorus, the master quickly catching errors by ear and forcing all to reveal the errant student. The scene echoes with the roar of many voices in a large, multi keyed classroom.
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George Channing
Chidren
Secluded Korea Women and Modest Men Explain Customs
The article describes extreme seclusion of Korean women with concealment outfits and eyes hidden from men. Men display innate modesty, working in jewels and trousers in heat while avoiding bamboo garments to limit skin contact.
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Korea
Trivelera
Wedding and marriage musings meet a jokey critique
A humorous New York Press fragment comments on marriage, gender knowledge, and childrearing with wry metaphors. It lampoons the health of men in business, suggests doctors as partners, and notes the gap in understanding between men and women with playful, clipped sarcasm.
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New York Press
Pensioners Complaints Reach Pension Office Headlines
A flood of odd letters lands at the pension office with many from widows and veterans accusing delays and mismanagement. A Kansas correspondent derides proposed pension rules and questions the intent of lawmakers while recalling wartime service and aging hardships. The mix reveals frustration over policy and aging veterans seeking steady relief.
Fragments of 19th century notes mix crime, society, and odd lore
A chaotic collection mentions a Rhode Island millionaire and fortune left to heirs, a Missouri case with indictment for assault to kill, a Paducah death, wedding ring origins, and stray lines on politics, liquor, and football. It sketches social quirks, legal actions, and curiosities without a single cohesive narrative.
Bollinger County notes and town life update
Quiet in our town with two barbers and a prospects for a third. Miss May Green was ill last week and Miss Mollie McManus traveled to Cape Girardeau to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Dover welcomed a fine baby boy. John D Geen enjoys holiday vacation at home. A cave-in at the tunnel trail unsettled residents for a few days. Rev Bess preached Saturday and Sunday. Broiler Pinnell gave an interesting sermon. Mrs Geore Moore is improving from illness. Deputy county court clerk’s visits draw curiosity. Wishing readers a happy prosperous year.
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Bollinger County
May Green
Mollie McManus
Cape Girardeau
Lante Claus
Glen Allen
Dover
John D. Geen
John
Mr. Bess
Geore Moore
Windy mishap on a chicken coop scene reported
A Wellington paper notes a man sitting on a chicken coop in front of a store when a gust blew the coop away and dropped him to the ground with a cling, with a dry aside that nothing wonderful occurred. It playfully contrasts a hypothetical wind blowing the woop out from under the man. The piece then shifts to satirical snippets on language, advertising, matrimony, and a sensational claim by J de Morgan about Egypts origins being Chinese, challenging established views.
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Wellington
Hman
Kansas City Journal
India
Iodia
Seattle
Persia
Principles of Work and Virtue Amid Scattered Prose
Disjointed montage on honest labor, real affection, and patient effort. Reflections warn against lofty fantasies without foundations, urge contentment in small duties, and affirm value of reliable friends and steady character. Contains dated phrases and mixed topics from moral exhortation to stray notes.
Jedge Waxem Political Proverbs and Wobbly Politicians
A garbled political quip piece mocks populists and party splits. It ridicules populist tinness and urges action against those who abandon patriotism, noting civil actions can carry more weight than words and the eagle must be kept in good shape through periodic checks.
Useful Recipes and Cautions From a Historical Remedy List
A historical list offers remedies and cautions for rheumatism colds and throat issues. It covers liniments made with peppermint oil and other ingredients, a potty gurgle with potash and tannin, and bath-based approaches. Caution advises doctor if white patches appear and notes risks from unsafe practices.
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Uhat
Notice of suit in Bollinger County circuit court
State of Missouri files a property by publication suit against John Smith to foreclose a state lien on Lots 1 and 2, Northwest Quarter, Section 1, Township 32 North Range 8 West, Marble Hill. Defendant must appear by next term, or default judgment will be entered. Publication to run four weeks in the Mannie Hive Press. Circuit Clerk H. M. Baar signed January 18. W. K. Chanpinit represents plaintiff.
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John Smith
Hig
Wo OK. Chandler
Colin Smith
Missouri
Hite
Northmwest
Wight
Marble Hill
Moreh
Sansa
Ani
Vie Mannie Hive Press
Likwiig M. Saari
Sean
Bolinger County
Lsths Hksky
M. Baar
Cicuit
W. KK
Chanpinit
Plaianit
The Biggest Offer Yet The Marble Hill Press
An old newspaper blurb promotes a Detroit Free Press offer including 52 copies for 1.25 and an Annual Year Book and Almanac for 1868. It touts the Free Press as clean and brightest with high standards and urges readers to subscribe by sending 15 cents for trial or related costs.
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Marble Hill Press
Detroit Free Press
Stiart
Free Press
Leon
Eneolal
Panigemenis
Berner Alir
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Looax Cantiste
Carlisle
New York
Thomas A. Tiomesusx
R. W. Thompson
Stoddard County
Dexter
Benjamin Burrenworth
United States Commissioner of Patents
Cnn Woods
Thomasville
Tay
Sam Jones
Georgia
Marie Jones
Saap
Hamo
Addrom
St. Louis Globo Democrat
Rt. Lois
Clint
Globo Democrat
le Sancin Rsy
Grant
Ican
Nowa
Globe-Democrat
Paya
Democratic Party
Revolutionary Scholars
Washington Star
Andlow
Mielsea
Ale
Pensiainss
Kansas
Congress
HelyWlore
Diana
Brances E.wilhind
Burden
Rhode Island
Ann
Pennsylvania
Femiale Wittessen
wSu Leosman
Delaware
Thor
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Hell
Whiskey Trust
Kentucky
James I. Berry
Paducah
Swinburne
Prometheus
Tubil Cain
Winkile
Glen Aller
J. V. Slinkard & Son
Zalma
Missourt
Arbuckle
Arm & Hammer Soda
Sugir
Standard
Humbolt Jeans
Oliver Chilled
Chattanooga
Jv, Slinkard & Son
Zalma, Mo
Adam
J. de Morgan
Chicago Tribune
Earth
Garden
Elen
Ching
M. de Morgan
Viet
Dinier Masters
J. A. Motors
Crooked Creek Township
Southland
Moble & Ohio Railroad
Cairo
Mls
Harris
N. Fourth Street
St. Louis
Moor
MM. Posey
Molle
Ala
State of Missouri
Detroit Nue Press
ST. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Fort Smith Railway
Cotton Belt
Mountain Bus
Wvelta
Tran Mountain Main Line
Williamsville
Ft. Scott
Memphis Ry
Winter
E. F. Blomeyer
G. PB. AY
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Webster’s
Soroueka
Amy Viel
Wri
Heck Fue Howe
MPH Eaa CO
Springtell
Wass
Ua A
Booone
The
Courier Journal
Isso Welnessy
Henry Watterson
Maily Conrice Jownal
Courter Journal
Twieem Wook Courier Journal
Priva
Sampla Sopivs
Gourier Journal
Tux Credle
A. Bounsack
Tiissouadl
Elmer &E
Hair's
Mass Inn
Iravion
W. K
H. L. Cunningham
Denlist and
Aurist
Cape Giraideau
Etunityant Bank
State Normal School
Seeiniiner van Musiathe
Opone
Twin City Hotel
Womachly
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