Capitol Board's Expense Account and Legislature Report
The capitol commission report to the legislature details total capitol fund expenditures up to Jan 1 1915 totaling 1 215 795 41 with salaries and travel for KW Stephene Alfred A Speer Joseph Coa Hiller Theodore Lacaff and others. It covers contracts for architects contractors power house and foundations and notes a capital fund balance of 2 468 085 2. The report explains controversy over stone quality with contractor Ko Fo GT and discusses appropriations cuts proposed by a legislative visiting committee affecting the state institutions and fair funding along with appointments for the new Missouri state school system and related posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Capitol Commission
Major
Varina
Taye
KW. Stephene
Columbia
Alfred A. Speer
Chariois
Joseph Coa Hiller
Glencoe
Theodory Lacaff
Nevada
J Kelly Pool
John T. Short
Hoy T. Davia
WF. Mitchell
Imi
Tracy & Swartowt
John Gill & Sona Co
Jatttean & Son
A. Anderson & Co
Kdein Pf
Deal
John Kiardod
Fam
Commission
Ko Fo
Property Valuation and Plans Highlight Missouri Legislature
State Auditor John I Gordon completes the fret valuation of Missouri property including land, buildings, machinery, and furniture totaling 13 236 974 00. The new state capital item stands at 4 750 000 while 18 tow lots and 887 acres are valued at 2 757 510 78 with machinery 4 099 222 01 and supplies 2 022 48 74. Walter McNabb Miller of Columbia, president of the Equal Suffrage Association, says the group aims to keep a low profile during the current session with a plan for a special election on suffrage and the election of a bicameral legislature. Legislative items include a measure to create a five member commission for the blind, a census bill for feeble minded, a reform school for delinquent women, and Senator Morton’s record 125 bills on obsolete statutes. A bill by Representative Wiley would allow auto accident victims to levy on the vehicle for damages if the owner has other property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I Gordon Tian
Missouri Ae
Imite Educational
Walter McNabb Miller
Equal Suffrage Association of
Mirw
Sears
Miller
County Board of Welfare
Leagar
League
Farmers Week at Columbia Success Celebrated
More than 2000 visiting farmers and stockmen attended Farmers Week at Columbia Missouri where sessions were crowded daily. Secretary of Agriculture James Houston spoke on rural decline and U.S. agricultural growth, while Gov. Major and Secretary of State for Agriculture discussed progressive policies and Missouri achievements. Junior Farmers week showcased youth events and prizes across many county groups with Anna Phillips winning horse judging and numerous ribbons awarded in cattle and sheep contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Secretary of Agriculture
D. F Houston
H. J. Waters
Kansan
E. W
Majer
J. T oM = Johnston
St. Louis
Mra Harbert
Colorado
Houston
Department
United States
Missouri
United Stazes
Wieh Ae
Jewell Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
Major
Farmers Week
Halph # Bowe
Laat Youuh
Anna
Phillips
Port Oxford Cedar as substitute for English willow in logs
Manufacturers of artificial logs seek a substitute for the English willow used for its lightness and strength. Port Oxford cedar from the Pacific coast is noted to have many of the same desirable qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Oxford
Pacific Coast
Fragmentary Washington Herald clipping mentions medical term
A heavily garbled Washington Herald fragment references a medical term and dialogue between a mistress and a doctor. The readable bits hint at a torpedo or similar term but lack coherent context or full details to identify people, places, or a concrete event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Missouri Farmers Week sessions end with banquet
In connection with Farmers' Week the Missouri Suaddi Vierse Dreders hesvehution held fin sessions during the week and wound up a busy trade with banquet. The association held item sertings in the agricultural bathing, President Jaroe A. Houchin in the chair. The presiding officer strongly advo rated a registration. Dr CW McCampbells of Manhattan Kansas, secretary of the Kansas live stock Registry Board, spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Suaddi
Jaroe A. Houchin
CW. McCampbells
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas Iive Stock Registry Board
Minnesota Stallion Registration Law Benefits Debate
Secretary Jafue Jackson read the proposed law while Prof. Montgomery from Minnesota State College explained its operation. The Minnesota association unanimously endorsed the law after discussion and also backed the requested legislature appropriation for the college and state board of agriculture. With minor secretary changes, the old officers were reelected. James Houchin presided, with EB A Trowbridge as vice president and KE S Stewart as treasurer.
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Jafue Jackson
Montgomery
Minnesota State College
Minnesota
State Board of Agriculture
Hulus Jackson
Mexico
Curtis P “Jumes” Chathorn
Meeting notes show W Thompson attends livestock event
Notable stock breeder W Thompson and Liberty Missouri buyer Yancey preside over a gathering of breeders. Wilbur Wallace of Huntsville discusses breeding Poland China hogs as top herd earns prizes. A four day agriculture short course is hosted by the College of Agriculture alongside efforts by McFarland Tree breeders to showcase herd success at state fairs and the St Louis World’s Fair.
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Columnia
Farinare
Wilbur Wallace
Hunceton
Cooper County
Cwine Breeders’ Association
Wallace
Itisner
Towithy Plains
Harm Mechanics
Sid Lee Havre
Wihitol
Leeds
Sir Jackeon
Madifie Horne
George RK
Wilkerson
Sedaia
Gerett Wilkerson
Fares
University of Missourian Tas
Columbia
Columbia Tin
Welker
MeFurtand
Pertle
Melrsen
Dotyx
St Louis
Queen McFarland
Ready to Face the Music in a Vivid Exchange
An eminent official warns that constant attention is needed for the office applied for, while the respondent asserts no extra bustle will be required beyond what has already been done to secure it. The exchange captures resolve and readiness amid formal career pressures.
Not Playing Fair in Tramatiet Losses Fashion Woes
Fragmentary note describes a wife scolding a husband about his eight different frocks and lack of gifts during the season. includes garbled dialogue and stray names. Readable items focus on attire and domestic complaint rather than events.
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Tramatiet
Pilegonde
Unclear Title From Fragmentary Quote Passage
Fragmentary OCR text quotes Mrs Krox and a doctor but clarity is limited. The snippet mentions optimism, reassurance, and a suggestion to call a doctor to assess health, hinting at a health concern and reassurance.
Clothes Line Notice From Weekly Wash
A fragment notes a weekly wash scene with a casual remark on visibility and a playful jab about what is needed tonight. The passage hints at a mood of indifference and missing items, suggesting domestic routine and small chores in a casual community setting.
Potato King Henry Schroeder Urges Early Potatoes Business
Henry Schroeder known as the Potato king of the Red River Valley shares a motto for new growers. He would start out by growing potatoes, emphasizing initiative, capital, and practical farming experience. His advice comes from a warm heart and a proven track record as a successful potato grower.
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Henry Schroeder
Red River Valley
John A. Salver Seed Co
Mr. Schroeder
Salzer Seed Co promotes potatoes and seeds in Wisconsin
Do You Know, Mr. Farmer, there is more money in five acres of potatoes, prorain and year out, than in anything you can grow on your farm. Salzer's Creations in Seed Corn puts Wisconsin on the Corn Map with outs, burley, clovers. They mail a catalog and sample package of ten farm seeds, including Speltz, Rejuvenated White Bonanza or The Prize Winner, Lion Dollar Grass, etc. Send twenty cents to John A. Salter Seed Co., Box 708, La Crosse, Wis., for both editions and their big catalog.
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Major
Progremvie Ihaye
Mosourt
Mator
Salzer
Wisconsin
Outs
Burley
Clovers
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Hyphen usage in name links across a scrappy obituary note
A garbled OCR style passage discusses hyphenating names to show marital ties. It questions whether Durke Martin should be linked as husband and wife with Mire Thwarborn or Mire Wabash and notes confusion about the correct form and placement of names in the listing.
Visitor at the gate described in cryptic wakeful note
A terse, uncertain message references a visitor and unclear names or places. The fragment hints at morning events and a polite interaction but lacks concrete details, names, dates, or locations to establish a full report.
Silent Wall to be of the bady. do vay
Fragile OCR fragment hints at a brief item with unclear names or places. Readable words suggest a garbled note about a wall or barrier and a vague mention of movement or travel. No verifiable entities or events emerge to anchor a factual summary.
Fragmentary theater line prompts local page card
A damaged OCR fragment references a theater moment with Mrs Camoup and a speaker in decorative stage bows. The readable bits point to a misread line about a performance, with stray letters suggesting a theatre caption or script cue from a historic page.
Poor Fide Kiveket lie et dead mute doe Lie lhder Sins
Fragmentary OCR text yields a cryptic note mentioning a person and a perilous scene. No clear names, places, dates, or events emerge to establish a full news item.
Fragmented Message in Unknown Language
A garbled note repeats phrases like Stoo soe and Fachance is noa. The text appears as partial speech or transcription with unclear meaning and lacks identifiable people places or events.
Kidney flushing drink claimed to cure ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Salts as a kidney flushing remedy for bad kidneys backache and bladder issues. It promises relief by taking four ounces daily in water, citing grape and lemon acid with lithia to cleanse clogged kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
The Soft Coal Question and a Meeting in Mitte
An excerpt from the Philadelphia Public Ledger reflects muddled lines about a woman, debating whether she is blonde or brimette, and notes a cautious man who expects opportunity to knock. The text alludes to themes of fate and waste.
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Bionde
Brimette
Mitte Boreh
Philadelphia Public Ledger
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Noda
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Jeff Sommerville
Gase
Nepetiam
Conwas Rider
St. Louie
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Charlies FC
Public Dorman
Cate Lows
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Biher
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Miaatiarn
Te. Orecou
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St.Mair . Penew
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Tyust
Mbewonri
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Aceminiants
Gordon
Prages
Sioopeon
Mixsouri
Gov Major
California
Allee
Panama Pacific
Jefferson Ci
Gow Major
Moore
Reformatory For Women
Reformatory
John Morton
Morton
T. L. Wiley
Europe
Ake
Ically
Folliwins
Ulue
Monta Vatten
Saline
Morgan
Nattoteal Live Sinekraphy
Wallies
Marion County
Erie
Saine
Perigee
Tritech
New London
Har
Maxwell
Tien
Ardenwl
Rb Hit
Joel Anderon
Jocks County
Witite
Marloen County
Tee Roblin
Jivel Anderson
Uihmann
Marion
Doet Amdeeon
Jacket County
oCh
W. Thompson
Yancey
Liberty, Mo
DC. Coroman
Frise
Tt Pra
Thoreuehs
Mra. Krox
Mr. Farmer
Fide
Doren
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