Missouri state democratic convention date set
Srrivarzip was chosen as the site with Wednesday August 10 set for the next Missouri state democratic convention. The Pitsburg Times notes Congress faces criticism, with Barcey of Texas accusing a House proprietor of falsehood and duplicity. Remarks on Hawaii's Sanford B. Dole feature critical commentary and calls for restraint on annexation. Latent reports state all 1897 state debts were met and bond reductions progress toward extinguishing the debt.
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Srrivarzip
Missouri
Representative Barcey
Texas
Dear Reed
Congress
Republicans demand resignation and gold standard stance
The text argues that Republicans have effectively demanded the secretary of the treasury resign, pressing for McKinley to publicly support the gold standard or dismiss his financial adviser. It frames the issue as a forced position on currency policy and administration accountability.
Mighty Mississippi and Its Tributaries, A Nation's Wonder
George Darey Eggleston extols America's river system in the New York World, noting the Mississippi and its tributaries span over 100000 miles, drain vast land, support massive commerce, and cross no customs barriers, with many other great rivers like Yukon, Columbia, Colorado, and Alabama-Tombigbee. He argues Americans should value and further develop these resources.
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George Darey Eggleston
New York
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Ganges
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Monongahela
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Wabash
Tennessee
Lumberland
Alabama
Ohio
Cairo
St Francois
Arkansas
White
Red
Yasoo
Tallahatchee
Yalobusha
Ouachita
Upper
Tlingis
Missouri
Yellowstone
Platte
Big Horn
Yukon
Columbia
Colorado
Tombigbee
Hairpins Declared Nation’s Cornerstone By Affected Woman
The passage asserts hairpins are essential to the nation more than politicians suffragists whisky or money. It claims without hair pins a woman feels helpless highlighting gendered dependency and everyday domestic concerns as civic importance.
Change in postage colors and pension scrutiny debated
Our Correspondents discusses permanent color changes for universal stamps set by the Washington postal congress, urging convenience over prints for foreign letters. It weighs pension list publication, noting rising annual outlays around $140 million and questioning fraud vs policy, then shifts to critique of murder trials and public justice highlighted by the Theodore Durant case and court delays.
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A. B. MacCurpy
Washington
Universal Postal Union
Theodore Durant
San Francisco
Pockets and hairpins as symbol in Bach era tribute
The text humorously extols pockets as a symbol of female independence, listing items stored in two pockets and praising hairpins for reliability. It quips about everyday objects like handkerchiefs, clocks, clippings, and coins, while playfully noting the flaws of safety pins and the usefulness of hairpins in various feats.
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Steandy
Painters to Finish Work This Week If Weather Allows
Dr Pieper of Lutesville and Robert Fischer of Marble Hill oversee the painting project. They are skilled with brushes and expect to complete the task this week provided the weather cooperates.
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Pieper
Lutesville
Robert Fischer
Marble Hill
Greendrier notes and local life in short items
In Greendrier this week Revs Mar grave and Crow conducted church services. James Null began his legal career in Squire Lloyd's court. Edith Fink of Brownwood visited Miss King. Prof Chestner spent weekend at Drum. King reports twelve acres of corn yet to harvest. Otto King is improving from illness. James Cameron reports strong business. James Richardson attended Sam Jones lecture at the Cape. Miss Virden seeks the return of her lantern. Chestner closes a successful school term. a fine dinner followed. Tax Press and readers wished well. Weather observed.
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Greendrier
M. D. Margrave
Crow
James Null
Tax Press
Weatmonr
Local notes on health, work, and town life in Illinois
In a neighborly update from Illinois, residents report health generally good amid ongoing farm and mill activity. The community discusses trading, schooling under Prof Chestner, weddings on the road, blacksmith trades, new drugstore plans, house shortages, and movement of residents to and from nearby towns as roads suffer from rain and bolts hamper factory work.
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Bolt Hawlers
Wann
Thrift
John Winters
Jacek Allen
Wal Sadler
George Pitman
Lum
Laflin
Prosperity Orme Wal
Roudera
Mo Iquin
Ouskiavan
Slinkard and Son Produce Exchange Ad Zalma Mo
JV Slinkard and Son of Zalma Missouri invite readers to bring feathers wool eggs dry hides furs shelled corn and any other produce to exchange for goods Remember the Place at their Zalma location for trades and payments.
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JV. Slinkard & Son
Zalma, Mo
Local notices share sickness and deaths in town
Brief items report pneumonia deaths including Thomas Gray and multiple illness recoveries. Mentions a church meeting led by Rev Maker, a school closing, a young man of the town, and merchant improvements on a dwelling with a new church nearing completion.
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Thomas Gray
J. J. Murray
Marion Ford
W. M. Cobble
George Roberts
D.L. Shell
Rev. Helton
Union Hi!la
New
Wed Maker
Lowndes
Charley Mord
Nelirmide
Local Notes and Transfers From Greenbriar District
A crowded town column notes births to Mr and Mrs Henry Killian, various illnesses including mumps measles and bad health, and visits from Frank Schinneman and others. Local professionals move practice plans, teachers near term end, and a sleeve of social events. A marriage links Roo Vanmater and Francis Beatty, with estate matters and school entertainments mentioned.
Local Notes on Farming and Community Happenings
Health is good with plenty of rain and mud. David Reidy is making improvements on the Harry McManus firm. James McGee upgrades his farm with a plank fence and burn recovery. John Reilly Jr moves into a new house. Peter Miller clears new ground. Mr. Scott bought hogs in the neighborhood. John Stevens acts as Farmers Insurance agent. A good sermon at M K church Thursday night. Pua Bits.
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David Reidy
Harry McManus
James McGee
John Reilly, Jr
Peter Miller
Mr. Scott
John Stevens
Farmers’ Insurance Company
M. K
Rainy weather teems with mud across the region
Scopus, plenty of rain, and consequently, plenty of mud. Moges Jimes came up from Scott county a few days ago. Columbus Burton closed a successful term of school in the Cedar branch district last Friday. Logan Stovall, near Jackson, is visiting this locality this week. Several boys plan to attend the March term of Circuit court. Rumor says Mr. Stanton may stock goods at the factory soon. The Chostoer athoo society is well attended with strong teacher and pupil interest.
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Belle
Olla Rogers
Jackson
G. W. Barks
Lina Rogers
James Turner
Walter F. Gole
Cynthia
Ida
Eiiza Newel
Mattie V. Whitener
Greenville
Isham Teeters
Hatcher
C. M. Johnson
Little Stella
Ed Stevens
M. Schoeble
Bet
Man Kates
EK. Barks
Mayfield Smith Academy
Willie Burcham
Fredericktown
M. Johnson
Leopold
Marvin Yount
Paul Wricht
Laflin
Giszie Sample
Liberty
Misa Dora Barkin
Mia
O. F. Schowble
Lacy Johnson
Toon
Topp
Moges Jimes
Scott County
Columbus Burton
Cedar Branch
Logan Stovall
Stanton
Chostoerathoo
Deaoonar
Si Bloomer Brindle Hen Tale From Old Man
A fragmentary dialect scene recalls Si Bloomer and a brindle hen as an old man mutters about events and a day of fowling. The garbled text hints at rural life, comic mispronunciations, and memories tied to a local figure.
Hen Ranch Tale Highlights Odd Life of Si
A humorous fragment follows Si as he plots a plan to breed two thousand hens to produce vast egg money. He sketches contraptions to photograph each hen laying, but feasibility fails as the hens’ behavior and practicality derail his scheme. The piece shifts to praise for Mayfield sanitarium and Dr Mayfield, noting religious care, prayer, and medical skill, with Dr Baker credit for reinforcing faith and healing inpatients.
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Mayfield Sanitarium
W. TL. Mayfield
Mayfield
AE. Baker
Iis
Ile
de. Piker
Mississippi
West
de. Mayfield
St. Lous Medical Society
American Medical Association
Souathern Illinois Medical Society
Bt. Laws
Ity
Palatial Sanatorium Noted In St Louis For The Sick
The Chisago Banker, Merchant and Manufacturer praises a Mayfield sanitarium as a premier care venue. Located at Taylor avenue and West Belle place in a west end setting, it features modern amenities, electric lighting, gym, baths, a complete telephone system and views of the city’s finest residences.
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St. Louis
Secon
New York
Chisago
Mayfield Sanitariat
Taylor Avenue
West Belle Place
West End
Prom Union
Washington Avenue
Taylor Avenues
St Louis
Sean Polnt
Maytioll
Mixsourt Dapitat
Sivrritoriscerny Weliterty
Eudieway
Phu
Annie Turbine
Print Worthy Reads In The Twice-Weekly Courier Journal
An advertisement promotes the Twice-Weekly Courier Journal edited by Henry Watterson. It offers a six or eight page paper published Wednesday and Saturday for one dollar a year, with premiums and commissions for agents, and a bundled deal with The Marie Hell Press. Subscriptions mailed from Marble Hill, Missouri.
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Courier
Insue
Henry Watterson
Courier Journal
Marie Hell Press
Free Press
Leceler
Stag
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Tom and Jerry
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India
Great Britain
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Waap L. Sairu
James D. Fox
Fox
Sanford B. Dole
Republic of Hawaii
Cole
Hawaii
Dole
American Exchange Nations Bank of New York
Atute School
Seminary
Saxaron Watcorr
Monetary Conminion
Bach
J. V. Slinkard & Son
Zalma
Ufuleries
Arm & Hammer Soda
Standard
LL Domestic
Humbolt Jeans
A. IL. Jones
Mr. Laird
Charles Row
A. P. Cunningham
Will Clippard
Greenbrier
Gurtis Gladish
Millerville
Malone’s Creek
Miller & Carlton's
Dee Scott
Chestner
Jimmie
Squire Nenninger
Patton
Charley Rats
Illnois
Stevenson
Tronk
Ban
Perry County
David Robinson
Oliver Chilled
Chattanooga
Hahn
Henry Killian
Frank Schinneman
Neely’s Landing
William Ticks
William King's
Madison County
P.M. O'Kelly
Marquand
John Sample
M. F. Bollinger
Cape County
Paris
Democratic Party
Parrosreg
Crosby
Ladd
A. J. McMinn
McMinn & Slinkard
J. C. Hembrea
W. RR. Speer
R. James
Dr. J. ©. Cubbage
Ilinois
Roo Vanmater
Wayne County
Francis Beatty
John M. Roe
Sedgewickville
Nimrod Chrisenberry
Mya. L . James
Ev. Margenves
Greenbriar
J. M. Chosinor
Glen Allen
Scopus
Si Bloomer
The
Daily Courier Journal
Phils and
Gareseeee Coos
Marble Hill Press
Ea' Ea
Detroit Free Press
Tum Martini Hii Press
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