Mississippi bridge talk and Missouri politics in brief
Reports mention pending bridge across the Mississippi at Memphis and notable local notes from Missouri. Senator Kyle dies at Aberdeen home July 1 from Brights disease. June and early July bring heat and disease concerns in cities. Trondale and Murrill lead claim to richest lead roads sold to Union Lead and Oil Co for about 1 million. work planned at St Genevieve. Elon A J D Burford named Missouri game and fish warden for two years by Governor Dockery. A Farmington Times remark defends Bryan’s 1904 presidential prospects. Institute exam schedules announced. teachers’ meetings set for July and August with exams on separate dates.
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Anotien
St. Francois
Trondale
Murrill
Big River
Irondale
Union Lead and Oil Company
Stu. Genevieve
Elon A. J.D. Burford
Burfordville
Missouri
Dockery
Burford
Stephens
Farm grain outlook from Europe boosts American exports
Consul-General Mason reports Prussia will face a record deficit in 1901 cereal harvests and bread grain shortages. Paris notes French wheat crop deficient, requiring large imports. Combined with Russia and Argentina, foreign demand for U S grain could reach near $100 million, while U S wheat is forecast around 700 million bushels depending on conditions.
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New York
Cooling wisdom for hot weather from an old guide
A late 19th or early 20th century style health note advises calm, oriented actions in heat. It suggests patience, avoiding haste, not relying on cool alcohol, preferring hot drinks, dressing lightly, and using shade and a sun umbrella. It even hints at following the thermometer and avoiding weather talk.
State apportionment of school funds under Democratic control
State Auditor Allen notified state officials that 1,086,020.81 would be available for public school support this year. The funds will be apportioned to counties and St. Louis city by school age, with per child distribution at about 1.03. The total distribution rises 96,690.25 from last year, reflecting broader constitutionally mandated funding and a shift to one third under Democratic governance. The Jefferson City Daily Press cites concerns of “looting” of school moneys, contrasting with historic distributions and urging scrutiny.
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Allen
Carrington
St. Louis
Gowsli Ules
TSS
Globe Democrat
Jefferson City
Taft Takes Philippine Governorship In Manila Transference
The Fourth of July ceremonies in Manila marked the transfer of rule from military to civil power. General MacArthur relinquished command to General Chaffee as Taft took the oath as governor, amid pomp, cannon thunder, marches, and a state banquet. Filipino leaders pledged cooperation to secure peace, order, and U S authority across the archipelago. Governor Taft faces a challenging civil office with American prestige and islanders’ prospects in view.
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Kansas City Times
Manila
MacArthur
Chaffee
William R. Taft
Philippines
Arellano
United States
Taft
Conscience Fund Gifts Highlight Honest Acts in Treasury
The article recalls a shift toward home rule in the Philippines and notes public honesty amid commercial pressures. It cites Mr Tenney of Beattle who confessed his sins, turning forty five thousand dollars in goods and real estate to the government, joining others who donate to replace stolen funds.
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The
Philippines
National Treasury
Ling
Local Notes and Visits Across Glen Allen Area
Our Correspondents report Rev J C Denton preached an engaging sermon to a attentive congregation. Elery Zimmerman came home last week. Ben J Davenport of Oak Ridge visits. Miss Wihel Stevens went to Mar qu and Sunday. Miss Lulu McLain visiting here. James Belchumber went to Bis marck last Friday. Elmer Zimmerman visiting Glen Alles. Wen Burns went to Flat River last Sunday. Dora Deck spent Sunday with Alma Peake. Several young people attended church at Lutesville last Sunday night. Mr and Mrs 8 F Rhodes visiting here returned to Milliquand last Sunday. Brive Banus.
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Ben. J. Davenport
Oak Ridge
Wihel Stevens
Marquand
Lulu McLain
James Belchumber
Bismarck
Elmer Zimmerman
Glen Alles
Wen Burns
Flat River
Dora Deck
Alma Peake
Lutesville
F. Rhodes
Milliquand
Brive Banus
Local notes from Lowndes and area updates
Thems are sewree, Mr. Flowers of this place is sick with malian. A.J. McMinn ponders a Pan American Exposition visit soon. Fourth of July celebrated at Lowndes. Last Thursday and Friday stormy, mainly electrical, no major damage. The Pioneer Cooperative Company moved camp twenty two last Monday, creating work for teamsters. Saw mill idle. William Frasier hired to fire Corbin's engine at the planing mill. P J Fuller plans to return to Michigan as climate here is too warm. Mrs McMion left for a week at the Cape. J W Monefield to move out. Josh Morgan to Buchanan this week. Max Appusn.
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Sewree
Flowers
A.J. McMinn
Lowndes
William Frasier
Corbin
Planing
P. Ji. Fuller
Michigan
Local Notes From Leopold Area Report Happenings
The letter items describe Elmer Lates often driving through Leopold to see his girl, Cora improving after the Fourth of July rain, Mrs. Feed Welch of 81, Lowia visiting Dr. J. MM. Finney’s family, Miss Maury Reilly and Mamie Kirfrank at church, Edith Need’s party last Sunday, and Mr. Mancing and Mr. Burton touring Leopold by car.
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Elmer Lates
Leopold
Cora
Feed Welch
Lowia
J. MM. Finney
Maury Reilly
Mamie Kirfrank
Thin Place
Lizzie Holweg Heads to St Louis on Quiet Sunday
Sunday notes mention Misa Lizzie Holweg traveling toward Clippord and planning a visit to St Louis soon. The writer expresses regret at Lizzie’s departure while reflecting on local news and a recent Fourth of July gathering. Dr John A Wilkens of Maxville spent the holiday with relatives and friends, in particular a dear longtime companion.
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Clippord
Misa Lizzie Holweg
St. Louis
Lizzie
John A. Wilkens
Maxville
Local Panorama of July 4 and Nearby Visits
Jack Frost and wife stopped at this place Saturday. Morley employee Jack Frost. W. 8. Langdon traveled to Fredericktown last Wednesday. Citizens spent the 4th at Glen Allen despite smallpox scare. The Depree team of Fredericktown came Friday to train local boys. Mrs. B. W. Burford went to Gravel Hill Sunday. Mrs. McMinn of Buchanan visited Lutesville Sunday. Misses Hattie and Alma King went to Fredericktown last Wednesday. Harry Wann of Commerce is in town this week. Burford's offer parasols and umbrellas to wholesale buyers. Dr GC A Revelle visited Sikeston on the 4th. Adam Lincoln clerking for W. 8. Langdon. John Allen went to Whitewater Mount. A J D Burford of Burfordville was in town last week. Mr Alumbaugh of Fredericktown is working in the Banner office. Miss Gertrude Biggs spending a few weeks in Kentucky. William Rockwell very sick this week, W. 8. Burford and family visited in the country Sunday.
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Jack Frost
Jack
Morley
Langdon
Fredericktown
Glen Allen
Depree
B. W. Burford
Gravel Hill
McMinn
Buchanan
Burfordville
Alumbaugh
Banner Office
Gertrude Biggs
Kentucky
William Rockwell
Burford
Land deals and local notices in Fredericktown area
Last week an eastern syndicate agreed for 8,000 acres in Wayne county for a goat ranch. Mer Morrison eyes larger deals as capital from north and east targets Southeast Missouri. Also reported are local obits, odd anecdotes, and business notes from Doniphan to Jefferson City, including sheriff activity, a land trust plan, and a murder case in St Louis.
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Wayne County
Mer
Morrison
Missouri
Southeast Notes: Tragic Drownings and Local Thefts Across Missouri
A Cape Girardeau boy ages 11 drowns while bathing in the river. A Fredericktown man named Robert Wilson is run over and killed by a Cotton Belt train while en route to Mine La Motte. Reports from Jefferson City to Dexter recount hospitalities, editor moves, a dying railroad worker in Malden, stolen wagon and goods near Allenville, and bootlegging arrests by Deputy Strasser in Dent County. Local notes also mention Judge N K Allen's illness and John F. Martin leaving the Charleston Enterprise for Denver.
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Robert Wilson
Cotton Belt
Fredericktown
Mine la Motte
Albert O. Allen
Jefferson Ctty
Allen
N. K. Allen
Democrat- News
Malden
C. F. Martin
St. Louis
Reedvers
United States Army
Dexter Messenger
Boner
Allenville
Gabe Amborn
Bond
Haven
Revival preacher answers sly Bible question in Cardiff
The Rev John McNeil held a revival in Cardiff Wales and invited questions about the Bible. A reader asked who Cain's wife was prompting humor from the audience. McNeil replied urging young men to seek their own salvation and not covet others wives.
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John McNeil
Cardiff
Wales
Mr. McNeil
Cain
The St Louis Republics Marvel of Modern Newsprint
A fragment from the St Louis Republic notes the marvel of modern newspaper printing and organization, reflecting on clarity, speed, and the evolving role of press in public life. The brief hints at a new era in journalism and civic information dissemination.
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St. Louis Republic
Much Reading for Little Money in The New York World Monthly
The New York World promotes its cost efficient Monthly World, a 32 page magazine with red cover and rich illustrations. Each issue features romance travel adventure and curiosities, with a full page portrait of a leading public figure, prepared with high quality literary matter and art. Subscriptions cost fifteen cents in stamps, with delivery from the Puritzer Building New York.
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New York World
Monthly World
Acientiec
Address the World
Puilizer Building
New York
Unprecedented club offer for farm papers in one deal
Farmers urged to subscribe to a limited time package combining The Rawans City Live Stock Indicator The Poultry Farmer and Special Farmers Institute Editions with their own paper. It promotes these three West renowned titles as essential reading for farm homes at a discounted price, with samples available at the office.
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Rawans City
Farmers’ Institute
Adi
Bur
West
Kansas City
Balance Sheet Items From Bollinger County Bank Ledger
The 1901 June 26 financial snapshot lists loans and discounts 35948.09 on personal or collateral security. Real estate security loans 10087.04. Other assets include United States securities 12280.00, cash items 654.95, bank notes and coins 3202.17, and other resources totaling 8250.00. Real estate and banking house values and other bank relations are noted with market values and collateral status.
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Curconiens
United States
Nuir
Erry Ees Marbet
Avity
Cank Miarket
Wales
Daeala
National Bank
Legal Taniler United States
Seraces Senisrse
Towels and Dry Goods Ad with Friendly Thanks
Jiean Towels and Every thing Neat and First Clags express gratitude for liberal patronage. They respect neighbors and patrons and note continuation of favors. Location noted as next door to W. K. Camplen's office.
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W. K.cmanplen
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