General Clay and political foes in era conflicts
Fragmentary 19th century Gazette text references General Onaulus M. Clay, an abolitionist and Lincoln era envoy, amid duels and vendettas. It describes his controversial marriage to a young girl, later disputes over divorce, a shotgun or cannon incident, and ensuing family turmoil in a murky account of political tensions and social aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Madison
Onaulus M. Clay
Lincoln
Bonsig
Clay
Kentucky
Dibra
Brock
Dora
Immigration Peril Now Highlighted In New Study
The Immigration Peril presents 857046 foreigners arriving in the flood year ending June 80 dast, a rise of over 200000 from 1902. It foresees 15000000 more arriving this year. Immigration officials urge stricter laws citing national defense against crime tainted influx and urge action to limit admissions at ports. The piece warns of dangers to the country and urges steady press emphasis.
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Sargent
Lkely
St. Louis
Gateways to ruin warn of dangers for young girls
St Louis Christian Advocate urges readers to warn young girls about trap risks at depots and near boarding houses. It cautions that advertisements and drivers may lure them into unsafe paths, stressing the need to guide and protect innocence and moral safety in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Lewis
Union
U9 &T
St Louis
Governor Dockery Captivates Desoto Picnic Crowd
DeSoto crowd hears Gov Dockery deliver a grand, non political Fourth of July speech praising Jefferson as a great patriot while denouncing boodlers. He vows swift action against corruption in state and national offices and pledges reform, drawing an hour long, highly attentive performance.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Washington
Honsid
Whistever
Missouri
DeSoto
Regular examination for teachers in Missouri announced
From Sept Carrington the next regular examination of teachers will be held in each county on Friday and Saturday August 21 and 22. The fourth Saturday and preceding Friday timing is noted. A three day teachers meeting will be held in each county with every teacher, director, and patron expected to attend. The last legislature left the textbook situation unchanged with 1897 contracts binding and publishers bonded to keep books in sale at two places per county. Substituting adopted books is illegal. report failures to the State Superintendent. At St Louis a large education exhibit opens Forest Park with education leading the schedule for arts and sciences.
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Carrington
Missouri
St. Louis
Department of Education
Ivory City
Forest Park
State Exposition and Library Plans Highlight Education
Discussion on the Universal Exposition in St. Louis 1904 and Missouri educational progress. New York City builds a city library book program benefiting students. proposes county superintendent to organize countywide libraries and shared books to raise learning opportunities statewide.
Does It Pay to Take a College Course
A prominent state lawyer urges young men to complete an academic degree before pursuing law at the University of Missouri. He argues that college costs are modest and the long term payoff in education and discipline increases career chances, citing 1898 Forum figures and Appleton's reference texts.
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University of Missouri
Middle West
Forum
J. ©. Jones
Appleton
Cyclopedia of American Biography
Tornado Tales Reach Kansas Settler Reports
Kansas papers recount three tornado incidents from recent storms. One man plowed as the wind struck, another had corn smashed from a bin, and a wagon was overturned in a yard as the wind whipped wheels. Details are faint but vivid in regional account.
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Kanada
Kansas
To Late Letter to a Graying Mother Poem
Poem urges readers to tell their tender feelings to a gray haired mother before it is too late. It warns that postponing words of love or letters can leave lasting bitterness and unspent wealth of affection. The piece reflects on missed chances and the unknown fate of tomorrow.
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Heaven's Pearly Gate
McCail
Macau
Corn and Wheat Yields Reported in Local Farm Spotlight
Our Correspondents note rapid corn growth since Inte raing fol. Myrick completed threshing wheat July 26. Wheat and oats total 287 bushels for M B Minter, the largest crop. Hay making nearly finished, crop overall good. Robert Shell, son of T A Shell, survived a copperhead bite last week and stayed bedridden several days. Wash Stilts buying sheep. scarce marketable mules, Frank Miller recently purchased one. H A Shetley now works for Uncle Sam as mail carrier in Onseaven.
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Myrick
M. B. Minter
Robert
T. A. Shell
Frank Miller
H. A. Shetley
Picnic at Lane's grove draws large crowd
Farmers finished laying by corn and stacked hay and oats. The Lane's grove picnic on the 18th was well attended with orderly, enjoyable proceedings. Miss Ethel Tate and Wash Adams visited Miss May Huskey. Andrew Bailey of Glen Allen visited relatives. Mrs. George Ritzel was ill a few days. Bolt haulers work steadily as roads improve. Phelps Brothers and George Ritzel keep busy with a country store and blacksmith shop. Kisq. Thomas Huskey spent weekend at home.
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Lane's Grove
Ethel Tate
Wash Adams
May Huskey
James Allen
Clubb’s Creek
Andrew Bailey
Glen Allen
George Ritzel
Local social notes mention visits and family updates
We have warm dry weather remarks and social calls among residents. Edith Reed spent Sunday with Dora Snider while Mr and Mrs J D Snider report their daughter's improving health. Daisy Winters visited Dora Snider and W H Snider is sick this week.
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Edith Reed
Dora Snider
J. D. Snider
Daisy Winters
Dore Snider
W. HE. Snider
Batur
Wheat planting progress and local greetings in July grove
On July 26 in a grove near Clippard many attended a harvest gathering. Judge Bolder notes wheat plowing near completion and calls it a warm proposition but enjoyable work. Hallin and Hugh Allman visited on Tuesday. Closings with good wishes to Toe Poe and Latim.
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Bolder
Hallin
Hugh Allman
Poe
Cotton Picker Demand Looms in Dunk County This Fall
The Farmington Times reports a large demand for cotton pickers in Dunk County starting early October, with many workers engaged. A separate incident notes Editor Pettit of Elvina and William Poindexter in a Saturday altercation, Pettit filing a warrant for intent to kill. In another event, Bam Doss, a known gambler, shot Jim Nelson at a Highley saloon after a confrontation between Joe Grifford and Steve Politte. Nelson was wounded with a shoulder ball that lodged in the lung.
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Dunk County
Dundklin
Farmington Times and Herald
Pettit
Elvina
Wiliam Poindexter
Poindexter
Squire Porter
B. P. Pettit
Peari
Farmington Tunes and Herald
Bam Doss
Jim Nelson
Highley
Nelson
Dos
Joe Grifford
Steve Politte
Dons
Brutal crime shocks Bloomfield area with child abuse case
Last week reports detail a heinous case in which 11 year old Gracie Gibson died after alleged abuse by Nick Tom and Bob Nydam and William McComb. The girl’s mother found signs of severe injuries when the child was brought home. Authorities intervened but lynching attempts were thwarted by the sheriff, as the community weighs punishment for the suspects.
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Deniors MM
Gratie Gibson
Nick Nydum
Gracie
Nyduin Place
Stoddard County
Nydum
Alls
Nick
Tom
Bob Nydam
William McComb
Daily Papers
Nydums
Bloomfield
Poultry Raising Course Taught at Missouri University
The University of Missouri at Columbia offered a spring course on Poultry Raising led by E. Orr secretary of the American Poultry Association. Topics covered included farm production, location, housing, feeding, breeding, marketing, and showing fancy fowls with emphasis on starting and expanding a poultry business. The course proved attractive and will be offered again next term.
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University of Missouri At Columbia
E. Orr
American Poultry Association
Foundation of Health and Digestive Aid Claims
The text touts a medicine called Kodol Dyn a Curis claimed to aid digestion and nourishment by helping the stomach and organs digest and assimilate foods. It attributes cures for dynpepsia and stomach disorders to a map of world remedies by Dr. M McAmally.
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Wold
M McAmally
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Fights Piles Says Patient
A patient reports long struggle with bleeding and protruding piles. After trying many doctors and remedies with no relief, two boxes of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him eighteen months ago and he has had no symptoms since. Sold by Dr S M McAnally.
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de Witt
H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
DeWitt
8. M. McAnally
Boscheo's German Syrup Promoted as Cough and Consumption Cure
Advocates Boscheo's German Syrup as the sole effective prep for coughs colds and consumption endorsed by a "great medical congress." Claims it relieves dry spasms at night and facilitates expectoration in the morning with rapid lasting relief. Sold in small bottles 26 cents and larger sizes 7? cents at McAnally's store.
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Boscheo
Medical Congress
Farm and Home Real Estate Agency Listing of Timber Lands
The Farm and Home Real Estate Agency offers numerous parcels totaling about 911 acres across many fractional sections in 11-83-8 2-51-9 30-82-10 26-30-8 20-20-8 and related tracts including 40 acre and 80 acre timber parcels with undivided interests. W. K. Chandler is secretary and provides prices and details.
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Lota
Inog
Wig Boly
Wig Fey
Nwi
Oly
Sety
W. K. Chandler
Stomach Disorder Description and Cure Claim
A testimonial explains overload of the stomach causes inflammation and mucous secretion, naming chronic stomach upset and indigestion. The author cites relief from Ostarth of the Stomach after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, attributed to J R. Rhea of Coppell Texas and sold by Dr S M McAnally.
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J. R. Rhea
Coppell, Tex
8. M. McAnally
Log Cabin Philosophy In Plain Card Style
A stylized dialect fragment reflects on hard times and loneliness, comparing earthly burdens to a lone owl during day. It notes people not only chase earthly joys but hope for a resurrection, and mocks those who might misuse the Bible to justify cruelty. The speaker hints at varied opinions on moral life.
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F. L
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