Peculiarities of 1906 canvass and party loyalties
A fragmented recap of political features from the time, noting canvass attention to the La Follettes and the Republican loyalty split. It discusses tariff issues, wire trusts and farm costs, and mentions a June 3 report from Washington on Representative Sheppard and Democratic House members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Globe
Democrit
Mays
Ute
Wea
Scanvara
Record Party
Com
Sheppard Democrats
House Committee
Clark
Feverish plea for road bills and reforms heating up
In a letter from De Soto Parish, Mitchim urges immediate, favorable reporting of road-related bills as essential to Jefferson county's welfare. The writer links good roads to progress and laments delays, arguing hard labor and funding are needed to cure the fever and implement improvements statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Jefferton
de Soto
Falls City coal dredger and worker’s fate in self interest
A Louisville river tale recalls a coal dredger who pulls up sunken coal from the Ohio Falls, then splits the haul with a helper. The piece uses the episode to critique tariff debates, wages, and worker self interest, urging reflection on who is really benefiting from protectionist policies. It shifts to a reflective anecdote about ambitious townsfolk who insist on being generals rather than privates, encouraging participation and honest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
Falls City
Ohio River
Dredger
Cape County Republicans nominate slate for local offices
Southeast News reports the Cape county Republicans nominate Frederick FE Kies for representative Bernhard Gockel for sheriff Clarence Grant for collector of Revenue Chariet H Danes for prosecuting attorney John E Cot mer for Clerk of Cineniteoerty Will HL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape County
Frederick FE. Kies
Bernhard Gockel
Clarence Grant
Chariet H. Danes
John E. Cotmer
Cineniteoerty Will
Political tickets and quirky jokes from Wayne and Madison counties
A list of Republican and Democrat nominees for Wayne and Madison counties appears, naming candidates for representative, county clerk, circuit clerk, collector, prosecuting attorney, treasurer, sheriff, and judges. The piece also recounts two old jokes about an oil expert and a misattributed royal proclamation.
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Wayne County
W. A. Settle
Karl Sharp
Frank McLane
J. B. Strader
Abner Barrow
Almon Ing
Bud Midkiff
Jeff Kime
Lee Rubottom
Jeff Markham
James Bennett
Madison
Jos. Ohilyton
J. M. White
Cecil Wilkerson
Henry F. Berry
John H. Chitwood
Ben ©. Knowles
Pariks
Lett
Jas. Labrot
Henry Senter
Wm. Metzler
Bill Jones Learns of Box With His Name Inside
A Louisiana country storekeeper sent to New Orleans for goods. Boxes arrived before him, and his wife fainted at a crate marked Bill inside Ex. A neighbor arrived to aid the scene as the inscription sparked alarm and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Louisiana
New Orlwana
Bill
County Newspapers and Local Trade Promotion
The piece argues that county editors boost local towns through devotion and bias in coverage, yet their success hinges on fair local advertising support. It urges liberal advertising to sustain newspapers and benefit merchants and property owners. quotes from Greenwich News and a joke about job loss to illustrate journalism’s place in the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwitch
Hewitt and Jewett Quip About His Closeness
The Women’s Home Companion quotes Hewitt saying he sticks closer than ampersands. Jewett counters that he sticks like a church debt. The exchange reflects playful, period voice in literary commentary.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Jane
Our Correspondents Report on Rain Reviving Crops
The rain last week revived crops and prompted discussion of this week’s weather. Samuel Hector sold his farm to Roy Charles and plans to move to Arkansas soon. Uncle Charley Moore of Fannin county Texas and his brother P Moore of Dent county Missouri visit their sister Mrs. Margaret Mouser and other relatives. Charley will move to Missouri to join the soldiers home at St James. Mrs. M B Minter is on the sick list. Onsenvgn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hector
Roy Charles
Arkansas
Charley” Moore
Fannin County
Texas
P. Moore
Dent County
Margaret Mouser
Charley
Missouri
St. James
Local news snippets and social notes from Cape area
Clippard notes recent beneficial showers and discusses California blight affecting fruit trees. D. I. Reed and wife visited Whitewater on Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Proffer is on the sick list. Miss Florence Reed hosted friends at home Sunday. A constable and a justice of the peace had a brief dispute while working on the road. Miss Edith Reed attends the Cape Normal summer term. Miss Caroline Nenninger visited Regina Schmitt Sunday. The writer signs off with a final note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Reed
Whitewater
Elizabeth Proffer
Florence Reed
Edith Reed
Cape Normal
Caroline Nenninger
Regina Schmitt
Cinderilea
Turkey Ridge News and Miscellany Update
Local note with church attendance at Oak Mount and social updates. Marvin Barks and Effie Rhodes wed May 31 and wish happiness. Mrs. Freeman Graves visited her parents, P. E. Baker clan. Rev F P Yount to preach at Union Grove next Sunday. A good rain blessed area farmers. Frank Zimmerman and Mira Carrier Lincoln married on May 5. Writer shares best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Mount
Marvin Barks
Effie Rhodes
Union Grove
Frank Zimmerman
Mira Carrier-Lincoln
J. H. Yount
Ile Ratings
Sunday School Progress and Local Visits Report
Long healthy life noted as Sunday school under BR T Yount ag superintendent grows. Farmers smile as rain breaks drought. Mrs M Purrar of Marquand visits sister Mrs James Reagan. Lynn Tallent of Fredericktown in area. Charley Reagan ill recently. J D Hawn of Patton visits Mrs Sam Shell. Reva Tallent and Ross hold meetings at Liberty. R J Rockwell visits daughter Mrs John Reagan. Patton youths attend church. Henry Gromer family visit relatives. Jacob Wallis family visit Charley Reagan. News is scarce. Povo.
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M. Purrar
Marquand Io
Slater
James Reagan
Lynn Tallent
Fredericktown
Charley Reagan
J. D. Hawn
Patton
Sam Shell
Reva. Tallent
Ross
Liberty
Local notes from Sedgewickville and area events
Health is fair with a few ill. a needed rain fell last Thursday. T. A. Falton teaches a singing school near Mayfield. D. R. Beabaugh hosts visitors including Lyman, Linus Bridges, Bonnie and Maud Limabaugh. Protracted meeting at Trinity church ended. five accessions to the church by Sunday. Picnic plans set for Sugar Grove June 16 and Fourth of July events at Bollinger Trickey mill and Dolle's Mill. Uncle Joe Senabaugh sold a mare for 125 to his son Jasper.
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Linus Bridges
Bonnie and Maude Limbaugh
Scopan
D. R. Beabaugh
Joe” Seabaugh
W. ©. Statler
D. BR
Old Trinity Clearch
John
Dolle's Mill
Joe” Senabaugh
Jasper
Rain Fills Needful Hearts and Local Gatherings
A recent community rain was welcomed as necessary. Decoration services at Zalma on May 30 drew many participants and were described as excellent. Local residents, visits, and outings involving McLane, Fields, Rowe, Wells, and others are noted, with a Baptist church decoration event on June 3 and a strawberry and ice cream supper among activities.
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Zalma
May McLane
Leora
Inecius McLane
Leonard Fields
Vanduver
Willie
Edgar Fields
Nora Rowe
Greenbrier
Sarah Wells
D. W. Rowe
Baptist Church
Frank Sissel
Dan Fish
Alma
Odin Cook
McGee Creek
Lovie Grimley
A. W. Rowe
Noah Fish
Local notes from Laflin area harvest and church event
May 26 letters report a protracted meeting at Ebenezer with Reverends Reve Doncan Hoff and others, several conversions and accessions to the church. Crops in good shape with harvest due next week, oats and corn progress noted. Catfish caught from Crooked Creek weigh 40 pounds, and a new phone line connects Laflin with Whitewater.
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Srop
Rafe Robinson
Will
Crooked Creek
G. H. Biddie
T Oran
Paddy
Mablan Kegley
Chaffee
Frisco Railroad
Martin Vandoren
Laflin
Scott County
B.S. Snider
Emma Clippar
Local notes on health visits and community events
Jacob Bees returned from St Louis in improved health with Mia and John Dollar. Desloge and Fredericktown stopovers noted. Mr Shell reportedly owns a fine draft mare from pink eye. Joseph Venable visited family. Dines Bessiade sick. Tra Welker ill. Marvin Moore recovering from wagon fall. Local residents attend Sunday school convention at Pleasant Hill church. Mrs Johnson Yount had heart trouble but improving. Annie Whitener attended Marvin College commencement at Fredericktown. Rhodes families attend church at Gillett chapel. Rev Barrett preached to large crowds and will lead funeral services for Aunt Caroline Rhodes and Lydia Rhodes. Noah Rhodes reports loss of mare and colt from pink eye.
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Jacob Bees
St. Louis
Mia
John Dollar
Desloge
Fredericktown
Mr. Shell
Joseph Venable
Dines Bess Ia
Tra Welker
Marvin Moore
Marvin College
Jacob Rhodes
Glen Allen
Jesse Rhodes
Loyd
Gillett Chapel
Rev
Barrett
Caroline Rhodes
Lydia Rhodes
Noah Rhodes
Pink Eye
Resolutions of Respect for Kirtle E Sea baugh
Resolutions from the Sargent Chapa Sunday school mourn the loss of dear young brother Kirtle E Sea baugh after a brief sojourn. The group notes his faithful punctual membership, expresses humble submission to God, and resolves to place the resolutions in the Sunday school minutes and send copies to local papers and his family.
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Winneas
God of the Universe
Kirtle E. Seabaugh
Sargent Chapa
Sunday School
Magar
Froese
Axtus & Poors
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