Announcements of Democratic candidates and officeholders
The notice lists Thomas F. Lane seeking the Democratic nomination for Senator from the Twenty-first District Bol linger Butler Cape Girardeau Carter Dunklin Wayne. William P. McGann seeks Bollinger County representation in the Forty fifth General Assembly. Geord B. Myers seeks Bollinger County representation in the Fifth General Assembly. George F. Kinder seeks reelection as Constable of Levance Township. Includes unrelated sensational political commentary and a crude racial remark about New York dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Lane
Ripley County
Twenty-first
Bollinger, Butler
Cape Girardeau
Carter, Dunklin and
Wayne
Rey George F. Kinder
Levance Township
Inventor Francis Cockwelt Develops Cane Harvester
Francis M Cockwelt Jn son of the Grand Old Missourian has invented a cane harvester described as perfect in every detail. He is a professional engineer who developed the machine while working on plantations in Louisiana and Mexico, and it is expected he will secure financial success and ample meals for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Cockwelt
Mr. Cockrell
Lousiana
Mexico
Madison Democrats Back Bryan and Missouri Leaders
Desocrats of Madison county meet in Fredericktown to pledge support for William J. Bryan and endorse Gov Folk Senator Stone and Congressman M R Smith. They back George B Preegrove for railroad and warehouse commissioner and condemn the New York World and St Louis Post Dispatch for treachery and disloyalty to Missouri democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desocrats
Madison County
Fredericktown
William J. Bryan
Folk
Stone
M. R. Smith
George B. Preegrove
New York World
St. Loui
Prosperity group backs Bryan at Denver convention
A St. Louis article notes the National Prosperity Association aims to restore normal business by backing the Denver convention nominee. Missouri delegates reportedly favor W. J. Bryan, deeming him a fitting, honorable leader and the right candidate for the party, despite criticism. The piece also references a $61,000 shortage in a St Louis subtreasury fund flitting into the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Laws
United States
Kansas City Post
Denver
District of Columbia Democratic Association
David DeArmond
Missouri
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
St. Louis
Missouri Congressman Probes Party Slush Fund Loss
Congressman Shackleford of Missouri seeks facts on a supposed theft amid a vigorous Missouri political campaign. He notes subtreasurer Akins and Republican leaders, while a bill to relieve Akins faces delay. A resolution demanding Treasury Secretary Cortelyou’s statements was tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackleford
Missour
Hone Committee On Claims
House
Washington
Shiackleford
Missouri
Sind Mire Akins
Marth
Akins
Committee On Claims
Laaders
Cortelven
Mar. Shackleford
Secretary of the Treasury
Payne
Senator Tittman Sees Chance to Boost Bryan Remarkably
Senator Tittman of South Carolina told the Atlanta Georgian a strong Bryan surge could win. He argued unrest within the Republican party helps Bryan, criticizes Taft as secretary of war, and says Wall Street predators oppose Bryan while Roosevelt’s influence lingers in Democratic principles. He notes northern Republicans aligning with Bryan and Cleveland Democrats wavering toward Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittman
South Carolina
Atlanta
Republican Party
Bryan
Taft
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Northwest
Cleveland
Good Roads and the Nation's Progress Speech Excerpt
A historic speech argues roads are vital to civilization and commerce. The speaker laments 92 percent of highways unimproved, notes road quality drives farm sales and currency needs, and warns haste in moving crops harms markets and rails. The text links infrastructure to economic stability and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
United States Senate
Wabash President Analyzes Road Conditions Effect on Traffic
F A Delano proposes that poor road quality cuts railway traffic by as much as half at country stations. He notes the crop movement rush swamps railways, making adequate equipment and prompt service difficult or impossible. The discussion promises further detail in a continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Delano
Wabash Railway
Traffc
Primary Election Notice for Bollinger County Missouri
County Clerk announces a primary election on the first Tuesday of August to nominate candidates for state and county offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and county posts. Official polling places will be in each precinct Marble Hill district. Bordack Bleed Bitters advertised for skin conditions appears in the notice.
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Missouri
Bollinger
Prvces
Nawerrier
Tis
Rovertor
Shire
Athommey General Railroad Anti Warehouse Core
Hhesss Torier
Supreme Court
St. Louis Court of Appeals
Congress
General Assembly
Judee
Sthrridh Asssstir
Whitewater Township
Union Township
Crooked Creek
German Township
Loranee Township
Fillmore Township
Liberty Township
Wayne Township
Lorance Township
Wane Township
Marble Hill
Budhineg
Ter County
Wiirmanm
Abernatily
Circuit Court
Bollinger County
Maude Rieman
Albert H. Rieman
NK. GO. Hartle
Tollinger County
Albert Herreman
Myrtle Hill
Jesse A. McGhoernis
Missomni
Jesse A. Metlothlin
U.s
Ridge church notes and community items from Bessvillan
Our Correspondents report Rev. DLE Barrett preached strong sermons at Ridge church Saturday night and Sunday. Union Sunday school marked its seventh anniversary of continuous existence. Members discuss Easter plans, read interests, and spiritual concerns. Rev J M Welker and G A Venable attended quarterly meeting at Kinder chapel. Mrs Henry Sittes and kin visiting. Will Collins injured by a mule. Annie Whitener visited Patton. Allin Welker attended his mother in law Aunt Susie Yount funeral. Road work and farming activities mix with rain and mud in the area.
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Dle
Barrett
Ridge
iOtdiomkop
Union Sinmdiy School
J. M. Welker
G. A. Venable
Kinderchapel
Henry Sittes
Will Collins
Annie Whitener
Patton
Messrs
W. A
Harold Welker
Allin Welker
Wid. Poston
William Boutwell
Darthin
Walter Phelps
Wayne County
BE. Rinder
Jackson
Willison
Jaturs Leaver
Livwns
Ale
Poston
Barks Chapel
Wo J. Paston
Pra Crader
Jett Crofton
Chathee
Meyer
Banner Sertha
Laflin
Kebor
Commencement events at W. MM. College May 17 19
The school reports its most prosperous year with nine students this year. Commencement and contest exercises are planned with a sermon by Rev. Montgomery of Charleston. Graduation events occur Monday and Tuesday evenings with an added amble for all. Local church and community notes mention visits and past services.
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W. MM. College
Biebare
Montgomery
Charleston
Harvey Grant
DeSate
W. A. Davault
Dell
Grod
Coeme
Pover
Dora
Dora Montgombervened Lala van Ambure Visited In Larteville
Leopold
Iteam
Oklahoma and area history notes in early county records
Weather delays farm work and road damage are noted amid a long historical narrative about the opening of Oklahoma lands, settlements led by Payne and the long sequence of expeditions, trials, and eventual opening in 1889, with regional mentions of Ark City Caldwell Stillwater and Norman.
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Chris
Greta
Oklahoma
Payne
Kansas Fegiclature
Washington
PSU
Cherokee Outlet
Arkansas City
Kansas
U7. 5
Col. Coppinger
Robert Wilson
Austin
Texas
Caldwell
Fort Smith
Ark
Stillwater
Couch
Barnard House
Wellington
W. J. Cullen
Iss
U.o. Brooms
Congress
Isss
Senate
House
Monnewell
Caliwell
Albright Prides Rising School Ties In Southeast Missouri
The untiring efforts of Mrs Mary E Metcalfe of De Soto have linked Allerght school with Fredericktown High School a leading southeast Missouri institution connected to the State University Citizens of Albright celebrate two years of notable progress with their school and the improving community education landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Metcalfe
de Soto
Fredericktown
Missouri
State University
Albright
Pleasant Valley Community News Sparks and Sermons
Local updates note Rev JOG Tait’s sermon at Pleasant Valley Sunday. Sunday school progress praised. Residents Mrs Charley Lietz visiting in W Kitchen’s home, and Miss Dennis Pivch visiting Miss Mary Whitehen. Remarks on road work, overseer pay, and political message urging Democratic ticket. Many tentative health and travel notes from Devonport to Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jog. Tait
Pleasant Valley
Charley Lietz
Miargua
W. G. Kitchen
Doctor advised tonic and blood health cautions
Nonalcoholic Sarsaparilla ad copy urges consulting a doctor for tonics and blood health. It stresses frequent consultation and keeping in close contact with the physician for guidance.
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Aoger
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