Political rumors and notable society notes from Fredericktown News
A jumble of political conjecture and local commentary appears, mentioning John Sherman’s resolve to keep his post, Hei rer Geeros as a mayoral candidate, Boni de Castellane’s wealth from Jay Gould’s daughter, Missouri gubernatorial prospects, and praise for Tak Mannie Hirt’s printed exchanges. Also reports Judge Fox resignation rumors, Grover Cleveland’s family, and a young heir’s future hopes.
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Fredericktown
New York Sun Views Bryan as Political Live Wire
The New York Sun criticizes the Bryan democracy and free silver movement, arguing the main battle is gold standard versus free silver at 16 to 1. It contends Bryan remains the most discussed figure in America, alive in the Democratic Party, with enemies seeking to bury him.
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Tur
New York Sun
Bryan
Free Silver Movement
Sun
William Jennings Bryan
America
McKinley
Cleveland
Bryon
Democratic
J. W. Bryon
Hopeful Predictions From Irl Hicks About Weather and War
The article cites Irl Hicks predicting continued attacks ending and brutal storms from autumn through December. It notes his forecasts on floods and droughts aligning with past seasons, praising their accuracy and claiming his latest fall prophecy holds true so far.
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Irl Hicks
Prophet Hicks
Yorks telescope at Lake Geneva marks astronomy progress
The Yorks telescope at Lake Geneva Wisconsin signifies rapid advances in astronomy. It surpasses the Lick telescope in power and cost eight hundred thousand dollars, with construction spanning five years. The gift from Charles T. Yerkes of Chicago aims to boost science, research, and public interest in astronomy.
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Yorks
Lake Geneva
Wis
Plains
Chaldea
Yerkes
Lick
Mount Hamilton
Galifort
Yorkes
Atlanta
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
University of Thhat Sity
Rain Lifts Hopeful Hearts In Local Correspondence
Amid notes from the town, residents celebrate beneficial rain that eased shortages and aided corn gathering. Mentions include Mrs. Avery Zimmerman moving toward Fredericktown, revival services, injuries from a baseball accident, and plansto rebuild businesses. Several local figures travel, teach, or visit relatives as readings, elections, and community events unfold.
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Young Burns
Albert Stevens
Kansas
Stevens
MacCurdy
Davanlt
Janos P. Walker
Horeraville
John Nelson
Mon
Myers
DeSoto
John Greem
Naiwnie
Fias
May Lauchlin
May
Grand Old Press
Torsy
Ulahal
F. Teeters
Allenville
Julia Schoeble
Maud Sample
Lutesville
Li Testers
George W. Barks
Cape County
Ll. J. Teeters
Fredericktown
Olly Rogers
New Madrid
O. M. Schoeble
Mattie Teeters
Union Ridge
C. M. Johnaoo
A. Martin
Morley
Fr. Whitener
Greenville
Isham Teeters
Mill Fire Destroys Judge Slinkard’s Patton Mill
A Saturday dawn blaze consumed Judge I F Slinkard’s mill near Patton, along with his tools, books, corn, and valuables. Slinkard, who is a cripple, had no insurance and faces heavy losses. authorities deem the origin suspicious but undetermined.
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I. F. Slinkard
Patton
Shinkard
Reflections on Faith Courage and Social Conduct
Fragmented philosophic musings emphasize duty to resist the stream of life, gentility through tact, and the influence of belief on character. It argues that life blends common sense with ideals, manners must be practiced at home, and truth guides personal growth amid social expectations.
Angels Call in the Sick Child Poem by Frank L Stanton
The narrator recalls a dying child tended by his mother as night follows day. The boy whispers that angels call him and longs to know what the angels want with him while his mother prays. The piece ends with the mother accepting God’s will as the child departs.
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Fuller
Frank L. Stanton
Institute Bible Institute Meeting Schedule at Fredericktown
Southeast Missouri Bible Institute holds sessions at Fredericktown November 15 to 18 with sermons devotional exercises and papers. Leaders include Rev A A Craig Rev J C Armstrong Rev W G Reeves Rev D L Bowman and Rev S P Brite among others. The program spans morning devotional hours afternoon discussions and evening sermons with an open discussion on good works and ministry.
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Missouri Bible Institute
Fredericktown
J. C. Armstrong
D. D
A. A. Craig
Cis Sonsee
Evarvede Dy MacQuidy
Noman Empire
S.y.ues
M. Bop
Teehee
J.C. Hembree
A. Bowman
D. L. Bowman
Medardy
W. G. Reeves
Bogard
Irannis
Jesus
P. Brite
Dermon
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President McKinley
President McKinley proclaims a national day of Thanksgiving and prayer on November 29 1897 praising God for prosperity and peace. The proclamation urges reverence for law, charity among citizens, and observance of religious services across the United States.
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McKinley
William, McKinley
United States
Washington
McKirthy
Jovew Sherman
Fragmented dialect street dialogue fragment in old notice
A garbled OCR style passage presents fragmented dialogue in a rustic or immigrant dialect. It references renting a house and mentions marriage and widow status, with unclear names and places. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent context or a clear event.
George M Pullman life of a railway pioneer and model city builder
The life of George M Pullman highlighted his ascent from poverty to wealth through courage and invention. He modernized rail travel with comfortable car design and founded a model city for his workers, reflecting his forward looking, progressive business approach and enduring fame.
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George M. Pullman
Mr. Pullman
Pullman
Fife
Pollman
Odd Facts and Figures From Across the World
A miscellany of statistics and curiosities: professions in Italy total 205000, Belgium has 10800 teachers, Epping Forest is the world’s largest public recreation ground, Laplanders cover 150 miles daily on skis, London has 1380 miles of streets, Paris zero, New York 675 miles, and about 60000 vitamps are found loose in UK mailbags yearly. Additional notes cover India’s child widows, animal trivia, earth’s size relative to the sun, vulture eye power, Spain’s psaltery origins, snakes’ climbing methods, hemispheric railway totals, Washington’s Front Royal cabin, fingerprint patterns, China government exams, and NSW gold mining labor in 1886.
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Italy
Epsom
United Kingdom
India
Spain
Front Royal
George Washington
China
New South Wales
From suffering to Indifference in a Fractured Quotation
A famed physician recalls a patient who planned a trip to Hot Springs for insomnia treatment. He advised against it and suggested whiskey instead. The patient offered a drink, and the doctor urged a different approach if the remedy failed. The exchange reveals a tension between care and resignation in dealing with pain.
Alaska Co-Operative Mining Syndicate Seeks Investors
A Washington company promotes Alaska gold prospecting on a cooperative plan. It offers 250,090 shares of preferred stock at $2.50 per 10 shares, with 25 cents per share paid back to subscribers before promoters, and lists trustees including state officials. Investment by postal or registered mail urged to C. G. Tenen, Olympia.
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Washington
Alaska
Yukon
Klondike
Poron
Alaska Co-Operative Mining Syndicate
United Means
Sabagaburs
Quarte
Placer
Will D. Jenkins
Robert Hridges
Thomas M. Vance
C. G. Helfoer
Stas
George W. Thompson
Olympia, Wash
Boring the Bore Revival Tale in a Private Office
A wartime style dialogue recounts a bore’s downfall and reform across a private office scene. The speaker narrates a nurse’s misdeeds and a gambler’s ruin, then follows the bore’s rise in a distant city. Family hardship, new employment, and a hopeful reunion at a dinner hint at late recovery.
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Avold Bonkep
Tullo
Orpey
Atsich
Lypsey
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