Deadly fever in St Louis and notable deaths
Typnorp Feven epidemic rage reported in Bt Louis. Garrett A Howart vice president of the United States dies at his Paterson New Jersey home on Tuesday morning. An electric storm in Jackson disables about sixty telephones and damages the main switchboard. Champ Clark signals DeArmond to lead minority in next Congress. Missouri supports DeArmond for the seat.
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How
Garrett A. Howart
United States
Paterson
New Jersey
Jackson
Senator Vest Opposes State Primary Plan in Letter
The Liberty Advance publishes Senator George G. Vest’s full letter from Washington D. C. explaining opposition to the state primary system. Vest favors party conventions, arguing primaries fuel endless campaigning, weaken unity, and jeopardize public trust, while conventions better preserve deliberation and align with Democratic principles. He notes his own career and aims to safeguard party welfare.
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George G. Vest
West
Washingtoi
D. C
Meather Syntons
Mississippi
South Carolina
Mile
Wbadresal
Amin
Iran
Nerry
Isth
Gow Johns
Phalps
Tern
Senate
Democratic Party
G. G. Vikst
How the People Pay for Prosperity in Emporia
The Emporia Times reports price hikes by merchants and trusts that raise profits while workers see only modest wage gains. Catalogued increases include stores up 30 percent, wagons to five dollars, hoes and plows up, rope 12 cents, stove pipe up to 20 cents, nails per keg rising to 44.10, barbed wire to 64.00 per hundred, and many tools up 45 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmporia Times
Gopper
Washingtons Last Years At Mount Vernon
Crowded reminiscences describe George Washington at retirement in Mount Vernon after his presidency. The article portraits his frail age yet enduring hospitality, the gracious behavior of Mrs. Washington, and her lively pursuits while tending slaves, as well as reflections on religion, morality, and the preacher’s role in society.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
William Perzine
October Ladies' Home Journal
Joeeper
Stiathe Waasetoek
Hasy Isa Ber
Hind Cheerfil Ae Emeket
Costliest look at China largest in world’s museums
A New York Sun summary notes the United States owns an expensive scroll and the Chinese division at the British Museum holds the longest work. It discusses Kang-he’s encyclopedia of Chinese history spanning 100 B.C. to 1700 A.D. with copper type printing by Jesuits and a 40 year commission ending after his death.
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United States
China
British Museum
Ain Ennaste
Kanpehe
Dingle
Kang
New York Sun
Why Men Do Not Go to Church in Modern Times
A compact, period tone note on why men avoid church. It cites secularization, lack of perceived sin, and absence of compelling salvation as factors. It mentions distractions like clubs and races and critiques sermons as overlong and hollow, suggesting men let wives and daughters attend.
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Dougs
Moricamaya
Fragmented reminiscences and stray scenes in old prose
A jumble of clipped memories and vignettes describes social scenes, a theater ball, and a ballad of misunderstandings. It mentions Miss Norman, Mr. Mureimont, and diners at a ball, with dialog about appearance and merit, plus a stray tale of cyclists stopping at a farm for bread and milk.
Thanksgiving in the Country Poem and Local Notes
A rustic Thanksgiving scene describes sharing food and cheer with kin, the wind and snow outside, and talk inside the parlor as a community journal notes open school progress, a new parsonage, court visits, and local marriages and births among Seduvewiekwille residents including Miss Cordelia Jico and Miss Cora Daugherty.
Ridgema Masses: Local News From Alliance District
A local Alliance district letter reports healthy conditions, progress in corn and wheat, and community notes. Farmers like J.P. Limbaugh and Andrew Slinkens are active, schools improve under Raddle Hardy, new barn construction, and interest in horse trading persist.
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W. H. Propithia
Jacob Stinkard
Jacob
Raddle Hardy
Raddle
John Hain
Bowlla Hutson
D. P. Cole
Joel Neinsted
Austin
Local Notes From Alliance and Nearby Towns Caught in Fragments
Pellman and wife visited friends in Chester Illinois last week. W A Bollinger and others plan a fishing trip to Mingo. A L Bollinger and wife visit Joseph Statler in Hornersville. A Alliance fishing party including W J Bollinger F Yount and C M Hellman went to Boia Brule bottom. HH F Bollinger digging a cistern at about eight feet. Diamond drill discussed for local prospecting though unclear if productive. Price Presnell lost a finger at the Patton stave factory last week. Press and its readers urged caution and a note that the writer may return if not discarded.
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Pellman
Chester
Ilinois
W. A. Bollinger
Mingo
A. L. Bollinger
Joseph Statler
Mrs. Bollinger
Hornersville
W. J. Bollinger
F. Yount
C. M. Hellman
Boia Brule Bottom
HH. F. Bollinger
Alliance
Price Presnell
Patton
Tun Press
Peper
Home town flour millers urge local support
A long appeal from the Lutesville Miller proprietors stresses home pride and patronage of local mills to keep the town alive. They claim better wages for farmers and fair pricing, urge residents to buy flour from the local mill, and defend home production as superior wheat and honest work. The letter ends with endorsements of the Lutesville Roller Mill Flour and a note from “AN OLD TIMER” about memories of old times.
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Weir
Gowen
Liwsville
Marble Hill
Mintaeapulis
Wenson
Latexville
Marble Tall
F. P. Tanerweix
Stoddard County Murders and HangingShock Dexter Dispatch
Dexter dispatches detail three murders in Stoddard County and a hanging near Bloomfield. Reverend Jesse Moore, a well known Missouri minister, was killed at his home near Pyle. Elijah Moore and family were inside the house as the slaying occurred. A neighbor involved, and a mob later hanged a suspect at Bloomfield. Another shooting in the county followed these events. Millie Weber killed Walter Martin in Bloomfield after a pursuit with a cheese knife.
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Stoddard
Dexter
Republic
Jesse Moore
Southeast
Missouri
Asheep
Pyle
Doixter
Tete Ewe
Moore
Elijah
Stayden
Ashotzin
Iaregenthy
Elijah Saya l
Aduien
Dgnassin
Barris
Shevill Evans
Miijah Moore
Bloomfield
Gulvod
Vires
Arkansas
Huis
Hero
Huff
Andrew Matton
Paxtco
Noettern
The
Millie Weber
Walter Martin
Martin
Weber
Hearts and Gifts Advertised For Girls and Males
An old timey ad lists sterling silver and solid gold heart keepsakes for friendship bracelets and valentines. It also seeks men to represent in counties with a salary offer, plus a fish bait notice inviting applicants for ponds and hatcheries with a small fee and advance arrangements.
I Am Mother of Mine Poem by James Whitcomb Riley
The voice speaks of a mother who loves her child in all moods and actions, from joy to mischief. She forgives punishments, sews clothes, and shares tears with the child and the father. The piece centers on the strong bond and affection within a family.
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James Whitcomd Riley
Chance to Make from 2 to 5 Dollars Daily This Winter
Two men are sought to sell Prairie Farmer subscriptions in the county this fall and winter. Workers can earn from 2 to 5 dollars per day, with potential increases as business grows. Apply by writing to Prairie Farmer 106 Adams Street, Chicago for details.
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Adams Bireot
Chicago
Bright Boys Started In Business Promotes At Post Office
A mistyped 19th century recruitment notice seeks able hustling agents for a Pennsylvania weekly newspaper with claims of lucrative, patriotic work. It promises free sample stationery and letters to attract applicants in Bollinger county towns Marble Hill Glen Allen Pattison Talma and nearby areas.
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Pennsylvania Cinrt
Mipsnurl
Capale
Bollinger County
Marble Hil
Glen Allen
Pawan
Talma
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the State Tribune
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Limaide
Anid
Flo
Tolida
James Payn
James Payne
Norman
Lido Nolace
Sitive Lalmost
Dean
Chad
saAsay
Boston
Tauriton
Thoneshoute
Olyrod
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O An' Iro
Nornep
Fiane ResinGron
Seeghwick
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J. McRae
Martie Dhl
JC Siwith
Janestore
Kiloward Crites
Cordelia Jico
Seduvewiekwille
Ook
Preswell
John
Sealmach
Bul Wright
Monroe
Jesse Marie
Cora Daugherty
Frank Brown
Tha Ridge
Borron
Jesse Hanners
J.P. Limbaugh
Furmars
Andrew Slinkuns
John M. Hustin
JE. Hutson
Conmad
Joseph Roblncan
Dohnean
Bollleguetad
Lutesville
Bill Jones
Sfenivar
Jonoe
Uae
Mayfield-Smith Academy
T. GB. Wingo
Wingo
Pisho
Gutar
Acalamic Oe
T. B. Wingo
Book of the People
Everly
Boone
Li Coute
Dexter Apedal
Hirjah Moore
Ron Jesse Moore
Bia Yvensen
Wisn Bard
MeCoy
Andrew Campbell
Bell City
Fost
William Parker
Ardeela
Campibell
Angerons
Boen
Parle
Ulu
Mloomfielt
Willem Hah
Geo. C. Hasslinger
Hanafide
Nonmore
Walary
Rome
Philip Kopplin, Jr
Foreat Park
Moreat Park
Loula
M. B. O'Brien
Joseph Hatihory
Bob Pal
Wilpmens
Chaban
Marner
Detroit Free Press
Free Press
Michigan
Will Peat Utorret
Yeas
Tin Press
Cape
Yi ST. Louis Came Girardeau, and Fort Smith Railway
Cotton Belt
Iron Mountain
Jelta
Iron Mountain Main Line
Williamsville
Kansas Crypt
Scot
Memphis Ry
Hunter
Thayenue
F. Blomey ER
G. Po
Cape Girardeau
Nawa
Sime
Tue Bervaue
St. Louis
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