Missouri lawmakers unite to pass sweeping anti trust bill
The Missouri legislature adopted the Whaley anti trust bill in unanimous vot es with Republicans and Democrats applauding the move to curb price fixing and output control by trusts. The Kansas City Star notes cross party support, warning political gains may be limited and predicting future battles over tariffs and franchise taxes in 1900.
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Missouri
The
Kansas City Star
New York
Roosevelt
Plenty of Good Land for Farm Growth in Texas and West
A Texas Farm and Ranch column argues the United States already has abundant arable land to meet demand for a century. It highlights Texas as having five to six times its population in farmable land and notes surplus from current cultivation. The piece questions funding arid western lands to boost agricultural competition, urging focus on existing fertile regions.
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United States
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Value of franchises and Yerkes fortune debate
The Kansas City Star notes Charles T. Yerkes gains from Chicago streetcar sales will show the value of franchises and deter public grants. The piece argues cities grant few franchises, while Texas Farm and Ranch mocks readers who ignore world events and buy cheap papers.
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The
Kansas City Star
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
Advertiser’s playful verse on ads and pages
A fragmented poem expresses the appeal of larger newspaper ads and lower prices, praising double pages and teaders while lampooning pushy demands for space. It juxtaposes various old papers and their taglines, highlighting the allure of increased ad exposure and upfront cash.
Down Grade to the South Promotes Mena Health Appeal
A Pittsburg and Gulf railway pamphlet notes Mena at 1300 feet above sea level with rapid altitude drop toward the gulf. It cites Janssen 22 miles south at 630 feet, Gillham 42 miles at 748, De Queen 52 miles at 597, Texarkana 107 miles at 378, Shreveport 179 miles at 330, Zwolle 243 miles at 287. The piece argues Mena’s high, healthy climate can help residents avoid malaria and heat, attracting summer visitors and potential settlers.
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Land Department
Pittsburg & Gulf Railway
Mena
Janssen
Gulf
State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic
The Grand Army of the Republic met in the circuit court room to arrange the state encampment to be held in the city on May 23. Committees were formed to manage the program and preparations. Capt H Stone P E Minor and Jas Mitchell named reception committee with HQ at 600 Garrison avenue. P E Minor to secure badges. Memorial services planned at Brownscombe church on Sunday May 28.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Circuit Court Room
Order
Capt. H. Stone
P. E. Minor
Jas. Mitchell
Garrison Avenue
Brownscombe Church
Ft. Smith Elevator
Arkansas Epitaph and State Budget Notes
A traveling Missourian notes a tomb inscription in Washington county Ark. about Alfred W. Caughman bornvard Co Ark Jan 2 1420 died March 22 1875 and a frontier hunter who killed over a hundred deer. The Arkansas legislature sat 101 days costing taxpayers 105000 for expenses. Commentary compares Arkansas to Pennsylvania and warns on deficits. Strawberries from Mena fetch cod prices in northern markets and next season will ship by carload. Town cleanliness is urged with strict enforcement to keep alleys and premises tidy.
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Missouri
Washington County
Ark
Alfred W. Caughman
Ivard Co
Arkansas
Mena
Trade Solicit Goods Delivered Free in City
A terse report notes country and city exchanging goods with delivery free of charge, highlighting a transfer that benefits local commerce and consumer access. The piece emphasizes the arrangement's impact on local markets and neighboring regions.
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Texas Farm and Ranch
Advertiser
Georgia Sage
New York Bugle
Memphis
Pennsylvania
Mensa
Ayer
Eys
Eakness
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Arkansaw Store
de Queen Street
J. B. Littlejohn & CO
W. H. Gardner
Mena, A
Mena Street
B. F. Adkisson
DeQueen
C. D. Nuckolls Proprietor
Blocksom
Arkansaw Tailoring Co
Havana
W. R. Bloeksom
Jackson Drugs
J. G. Jackson
Propr
Owl
JEFP
Oy Osite
Ilena Grocery
C.W. Snight
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