Local notes and sales tease at Fletcher's toy line
Uncle Joe Edwards is reported very low. Blackburn visitors, Texas guests, and town chatter fill this item. W. H. Fletcher advertises dolls and toy sets at half price with a wide range from doll buggies to toy trains. A divorce decree in Kansas City and local social notes cap a snapshot of Marshall life.
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W. H. Fletchers
Kansas City
Slover
Maury M. Wagner
Lee A. Wagner
R. W. Nicholds
Astigmatism notice and Christmas letters from Missouri children
A country editor recounts a school eye screening where Willie Thompson's father jokes about punishing his son. The piece also preserves a batch of Christmas letters from Missouri children in 1907 asking Santa for toys, food, and family greetings, naming several towns and recipients.
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Willie Thompson
William
Willie
L.T
Santa Claus Letters from Marshall in 1907
A digitized holiday note from December 14, 1907, shows a child addressing Santa with requests for a doll, doll bed, candy, nuts, ribbons, dishes, and treats for siblings. The writer asks for a pipe for father and gloves for mother, signing as Pearl Weinreich.
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Marshall
Santa
Papaa
Mamma
Santa letter requests from Versailles and Gilliam children
In December 1907 letters from Versailles and Gilliam Mo request gifts for many relatives. Nellie Herferdt asks for a story book a new dress red ribbon candy nuts and winter gear. Gilliam child asks for a doll candy oranges ribbons a false face a bird dog and writing supplies for loved ones.
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Santa Claus
Versailles
John
Allie
Willie Hanks
Papa
Big Brother
William
Santa
Ethel
Nellie Herferdt
Gilliam Letter Requests New Year Gifts
A reader from Gilliam Missouri dated December 9 1907 asks for a drum sled harp pistol five boxes of caps Fire crackers and a doll and rattle for a New Years shooting party Includes a request to bring along a baby sister Zarilda with a doll and rattle
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Santa
Zarilda
Change in Marshall train times shifts press to Thursday
A note explains the Marshall train service change delays mail to Friday. The paper will go to press at 3 p m on Thursday instead of 7 pm. Correspondence and ads must arrive by Wednesday evening. Important news up to 3 p m Thursday will be printed.
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Marshall
Jas Cully Escape Shocks State Prison Return Doubt
Jas Cully, white male, escaped from the state prison where he was confined for robbing the Vardeman home. Authorities fear he will not return to Marblehead or the state capital, and a widespread manhunt is underway as the search continues.
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Jas. Cully
Col
Vardeman
Marshall
Fragmented Notice With Hidden Details
The readable portions show partial text about a personal matter or local notice. Limited legibility prevents extracting clear names, places, dates, or actions. Further context from the original page is needed to identify entities and summarize accurately.
Fire destroys doctor’s office in Herndon
W A Hill reported from Herndon that Dr Harrison’s office was burned at 1 a m Sunday. Loss includes stock of drugs and books. Fire is believed to have started from a defective flue. News regret the loss.
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W. A. Hill
Herndon
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Lovie
Kanene
Missouri Pacific
Lower Freiaht West Hut
Joe’ Edwards
Uirville
Fred Duensing
Blackburn
Concordia
Carrie Storts
Minnie Pittman
Texas
John John
Near Elmwood
J. M. Clark
Troy
Town
Cretcher
W. J. Vogt
Grand Pass
Edwards School
Lillie Piper
Cdl
Jos. Farrell
Sweet Springs
Mr. Dusenberry
Mershall, Mo
Mamma and Papa
Arthur Zahn
Marvin Bell Blackburn
Louisiana
Drotlers
Mary Scott
Miami
Viola Barnes
Della
Slater, Mo
Ella Mae Smith
R.F.D. No
Christ
Ida Irvin
Prom
Pearl Weinreich
Saline County
Marshall Building
Lucy Shofner
Gilliam, Mo
JP Collins
Air-Tree
Shade
Bobbies
Betsi
J A
Areny Yeane
Aind
Lab Frairle
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