Fire Rampage Hits Higginsville Three Times in Week
Higginsville endures a string of incendiary blazes destroying property valued at about $100000. Fires struck Kruse’s implement store and feed mill, Bowen’s vacant and occupied frame buildings, Bollwein’s shed, Wilson’s livery stable, and Mollenkamps implement house, killing seven horses and wrecking dozens of carriages, wagons, and farm equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsville
E. W. Kruse
Kruse
J. H. Bowen
Fritz Bollwein
John Wilson
Wilson
Hent” Lewis
Mollenkamps
Elmwood Trip Report Highlights Local Racehorses and Subscriptions
The editor visited Elmwood on Saturday to view Arch Handcocks horses including top stallions Russell Hardin and Prof Nelson. Trainers are preparing Lady Jane Belle of Nelson Gertie G and others. local subscribers like Henry Bockelman Erly Davis J J Walker and H C Terrell hosted a dinner and renewal gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Mt. Leonard
Arch Handcocks
Russell Hardin
Russell Hardin Jr
Tommi B
Prof. Nelson
M.W. Walker & Son
Arch Nelson
Lady Jane
Belle of Nelson
Gertie G
Russell Jr
Mug Nelson
Napton
Mr. Hancock
Henry Bockelman
Erly Davis
J. J. Walker
Blackburn
H. C. Terrell
Nelson Visits Hear Bryan Speech
L. M. Nelson traveled from Nel son on Monday to hear William J. Bryan speak, as reported in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Nelson
Nelson
Wm. J. Bryan
Onion Queen of Laredo nets $400 per acre from Bermuda onions
Mrs Edward C Dodd of Laredo known as the Onion Queen grows Bermuda onions on 135 acres earning about 400 dollars net per acre with a farm total of 600 acres, of which 200 are irrigated. Her 625 dollar gross per acre exceeds typical farmer profits. She directs operations in person, using irrigation from the Rio Grande and a 3500 gallon per minute electric pump.
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Laredo
Texas
Edward C. Dodd
Rio Grande
Dodd
Bermuda
New La Reine Ventilated Corset Arrives
A large stock of La Reine Ventilated corsets is now available. They are described as durable comfortable for warm months with good fitting and lasting quality. The new long hip styles come in sizes for all figures and are priced at $2.00.
Water supply system benefits extra acres irrigation
The pumping plant and irrigation system provided water for fifty additional acres owned by others, yielding good revenue from this extra service.
Washclean sample for durable washwear
An advertisement notes Washclean as a mild concussion that won’t injure delicate fabrics and suggests asking your grocer for a sample. The brief copy hints at a laundry product suitable for washables.
Blosser and Lantz announce upcoming marriage
Miss Allie Lantz and Mr I E Blosser announced their engagement at an H B G Club at home. The wedding is planned for June 23 at First Presbyterian Church. Blosser, a popular local veterinarian, expressed pleasant surprise at the news.
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Allie Lantz
I. E. Blosser
H. B. G. Club
Fist Presbyterian Church
Blosser
Saline Bay Columbia Honors Saline County Valedictorian
Samuel Raymond Freet of Slater Missouri was named valedictorian at the University of Missouri School of Law. Freet, 25, studied three years and never earned less than an E grade equal to 95 percent. He financed his course by teaching in Saline County country schools.
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Columbia
Samuel Raymond Freet
Slater, Mo
School of Law
University of Missouri
Freet
Saline County
Bray n Cafe Reopens Under New Management Saturday
Bray n Cafe will start under new management this Saturday June to serve regular dinner from 5 to 11 40 PM at the low price of 0b5e. Harry A. Cross, Manager.
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Bray’n Cafe
Hutheo
Harry A. Cross
Monumental stock on hand offers deep prices
Bidstrup and Hammond advertise a large stock of monuments and invite customers to compare prices to prove they have deeper discounts than any other firm.
Bray's Hotel Sold to Cross and Wilson Firm
G. W. Bray Saturday sold his hotel to Cross and Wilson who have taken charge and will continue the business. G. A. Cross arrives from Lawrence Michigan but will turn management over to his son Harry A. Cross. Miss M. E. Wilson of Lawton Michigan joins as the other partner. The firm promises a high standard, well cooked meals at moderate prices, and continued show order work. They are pleasant people and seek liberal support to remain in the city.
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G. W. Bray
Cross & Wilson
G. A. Cross
Lawrence
Michigan
Harry A. Cross
M. E. Wilson
Lawton
Mich
Relief for Women and Australian Leaf Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for urinary bladder kidney trouble and female weaknesses. It claims pleasant head relief and relief from inflammation and ulcerations with a mailed sample offer and drugstore availability.
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Mother Gray
Adress
Mother Co
Terrell to Wed Dill in Indianapolis Marriage Today
Hugo Terrell of the Big Four in Indianapolis to marry Hallie Dill of Virginia? Noting Terrell's six years away and Hallie Dill as the bride to be. John Terrell's son ties to Virginia before this union in an era of rail era marriages.
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Hugo Terrell
Indianapolis
Hallie Dill
Mugh
John Terrell
Virginia
Saline County Teacher Examinations Scheduled
Notice announces Teachers Examinations for Saline County to be held at the office of the county school superintendent on June 25 and June 6, 1909. Signed by WJ Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline County
Wj, L, Lynch
New Theory on Thunderstorm Lightning by Dr Simpson
Dr G C Simpson proposes that ascending air in storms lifts moisture forming drops that repeatedly break and separate charges. Water gains positive charge while air becomes negative, clouds absorb negative ions, yielding heavily charged clouds and positively charged rain. He asserts the electrical separation explains thunderstorm electricity.
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G. C. Simpson
Daestor Simpson
Kansas Letter From Erle Describes Move and Life
J M Mabrey writes from Erle Kansas to Kansas Republican readers. He notes moving eight miles north of Erie and 11 miles east of Chanute, praising the area as productive with rain water food and six acres of grapes. He lists local industry including cement plants a glass plant railroad shops oil refinery and natural gas. He asks for replies and to send the Republican to his new address.
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Republican
Kansas
Missonri
Kaw
Erie
Chanute
Sharp
Dr. Sharp
Little Rock
J. M. Mabrey
Erle
Ten Business Commandments from Interstate Land Co
The article lists ten business commandments urging action and personal integrity. It stresses not waiting for opportunity, maintaining appearance, avoiding excuses, acting decisively, protecting self-respect, avoiding envy of others' positions, living within income, promoting oneself, saying no when needed, and giving fair deals as the foundation of law and profits in business.
Father of a Soldier honors Wheeler at Montauk
A New York Times account recalls Gen. Joseph Wheeler aiding a grieving German father seeking his son’s body at Montauk during the Spanish American War. Wheeler grants the request, expressing shared respect for soldiers and ordering a guard of honor for the funeral train.
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Joseph Wheeler
New York Times
Montauk
Spain
Gen. Wheeler
Wheeler
Mrs Alex Hord of Blackburn Reported Very Low
Mrs Alex Hord of Blackburn is reported very low due to heart trouble as medical staff monitor her condition.
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Alex Hord
Blackburn
Reminiscence of a Mt Vernon Newspaper Founder
A former Illinois editor recalls publishing in 1672 at Mt. Vernon, sharing a storefront office, a three column contract for twelve months, and 2,500 weekly dodgers. He notes the venture grew to three stores in Sedalia and St. Louis, the dissolution of partners, and Byron Nugent as a key figure in the St Louis house. Old merchants complain of dull trade and hard times.
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Bluff Mo
Illinois
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Aj Staks
Sedalia
St. Louis
Byron Nugent
B. Nugent & Bros
St. Lou's House
For Sale Two No 2 Saw Mills in Marshall Mo
8 20 For sale two No 2 saw mills in good condition cheap at Blue Lick write or call Jas Culbertson R F D 1 Marshall Mopor sale gentle Shetland pony August Schmidt rfd 1 Marshall
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Blue Lick
Jas
Culbertson
R.F.D
Marshall, Mo
August Schmidt
Rfd
Marshall
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Elmwood Trip
East Side Square
Saline
Saline Bay
Bidstrup & Hammond
Bray’s Hotel
B.F. Henley
Hunter's Krug
Interstate Land Company
Cleveland
Europe
Sedan
John H. McGuire
Real Estate, Insurance and Loans
Ollie
Sweet Springs, MO
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