Sloward County Votes On Local Option In April
Sloward county will vote on local option on April ath. The county borders Saline on the east Lafayette, outside of Hugginsville and Lexington. It is predicted the county will go dry. Missouri Pacific-Tron Mountain railway laid off 2000 men at St Louis shops, totaling 7600 idle. Cause of retrenchment unclear.
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Sloward County
Wijoins Saline
Lafayette County
Uhgginsville
Lexingcton
Missouri Pacific-Tron Mountain Railway
St Louis
Rail magnate Ingalls predicts Bryan sobriety if elected
The quote notes railroad magnate Ingalls claiming Bryan would sober up if elected, while the piece mocks the notion as a learned but flawed belief. It cites the Boston Record as the source and references a skeptical public stance toward marriage as a remedy.
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Megnate
Ingalls
Bryan
Economic concerns during presidential years in Saline
The text notes national election year jitters depressing business while Saline remains relatively stable. Markets are dull but liquidity exists, suggesting local commerce stays afloat despite broader uncertainty and seasonal fluctuations.
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Usuar
Taft Leads in Delegates for GOP Nomination
By Monday March 8, 148 of 308 Republican National convention delegates were chosen. Of these, 110 were instructed for Taft, 6 uninstructed, 260 instructed for other candidates, and 15 contested. Taft held 78 percent of selected delegates, making a Taft first-ballot nomination probable.
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Marcel
Taft
People's Choice
Fire in North Collinwood School Kills 161 Children
A three story brick building in North Collinwood Ohio burned last week killing 161 pupils. Investigations focus on inward opening doors and a locked rear door as witnesses describe the tragedy as a major national incident prompting school boards to review safety conditions.
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North Collinwood
Ohio
Debatable Ground in Missouri Politics
The piece asserts Missouri politics are debatable yet acknowledges broad support for current state officials. It lauds the administration as competent and energetic, claiming officials have improved governance and taxpayers favor continuity. The text reflects partisan tone praising incumbents and criticizing opposition motives.
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Missouri
Oppork
Flour Weights Short in Sacks Warn Missouri Millers
The Department inspectors report flour in sacks often short by 4 pounds per sack over six months. Sacks and barrels must be plainly labeled with exact net weights per Section 10578 Rev Stat 1899. Consumers urged to buy from firms guaranteeing full weight and watch for quantity statements on labels. R. M. Washburn, State Dairy & Food Com. Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri
Dom
R. M. Washburn
State Dairy & Food Com
Columbia
Editors Favor Prohibition in Macon Meeting
In Macon Missouri February 29 editors from the First District Press association discussed prohibition. Philip Gansz of the Macon Republican found a unanimous in favor stance, with those in towns banning saloons longest most outspoken. They cited improved general business, fewer printer disruptions, and savings for families. One editor preferred reporting farm news over saloon fights. No editor complained of town embarrassment from saloon revenue loss.
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Macon
First District Press Association
Philip Gansz
Macon Republican
Hir
Sedalia Car Shops Closed in Missouri Pacific Labor Dispute
Notice posted at Sedalia Missouri Pacific shops and round houses informs all repair trade workers the shops will stay closed indefinitely. Pay car to pay all in full Wednesday, personal belongings must be removed before locking. A special guard is sworn in and a fire steamer added. All foremen paid to March 1.
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Lecain
Accabias
Up Against It Albany Boy Claims Dick Dorgan Violence
An Albany man helps a distressed boy who sobs that Dick Dorgan bit him and that the boy’s father will hit him after the boy told on Dick Dorgan. The incident centers on the boy’s account of being struck by both Dick Dorgan and his father for admitting the harm.
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Albany
Dick Dorgan
Pop
Simple Home Recipe for Kidney and Urinary Relief
A claimed home remedy lists Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Suarisparilla with doses and directions. It touts praise from an eminent authority in a New York daily paper as the finest prescription for Buckache Kidney Trouble Weak Bladder and all urinary issues and claims rapid kidney relief without stomach harm.
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New York Daily
Nervous Break-Down Cure Claim for Nervine
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervous breakdown and related symptoms. It promises restoration of nerve energy to support respiration circulation digestion and elimination and urges readers to try it with the prospect of cure and anti grave concerns. The copy cites the Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana and includes a free offer from a drugstore sponsor.
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Miles’ Nervine
Phyale
N . Ian Mich Ee
Miles
Bertis Gonlyy
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Obituary of John Frederick Willming Seventy Years Ago Today
John Frederick Willming, born September 24, 1802, died February 29, 1908 at age 15 years, 5 months, and 4 days, after a long battle with epilepsy. He found faith during a revival, expressed a desire to see others saved, and was said to have been saved. Funeral services were conducted by J. Zager assisted by Rev. Ewin Norvell of the Baptist church.
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John Frederick Willming
New Frankfin
Jesus Christ
God
Church
Church Triumphant
Ewin Norvell
The
Baptist Church
J. Zager
Local Blacksmith Notice Seeks Patronage on Oxford Street
Notice from a neighborhood blacksmith offering shoeing and repairs at 9 Groot Ct Herve, promising guaranteed work and inviting patronage. The ad stresses a trial and requests community support.
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Ren Vrat
J.J. Witt
T. T. Piper
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Richridle Webb
Itolin
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Emaede
C. L. Reppenhagen
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