Town Gossip From Co-Pais County News
Mrs J F Miles and daughter visited Marshall for shopping. Miss Olvie King and sister toured the area. Conway from near Blackwater came with his daughter who teaches nearby. Leta Conway attended the teachers association in Marshall. W T Williams was in Marshall last week. Ben Larkin and Miss Ollie King spent Monday with Mr and Mrs J F Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Miles
Marshall
Olvie King
Conway
Blackwater
Leta Conway
Teachers Association
W. T. Williams
Ben Larkin
Ollie King
A Paying Investment by John White
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports freeing his winter cough with Dr Kings New Discovery after trying many remedies. He again cites success this season, noting a few doses banished the annual cough. The product is sold with a guarantee at druggists, 50 cents or one dollar, with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Local notes from Malta Bend and surroundings
Glen Franklin and Jack McRoberts returned from an extended visit to Went Fletcher Brown and W C Ballew traveled to Kansas City on business. Miss Alice Waller of Sedalia was the finest of her parents a few days last week. Miss Audrey Hull of Marshall, a guest of friends the past three weeks, returned home Friday. James Tobin left for Texas on a business trip after a short visit with relatives. John W Blackburn purchased the J Q Jones farm east of town. A Kapp and wife went to visit relatives in the East. Geo Kinnamon is seriously sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Franklin
Jack McRoberts
Fletcher Brown
W. C. Ballew
Kansans City
Alice Waller
Sedalia
Audrey Hull
Marshall
John Moritz Io
James Waller
Lexington
James
Wentworth Military Academy
T. Wilson
Denver
Cole
James Tobin
Texas
John W. Blackburn
J. Q. Jones
A. Kapp
Eaart
Geo. Kinnamon
They Take the Kinks Out With New Life Pills
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont testifies to long use of Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad claims they remove stomach liver and bowel discomfort without fuss or friction and guarantee satisfaction at all druggists for 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Local Church and Community Notes From Tedieval Listings
Tedieval Misses Willie Jones and Daisy Hanley attended church at Hugh esville Tuesday night Rev W T Branson and wife visited friends in Sweet Springs Monday and Tuesday J M Thomas and niece Mrs W A Emiley of Wanamaker left Thursday for different points in West Virginia Misses Laura and Lula Thomas visited Houstonia friends Tuesday Mrs Turpin of Virginia returned home after several weeks with her aunt Mrs Reid Mrs Tracy Haggard and daughters Rose and Lona spent Monday with M Thomas and family near Wanamaker Wedding Delle have been ringing again in this vicinity C W Thomas wife and son Russell and Miss Nora Vanatita of Houstonia are whispering Mrs J M Thomas Rev Hardesty of Montgomery City is holding services at Zion church this week and Mrs Dan Owens were guests of W L Hansbro pi na fevaily
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Jones
Daisy Hanley
Hughesville
W. T. Branson
Sweet Springs
J. M. Thomas
W. A. Emiley
Wanamaker
West Virginia
Laura
Lula Thomas
Houstonia
Turpin
Virginia
Reid
Tracy Haggard
Rose
Lona
M. Thomas
C. W. Thomas
Russell
Nora Vanatita
Rev. Hardesty
Montgomery City
Zion Church
Ase
Dan Owens
W. L. Hansbropi
Pictures for Christmas Gifts at McChesney's Studio
Advertises McChesney's studio in Marshall as the place to obtain photographs for Christmas presents. Emphasizes the value of having long talked of pictures now available for holiday gifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McChesney
Studio Marshall
Local Social Notes and Neighbor Visits in Sweet Springs
Mrs R P Wall and daughter Hattie moved to Sweet Springs last week. Cox and family relocated to Mrs Walls farm. Mrs Crowder returned from Indiana. Roy Donald family guests of John Dickerson. Dr J S Harris to relocate nearby. goods arrived in Shackleford. Farmers benefit from fair weather, corn yields rising. At half price Hoods Shawls Knit Scarfs Fascinators at Geo Y Hanson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Wall
Hattie
Sweet Springs
Wim, Cox
R. Walls
Crowder
Indiana
Roy Donald
John Dickerson
Hays
Mr. Wallet
Brad Nellamy
Jaye Hunt
John Cook
Johnson County
Walter Halsey
J. M. Hookarg
Wm. Cox
Harris
Shackleford
Geo. Y. Hanson’s
Davis District Visit Notes Farm Sale Plans and Local News
Davis district visitors Laughlin Harris of Iowa searches for a new home after selling his Iowa farm. Amos Audsley and family visited near Miami, Mrs Moble Stephens and daughter Anna visited Bob Glenn near Gillam, and Lloyd Kemper and family vacationed in Slater. Will Tillotson and Inc Walker cut wood locally. Elliott Brown builds a barn with carpenter Mr Minnentagnal of Sharon. Concrete bridges go in with Mr Beverly of Slater doing the work. Benj Mayfield sold his farm to Walter Pinkard of Howell county and plans to move to Oklahoma in spring. Mrs Jos Herrmann and daughter Oreatha returned from a brief visit with relatives. J L Burmitt had his residence painted last week. Edith Crawford of Slater visited early in the week. Beulah Johnson hosted a Sunday dinner with Nellie and Ethel Dulaney, Florence Herrmann, Vera Hill, Edith Crawford, George and Claude Wood, Fred Herrman, and Merl White of Montana for a pleasant visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin Harris
Iowa
Amos Audsley
Miami
Edith Crawford
Slater
Beulah Johnson
Nellie
Ethel Dulaney
Florence Herrmann
Vera Hill
George
Claude Wood
Fred Herrman
Merl White
Montana
Lonesome Valley Wedding Bells Soon Expected
In Lonesome Valley a recent rain cheered residents. Mr. and Mrs. Kitchens and others visited, families named Kitchen Harris Clemens Miller Garris Hinton and Nugen were seen in town and nearby Marshall. Wedding bells are anticipated soon.
Leyhe and Purcell Hog Sale Succeeds in Saline County
Leyhe and Purcell sold forty Poland China hogs including boars and gilts at a total of 667 dollars. The sale drew many prominent Saline County farmers who expressed satisfaction with the showing and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyhe & Purcell
Poland
Saline County
International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago Isl
The notice advertises the International Live Stock Exposition at Chicago Island from November 28 to December 10, 1908. Low rates offered by C. and A. R. RE and best train service. Visit O. and A. Station for THORNE, BE, HA E, agent, to view magnificent livestock including thoroughbreds and Grade stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thorne
Stop Your Paper Notice to Republican Readers
Request to subscribers to inform the postmaster or drop a card if they do not wish to continue the Republican paper. Expresses desire for continued support but not forceful. Mentions delays in sending notices but promises quicker mailings soon.
Notice to Farmers on Oklahoma land investment trips
Notice to farmers from Ehler Bros of Slater Missouri inviting readers to join biweekly tours to Oklahoma, promising cheap land and profitable returns comparable to Saline County. They offer sale services for Saline County farms as well.
Three Years too Late at Saline Shoe Box Social
Chas Hachmeister of St. Louis county staying with Herman Bomhake near town sought a helpmeet among Saline county girls at a shoe box social at Games school south of town Friday night. Luck gave him a handsome partner who was already married, leaving him again too late. Try again, Charlie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Hachmeister
St. Louis County
Herman Bomhake
Saline County
Charlie
Wallpaper Sale at Geo. N. Hanson's Store
The notice advertises wallpaper for sale with prices from 60 cents to 1.50 dollars per large room. It promotes good paper selections at Geo. N. Hanson’s and invites readers to purchase now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. N. Hanson’s
Chinese Emperor and Empress Dead
The Chinese emperor and dowager empress died within a day of each other after long illnesses and worsened by recent climate extremes. Infant emperor Pu Yi was enthroned as Heaven Tang while court power struggles continue, with Prince Chun asserting authority against the new empress dowager Ye Ho Na La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pu Yi
Heaven Tang
Prince Chun
Rcent
Ye Ho Na la
Public Sales Advertisement Offers Broad Circulation
The notice promotes the paper’s guaranteed large Saline county circulation for sale bills and newspaper ads. Rates range from 1.75 to 86.00 depending on bill size and ad length, inviting readers to use their service for宣传.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline County
Debate Over Danger of Horse Versus Automobile
A timely discussion questions which is more dangerous the horse or the automobile Current observations suggest autos near Marshall are safest though debate continues among observers and officials about risk levels and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Roosevelt and Dennis remembered in barroom tale
An oldtimer recalls Roosevelt while police commissioner humorously profiling a bartender. Roosevelt asks a bartender’s name, the man replies with Dennis claiming the name Roosevelt. The exchange ends with Roosevelt reprimanding the officer rather than harsher punishment.
Burroughs Bros Sells China at Cost for Christmas
Burroughs Bros advertises an entire line of china and queensware at cost with no reservations. Shoppers are urged to visit 424 Burroughs Bros to see bargains for Christmas gifts.
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Burroughs Bros
Real Estate Transfers and notices in Marshall list
A lengthy list of real estate transfers and property notes in Marshall, including Achilles HW and Eastin transferring 15 acres to Robert J. Chilcott, and numerous parcels such as 40 acres to Dao Hom and 60 acres to various grantees. Also mentions Catherine Brandecker and J J Fiyon among others, followed by a brief note on a play at the Marshal Opera House scheduled for December 11 featuring Princess Wash-ta-Wasp in a production of As told in the Mille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achilles
Eastin
Robert J. Chilcott
Alice Dalapay
Saline Marsaille Co
State of Missouri
Dao Hom
Plemivy Flaymie
Smith
Marshall
Mary
Harrison
Rose Frankfort
Stveseve
Veeseee
Brice
Ove Ellingson
Weber
Goodwig & Zener
Catherine Brandecker
S&s. Malin
Herodon
Herndon
Rollins
Henley
Binckburn
Anton Bohtken
Wm. Wittenborger
Rome
W. F. Mann
Wash-ta-Wasp
Pamaena
Marshal Opera House
Walter Ellie Seeks Farm for Rent Northeast of Town
Walter Ellie, residing northeast of town, says he is anxious to rent a good farm and invites interested owners to write him.
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Walter Ellie
Legislation Proposed To Protect Young Women From Wealthy Suitors
A retired colonel recalls cases of elderly rich men whose sons killed them due to marriages with young women. He suggests a law preventing 65 plus men from bequeathing or transferring estate to wives more than 15 years younger, to shield 18 or 19 year olds from perilous unions. The plan aims to deter young girls from falling for aging capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobsa Golde
Potter Roxe
Common Sense Serenity Obsessed advice on beauty and men
The piece argues calmness and serenity are vital for health and appeal, claiming cosmetics cannot prevent wrinkles without inner peace. It notes modern life with golf, cantankerous relatives, and debates over suffrage and religion makes serenity hard, and wealth helps reduce worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horaece Fletcher
Retribution and social harmony in Emersonian view
Emerson argues that violations of love and equity invite swift punishment through fear. He renounces half measures, insisting true relation requires complete simplicity. When someone deviates, neighbors recoil, and mutual trust dissolves into war and hate between individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Tim
Torr
Emerson
The Necessity of Work in Auerhich Thought
The excerpt argues work as essential to humanity and divinity. It contrasts idleness with productive self development, claiming even a noble person must work. A speaker notes a conflicting view in confession where still another being asserts value in mere presence, yet counters that no one can be here without others’ labor.
Sam’s Orly Enjoyment and Funeral Custom Tale
A tale from the Carolinas describes a superstition about funeral attendance. A gardener visiting Charleston recalls that he could not enjoy the trip unless a friend died during his visit, making the funeral scene oddly celebratory for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Carolinas
Charleston
Change of Air Sought by Clergyman at Archbishop Ryan's Door
John Talbot Saith recalls a well known priest asking Archbishop Ryan for a vacation due to health. The archbishop, noting his frequent parish absence, quips about a change of air for a month. Physicians advise that the father needs air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Talbot Saith
Ryan
Freenan
Modesty and the Ardent Lover’s Wor d
A playful exchange between a fervent lover and a modest girl. He extols her beauty while she resists praise, fearing pride. The dialogue skims romance with humor as she protests against flattery and conceit.
Banks Treasure Hidden in Standish Parlor 1812 1814
The Forest City banks hid their treasure in the Marrett house parlor in Standish village from 1812 to 1814 during the War of 1812. A heavy lock on the parlor door and reinforced floor supports signified the vault like storage guarded by one sentry while a six ox cart transported thousands of dollars to safety sixteen miles away.
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Forest City
Marrett House
Standish Village
Waa
Portland
Standish
Marrett Howre
Merrett
Lewiston Journal
Visionary penny postage proposal sparks historical debate
Lord Lichfield derides Rowland Will's plan for a uniform penny postage across the United Kingdom. The article recalls a era when letters could travel the globe for a penny, praising the innovation while noting its initial rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lichfield
England
Rowland Will
United Kingdom
Eneland
Love as a universal temple of virtue and power
A passage attributing universal and transformative power to love cites Robert G. Ingersoll. It extols love as the morning star guiding art and patriotism, shaping hearts, homes, and immortality. The piece frames love as magic that converts trivial things to joy and elevates humanity toward divinity.
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Ilfe
Earth
Robert
Ingersoll
Duty as life’s noblest word in a soldier’s sacrifice
A quotation from Rabbi Leon Harrison contrasts duty with cold obligation and notes sacrifice across roles. It extols soldiers who die on duty, firefighters who perish aiding others, and nurses who serve lepers and outcasts, saving many at personal cost.
Internal Revenue Meaning Restricted to Treasury Revenues
The term internal revenue is limited to revenues collected by the internal revenue bureau of the treasury. Revenues from internal sources such as land sales patent fees and postal service receipts are not typically called internal revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
When Men Wore Wips and Hair Powder Taxes
A look back at historical fashion shows how hair powder mattered. Sir William Pitt taxed powder, the guinea pig tax, leading Whigs to cut off their queues and restrict bair powder to servants. The policy proved unremunerative and was eventually repealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pitt
Pitt
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Iste
Malta Bend
Tov
Tedieville
Jounoded
Antioch
Davis District
Lonesome Valley
Kitchen
Lee Harris
Eddie Clemens
Con Karl
C. C. Miller
Will Miller
Herman
Jake Hinton
Frank Miller
W. Garris
Ed. Nugen
Mike Turk
John Miller
Jesse Phelps
Oklahoma
Southwest
Ehler Bros
Roosevelt and
Dennis
Roosevelt
R.coe
Ogarae
Lee Ee
Tri Weer Vngtona
Lalans
Neon
Onareg
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