09 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1904
Page
1
A fragmentary notice indicates Jnat received a line of umbrellas with solid handles and plain wood heads. A further description mentions a stylish line of umbrellas featuring stag head and wood handles with gold and silver mounts.
An editorial in the Commoner advocates electing postmasters by direct vote in each locality. It argues the public is better suited than distant Washington officials to appoint postmasters and cites patronage as a current abuse. The piece endorses Bryan’s subject and hopes supporters of good government back the idea. A local Eagles delegation plans to travel to Centralia for ceremonies and social events with participants listed.
Buyback event invites you to bring in second hand school books in good condition before August first. Eligible items accepted for purchase by the organizers.
Lloyd Wayland Judge Griswold and Wes Osborne report Geo Potter senior partner of McKee Potter suffered a broken arm in Des Moines yesterday when speeding in a car reached an estimated two to three hundred miles per hour before a bucking spell pitched him out. His friends express sorrow.
The store offers home delivery of prescriptions by telephone. A call from you or your doctor brings a messenger to your door via Jilly to pick up the prescription, fill it, and deliver promptly at no cost.
The notice identifies J. E. Weber Drug Co as successors to I. E. Pros Drug Co with no further details provided. The brief item records a corporate succession in the drug trade.
Senator Cockrell urges younger nominees at Jefferson City to back the party line. He confirms Parker’s favorable prospects, defends ticket loyalty, and notes a united platform. City council postpones plans to overhaul the Rolls street tunnel as Vest nears death and a hospital bedside vigil continues. A.M. Plancey promotes a Nagascot glassware sale at 205 N. Clark St. Seale reports a Iowa visitor to Kansas City.
William J. Bryan, while passing through Chicago on a speaking tour, predicts Judge Parker will win and reshape the Democratic party. He says Parker’s elevation would end imperialism and Roosevelt era swagger, and that the country is ready for a change.
A plan is underway for a grand street carnival in September with a high class carnival company from Louisiana, Missouri. Dates depend on the company’s available slots, and organizers expect the largest carnival in Moberly’s history with strong citizen support.
The monthly Y M C A social will be held this evening with musical and literary features. Performers include M E E Quartette vocal duets, Miss Hestler, Uarry Weisbrod, Miss Bertha McCoy, Miss Lena Green, Miss Virginia Stewart, Miss Minnie Kleinard, Miss Scottie Green, Ada Hestier recitation, and Quartette. A cordial invitation goes to city youths. children under 14 must attend with a parent.
Local shop offers weaned black trifetas at 1.00 1.25 and 1.50 per yard 500 yards colored talvetas 306 per yard taffetas 5e per yard 87 inch wash silks 00 per yard natural white Japanese silks 45 50 and Sea yard 80 odd silk shirt waist patterns 500 per yard Ladies Ready To Wear Suits half price skirts and sacks big reductions neck rib yard goods and neckwear low prices 100 pairs of ladies hose and other fabrics and garments on sale this week only
Remnants of everything offered at a Dry Goods Star store with big bargains on odd ends. Shoppers urged to come before items are picked over to save many a dollar.
Advertisement notes 50 dozen men's and boys' Newpli vee shirts and pongee and silk fronts priced at 50 cents each though originally valued at 17 dollars. It promotes Carpets Pall Carpets and Rugs carrying daily, new patterns, low prices on lace curtains and furnishings, claiming to be headquarters to save money on carpets.
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