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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
2
The piece discusses renaming hilarity from Poor old Missouri to Poor old Globe and questions how a geologist’s claim that the Philippines lack coal would affect administration policy and fiscal priorities. It notes newspaper rivalries in Macon City, consolidation plans, and the belief fewer papers may better serve citizens at lower cost.
In St Louis last week William B E McCulley, railroad and warehouse commissioner, mistakenly presented Sammie Goodding's campaign cards as his own. The card bore Samuel A Goodding's name and candidacy for City Collector, prompting bemused reaction before McCulley explained the mix up and laughed. Governor-hopefuls and card swaps were not involved.
Advertisement asserts that if a child has a clean stomach and bowels and regular habits they will stay healthy in hot weather. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is claimed to remove the obscure cause and keep the system in perfect working order.
The Knights of Pythias met in regular session at their hall opposite the Demon a last night. Five candidates Bell Mahan John Haworth Cha s Selby Sam Trit ch and Cy Trowbridge received the second degree of initiation. The candidates felt sore today over the treatment and doubt they will complete the third and final degree.
The new school catalogues are out and may be bad at Robinson's Book Store or from any school board member. They were printed at the Dymo oRaT's exclusive job rooms with questionable specimens from a Missouri printing plant.
Merry Ego the fast trotting mare owned by Dr. T A Cottingham won first money at Bushnell Alabama on Wednesday. She clocked 2:27 in a muddy track, shaving a quarter of a second from her record. Next race at Princeton Illinois in the 2:28 class. Trainer Arlid Rost predicts purse money as Merry Ego generates much excitement with speed and honest trotting.
The printers accepted a challenge from the plumbers for a ball game at Miller's Park Sunday morning. Lineups are not yet finalized but will include players from the printers. Plumbers positions listed include John Bouth at 6, Roscoe Tedford at 1b, Harry Crow at 2b, Russell Tedford at 8, Herb Walden at 3b, John Tedford at 1, W P Vandegrift in center, and Robt Tedford in right field.
A four day treatment labeled to cure malaria chills and fever is sold as guinonia. Druggists are authorized to refund money if chills fever or malaria are not cured, price 60 cents per package.
Local residents discuss ball games at Randolph Springs and plan a special Wabash train from Union Station to Moberly for the Sunday event. Governors and officials are noted among many attendees as preparations and social calls fill the day.
A flurry of visits and travel peaks in Moberly as Cairo and Paris guests arrive for family reunions. Cars and ball teams pass through town while local residents report brief trips to Salisbury Macon and Quincy on varied errands. Meanwhile doctors fight Brights disease and typhoid symptoms.
Captain William M. Mada of Carrollton, a leading Missouri figure born in 1882 in Kentucky, died at home after a long career in public life. He served in the 1860 legislature and on the State University Board of Curators, was a Democrat and Bryan delegate, an early free silver advocate, and survived by six children. Burial is planned in Carrollton Saturday.
Miss Gida Welly, formerly a high school teacher, earned the first prize at the Mona Arkansas fair last week for the neatest patching on pants and the neatest pair of darned stockings.
The notice advertises a drug claiming to treat dyspepsia and indigestion with a price of 6.00 per package and a refund if it fails to cure, highlighting a general consumer claim and refund policy in a provincial publication.
The Randolph Springs Sunday ball game between the Signals and the Kimberly boys draws wide attention as a season climax. Ex members on both sides fuel a friendly yet sharp contest, with Kimberly aiming to win and Signals determined to defend their reputation.
Lost small stick pin set with pearls and turquoise. Notify at this office to claim reward.
Application notice for general housework at 518 Barrow Street. Procedures indicate a request for workers to apply, with potential placement or employment details to be announced by the issuing authority.
During the court day in Moberly Missouri the sheriff will offer at the courthouse door the real estate described or as much as needed to satisfy the execution and costs. The highest bidder in cash will acquire the property.
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