President's message to congress published in full
The Democrat prints the President's message to Congress in full this afternoon, twenty hours before the leading St Louis dailies, with indications it will appear tomorrow. New Jersey Democrats back Ex President Cleveland for U S Senate, but chances of election look slim if he won’t accept or permit his name. Sam B. Cook named Harry Edwards chief clerk in the Missouri House. session is short and ends March 4. Carnegie cites forcing others to give, not seeking credit for gifts. Sam Cook contemplates governor race in 1904, vows to serve as secretary of state for four years, letting the people decide later.
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Congress
St Louis
New Jersey
Gleveland
United States
Sam B. Cook
Harry Edwards
Jefferson City
Proas
Andrew Carnegie
Sam Cook
Joe P Herrington Funeral Held in Sedalia
Funeral services for Joe P Herrington Democratic Railroad Commissioner elect were held Sunday in Sedalia. A large crowd from across Missouri attended. ceremonies were simple yet impressive.
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Joe P. Herrington
Sedalia
Missouri
Who Will Succeed Herrington in Missouri Railways Post
A Missouri political debate centers on appointing a new Railway and Warehouse Commissioner. Joe P. Rice of Moberly emerges as a leading candidate expected to announce soon and wield substantial influence. Rice is a longtime Democratic mover, allied with Dockery’s gubernatorial bid, and highly regarded within the party.
Cure for Croup by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mr R Gray of Amelia in Duchess County New York praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine he has used for croup especially for children. He says it prevents attacks if given at first hoarseness and should be kept on hand for instant use. Available at local pharmacies J F Curry Lasts Pharmacy East Side Drug Store and others.
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R. Gray
Amelia
Duchess County
Chamberlain
Gale
J. FF
Curry
Last’s Pharmacy
Burk
East Side
Rex Tea Promises Quick Health Boost For All
Rex Tea claims to purify the blood and regulate kidneys and liver while curing constipation. Refund offered by druggists if it fails. Price two shillings per package. Loat's Pharmacy advertises. Henry Levy & Co markets kid gloves and Belie glove cleaner. White's Vermifuge promoted as a worm expeller and tonic by John F. Curry and Dr East Side Drug Store.
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Henry Levy & Co
John F. Curry
East Side Drug Store
Vacancy May Be Filled by Governor's Appointment
A prominent Democratic lawyer connected with the supreme court says the Railroad Commissioner vacancy created by Herrington's death will be filled by the Governor until the 1902 general election. He cites Missouri Constitution article 14 section 5 asserting officers hold office unless a contrary provision exists.
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Supreme Court
Herrington
Missouri
Vacancy Expected in Missouri Railroad Commissioner Office
The Missouri Supreme Court holds that an office is vacant when the occupant's term expires, or on death resignation or removal. Thus Mr Flory’s term ending creates a vacancy on January first, allowing the Governor to appoint a replacement before the next general election.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Joseph Flory
Supreme Court of the State
State
Thomas
Missouri
Supreme Court
Wlory
Thanksgiving sermon at M. E. Church highlights God's goodness
Rov. 1. 8. usk preaches on Psalms 65 11 praising God for yearly blessings from sowing to harvest. He notes life’s mutability, mortality, and the need for gratitude, cites Galileo and biblical wonders, and lauds American progress and benevolence including aid to India and Cuba. He ends with an ad for Ordel Syrup Pepsin.
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M. E
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Galileo
India
Cuba
An unclear note on anniv events and medical terms
The fragment mentions an anniversary and medical terms with scattered phrases about events, measures, and a possible reference to individuals or places. Readable content is minimal and names or specifics are not clearly identifiable.
Edison Anniversary Highlights and New Electrical Innovations
July marks the twentieth anniversary of the Edison incandescent lamp with public demonstrations at Menlo Park. The Ly ons Mail notes new electric lighting tests and a proposed $1,000 prize for a safe electrician’s glove. A mix of nickel and white clay composite heat resistant material is described, promising sturdy protection for forearms and hands.
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Daly
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Menlo Park
Henry Irving
Lyons Mail
Sofia
Wilimoeee
Washington
Sematy
Drof. Marse
Walter
Elaatriaat
Mreneh
Workmen Assumine Association
Prattle of Babes in Hectic Schoolhouse Dialogues
A children pagelike piece presents fragmented dialogic humor from youngsters and a few adults. Bits touch on cents and math, pets, candy sickness, stepladders, beggars, hotels, and a Sunday school lesson about Joseph and his brothers, with stilted mispronunciations and playful misstatements.
Wisdom of Confucius Reflections on Friends and Virtue
A fragmented reflection on Confucius ideas about perseverance, friendship, and virtue. Mentions confessing ignorance as love, virtuous counsel, and the limits of power against determined will. Includes garbled phrases about lineage and filial duty.
Reflections of a Bachelor on Love and Contentment
Fragmented meditation on love and desire contrasting worldly contentment with true affection. The text discusses forgiveness, ambition, and the proper place of romance in a bachelor’s life, reflecting on societal expectations and inner longing.
Emotional health claims spark early medicine ad pitch
A fragment advertising Patent medicines promises relief for liver kidney issues nervous headaches and fatigue. It quotes J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana praising Electric Bitters and Ballards Snow Hound Syrup with prices and local drugstore sellers listed.
Jell O Dessert and Health Ad in One Page
An old advertisement touts Jell O as a new dessert with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry offered at 10 cents. A testimonial by T Chisham of Chicago claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his lower bowel illness after prior doctors failed.
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Dearborn
Ava
Cheago
Chamberlain
J.P. Onry
Leat
Duggists de
Burlington Route Adds Through Trains to Northwest Cities
The Burlington Northern Pacific Introduces a daily through train from Kansas City and St Joseph to Lincoln and the Northwest via Billings Oregon Puget Sound and Portland with service in 43 hours to Central Montana and 70 hours to Puget Sound This main northeast route links Missouri River with the Northwest offering through coaches chair cars tourist sleepers and dining cars Reports list connections to Omaha St Paul Minneapolis Lake Region and the Pacific Coast with excur sions to California and Nebraska Colorado and Utah Also noted are improved trains to Chicago and St Louis and a best daily to the Northwest via Lincoln and Billings.
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Lincoln
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Alao
Montane
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Billingk
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