Political Letters and Mild Jabs Across Midwest Newspapers
A compilation of clipped editorials and comments from West Plains Gazette Marceline Mirror and Chillicothe Democrat criticizing party factions praising Eastern Star banquets and lambasting rival papers such as the Kansas City Star. Mentions Missouri and Illinois tax rates and calls for reform of praise clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
West Plains Gavette
Marceline Mirror
Bill Nelson
Kansas City Star
Paothe Democrat
Lamar Democrat Strongly Opposes Primary Plan
The Lamar Democrat takes a firm stand against adopting the Democratic party's primary plan. In commentary on the proposal, the newspaper asserts opposition to the plan and emphasizes its stance.
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Lamar
Editorial Opposes Primary as boodler’s paradise
The Joplin Globe denounces primaries as corrupting the political process. It argues that primaries empower urban centers and force hopefuls to mortgage their futures, harming rural voters and potentially favoring large-scale manipulation in district and state races.
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Joplin Globe
Missouri
Carthage
Joplin
Webb City
Beauty Promise Mention Slips Into Ad Claim
A testimonial style ad proclaims real beauty comes from Rocky Mountain Tea taken daily. The claim notes the product is sold at McGanne's Pharmacy for 35 cents.
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McGanne
Splendid Holiday Stock Promises Great Prices
Don’t miss the chance to buy the newest and best for Christmas. The display offers variety, beauty, and style at little money, with options for young or old. See the fine holiday selections and prices described as irresistible.
Stewart Corby wedding in West and Place residence
The marriage of C. Id. Stewart of Versailles Indiana and Miss May Corby of Brunswick was solemnized at 11 30 this morning at the bride’s residence with Rev S J Henry uniting them in a quiet ceremony. Relatives and a few friends attended. After the ceremony guests shared a bridal feast and the couple left for Transwicl then their Indiana home.
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Robert Allen
West and
Place
S. J Henry
C. Id. Stewart
Versailles
Ind
May Corby
Brunswick
Transwicl
Indiana
Chariton County
Stewart
Last Chance Tax Visit By County Collector Grimes
County Collector I C Grimes plans one final Moberly tax visit at Mechanics Bank on Saturday January 2 1904. He warns that all unpaid taxes must be paid that day or penalties will be added under the law. Remember the date and govern yourselves accordingly.
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I. C. Grimes
Moberly
Mechanics Bank
I. C. Grins
Closing Notice For 1904 Early Business Closings
Local business firms including shoe clothing dry goods millinery jewelry and others agree to close at 6 pm from January 1 to December 10 1904 except Saturdays pay nights and the night after. Listed firms include Feldenheimer & Bro Mullen Hacker Levy Forney Bowers Baker & J Baker Robinson's Book Store and more. Clerks Union Local No 800 invites labor to reference the list for trading hours.
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Feldenheimer & Bro
Joe W. Mullen
F. Hacker
Henry Levy & Co
Forney
Bowers
Laura Gregory S
Graham
Baker & J Baker Gay & Co
H. Werries
Robinson's
Geo
A. Young
A. Stadford
Stockholders Meeting for Engineers Hall Building
Notice of stockholders meeting at the court house on Tuesday January 12 1904 to elect officers and conduct business. All stockholders urged to attend. Signed S B Brookins president and A W Talmon secretary. Misses Rachel Lindley and the Corner left today for with friends and relatives.
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Engineers Hall
Court House
S. B. Brookins
A. W. Talmon
Rachel Lindley
Gold Bug Bolters Seek Folk in Missouri Governor Fight
The Folk reform movement in Missouri draws gold bug Democrats and former rivals of Bryan. A special conference in St Louis on January 2 will feature figures like John L Peak and J M Lowe in support of Folk for governor. Observers warn such bolters could split the party and aid Republicans in 1904.
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Falk
St. Louis
Aton
Bryan
Fork
Missouri
Folk
Missouri Democracy
Kansas City
St Louis
John L. Peak
Switzerland
Mugwuomp Cleveland
Mr. Peak
Missuri
J. M. Lowe
Col Peak
Turner A. Gill
John C. Gage
George Lee Christman
Crittenden
Stephen A. Mitchell
Hiram J. Groves
J McD. Trimble
Bird S McGarvey
Henry M. Withers
John B. Stone
Thomas D. Buckner
Dr. C. Lester Hall
William Barton
William HH. Wallace
Mugwump
Chillicothe
Hard to Serve Two Masters in Missouri Politics
Blackwater News argues Republican papers blame Democrats for boodling in Missouri while ignoring graft in national administration. The piece notes many indicted are Republicans and questions Democratic stance toward the supreme court, urging reflection on political loyalties.
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Missouri
Blackwater News
Brother Horne
Supreme Court
Marshall Index
Six Oclock Dinner at Higbee Home Delights Guests
Mr and Mrs Joe Wayne hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at their Higbee residence drawing friends from Higbee and nearby towns. The evening featured music and merriment with a serenade by town musicians. Attending were Dr Allen and wife of Oklahoma Mrs Allen of Paris Carl Wayne and sister of Sturgeon Mr Newman of Higbee Miss Mildred Ragland of Paris and Circuit Clerk M J Lilly and wife of Moberly.
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Joe Wayne
Higbee
Wayne
Dr. Allen
Oklahoma
Allen
Paris
Carl Wayne
Sturgeon
Hembaughs Offers Custom Tailored Suits In Moberly
Well dressed at reasonable cost with high grade custom tailored suits at Hembaughs. Located opposite post office 114 North Williams Street Moberly Mo. Neda and Paul Ginther visited Excello yesterday afternoon to see relatives and friends for a few days.
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Hembaugh’s
North Williams Atreat
Moberly
Neda
Paul Ginther
Excello
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Mational Biscuit Company
Ams
John P. Beuth & CO
Moberly Democrat
Democrat Publishing CO
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Lowell & Kerley
Atx
Carrisr
Delly Deliveral
Dadly Dalivered
Sobacribera
Ubolr
Regul Erly
Businese Bee
Democrat
Telephone
Illinois
Globe- Democrat
John F. Curry
Stewart-Corby
D&w Rad
Stockholders Meeting
Proprietors of
Estapristes
W. P Jeumines
Pres
J.B. Jenxinas
Casa
S. B. Elliott
Sash’r
D. F. Carpenter
Reed Street
Moberly, Mo
THE
Rebecca Hospital
Eve
Merchant's Motel
G. K. Dutton
Seta
Rogers
Delft
Clerk St
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