27 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
1
Local listing for Bowers Trade Palace offering dry goods clothing carpets and tailoring services. Read as a compact advertisement highlighting a multi department store including alterations and haberdashery options.
Reported agreement negotiations with the C B Q for joint use of the new passenger terminals in Quincy suggest Wabash trains would enter the city via a south route. General Manager Rumsey indicated talks for joint use and a possible viaduct to reach the depot, with plans to route along the oil depot site and create a westward approach for a shorter turn into the elevated depot.
A Rocky Man near Nauvoo Illinois objects to a calendar lacking an agent and showing a likeness of a neighborhood woman. The photographer involved, linked to the man’s estranged wife, faces sharp criticism amid the dispute. The controversy includes accusations related to the calendar and its origin.
A dated business snippet lists prices and credit terms at Richardson's. The jumbled figures show items like Razor and Arrow with varied costs and early 20th century pricing, suggesting a promotion or ledger extract.
The letter cites a public benefactor and accuses a woman of selling belongings from schools to rid children, mentioning mothers and children harmed by the actions. The fragmented text reflects a local debate over alleged improper conduct and its impact on families.
The Missouri State Board of Agriculture and adjutant general will form the State Fair Association Board of Directors. They will elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Officers, excluding the president and vice president, may be paid up to 5000 dollars total, with bonds required for the secretary and treasurer. Cities may offer land for a fair, with a minimum 150 acres, and a warranty deed and title abstract must be provided for state examination before site selection. The association will hold an annual fair, funded by legislative appropriations, with awards contingent on exhibit completion and documentation.
A garbled note from Bout diner Maine quotes George W Waitt talking about a bad cough cold and grippe. He mentions a remedy and complains about the vendor and lack of accommodation.
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