Hawes defended by Missouri Democrats in 1908 editorial
In the Clayton Argus analysis reprinted from the Kansas City Star, supporters of Harry B. Hawes defend him against Republican and city opposition, calling him a valuable Democratic asset and condemning rival attacks as unfounded. The piece urges Democrats to unite to bury the Republican party and back Cowherd’s gubernatorial bid.
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Crittenden
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The Happy Editor and Noah’s Ark Tale in LaBelle Star
A LaBelle Star column rhapsodizes about newspaper publishers and their varied reactions from communities. It pivots to a Bible anecdote praising Noah’s ark building amid critics, noting how detractors faced consequences when the flood arrived.
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LaBelle Star
Protecting Ordinance Favored by City Merchants
Kirksville merchants back Monday's Daily Express call for a licensing ordinance for persons soliciting soap orders and similar goods. They warn of money leaving town to mail order houses and urge action to protect home dealers. The matter may be brought before the league for discussion.
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Daily Express
League
Kirksville Express
Missouri Democrats Rally Behind Bryan Cowherd Ticket
The Missouri Democratic leaders urge all honorable Democrats who ran in the primary to support the ticket. They argue that if the losers’ men had won, they would support the other side, and call for unity to secure a large Democratic victory led by Bryan and Cowherd.
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Fayette
Bryan
The Superiority of the English Tongue Worth
A condensed excerpt argues that English dominance stems from English stock and institutions rather than inherent language superiority. It contrasts English and Spanish traits, noting phonetics, vocabulary growth, and the Standard Dictionary’s 317,000 words, with claims about linguistic efficiency and adaptability.
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Spanis
Success Magazine
Town boosterism fades without citizen action
The Stoutsville Banner laments that editors cannot boost a town alone and urges citizens and capitalists to actively support improvements. It argues Democrats must unite to defeat Republicans, overlook primaries, and back Bryan and Cowherd, warning against factional papers seeking to sow discord. Also notes neatness matters and mentions visitors Nate McDonald of Louisiana and Dan Emerson of New London at Eugene Brown’s.
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Dan Emerson
New London
Eugene Brown
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