Bog lands and a fragment of a restless era
The article surveys bogs in Ireland and Scotland noting vast peat deposits, bog stability differences, and the lower bog-slide risk in Scotland due to drained fringes. It moves to a quirky dialogue about heat in meals, then lists local social notices and upcoming events in Monroe, Missouri, including concerts, auctions, sales, and visits from residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Roscommon
Treland
Scotland
Porlire
Ireland
Highwaymen and cops clash in tense stand off
In a tense incident a highwayman commands bystanders to halt while a pursuing officer orders others to move along. The confrontation drew a crowd as authorities attempted to negotiate and restore order at the roadside scene.
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Tom
Onion Hints For Flavor And Freshness
Freshly gathered young onions should be eaten freely, and if you do not digest them easily eat them with salt. Parsley dipped in vinegar and chewed slowly can mask onion breath. A hint of onion in a salad improves it but should be subtle. Rub the dressing bowl with the onion, and rinse knives with hot water and sand soap after cutting to prevent cross flavor.
Roaring Lawyer in Coal Theft Trial
A Black man was arrested for stealing coal and hired a loud attorney to defend him in justice court. The man bragged the lawyer could roar like a lion and feared the judge and jury. He sought a continuance and hurried to burn the coal to hide evidence before the trial.
Unraveling in Church Prank Ends Awkwardly for Stranger
A humorous tale from Jermyn Texas reports a young churchgoer tugging a stranger’s back thread during prayers. Her attempt to help unraveling fabric reveals the man’s underwear, leaving both embarrassed as the congregation looks on.
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Cir
Jermyn
Tex
Enterprise
Woollen Tales And Farm Tax Truths From 1910 Missouri
A fragmentary mosaic shows a joke about Woollen Williams, a humorous phonetic bit from Harper’s Weekly, and a Victorian call to repair country roads. It also notes Missouri state tax rates for 1910 fixed at thirty cents, split between revenue and school funds, while claiming Missouri’s farming economy centers on livestock sales with about 1.4 million cattle marketed annually.
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State Tax Commission
Gay. Deneen
McCullough
Andrew Russel
Missouri
Union
Farmers of Missouri
Piano Rug and $5 Gold Contest Vote Count Up
The contest for the Piano Rug and $5 in gold nears its close with a list of contestants read aloud. Names include Miss Zuclin McGissson Cora Grossman Alma Pierce and many others listed. voting continues for the remaining three weeks until prizes are awarded.
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Zuclin McGissson
Cora Grossman
Alma Pierce
All Lilien Humphrey Alberta Douglas Pear
Bescie Votterft
Mise
Minniie Thackery
Esther Pano
Mary Nesbit
Gladys Young Magdie Spalding Pearl Roland
Mary Crain
Esther Limdburg Cordelia
Lulu Kaden
Sadie Colvert
Emmagene Jarmam
Juliet Green
Elma Smith
Pearl Branch
Junk Wanter Advertises Junk Purchase Service
Junk Wanter offers to buy all grades of junk at top market prices. Located at Lianders feed store. customers urged to drive to the scales, weigh, and receive a check. Daily local notices and social updates follow, including visits and travel between Barry, Morning Sun, Springfield, and Quincy.
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Lianders
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Roy McFarland
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Roy Meriwether
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Harper's Weekly
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R. Emery
Chris Lang
Barbara Hardesty
Yancey Byrd Ennis Tooley
J. L. Lake
E. M. Tuley
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L. J. Emerson
Barry
R. Emerson
J. E. Wright
Hame
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S. A. Miller
Thomas P. Waller
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Springfield
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Sallie Coats
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