Farmers Col continued details of shipments and home decor
The Farmers column lists week shipments: Mat Losson, Garner, Elliott, Lanham, and others with cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry cars totaling 17. It notes Dr and Mrs Thomas Proctor hiring Fred Munsch to decorate their Hamilton area home with palm leaf frescoing, olive greens, and a Dutch pink dining room, praising the artist’s work.
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Barger and McCliotic
JH McClintic
Geo W Tooley
W T Clark
Joe L Owen
DS Sharp
Selby Poultry
Thomas Proctor
Fred ©. Munsch
Hamilton
Chbto
First Baptist Church
Proctor
Oyster Supper Held at Huntington Church
An oyster supper is planned for Friday evening December 8 at the Christian Church in Huntington. Proceeds will go toward repairing the church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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The
Christian Church
Huntington
Thomas Yates Dines Out and Hints at a Visit
The note mentions Thomas J. Yates dressed to a farewell and going to Hannibal on Monday. Some of the boys urged a meeting with Rev Fr Sullivan, but it seems a mistaken assumption since Uncle Tom and another person live outside Fr Sullivan's diocese. Conway is noted for making clothes with reasonable prices.
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Thomas J. Yates
Hannibal
Fr. Sullivan
Uncle Tom
Blow Post Office Safe at Shelbyville Missouri
A Post Office safe in Shelbyville was blown open at 2:30 AM by expert cracksmen using nitroglycerine. The front door was forced, the safe ruined, about $175 in cash and $510 in postage stamps taken, some letters cut open but likely no other valuables found. No suspects or clues yet.
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Shelbyville
Why Is It The Old Customers Owing Me Small Accounts
A farmer laments many lingering small debts from diligent customers. He has sent statements and letters, seeks repayment without suing, and urges all owed to settle to ease his financial burden amidst abundant crops and livestock. He appeals to honor and relief, hoping for prompt settlements.
Confederate Monument Fund Closes Books Jan 1 1906
The Palmyra Confederate Monument Association seeks to raise funds to honor ten Confederate soldiers executed in Palmyra in 1862 by order of General John McNeil. The association will close its books January 1 1906. Contributions should be sent to treasurer Senator Theo K Cash Palmyra Missouri before that date.
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Palmyra
Warren man travels through Monroe en route to Quincy
W A Morthland of Warren was seen in Monroe on Tuesday while heading to Quincy, according to local reports.
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W. A. Morthland
Warren
Monroe
Quincy
Dead Game at Thanksgiving gridiron match in Paris
Professor C E Green of Paris High School brought his team to the city for a Thanksgiving game against a Hannibal coached squad. Despite leading with 23 to 0, he demanded a $29 guarantee for the whole game, not a quarter. The Queen of the Prairies paid the price yet the visitors left without a tail feather.
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C. E. Green
Paris High School
Hannibal
Professor
Paris
Hannibal Gambler Scandal Spars City Honor
The Globe Democrat laments Missouri Democrats aligning with gamblers and saloon men while praising Col. John A. Knott and the Hannibal Morning Journal for exposing a Republican administration in Hannibal accused of selling immunity to illicit interests. The moral element’s assistance was minimal and goes largely uncredited.
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Missouri
Globe Democrat
Hannibal
Col
John A. Knott
Hannibal Morning Journal
Jane Andrews Books Spark Readers Across Nations
Good Books Gina & Co. of Chicago publish Jane Andrews’ two children’s books The Seven Little Sisters Who Live on the Round Ball that floats in the Air and The Sorries Mother Nature Told Her Children. Wisconsin children name trees Washington Longfellow and Jane Andrews on Arbor Day. Portland teachers host a Jane Andrews afternoon. Reading these works is seen as beneficial for six to twelve year olds.
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Gina & Co
Chicago
Jane Andrew
Wisconsin
Wilton
Washington, Longfellow
Jane Andrews
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Monroe County
Victor
Edison
Dimmitt & Dimmitt
Monroe City
Mat Losson
Mr Garner
W H Elliott Jr
Jae Tewell
B Kerns
Market Report
Heber Tneiesee
Simon EC Pitter
Settee
Conway
Blow Post Office Safe
Confederate Monument
Mark Hawkins
Queen of the Prairies
J. M. Boulway
B. J. Rubison
Maggie Green
Alice Fitzpatrick
C. H. Ragland
Benton, Mont
Mra
M. L. Jones
Canton
George T. Jones
Bernheimer
George Settle
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