Connecticut cornfields and Monroe prairie pride emerge
The editorial discusses Howard Brewer of Hockanum winning a world prize for corn yield at Omaha with 185 bushels per acre and defends Connecticut valley soil against skeptics. It compares regional farming, notes long cultivation history, and argues Monroe prairie potential to surpass others in corn per acre with water and fertilizers. It also mentions local news of John Wood studying horse training and a family visit by William ODaniels sister to Hannibal.
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Marifor
Indiana
Illinis
Feonsas
Howard Brewer
Hockanum
Coon
Omaha
Mississippi
Connecticut Valley
Connecticut
Brewer
Quincy Herald
Hearld
Monroe
Missouri
Monroe Prairies
Ike Marvel Dead in New Haven at Age 86
Donald Grant Mitchell known as Ik Marvel died at his Edgewood home in New Haven on December 16. He was 86. A celebrated author, Mitchell’s Reveries of a Bachelor and Dream Life helped shape American literature and influenced contemporaries and readers across two continents.
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New Haven
Conn
Donald Grant Mitchell
Ik Marvel
Edgewood
Donald G. Mitchell
Why Advertising Fails In This Christmas Eve Issue
The Democrat explains advertising is shy this issue because business interests had already advertised freely and it would not pay to reach the country profitably or the city. The paper states it told those interests it will not pay them back and that is the why.
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Democrat
Accidents claim lives and injuries in local rail incidents
Edward Berry of Hannibal was killed when a Katy train struck near Holliday Monday night with the body badly mangled. Geo. Munday, a colored man, was knocked into the middle of next week by a Burlington meat train. he may recover. J.R. B. Kidd & Co have taken charge of Creamery Mills to sell corn meal flour shipstuff and feed. D. A. Ely will assist the new company promising fair courteous treatment and urging patronage. Col. Kidd will continue advertising sales from the mill location.
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Edward Berry
Hannibal
Holliday
Geo. Munday
Burlington
J.R. B. Kidd & Co
D. A. Ely
Col. Kidd
White rancher Hop Lilly builds home on Oklahoma ranch
The white man with a Chinese name Hop Lilly has spoken, stating he is constructing a residence on his ranch in Oklahoma and appears content with life there.
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Hop Lilly
Oklahoma
President RoosevIt Rebuked In Rock Creek Park Incident
Washington December 17 We hear Miss F J Sisson an instructor at a Maryland seminary near the District line recounts how President Roosevelt rode past a Thanksgiving party in Rock Creek Park near Forest Glen. A girl was knocked from her stirrup and the horse struck on the flank as the riding crop fell. The incident is described as a rebuke for the riders who passed the president before following his party.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Seminary
Rock Creek Park
Forest Glen
F. J. Sisson
Maryland
Texas
Chicago
Mr. Roosevelt
Revere Ride Believed Fact Not Mere Legend
A Philadelphia Ledger note argues Paul Revere’s midnight ride was an actual historical event not just a Longfellow poem. It cites Hancock’s letter through Gerry and notes Revere’s role as a revolution messenger, while acknowledging debate over necessity at the time. Also mentions trips by Mrs Powell and Mrs Forman to Kansas City, plus Monroe Flour guarantee and Thomas Buckman’s visit.
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Paul Revere
Hancock
Gerry
Benjamin Hae
Mr. Benjamin
Revere
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Philadelphia Ledger
Tax pay now to avoid penalty in 1909
Pay now or taxes will be delinquent on and after January 1, 1909. City Collector R. A. Kirby warns. Charles James of Hannibal visited the city Tuesday. William M. Bodkins of Hunter Oklahoma is spending three weeks with relatives. Miss Clara Dimmitt of Shelbina is guest of her brother James.
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Charles Evans
Lakenan
Jacksonville
R. A. Kirby
Charles James
Hannibal
William M. Bodkins
Hunter, Okla
Clara Dimmitt
Shelbina
James
Farm for sale in Ball County Missouri 81 acres
Sale notice describes an 81 acre farm two miles to railroad with house barn cribs and outbuildings. 30 acres wheat 50 acres clover with 3 wells. Price 4750 dollars cash 1000 cash required with balance on time. Also notices about local people and social news from nearby towns and visitors.
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Ball County
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