National Banks and Currency Policy Debate
A July 6 1907 report quotes Carnes Treat Treasurer discussing National Banks issuing 50 percent of circulating notes and notes backed by other securities. It cites Treasury May 22 figures showing public money and free interest use, taxable status, currency supply privileges, and nominal revenue, warning that issuing notes beyond stocks and bonds could risk a wildcat currency.
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Carnes Treat
United States
National Bankers Convention
Kansiseet
Half Million Capitalists Profit From High Tariff Pressure
A fragmented critique notes nearly six million workers in manufacturing and about half a million capitalists investing wealth to support a high tariff. It claims tariffs are justified as aid to labor but alleges wages fall short of fifty dollars per year while capitalists allegedly pocket around six thousand dollars each after expenses.
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Republican
Capitalists and Tariffs Debate Benefits
The speaker argues capitalists lobby for protection while seeking a high tariff to raise wages. Republican tariffs allegedly yield two thousand millions dollars annually in excess returns. The critique says consumers and workers do not benefit, only capital interests reap gains.
Monroe area stock sale proposed by Commercial Cub
The Commercial Cub plans a monthly stock sale for Monroe City and nearby areas. A farm list of items to be offered will be published days before the sale so buyers can prepare. Stocks may be brought to the venue and a capable auctioneer hired to conduct the auction.
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Monroe Ci
Iir
Maine Railroads Hit With 95 Percent Tax Benefit
In Maine a state agreement guarantees railroads 95 percent of their tax payments in exchange for carrying soldiers and waiving war fees. The arrangement ties tax relief to the railroads’ wartime transport obligations and auctions related to defense needs.
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Maine
Soldiers Promise Loyalty for Tax Concession in War
Laborers agree to pay 95 percent of their taxes in exchange for a pledge to enlist in the army if war breaks out, reflecting a wartime policy tying duty to fiscal relief.
Enforcement of Sherman act to jail trust leaders
The only effective policy against the trusts is enforcing the criminal clause of the Sherman anti trust law and placing trust officials behind prison bars. Trust leaders pay fines by advancing money, then collect from the people the fine, interest, and large annoyance fees.
Tariff Protected Trusts Prosper, Income and Cost of Living
A provocative question asks if tariff protected trusts keep income in step with rising living costs. It argues that if they do not, individuals are not as prosperous as the trusts.
Federal court lacks right to halt state law enforcement injunctions
A historical note states the federal court has no authority to block or restrain a state's enforcement of its laws, arguing such injunctions infringe on state sovereignty and juridical balance. The piece emphasizes the conflict between national judicial power and state legislative autonomy.
Teddy Returns to Washington For Next Schedule
Teddy returns to Washington after a vacation and prepares to start the next scheduled work period.
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Teddy
Washington
Democracy Urges Action Against Trusts in GOP Push
A short editorial calls for democratic activism against Republican efforts aided by trusts, urging readers to engage in political action and scrutiny of party tactics. The piece frames the issue as a civic duty and highlights suspected collusion between GOP and corporate interests.
Trample Not On Independence Day Marathon
A fragmented caption notes that the event the Dec'ara thon of Independence proceeds without trampling concerns. Local organizers emphasize safety measures and crowd control as the relay continues.
Thirteenth Annual P. B. O. Convention Opens in City
P B O ladies of Missouri host their thirteenth annual convention with gates opened to welcome delegates. City business houses decorate storefronts in tribute to the event as organizers promise a detailed write up in next issue.
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Thin Iity
Chapter H
Missouri
Masonic Emblem Confusion in Secret Society Card
A Madison Times notice discusses Madison Lodge No 51A F and A M using a misrepresented emblem resembling a soda brand. It notes the symbol matches the Junior Order United American Mechanics, urging Masons to search town areas to verify the emblem. The item questions authenticity and urges local scrutiny of the emblem.
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Madison Times
Madison Lodge
Bree
United American Mechanics
Wool market drive heads to Missouri borders
A. Boulware & Son seek all the wool in northeast Missouri and promise the highest market price. The notice states Mrs. Mary Jackson and two children of Moberly are guests of Mrs. Jacksons sister.
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N. E. Mo
A. Boulware & Son
Mary Jackson
Tno
Moberly
Mra
Jackson
Poultry and livestock shipments listed for week end
The record shows shipments yesterday at noon with Burger and McClintic 1 car of lambs and 3 of hogs Underhill and Bush 1 car of sheep and 1 of cattle Boulware and Sun 2 cars of wool Pond Poultry 1 car of poultry Heedrasan and Son Levi poultry 2 cars 14 boles of hides 800 pounds of butter Total 18 cars
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Burger and McClintic
Heedrasan and Son Levi
Clothing Tips Any Article Bearing This Label
A brief notice explains that any clothing item carrying a specific label is subject to guidance or potential scrutiny. The short item highlights labeling standards and consumer awareness for shoppers and retailers.
Sullivan's Cash Clothier Promises Bargains and Quality
Means your dollar's worth or Wo. A. Sullivan, Cash Clothier. Twenty thousand dollars worth of merchandise to draw froth at The Big Clothing Store. The store touts low seasonal prices, hand tailored suits, and a "one label" guarantee. Sullivan claims thirty years in clothing, promises superior workmanship, and invites investigation at his shop.
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A. Sullivan
Werthandise
Jerusalem
Wm. A. Sullivan
Cash Clothier
Family Notices of Humne Well and Nearby Visits
A fragmentary local notice lists William E. Crisler receiving a girl from the stork and mentions Uncle Jimmie Spalding and daughter Miss Alice of Humne well visiting the city with their son W B Spalding and family. Mr and Mrs Jessie Sout man visited canon bal friends. E A Thompson made a business trip to Clarence on Monday.
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Jimmie Spalding
Alice of
Humnewell
City
W B. Spalding
Nineteenth Birthday Celebration At Miss Cunninghams Home
Miss Alma Cunningham celebrated her nineteenth birthday with friends at her parents home on Coroner Third and Davis streets. The evening began lively and the guests enjoyed a plentiful supper with plenty of ices, despite the cool night air.
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Alma
Jesse James Jr Graduates Law School in Kansas City
Jesse James son of the famed bandit completed the Kansas City School of Law program with the top grade in a class of thirty eight. He plans to practice in Kansas City Missouri. The Farber Forum notes editors in Missouri and Monroe City refused to comment on the exercises due to NY printed programs.
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Jesse James
Kansas City
Kansas City School of Law
Missouri
Monroe City
New York
Farber Forum
They Say That as a Decorator for the P E O Ford Wood
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a decorator connected to the P E O and Ford Wood and hints at leading others. The readable bits provide no clear event date or location and no definite outcome or organization beyond these names.
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P E. O
Ford Wood
June Roses and Lovers by the Gate Scene
Poetic fragment recalls June romance with brides and strolling lovers near a gate as the man in the moon watches. Questions linger on who has or hasn't experienced such life and what it means without it.
They Danced at Opera House With Italian Band Night
An Italian band visited the city on Friday inspiring a lively dance scene. Thirty couples joined the festivities at the Opera House that evening, giving the young Bloods a reason to celebrate.
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Young Bloods
Opera House
Cottontail of Parish Sees Fences Checked Saturday
The Cottontail of Parish was in the city Saturday looking after his fences. The morning after the primary he will be found in his burrow under the fence. Mesdames James Nickell of Hannibal and OC. S. McKinney of Saint Louis arrived Saturday to visit their daughter and sister, Girs T. M. Boulware.
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Joseph Bouriges
Yestercoobe Sk Twits
Meritosture W
Parish
James Nickell
Hannibal
McKinney
Saint Louis
Girs T. M. Boulware
Ed Fisher Leaves Strean Barber Shop for Oklahoma City
Ed Fisher disposes of his interest in Strean barbershop and moves to Oklahoma City seeking better opportunities. The note hints he hopes to reap profits and improve his financial prospects.
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Ed Fisher
Strean
Oklahoma City
Miss Watson Visits Sister in New London
Miss Margaret Watson, one of the pretty girls at New London, has been visiting her sister Mrs. J Gent Fuqua. Mr. Cozad of Clark County paid a long visit to his son J O Cozad.
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Margaret Watson
New London
J. Gent Fuqua
Mr. Cozad
Clark County
J.O. Cozad
Miss Mamie Fuffington Visits Ida Kirby in Stoutsville
Miss Mamie Fuffington of Stoutsville is visiting her friend Miss Ida Kirby. The social call highlights local courtesy and neighborhood ties in the community.
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Mamie Fuffington
Stoutsville
Ida Kirby
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R. F. Hixson
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Bick
Bryan
Woo. A. Sullivan Cash Clothier
Stork
William E. Crisler
Jessie E Soutman
Canonibal
E. A. Thompson
Clarence
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