W. T. C. U. Column Promotes Temperance and Conventions
The W C T U column edited by Ella L. Snearman outlines goals and principles, lists upcoming district and state conventions, notes Springfield and Hannibal events, and cites a Missouri Cigarette Law restricting sales to under eighteens with a $100 fine per offense. It highlights finances showing money spent on foreign missions and church work versus tobacco and liquor.
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Democrat
Ella L. Snearman
W. Cg.t. U
Joke on Dolliver during campaign tale from jail note
Senator Dolliver recounts a self deprecating anecdote from a campaign tour. A county jail inmate, once familiar with Dolliver, wrote the sheriff to request permission to attend the speech in the town square. The Democrat sheriff granted the request, and the rest of the sentence was remitted.
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Dolliver
Leslie’s Weekly
Phelps Targeted in Missouri Political Feud
The Centria Courier quotes lobbyist Bill Phelps threatening Hon James A Reed of Kansas City over opposition to Phelps' Supreme Court candidate. The piece calls for Phelps to be removed from influence to protect the Democratic Party and condemns his self appointed power to purge opponents.
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James A Reed
Kansas City
Bill Phelps
Supreme Judge
Kansas City Star
Reed
Phelps
Democratic Party
Missouri
Jefferson City
Centralia Courier
Plan to sprinkle Monroe City streets with mineral well water
The Brookfield Gazette discusses a proposed plan to spray streets with mineral well water, noting possible health and dust benefits but doubting viability. It cites the need for a tall water tank and costly piping and recalls rust incidents from salted ice used for sprinkling. Monroe City hardware stores Jager and Walker Wade are mentioned as unlikely to risk damage.
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Monroe City
Monroe
Brookfield Gazette
Hannibal
New Firm Saunders and Moyers Open for Business
F. 5. Saunders the machinist has formed a co partner ship with A. J. Moyers. They are at the old stand, first class machinists, plumbers etc, and carry a line of pumps, belting, engines etc. Moyers comes from New London and is well known in this city as Saunders.
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F. 5. Saunders
A. J. Moyers
Moyers
New London
Mr. Saunders
Misses Gown and Fitzpatrick Seek Kirksville Normal Course
Misses Julia and May Me, and Misses Agnes and Ella Fitzpatrick, pursue additional training at Kirksville Normal in a continuing education course to learn more.
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Julia
May Megown
Agnes
Ella Fitzpatrick
Kirksville
Low Southwest land sales offer bright possibilities
The southwest offers excellent land growth and business openings for average earners. Cheap land in Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas promises community prosperity for buyers. Special travel deals via Missouri Kansas Texas Railway reduce roundtrip costs to visit the region. Public agent contact details included for free paper sample and fare specifics.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Southwest
Mrs Florence Sullivan Leaves Home to Join Husband in Kansas City
After a pleasant visit with the homefolks Mrs Florence Sullivan has gone to Kansas City to join her husband.
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Florence Sullivan
Kansas City
Brick Walks Urged to Repair North Main Street
Brick Walks, Mrs J L Brickman, and H Redman urge business property owners on North Main Street to fix deteriorating brick walks in front of the post office and east of the bank toward Car Smith property. They call for leveling or granitoid resurfacing and note the stretch west of the bank to Vine Street is also in poor condition.
Fragmented OCR note on damaged brickwork and repairs
A garbled OCR fragment describes brickwork issues and possible repairs. It mentions an east side location, a first step, and a defective blaring defect in Pyranitoid area with references to names and local places, though details are unclear.
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Sire Bhatta
Elias
Round Trip Excursion 1A by Wabash Railway
J C Johnson offers liberal stop overs on various itineraries from Louisville to Portland Buffalo San Francisco and more with dates from June to October. Prices quoted include 11 55 575 and 20 25 with many routes via liberal layovers and diverse connections. Call or write for further information.
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M. K
T. R'y
Chicago
San Antonio
St. Paul
St. Louis
Kansas City
Oil Seepage Off Texas Coast Sparks Production Theories
Vessels report Gulf waters about 50 miles offshore covered with a heating stream of crude oil rising from the sea bottom. Observers note repeated sea seepage and discuss its possible link to falling Texas well production, while noting parallel reports off Peru.
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Galveston
Texas
Gulf
Pacific
Peruvian
Gulf of Mexico
Louisana
New Duds for Government Bands Take Stylish Turn
The Government Bands showcase handsome new cardinal ball suits with padded pants, detachable sleeve shirts, black socks and belts, and caps sporting three white bands. If their ball matches the outfits, they will be invincible on the field.
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Sox
Mrs Brown Visits Daughter in Kingfisher Oklahoma
Mrs. D. Brown of Kingfisher Oklahoma arrives to visit her daughter Mrs. A. E. Peterson.
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D. 5. Brown
Kingfisher, O. T
A. E. Peterson
Funeral attendance by Dol Westhoff and family in Quincy
Dol Westhoff and his two sons John and Louie from Quincy traveled Friday to pay respects at the funeral of Mrs Ryan.
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Dol Westhoff
John
Louie
Quincy
Ryan
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