W C T U Column Proclaims Rally Day and Reform Ideals
The Democrat space carries the W C T U column edited by Ella L Shearman urging March 20 Prohibition Rally Day and Neal Dow birthday as momentum. It warns liquor interests push beer and urges dissemination of Scientific Testimony on Beer, calling for light against ignorance and persistent effort. Local notes from Hannibal Paris Hunnewell and Brookfield accompany tips and quips.
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Democrat
Ella L. Shearman
W.C. T.U
Neal Dow
Seed corn seed stock concerns and moldy crop warning
The Breeze reports seed corn shortage concerns for spring as last season’s short growing period left much of the corn moldy or soured. Germs are weak and much seed will be unfit to plant, with a farmer noting only two bushels of old corn remaining as valuable.
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Taylorville
Petitions cause confusion over primary voting duties
The Paris Appeal reports Co. T. C. White informs that signing Hon. J. H. Whitecotton’s petition did not reveal a duty to vote for him in the primary. He noted many Democrats signed petitions misunderstanding obligations, and Whitecotton moved to remove White’s name. As county committee secretary and district alternate to the national convention, he faced Republican criticism amid talk of voting for any candidate over Cottontop.
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T. C. White
J. H. Whitecotton
Hadley
Whitecotton
White
Paris
Neck-O'-The-Woods
Cottontop
Jim
Foolish rhetoric sparks Democratic critique in Brookfield
The Brookfield Gazette quotes Mr. Whitecotton predicting the worst fooled lot of democrats in the state after next summer primaries. He refuses to clarify his claim, saying he will still claim he warned them. The piece notes Jim has been the most misled for six months.
Eye Injury Sends Worker for Medical Help
While at work with straw E A Lock received a foreign object in his left eye. The pain increased despite home remedies, prompting a Monday trip to Hannibal to consult an oculist for treatment.
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Lock
Hannibal
Miss Lizzie Murphy Visits Gem City Friends
Miss Lizzie Murphy spends time with friends in Gem City, engaging in social visits and local chatter amid community scenes.
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Lizzie Murphy
Gem City
Alva R. Ely General Auctioneer in Monroe City Mo
Alva R. Ely operates as the general auctioneer in Monroe City Missouri. The notice identifies Ely as a local auction professional based in Monroe City with services spanning selling of goods at public auction.
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Alva R. Ely
Monroe City
Eight Month School Term Law Takes Effect
Pike county school directors are reminded the new eight month term law requires districts to operate an eight month school if a levy of 40 cents per $100 assessed valuation is met. The requirement applies as meetings occur in April with the Bowling Green Times noting the law’s enactment and urging compliance. J. B. Briscoe of Orwood is highlighted as financially solid among Monroe friends, as J. T. Elliott and his wife visit Shelbina. The Democrat handled job printing.
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Pike County
Bowling Green Times
Dickens porcelain sale at Christies draws dealer interest
London March 6 auction at Christies showcased Dickens porcelain including Dresden and Sevres pieces. Despite a weak market, 104 lots realized about 100000 dollars with top prices of 16000 for a Serres jardiniere and 16800 for a Serres vase set. Secretary Cortelyou’s report notes 24000000 Panama bonds money spent and still on deposit, calling it political legerdemain.
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London
Christie’s
Dresden
Serres Jardiniere
Moren
Schrox
Serres
Morin
Vincent
Cortelyou
Senate
Roosevelt
Quincy Herald
Tooley Infant Alvin S Howard Tooley Dies
Alvin Tooley 11 months old, son of Mr and Mrs S Howard Tooley, died Thursday of brain fever. After services at Holy Rosary church, the waxen figure was laid to rest in Holy Rosary cemetery. Christ loved little children for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Alvin
S. Howard Tooley
Holy Rosary Church
Holy Rosary Cemetery
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Sad Visit Saturday Death of William Byland in Clarence
Mrs J W Rouse and her son Alvin traveled to Clarence after the passing of her father William Byland aged 71 years and 8 months. The obituary notes the family mourns his loss and recalls his years.
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J. W. Rouse
Alvin
Clarence
William Byland
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