Why I Belong to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
W C T U column edited by Ella L Shearman outlines reasons for joining the temperance movement. Members argue saloon influence harms families and churches and praise temperance education and Narcotics avoidance. The piece stresses unity across religious and national lines in promoting sobriety and righteous living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Ella L. Shearman
W. C.T.U
E. EB. W
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Christ
E H
Tom Yates named newsboy for St Louis papers
Tom Yates succeeds Sam Clark as newsboy for the St. Louis Republic Globe Democrat and Post Dispatch. The note wishes him good luck and notes energy and promptness are needed to make luck in this bustling circulation role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Yates
Sam Clark
St. Louis Republic
Globe- Democrat and Post Dispatch
Tom
High School Orchestra May 11 1908 Auditorium
The program lists Salutatory Fanfare William Tell by Elma Smith Myrtie Longmire Lara Montgomery Ethie Lewis Rossini Class History Violin Solo William Tell Mrs Robert Spaulding 1908 Calendar Class Prophecy Toasts Myrtie Longmire Permelia Eskridge Ellen Hedberg Toastmaster Last Will and Testament Francis Longmire Sonatine in G Valedictory Cleo Patton Mildred Buell F Kublan Ellen Hedberg Ruby Hord
Empty Nest and Nellie Meeks Death Correction
An old poem describes an empty nest amid nostalgia. A correction notes Nellie Meeks’ death report was erroneous, real subject Lulu Goldsby who claimed the name Nellie Meeks on a train to St Joseph asylum. sheriff reported the misidentification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
William Taylor
Meeks
Nellie Meeks
Browning
Cameron
St. Joseph
Cameron Sun
Lulu Goldsby
Curtis Cutsinger
Winigan
Sullivan
J. A. Swearengen
Education for youth shifts demand in public schools
An old editorial criticizes general public schooling for fourteen to sixteen year olds, urging a shift toward practical business oriented training rather than traditional classical courses. The piece argues schools waste resources on prep for college, while many youths seek immediate employment with a living wage.
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The
New York Tribune
Quincy Herald
Commencement at Opera House Silent Diploma Presentation
The event lists speakers and participants including Ruby Hord Ida Boulware Myrtie Longmire Dr McNair Ravina Quartet and Mrs Thompson Miss Jaeger Miss Scott Miss Ruby Forsythe Address Dee Hampton and the presentation of diplomas with the class song led by S B Mills and Dr Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hord
Ida Boulware
Myrtie Longmire
Mrs. Thompson
Jaeger
Scott
Ruby Forsythe
Beef trust booming prices and Roosevelt on packers
The beef trust remains booming with high product prices and no government curb. The administration reportedly views the packers' combine as a good trust. In Quincy, Charles B. Anderson transacted business at Strean's Barber Shop. Also noted: L. P Norton of Alton, Missouri visited Rev. M. F. Crowe. D. K. Yowell sold his livery barn at Galva to Carl & Martin for 4,250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
Combine
Roosevelt
Quincy Herald
D. K. Yowell
Galva
Carl & Martin
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High School
William Tell
Elma Smith
Myrtie Longmire, Lara Montgomery
Rossini
Ethie Lewis Violin Solo
Robert Spaulding
Permelia Eskridge
Ellen Hedberg
Francis Longmire
Sonatine
Cleo Patton, Mildred Buell
F. Kublan
Landseekers
Big Horn Basin
Yellowstone Valley
Wyo
Montana
Omaha
Chicago
St. Louise
Garland
Bellantine
Huntley
Billings
Cody
Wyoming
Worland
Basin, Graybull and
Lovell, Wyo
D. Clem Deaver
Information Bureau
Farnum St
Neb
Merry Tattlers
James Whitcomb Riley
the Home Magazine
Nellie Meeks-Spray
Bute
This County
Rose Hill
Albert Spray
Stone
Queen City
W. 8. Cowherd
Tyrolienne Varice
Opera House
Dr. McNair
Ravina
Dee Hampton
S. B. Mills
Dr. Greenwood
Strean's
Charles B. Anderson
Quincy
L. P Norton
Alton, Mo
Rev
M. F. Crowe
Becker
Yates & Hagan
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