Press and trusts clash over public prosperity
A debate cites reform of the mongrel press and the high cost of living blamed on trusts and watered stocks. Tornadoes kill fourteen in Sarpy County with widespread damage from Omaha to Springfield. Miss Anna Boulware returns from Blessing Hospital. Miss Vaughn remains hospitalized but improving.
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John I. Begg
Post-Dispatch
Napoleons
Shelbina Democrat
Omaha
Sarpy County
Bellevue
Fort Crook
Port Crook
Louisville
Richfield
Springfield
Miss Anna Boulware
Blessing Hospital
Quincy
Miss Vaughn
Local Home Construction And Well Drilling Updates
J. B Headrick drilled a 95 foot well for Frank Abbott with good water supply. Abbott plans a cement block house. a granitoid walk project progresses with listed linear feet. Builders include J Q Gilson, Harry Gones, D M Proctor, H B Mudd, Wilson & Son, John Campbell, Mrs. J A Jackson, J M Havener, Clarence Buckman, J M Dixon, T BE Hardwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Headrick
Frank Abbott
J. Q. Gilson
Harry Gones
D. M. Proctor
H. B. Mudd
Wilson & Son
John Campbell
J. A. Jackson
J. M. Havener
East Line
City
Clarence B. Buckman
J.M. Dixon
Ins
T. BE. Hardwood
St Jude cemetery assessment collected for upkeep
A notice urges payment of the 125 cent assessment due August 15 1915 to fund sexton work at St Jude cemetery. It emphasizes honoring loved ones and maintaining grave plots, and directs payment to R Manning Walker at Yates & Hagan's. Morning Sun Iowa resident T G Wright arrives to visit sister Mrs B A Miller.
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St. Jude
R. Manning Walker
T. G. Wright
Morning Sun
Iowa
8. A. Miller
Rock Lick School Closes Term With Treats
Miss Bess Boarman wrapped up a successful term at Rock Lick school with engaging exercises and an afternoon treat. The tutor is noted for her popularity and positive influence in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Boarman
Rock Lick
Wall Street land cited at eighty million per acre
A Kansas City Post quote notes that some Wall Street land is valued at 80 000 000 per acre. It may not be suitable for tillage but is described as an excellent way to disconnect the farmer from his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Kansas City Post
Turner Art Exhibit at Mies Belle Johnson Studio
The Century Club will run the Turner Art Exhibit at Mies Belle Johnson's Studio on May 21 and 22. Admission is 25 cents and 10 cents. Proceeds go to the Public School. Do not miss the chance to view good pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Mies Belle Johnson
Belle Johnson
William Lindsey Taken To St Joseph After Mental Decline
William Lindsey's mind has utterly failed and he was taken to St Joseph Tuesday. We're all the new things in hose at Yates and Gagan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lindsey
St. Joseph
Yates & Gagan's
Democratic County Convention Delegates Named at Paris
The Democratic County Convention at Paris on Monday selected delegates to the state convention at Jefferson City. May 20 list includes T G Bassett V Bodine J A Bill I N Atterbury Roy Meriwether C E Doviey U A Creigh J D Berkley Sidney Heathman W R Martin J S Jeanioys RG McCreery and others. Atterbury elected chairman Blanton secretary with various press aides and several township delegations named under committees for Permanent Organizations Credentials and Resolutions with named officers and proxies. Local items note Wool prices, shop ads, and visits by residents including Miss Belle Johnson and Frankie Hawkins at Shelbyville events.
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Paris
Jefferson City
T G Bassett
V Bodine
Bill
I N
Atterbury
Roy Meriwether
C £ Doviey
U A Creigh
J D Berkley
Sidney Deathman
W R Martin
J S Jeanioys
RG McCreery
Ladies arrive in Palmyra for sister’s visit
Mesdames M. B. Carson and B. G. Mose traveled to Palmyra on Saturday to visit a sister. At Joe depot they faced minor travel woes as Carson misplaced her suitcase and Mose misplaced her ticket, yet they still reached their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames M. B. Carson
B. G. Mose
Palmyra
Joe Depot
Distinctive quality promise from a tailored goods house
A local retailer touts individuality and quality in goods and service. It Guaranteed protection for buyers and claims superior tailoring and careful workmanship as the key to appeal for well dressed customers. The ad emphasizes value, price, and exclusive styling to attract patronage.
Burnt Bacon Boy visits cousin on way to Los Angeles
BH Long of Louisiana Missouri visits his cousin Mrs BH I Lear. He is one of the Burnt Bacon boys who made a financial success abroad. An Avery Co special train with implements will pass through the city at 7:20 a m Friday 1th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Long
Louisiana
BH. I. Lear
Los Angeles
Cal
Avery Co., Manufacturers of
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the Mongrel Press
Nebraska
Park Hall
Lowry Hall
Rankin Hall
Cunningham & Harris
Yates & Hagan's
B. D. Neal
Rensselaer
Monroe
A. Boulwarer& Son
Hawkins
Mabel
Robert
Kaiser
W. Va
Turner
Ladies’ Oxfords
Oxfords
Monre City
Selby Shoe Co
A. Boulware & Son
N Atterbury
Jack Blanton
S G Woodson
Sidney Heathman
J M McGee
J S Scott
R H Hanger
Greg Glasscock
C F Sparks
J S Newman
W S Wiley
W F Woods
Jo Murphy
O E Dooley
R B Meriwether
W H van Landingham
A G Saunders
B F Dry
Guy Brooks
W T Smiter
J S Jennings
P G Marr
A O Calhoon
R S McClintic
Geo 8 McGee
G P Grimes
Squire Martin
E W Johnson
Jackson Township
J P Boyd
J BH Hill
R N Bodine
G Shobe
W M Farrell
AC Deaver
W H Alexander
James 8 Allen
Joe Painter
Geo Waller
A K Cartright
James M Smizer
H R Jackson
J R Murphy
Jefferson Township
O Jalboon
Woodson
H J Clapper
Buckman
J M Piersol
C E Dooley
T Pollard
J T Scobee
South Fork Township
C A Creigh
R A Hanger
W H Vanlandingham
Jack Davis
Clay Township
Sidney Heathman, Wesley Smiter
WS Wiley
Union Township
J P Berkly
J L Newman
L Foster
E W Johnston
Woodland
Jennings
J C Smothers
Ed Smock
Marion
I N Atterbury
Gee Hall
BF Dry
S H Farrell
JM Noel
Jeff Noel
Greg Glascock
Geo Jckson
A S Alexander
Washington Township
Wm R Martin
C F Sperks
M W Caldwell
J S Scott Roy Meriwether
Boverware & Son
Willie Sickle
Hannibal
Yates & Hart
Isaac A. Borden
C. C. Cassidy
Gem City
Yates & Hagan’s
A. Boutwars & Son
J. H. Gough
Gainsville, Texas
Mrs. John Yates
Frankie Hawkins
Shelbyville
Leona Gentry
Georgia Hawkins
Conway, the Tailor
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