Old gang debate echoed in Missouri letters
Readers in Missouri columns vent irritation at party rivalries as debates over the Democratic old guard and the state’s political drift intensify. A Rolla letter denounces insinuations by fellow Democrats while praising historic leaders who shaped the state’s governance and finances.
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Rolla, Mo
The
Republic
Democratic Party
Armstrong
Bogg
Brown
Phelps
Hardin
Crittenden
Stone
Stephens
Francis
Morehouse and Dockery
Richard Parks Bland
Post-Dispatch
Political quarrels spark rural gripes and fiscal chatter
In letters to the editor and commentary, local voices deride state finances and partisan claims. They mock official statements on treasury balances, cite rising meat and cereal prices as farmer burdens, and question presidential policy while contrasting with reform rhetoric and industry critics.
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Jake Gmelich
Jake
Democratic Campaign Committee Aims For Broad Voter Support
The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announces active operations at its Washington headquarters and plans a Campaign handbook ready by July 1. It appeals for widespread cooperation and financial contributions to aid the election of a Democratic Congress, promising a handbook copy to donors. James T. Loyp, Chairman, invites committances to Washington, D. C.
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National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Washington, D.C
United States
Washington, D. C
James T. Lioyp
Work of the Teacher Inspires Energy and Hope
A brief item urges teachers to energize and inspire youth, framing classroom impact as divine work. It also notes a house cleaning tip about discarding old papers at a rate of 200 per 100 sheets.
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Emerson
Si Summers Philosophy on Local Trade Encourages Home Industry
Uncle Si Summers urges towns to support local merchants and home industry to keep money circulating locally. He argues patronizing nearby businesses strengthens community, noting money spent away from home harms local interests and leaves the town economically weaker.
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Si Summers
Wise and Otherwise and a Baby Name Quip
A collage of quotes and quips from Wise and Otherwise and Be not afraid nor dismayed with a brief joke about naming a baby. The exchange features Irish verse, Browning, a courtroom witticism, and a biblical line, culminating in a playful baby name suggestion.
Crippled Finger Injury Tale From Ball Game
Henry Begley attempted a catch and indeed nabbed the ball but damaged his right little finger badly. Dr Miles finished the injury by removing half the nail, leaving the finger injured yet in hand.
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Henry Begley
Opening Grand March at the Star Spangled Festival
A school program features a Grand March, a Mother Goose festival recitation with chorus, a Japanese fantasy selection from light opera, Away to the Woods, Uncle Sam's Jolly Tate recitation, and a Girl's Protest performance by students.
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Light Opera
Uncle Sam
Jolly Tate
In the Valley of the Mohawk drama in three acts
A three act drama set in 1642 in Ossernenon now Auriesville New York. Scene I shows Orrlata and Oaea Tella Pago seeking game awaiting Black Robe. Scene II features Katinka in her wigwam. Scene III moves to the Iroquois grounds for a pagan ceremony.
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Woode
Ossernenon
Auriesville
N.Y
Orrlata
Katinka
Iroquois Grounds
Joques
Joseph R. Pike
Tarraheeda
Thomas A. Yates
Aona E. Keithley Tecumeelah
Irene Losson Wanitab
Maud Spalding
Orriata
Tarrabeeda
Misa Ruth Hoare Osea-Tella-Pago
Mise Babe Heabe
Miss Elma Smith Leaves for Kirksville Graduation
Miss Elma Smith departed Monday for Kirksville to attend the State Normal graduation exercises and visit her sister Mrs. J N Sparling. Her brother Clarence is a member of the graduating class. The report notes a forthcoming marriage at Holy Rosary church set for June 8, 1908. Mrs L B Frye of Lincoln arrives to visit her parents R Leake and family.
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Misa Tessie
A. Grimm
Archie Little
Holy Rosary Church
L. 8. Frye
Lincoln, Neb
R. Leake
Viola Leake
Garner family to move to Kansas City
M. B. Garner and his wife plan relocation to Kansas City to be with their children. In Monroe they count many friends who will miss the family noted for their community ties.
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M. B. Garner
Kansas City
Monroe
Miss Maggie Shearman Visits Palmyra Family
Miss Maggie Shearman from Palmyra has been visiting G. H. Kaden and his wife.
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Maggie Shearman
Palmyra
G. H. Kaden
Travels and visits bring news across towns
F. P. Ward of Kansas City visits his daughter Mrs. D. A. Foreman. A. M. Keller of Chicago stays with cousin J. S. Conway. Mrs. G. A. Ford returns home to Trinidad Colo after a pleasant visit. Mrs. P. G. Woodin of Rensselaer and Ilene join friends here Thursday. Streans Barber Shop offers shoe shines and half soling services. Hon H. J. Simmons of Clarence, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, visits the Democrat team.
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F. P. Ward
Kansas City
D. A. Foreman
P. G. Woodin
Ilene
Rensselaer
H. J. Simmons
Clarence
Local visits during weekend from Clarence and nearby towns
Ed Taft of Clarence was a business visitor in the city Monday. Miss Eleanor Scott spent Sunday with Palmyra relatives. Miss Lena Turpin of Ely has been visiting her friend Miss Lola Walker. Mrs Annie Gallaspy of Leonard has been the guest of sister Mrs Ella Gosney. Miss Agnes Frinze of Palmyra is with friends Ed Bross and wife Anna Lunsford. DL arrival to visit brother Charles King.
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Ed Taft
Clarence
City
Lena Turpin
Ely
Lola Walker
Annie Gallaspy
Leonard
Ella Gosney
Agnes Frinze
Palmyra
Ed Bross
Anna Lunsford
East St. Louis, DL
Charles King
Miss Margaret Heubsch Named to Indian Creek School Post
Miss Margaret Heubsch will teach at Indian Creek school next term. She previously held a teaching post at Shamrock Texas last year but sought a position closer to her home.
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Margaret Heubsch
Indian Creek
Shamrock
Texas
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Kentucky
Fillmore Lever
Congress
Stanberry
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Mark Hanna
Platte City
Si Summer
Sloper
Browning
Atlanta Constitution
Holy Rosary School
Opera House
Monroe City
T. Paul Minima
Adam Geibel
Mary Gentgea
Act IL
Fort Orange
Albany
Father Joques
Herr von Guttenberger
Joseph Tettemer
Louisiana
Cordelia Hoare
Elizabeth Keithley
Thomas Anthony Yates
Bessie Hays
Hattie Spalding
John Cannon
Mason County
J.J. Pritchett
Mason City, Ill
Mr. Cannon
Joe Cannon
A. M. Keller
Chicago
J. S. Conway
Streans Barber Shop
Joe
Strean's
Eleanor Scott
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