Campaign fundraising appeal for Bryan Kern 1908
The Democratic National Committee urges citizens to fund the Bryan Kern campaign directly, arguing money must come from the people not special interests. The letter, dated Chicago August 15, 1908, promotes self responsible financing and loyalty to a government by the people.
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National Committee
Bryan and
Kern
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
White House
People's Rule
Democratic National Committee
Free America
W C T U Column Report on Prohibition and Local News
The W C T U column edited by Ellan Shearman outlines meetings and events promoting temperance. It notes local unions gathering on Wednesday Oct 21 for Bible expositions and papers on evangelistic work, and reports rapid dry-law progress in Missouri and Tennessee including one small licensed area left. It also lists visitors and social notes from Hannibal and Shelbyville, with several residents visiting or hosting over the past weekend.
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J. B. Gray
Missouri
Public School Attendance Sparks City Debate
A Louisville style public school controversy runs through Linneus Missouri as residents dispute attendance figures. The letter argues the public school open had 325 pupils, notes high school enrollment, and cites nonresident attendees. It urges readers to support local advertisers and press, while listing a string of local visitors and campaign notices.
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Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary
Doctor advertisements list two physicians in town
Dr J N Southern physician and surgeon advertises offices near Rogers and Thompson's store with telephones and office numbers. Dr A W Miles also appears in the notice, noting eye care and glasses in rooms once occupied by Dr Brown.
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Rogers & Thompson
Realdance
Well
Office
Hell
A. W. Miles Dossa
Sts
Brown
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Ellan Shearman
Prohibition
Tennessee
Mr. and
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Gem City
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Hannibal
Elmer Long
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Shelbyville
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