Debates on Democratic and Republican Economies in Washington
A fragmented column critiques Democratic calls for economy while accusing Republicans of job creation and increased spending. It argues both parties exploit public funds during elections, forecasting similar outcomes in Washington as in Missouri, with warnings of rising expenses and employment effects. It cites political rhetoric and economic projections, noting party differences and national treasury pressures.
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Congress
Missouri
Washington
Conpress
Republicans Move Toward Aggressive Party Rules Change
The Republican Congressional Committee backs a special national convention to revise delegate apportionment rules, targeting southern states' representation. It promotes states deciding contested delegations locally, aligning with Roosevelt's Chicago stance and signaling a path to unite progressives and stand-patters for 1914 victory amid falling lead market prices.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Tiz
On Borrowing Money and Bank Obligations
The fragment discusses borrowing money, bank obligations, and the distinction between loans from banks versus family or friends. It notes duties to repay principal and interest, and hints at legal constraints in business and wartime contexts. It mentions widows and social expectations related to loans and repayment.
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Wien
Aw Skpoof
Moony
Maral
Roese
Revolvers and Crime Cited by Detroit Press Quote
A Detroit Press quotation argues that the pistol’s invention leads to murder and that many graves and prisons hold people who would not be there if firearms had not existed. The piece reflects on intent to keep revolvers in pockets and recalls years of violence.
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Giaitedieries
Detroit
Aluminum and Oxygen in Earth's Crust
The text states aluminum is a metal comparable to iron lead and tin, characterizing it as a simple elementary substance. It notes aluminum is very abundant, ranking third in quantity in the earth's crust, with oxygen described as the most abundant element overall.
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Earth
Unclear sale ad for women apparel and textiles
A garbled sale listing advertises women dresses suits sweaters and shoes with marked down prices. It mentions items like ladies suits misses outfits coats blankets woolens and assorted fabrics with discounts from original figures to reduced sale prices and various colors and sizes.
Sale on Ladies and Gentlemens Watches and Jewelry
Bargain list shows Elgin watches with 20 year guarantees and price cuts from 12.00 to 8.00 for ladies items, and silverine and signet rings reduced. Watches include 7 jewel, 15 jewel, and open face styles with reduced prices. Groceries feature discounts on coffee, rice, sugar, soap, candy, and tobacco in bulk offers.
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Lawitesh Nin
Ray Ineerprice Fae
Whillrens
Iran
Miepwiasht
Elenin
Childrens Unions
Sec
Elgin
Read Every Item Featured Is a Money Saver
A promotions listing touts a wide array of money saving items with bold claims of value and savings. The article emphasizes numerous products advertised as cheap options and suggests many more similar offers exist beyond the highlighted items.
Farmners Clubs and Minnesota Farm State Efforts
Fragmented OCR notes describe plans and challenges in mineral and aluminum production and farm organization. It references four planets as part of a wry or erroneous text. It discusses farm management, cooperative purchases, and state initiatives through Farmers' Clubs as part of Minnesota's policy aims.
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Minnesota
Star Farmer
City Fair Association promotes event and uplift plan
The text outlines the Kien City Fair Association with 14.4.00 capital stock and SOO shares, describing a long term exhibition, successful divisions, and a revival session. It notes a rink, first class moral shows, and expects the fair to be a money maker supporting expenses and the community’s moral and intellectual uplift.
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Kien
Hell
Ashating
Theft plagues skunk farms as yields plummet
Johnson counting reports thefts on local skunk farms. Farmers race to protect pens near Knobnoster where a corral holding several young animals was raided. Skins were stripped and losses run into hundreds of dollars as more farmers report stolen animals.
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Johnson
Mason Svirk
Knobnoster
Hanting
Dines Thatlaurer
Winter feeding with walnuts boosts hens at St Clair farm
A St Clair area poultry keeper reports using black walnuts from their walnut trees to feed winter flocks. The hens crack and eat the kernels, providing rich oily sustenance for egg production. The practice emphasizes waste prevention and proper housing as key egg-raising requirements.
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St. Clair
Jack
St. Clair Times
Town progress through example in Huntsville Missouri
A reader reflects on how towns grow when one person starts a project others imitate. Huntsville's Times editor birthplace is cited as the spark for modern homes, new streets, and rebuilding old houses. The piece argues dynamic, collective effort raises population and business prosperity.
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Huntsville
Times
All Clouds Have Silver Lining
A narrator laments gloom until a relative, Aunt Jemima, unexpectedly announces a departure. The mood shifts from sorrow to relief as plans to go home are revealed, ending with a note of emotional release.
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Jemima
Strays and notices from Missouri farms and plans
Several stray livestock notices list three Holstein heifers with ear marks at J. Bover's in Tiff, black hog with specific markings, a red steer with ear notches, a one year old calf with swallow fork ear mark and button tag, and contact details for owners in Missouri towns including Potosi and Bonne Terre. The item also mentions speculative notes by M. Isnault Pelterie on self propelled lunar rockets and interplanetary flight, with Radium as a possible motive power and Archdeacon quoted on future planetary contact.
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E. B. Aubuchon
Bonne Terre
Insat
Sie
M. Isnault Pelterie
Verne
Archdeacon
H. H. Windsor
Popular Mechanics
The darkest hour before the dawn and a homeward note
A comic verse recalls departing aunts and easing gloom with a hopeful line about returning home tomorrow. The speaker uses playful imagery of pods, carks, and valises to mock hospitality and end with a Walt Mason style affirmation that troubles fade with dawn.
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Walt Mason
Has Discovery Ended In The Arctic Circle Discovery
An old newspaper note muses on exploration and future travel. It cites Jules Verne and other visionaries predicting vast flights beyond oceans and even to the moon. A French aviation authority, Archdeacon, foresees faster global circumnavigation within minutes, ending the era of eight day world trips.
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Arctic Circle
Siberia
North
South America
Africa
Asia
Australia
Jules Verne
Wrights
Moon
M. Archdeascon
France
Earth
Fault Finding Was His Joy
The tale recalls Momus a Greek god of mockery who judged Neptune Minerva and Vulcan for their best works. He found flaws in Vulcans man and Minervas house and rejected Neptunes bull for horn flaws. Banished by the gods he died of a broken heart after admiring Venus.
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Momus
Neptune
Minerva
Vulcan
Bors
Natune
Venus
Armadillos Cause Mayhem at Wells Fargo Office in Jefferson City
A brace of armadillos arrived at the Wells Fargo express office addressed to a non existent Harry Crawford. They chewed through bills and stationery then burrowed into the basement where one died after injuries. The other escaped during a dig by several men, leaving express staff to regain control this two weeks after arrival. Jefferson City Dispatch reports the incident as a comical yet troublesome event.
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South America
Wells-Fargo Express
Harry Crawford
Jefferson City
Edward McKenna
Devine
McKenna
Ellis Parker
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