Five tickets on Missouri primary ballot this year
The piece notes five ballots in Missouri including Republican Democratic Prohibition Socialist and People's Party. It mentions the Roosevelt panic hypothetical under Democrats and references Democratic alignments with Dave Francis and the St. Louis Republic. It also alludes to large campaign donations and a new currency law with uncertain impact.
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Missouri
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Democratic
Prohibition
Socialist
People’s Party
Dave Francis
St. Louis E Republic
Lead and zinc prices hint at Republican year
Rising prices for lead and zinc amid a presidential election suggest renewed optimism and a Republican-leaning market sentiment, while a Democratic year would likely see prices move lower.
Perjury Trial for Waters Pierce Heads to Texas
The statement notes that Waters Pierce must face trial in Texas for perjury just like any citizen, with the difference that a ordinary citizen would have long since stood trial and faced an outcome, whether freedom or penitentiary.
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Clay Standard- Waters Pierce
Texas
Chicago Police Challenge Satirical Cartoon
Chicago police authorities move to suppress a satirical newspaper cartoon arguing it undermines dignity and the force. Officials suspect the cartoon targets corrupt or negligent conduct, using offense as a pretext to curb the irreverent newspaper artist.
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Chicago
Wealthy St Louis citizen gives 100000 for cancer care
A prominent affluent St Louis figure donates $100,000 to aid cancer treatment, praised for generosity yet prompting critique of a system that relies on individual philanthropy rather than collective social support. The piece questions why society cannot directly fund welfare efforts rather than depend on such individual acts.
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St. Louis
Defective Boiler Tubes Kill Men Aboard Tennessee
A boiler tube failure on the cruiser Tennessee of the Pacific fleet last week killed six to eight sailors and wounded others. The defect is blamed on material supplied by contractors seeking higher profits, sparking a critique of modern capitalism. The piece then shifts to the 1908 presidential race, arguing campaign honesty and policy clarity will determine the winner, with Taft as the Republican nominee and Democrats presenting contrasting approaches to national well being.
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Tennessee
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Taft Grant speech cited as lesson on square deal
The article argues commercial graft harms life for profit and cites Taft's remarks about General Grant’s early struggle with alcohol. It defends Taft’s point as a strong, timely example while dismissing critics who claim the speech disrespects Grant. It portrays Grant as a disciplined leader who conquered alcohol before the Civil War and frames the instance as a political teaching moment.
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Cabal
Lincoln
Grant
West
Taft and Grant in Memorial Day remarks
The St. Louis Times offers a measured view on Secretary Taft referencing Gen General Grant's early habits, urging restraint and avoidance of hysterics. The piece suggests Taft should have omitted those comments but defends a calm, non sensational reaction to the remark.
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Reynolds and Houts Named for St Louis Appeals Judgeship
The piece notes two candidates for the St Louis Court of Appeals in the August Republican primaries, George D. Reynolds and Charles A. Houts. It points to Reynolds as well known and popular in the county, predicting strong support if nominated, while raising caution about Houts due to ties with Harry B. Hawes.
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St. Louis
Washington County
United States
Agerie
Charles
Nott
Juste Weldon
Lawresce
Charles H. Howry
Whisky and Water in Gaelic Origins and 1796 Act
The term whisky derives from Gaelic asgue beatha meaning water of life, altered through Lowlands pronunciation. An 1796 English high license act included a corrupted form eseg vobangh, while Barua used a similar corruption of the word.
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Barua
Whisky Terms in Scotland Through History
The piece notes whisky terminology evolving in the eighteenth century with Burns using usuebae whisky and aqua vitae. It explains aqua vitae and aqua as older terms tied to whisky trade and Scottish parliamentary acts, including a 1793 act requiring retail licenses for aqua vitae sales in Scotland.
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Burns
Scotland
London Telegraph
Timeless Rules For A Graceful Old Age From A Gentle Portrait
A photo in an old ladies home frames a philosophy of aging. The rules favor forgetting troubles enjoying life keeping calm and kind, believing in others and oneself, practicing plain speech and cheerfulness, helping the distressed, and treating others as one wishes to be treated. The portrait highlights a life of serenity and enduring goodness.
Local Candidates Announced for Primary Races
A long list of Republican candidates is proclaimed for county offices including Ss G Nipper for Prosecuting Attorney and Norman F Robinson for County Treasurer. Sheriff hopefuls include G F Patterson and Lawrence W Casey, with many seeking Assessor and County Judge posts across multiple townships.
Reformer cites economic gain from humane horse care
President William De Loois Love of the Connecticut Humane Society notes that humane treatment boosts a horse’s value and lifespan. He estimates a horse earning 25 cents daily, six days weekly, could net about $390 over five years, and cites Connecticut’s 50,000 horses to argue humane care pays.
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Chicago Evening Post
William de Loois Love
Connecticut Humana Society
Connecticut
Love
Dean's Kidney Pills advertised for back and kidney relief
A testimonial from W O Williams of near Potosi Missouri claims back pain and kidney trouble improved after one box of Dean's Kidney Pills bought at City Drug Store. He notes wet weather and exertion worsen pains, and credits the pills with ongoing relief. Foster Milburn Co New York sole US agents. Remember the same and take no other.
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Dean
Potosi
W. O. Williama
Deaa
Foster-Milburn Co
Huffaro
New York
United States
Duans
Primary Election Notice for Washington County Missouri
County Clerk announces a primary election held at regular precinct polling places on August 4th to nominate candidates for many offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Auditor State Treasurer Attorney General Railroad Commissioner Supreme Court Judge St Louis Court of Appeals Representative in Congress General Assembly County Court Judges Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff Assessor Treasurer Surveyor Public Administrator Coroner Constables in multiple townships Committeemen in several townships and Justice of the Peace. Voters must appear to participate in the August primary leading to the November general election.
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Geo. W. Seabourne
Belgrade Township
Second District
Ist District
Thos. H. B. Paul
Union Township
First District
Jeremiah Postlewait
Mneral Point
O. F. Beal
Mineral Point
Thomas Day
R. E. Hutchings
Office of Justice of the Peace
Harmony Township
State of
Missouri
Washington
Judge Supreme Court
St. Louisa
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Belgrade
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Liberty Township
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