Trust hearings and political shifts linger in early 1910s
The piece surveys hearings on Minnesota Harvester Trust and Missouri Meat Trust with skepticism toward their impact. It comments on aviation risks, Alpine deaths, Washington politics after Boss Murphy’s blow, and income tax burdens. It argues two-party dominance, progressive realignment, and tentative Republican reconciliation ahead of 1916 while noting mixed Wilson administration indorsement in recent elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvester Trust
Minnesota
Meat Trust
Missouri
Hlurry Up Sale Terrific Slaughter in Prices
A fleeting sale ad lists dramatic discounts on ladies coats suits skirts and sweaters. Readers find reduced prices on fur items plush coats and children’s coats alongside mens and misses wear with various sale figures and numbers. The piece is a garbled historical classifieds snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comtoontia Sigebbao
Pepik Nmsts
Bargain Sale On Ladies and Mens Wear Items
A newspaper sale notice lists drastic price reductions on ladies Union Suits and childrens wear, with former prices and sale prices across undergarments, socks, laces, ribbons, towels, table cloths, and silk ribbon. Mens all wool suits, overcoats, and boys suits are discounted to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Ladies Union
Childrens Union
Childrens Unions
Gofor
Discounted fabrics and colors in blanket sale
A listing of fabric discounts with sizes and colors. All Wool Serge and Worsted materials are markedly reduced from 60s and 70s price points, alongside Soisette Poplin Dress Gingham Apron Gingham and Calicoes with substantial cuts.
Watches and Jewelry Price Reductions Catalog
Local catalog lists ladies and gentlemen’s watches with reduced prices from Elgin Silverine and standard lines, including gold bands and signet rings. Grocery items follow with notable cuts on coffee, sugar, rice, soap, candy, and tobacco, highlighting limited-time discounts and bulk deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Jerome
Lidies and Gentlemens
Gentlemens
Political currents in 1910s America show discontent with Democrats
The piece argues Democratic losses reflect repudiation of Wilson era policies rather than broad endorsement. It cites Republican gains, Tammany reform support for Wilson, and a general critique of labor, tariffs, and imports. It notes bureaucratic waste in Burleson’s postmaster appointments and calls for reform of political uses of the Post Office. It ends with Florida’s top elevation Mount Pleasant at 301 feet per USGS data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Wilson
the Times
Tammany
New York City
Florida
Mount, Pleasant
United States Geological Survey
Will the Country Suffer? Tariff Debate in the Press
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican views on a new tariff law. Democrats claim long term prosperity and lower prices, while Republicans warn of immediate business contraction and reduced activity. The tone critiques both sides while presenting competing forecasts.
Uncle Sam's Best Seller Stamp Book Offer
The piece discusses stamp books sold to collectors and the government profit from a quarter price for twelve 2-cent stamps and a later 73 cent book containing twenty four 2-cent stamps and twenty four 1s. It notes the high sales volume and consumer convenience.
Local Happenings and Road Funds in Bismarck
Ed Drew and family of Belgrade visited Bismarck on Sunday while Senator Hohenschild from Rolla Missouri dropped by. Mrs. M S Eidson visited Doe Run relatives last week. Dr Raton operated in Leadwood on Mrs Van Brailes for abscess of the lung. The county court appropriated $1000 for two rails to be laid from Bismarck to the St Francois bridge and along the Caledonia road to the Washington County line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Drew
Belgrade
Rudolph Jaschke
H. H. Hohenschild
Rolla
M.S. Eidson
Doe Run
Stephen Denton
Raton
Leadwood
van. Brailes
Farmaungton
County Treasury
Bistarck
St. Francois Bridge
Caledonia Road
Washington County
Local social notes and obituary snippet
I H Henry returns from court in St Louis. Misses Lucy Dunsie and Eloise Evans host a gathering Sunday. John Sheppard travels to Cadet on business. Kella Hudson of Potosi visits near Berryman. Edward Smith passes through en route to Potosi. Mr and Mrs George Whitby of Berryman visit D C Sheppard. Mr Jim Gillam of Palmer dies Thursday Nov 6. S S Lapee visits Potosi on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy, Dunsie
Eloise Evans
John Sheppard
Cadet
Kella Hudson
Potosi
Berryman
Edward Smith
George Whitby
D.C. Sheppard
Jim Gillam
Palmer
Lapee
Ramsey and Zalah Scott wed in St Louis
Bergen Ramsey and Zalah Scott were quietly married on Saturday November 8 1913 at 3 30 p m by Rev S N Mohler in St Louis at the home of Mrs W Weigert 4226 Norfolk Ave The bridal party included Mrs W Weigert Ruth Weigert Walter Birch Gertrude Wortham Lola Ramsey Herman Scott Maynard Dickey Mrs Valentine and Mr and Mrs Burns Guests recount a pleasant ceremony and supper The newlyweds returned to Sun light for a few weeks after the wedding
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Charles Turner
St. Louis
Bergen Ramsey
Zalah Scott
N. Mohler
W. Weigert
Norfolk Ave
St.Louis
Ruth Weigert
Walter Birch
Gertrude Wortham
Lola Ramsey
Herman Scott
Maynard Dickey
Valentine
Mre. Burns
Sunlight
Bears in Sheffield Warn of Election Outcomes
A Sheffield report tells of a farmer who hauled away 400 pounds of honeycomb after watching two bears fight to the death. The tale, seen as allegory, likens the fighting bears to the Republican and Progressive parties while the farmer represents the Democratic party prevailing in offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Farmer
Globe Democrat
The Poet Philosopher Bosses Tax Blues
A satirical verse laments heavy taxes, coughing up money to state and local authorities. The speaker complains of poll tax, city and county demands, and the burden of funding government through literary irony. Strong local voice captures fiscal pressure and civic irony.
Shame and Money Drawn Into Liberty Rhetoric
Walt Mason denounces taxation and government power as a threat to thrift and earned wealth. He warns that Uncle Sam will pry into voters' pockets, confiscate fathers' dollars, and penalize energy. The piece mocks bureaucratic overreach and urges vigilance against state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Walt Mason
Cheap Rations For Dairy Cows Feed Guide
Farmers with corn silage timothy hay and wheat face corn shortages Wheat offers similar value at lower cost when mixed with cottonseed meal in a 3 1 ratio. A two gallon milk cow needs about 35 pounds silage and 53 pounds grain daily with grain at one pound per pound of milk produced.
The One-Armed Italian Seeks Justice in Missing Wages
In Kansas City a one-armed Italian man Ricabacchi seeks $300 wages from an employer who failed to pay after promise of work. The case has lingered from a justice court to circuit court and now awaits the supreme court, while the family faces illness and winter. Missouri Ruralist notes the delay fuels socialist and anarchist sympathy as justice appears perverted.
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Kansas City
Ricabacchi
Italy
Rae Cal
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Stae
Missouri
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Alps
Washington
Boss Murphy
New York
Farmington Times
Eevee
Mensa Iva
Reg Sa
Messis Leary
Beisbrees
Abraham Najim
Potosi, Do
Burleson
Senate
Carpenter
United States
Senate of the
Congress
Bismarck
I. H. Henry
Ira McClain
Quaker
Our Town
James Maxwell
W. H. Tennyson
J. M. Ramsey
Wood
Philosopher
Sin
Bank OF
Potosi, MO
A. Ab
Texas
Houston-Galveston
Galveston
Mainland
San Antonio
Alamo
Medina
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Iron Mountain
Homeseekers
California
Old Mexico
Joo
S. B. Allison
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