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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1860
Page
2
A poetic reminiscence extols a heroic woman whose courage and endurance are praised as she faces life’s battles. The narrator laments that even in triumph, the day ends with bloodstained history, yet asserts her heroism as enduring.
The paper outlines that subscribers must pay in advance and that post masters and other agents will receive a 25 percent commission on all subscribers they recruit. The publisher bears no responsibility for agents' actions or continuing the paper without prepaid funds.
Rates shown for legal notices, executor administrations, final settlements, and stray animals. Ten line square ads at $100, various increments for space, months terms, and commissions. Religious notices free. obituaries charged as ads. personal communications $2 per square. Address C. P. Walker Rolla Mo.
The Rolla Express announces a forthcoming extra edition in a few weeks containing statistics on Rolla and Phelps County. Readers can order copies at three cents each or ten dollars per hundred, with registered orders required and payment included.
New ads warn readers on taxes and land sales with notices about W G Pomery in Rolla on the 23rd and 2nd inst. Judge York’s ad reminds taxes on Jets purchased by Phelps County. Chauvin land ad also appears. Blair wins long term by 1453 over Barret. Democrat claims short term win and ticket totals dispute.
The article discusses tensions between Democratic factions and their impact on national and state contests. It praises loyal state Democrats for sticking to regular nominations and argues Breckenridge and Douglas supporters should unite behind the party to preserve organization and conservatism. It asserts Breckenridge strength mirrors Douglas and warns against infighting.
Election tallies across Missouri indicate C F Jackson and Sample Orr as main contenders with Orr carrying some counties while Jackson wins others. Majorities favor the regular Democratic state ticket though Hancock Jackson and other slates win limited pockets. St Louis heavy for Barrett in long-term race, while Orr trails but may benefit from southwest gains.
The column lists county and representative vote figures for Orr Jackson Noell Perryman Devol Turner and others with Republican ticket reported elected in St Louis May. A mad dog scare in Rolla on Saturday caused brief excitement when Mr Connelly was shot at by a hunter aiming at the dog but no serious injuries were reported.
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