Proverbial Wit and Missouri Politics Clash in 1890s Debate
A long critical piece questions Missouri Governor Stone and Senator Morton amid factional fights led by Col. Bill Phelps and Col. Kerens. It cites biblical verse to lampoon political winks and boots, alleges brass-trimmings in railroad passes, and notes a planned monument to “Silver Dick” Bland in Lebanon.
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Senate
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Morton
Bill” Phelps
Bill
Oill
Colonel Kerens
John F. Morton
Republic
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R. C. Kerens
Phelps
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Kerens
Richmond
United States
Missouri General
Beate Announces Candidacy for Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney
The Sentinel announces lawyer H. K. Beate as a candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney subject to the will and choice of the Democratic party voters in Pettis County.
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Office of Prosecuting Attorney of
Pettis County
Bruce Barnett
The
Sentinel
H. K. Beate
Democratic Party
Pettis Coun
Pettis County candidates announced for probate and county judge
The notices nominate Judge O. E. Parsons for re nomination as Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the Democratic convention. The county announces W. L. Cress as candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County subject to the Democratic County Convention.
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Pettis County
Nounce
W. L. Cress
Sedalia Township Constable Candidates Named
James C. Connor is announced as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township, subject to Democratic party action. Charles Leftwich is announced as a candidate for the constable nomination in Sedalia township, subject to the will of the Democratic party.
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The
Sentinel
James Montgomery
Sedalia Township
James C. Connor
Charles Leftwich
Winking Politics and Distrust in Missouri Democracy
The text critiques Missouri Democrats who imported a Washington Chief Executive and warn of deceitful politics. It argues the party offered no clear election reference and stresses a sudden awakening to perceived deception. It contrasts worldly politicians with biblical guidance and distrustful voters.
Your Footsteps
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a food supplement for underweight individuals. It invites readers to try a sample and notes it is not a drug. The copy highlights health benefits and provides Scott & Bowne contact in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Bargains Continue At Carl A Guenther Store
Last week’s bargains continue for the coming week at 310 Ohio Street. Carl A Guenther urges shoppers not to miss this opportunity as long as they last.
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Carl A. Guenther
Ohio Street
Monument Sale Announced for Decoration Day
Heyneys on North Ohio Street announces a big monument sale for Decoration Day. The event highlights discounted memorial pieces and seasonal specials aimed at local veterans groups and families honoring the holiday.
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Heynen’s
North Ohio Street
Foresters excursion to Fulton and tunnel progress reported
The Foresters and a Modern Woodmen group will run an excursion to Fulton on May 7 with a large class of candidates to be initiated. Belle tunnel on the Colorado road is advancing, about 1,400 feet long upon completion with workmen at about 130 feet depth.
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Foresters
Jefferson City
Woodmen
Fulton
Colorado Road
Republican
Whittaker Appointed Coal Oil Inspector in Clinton
Charles H. Whittaker Jr of the Clinton Democrat is named coal oil inspector for Clinton. The Eighth District Republican Congressional convention is scheduled for Jefferson City on May 27.
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Charles H. Whittaker, Jr
The
Clinton Democrat
Jefferson City
Benefit to be held at Magnolia opera house Warrensburg
A benefit program will be conducted at the Magnolia Opera House in Warrensburg on May 1 to aid Company E. The event aims to raise funds and support the unit through community participation and entertainment.
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Magnolia Opera House
Warrensburg
Weather outlook with showers and thunderstorms likely
A forecast indicates showers and possibly thunderstorms this afternoon and east portion tonight. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions as the weekend starts.
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