Missouri State Fair Opens Fifth Show Under Clear Skies
The fifth annual Missouri State fair opened this morning with high expectations. Eighteen departments attract heavy exhibits though some displays lack prominence due to late arrivals. Livestock is the flagship, with new herds from Pettis Lewis Saline Platt and Greene counties. The horticulture floriculture and College of Agriculture displays are lively, and a corridor lecture room hosts daily institutes from 12 30 to 1 30 PM led by State Dairy Commissioner R M Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Counties
College of Agriculture and Experiment Station
Matt Hall
George Withers
Hall
Archias
Pfeiffer’s
Gelvin’s
State Dairy Commission
R. M. Washburn
Textile Department Faces Space Crunch at Fair
The textile department, one of eighteen cramped shows, has only about twenty feet of space cut from last year’s display. The Missouri building space was reduced despite new glass cases, causing a crowded exhibit. Mrs. Lulu Ifuman, superintendent, has arranged a best possible showing under the constraint as judges prepare to begin their task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Arts
Fair Board
World’s Fair Commission
Missouri
Ue Fair
Lulu I Fuman
Mmake
Agricultural Exhibit Expands At County Fair
Pettis county products feature prominently in the agricultural building at the fair. The dairy exhibit has its own building this year, freeing more space for agriculturists. The expanded exhibits aim to fill the extra room and showcase broader displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis County
Strongest cattle exhibit in State Fair history at stalls and sheds
The state fair cattle exhibit reaches new heights with full stalls and a north shed filled to capacity. Superintendent C N Moody of Atlanta Mo controls the Leet breeds and notes higher quality than last year. Dairy duties rest with H F Hand of Appleton City as stock shows fine condition and strong Swiss and Angus participation among leading breeders across Missouri and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Moody
Atlanta
H. F. Hand
Appleton City
Collis
Harry McCullough
Fayette
Dairy Department Showcases Expanded Exhibits at State Fair
The dairy department under Superintendent W. W. Maple highlights stronger displays than prior years. Major outside exhibitors include Colonial, Meridan and Blue Valley creamery firms with De Laval United States Sharpless and Empire separator companies. The state dairy commission from the University of Missouri at Columbia, led by Prof. J. N. Price and his wife, showcases the working dairy and twentieth century cheese and butter methods. A meatly display demonstrates butter production from skim milk and various separation defects. Model silos and a feed exhibit illustrate cattle nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Maple
Colonial
Meridan
Blue Valley Creamery
de Laval
United States
Sharpless
Empire
State Dairy Commission
The
State University At Columbia
J. N. Price
Missouri
University
First Shetland ponies exhibit draws attention at fair
The sheep and swine department under Assistant Superintendent R. R. Moore shows overflow stock with many breeds and exhibitors from multiple states. Paul Calbert introduces the first Shetland ponies here, drawing universal attention as the week-long exhibit proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Moore
Paul Calbert
Windsor
WANT SEPARATE STATEHOOD Four Chiefs Lead Prohibition Push
At the Indian Territory constitutional convention in Muskogee on August 21 Governor Pleasant Porter of the Creek nation was elected chairman. Chiefs McTurtain Choctaws Rogers Cherokees Brown Seminoles and Porter Creek lead the gathering and push for separate statehood with a strong drive toward prohibition. Delegates from Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri and Kansas attend, signaling broad support for statehood and a likely South Carolina style dispensary proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Pleasant Porter
Messrs
McTurtain
Rogers
Brown
Porter
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
South Carolina
Mrs Coffeen Dies After Illness In Sedalia
Mrs. Lulu Marie Coffeen 32 wife of Henry Coffeen died at 3 this morning at her mother’s home 416 South Ohio Sedalia. Born near Bunker Hill Illinois November 19 1873 she moved here in 1896 and married July 3 1904. Survived by husband mother and cousin Mrs A J Griffith funeral in Keokuk Iowa Tuesday at 2:30 PM with interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Marie Coffeen
Henry Coffeen
A. J
A. J. Griffith
Keokuk
Iowa
Sultan Proposes to Marry Alice Roosevelt at Jolo
Manila August 21. A notable incident during Secretary Taft and party's arrival at Jolo was the sultan's offer to wed Miss Alice Roosevelt and crown her Sultana of Jolo. The sultan already has six wives and presented the party with unique ordeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Manila
Taft
Five Deaths and Seventeen New Yellow Fever Cases
Ecripps McRae Presse Association reports from New Orleans on August 21 that at noon 17 new yellow fever cases and five deaths have been recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecripps-McRae Presse Association
New Orleans
Henry Heusack Executed in St Louis Murder Case
Henry Heusack of St Louis was executed this morning for the murder of his father in law. He died protesting innocence.
Oldest City Hanger Henry Heusack Executed for Murder
Henry Heusack was hanged in St. Louis for the murder of his father in law August Raphael, killed March 14, 1904. He denied guilt as bloodstains tied to the crime were found on his clothing. The case also involved a prior murder accusation against Heusack’s mother. Governor Folk refused mercy, making Heusack possibly the oldest prisoner executed in the jail yard at about 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Raphael
Henry
Heusack
Raphael
Funeral Service for Mrs Margaret Stotts Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs Margaret Stotts, who died Saturday evening, was conducted this morning at 19 o'clock at her daughter Mrs N T Bellas’s home at 616 East Tenth Street. Rev A B Appleby of Fifth Street M E Church South officiated. A large gathering attended as wreaths and floral designs adorned the casket. The trio Miss Linn Gold, Mrs E W Shultz, and Miss Florence Shultz with Sara Payne at the piano sang Nearer My God to Thee and Asleep in Jesus. Burial followed at the city cemetery. Pallbearers were W T Hutchinson, Monroe Mitchum, Peter Brandt, Cain, Baker, and Judge Louis Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stotts
O’slock
N. T. Bellas
East Tenth Street
A. B. Appleby
Fifth Street
M. E. Church
South
Linn Gold
E. W. Shultz
Florence Shultz
Sara Payne
God
Jesus
Messrs
W. T. Hutchinson
Monroe Mitchum
Peter Brandt
Cain
Baker
Louis Hoffman
Court records yield fines for gambling and assaults
Ches Jackson and Will Greer, both colored, were arraigned for shooting craps without a license and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Monroe Reed received five days in jail for disturbing the peace, while John Jones, colored, was given one day for assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice
New Vaudeville Company Shines at Crystal Theatre
At Crystal Park a new company presented a fine vaudeville show last evening to a large audience. Miss Margaret Grayce as the Summer Boy drew praise, with strong performances from the Coltons and the La Xolas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Theatre
Margaret Grayce
Coltons
Bank in Louisville Closed by Federal Action
The Western National Bank of Louisville Kentucky was closed today by order of the acting comptroller of the currency. An examiner’s report shows capital badly impaired by losses amid steady withdrawal of deposits for several days. Thomas Thornton named receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of
Louisville
Thomas Thornton
Peace Envoys Consider Delaying Conference
Peace envoys weigh postponing their conference by several days to allow more time for talks and problem assessment. Officials say additional consultations could extend the schedule if needed.
Japanese Envoys Seek Postponement Over Hague Arbitration
Portsmouth August 21. Japanese and Russian envoys consider delaying the conference. President has discussed with Russia modifications in demands if Japan and Russia receive assurances of mutual concession. Envoy Sato says major questions cannot be settled by arbitration. Baron Witte denies submitting issues to arbitration. President offers good offices to aid peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Japan
Russia
Sian
Sato
Hague
Baron Witte
Saghalsen
Other Side Being Heard In Taggart Divorce Case
Deposition of Captain Poore describes visits to Poore home by Mrs. Taggart and Lieutenant Fortescue. An altercation followed with alleged violence and a scream as if a body fell. Mrs Poore testified to injuries including kicked, hair pulled, and bruising on hands and wrists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Wooster
Ohio
Captain Poore
Taggart
Abandoned Infant Found On Sedalia Porch Early Sunday
An infant boy about 15 to 21 days old was found on the Evans family porch at Broadway and La Mine streets in Sedalia. Mrs. Hansberger took the baby, with hope of locating its mother, while Chief Love notes possible clues including a couple with a bath aboard the 4 PM train from the west. A woman seen near Broadway and Massachusetts may be connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Lamine Streets
John Ramsey
W. F. Hansberger
Board of Charities
Evans
Ned Evans
Sentinel
Ned
Ed Evans
Kansas City
Kas
Clobe
Chief Love
Sedalia
Love
Evans Porch
Massachusetts Avenue
East Tenth Street
The Arlington Contest Sparks Coupon Rush Among Fans
In the Arlington diamond and watch contest about 15000 coupons have been issued. Several young ladies have collected many coupons while friends assist by saving more for them. The event is popular and engaging as contestants strive for prizes.
Woman Seen Wandering Past Neighbor House
A woman was observed slowly walking by the front sidewalk at 3 or 4 o'clock. She paused in front of the next door neighbor's house before continuing on, as reported by an observer looking out a window.
Fatal collision in Butte leaves nine dead
In Butte Montana last night a street car collided with a freight train causing nine deaths and fourteen injuries. The list of the deceased includes Haughton Chris Wold Maggie Keefe Mrs Jacobs Maud Johnson Mrs Sadie Smith Maggie Harrington and an unidentified man and woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Were Haughton
Chris Wold
Maggie Keefe
Jacobs
Maud Johnson
Sadie Smith
Maggie Harrington
Missouri Heroine Shines In State's Commercial Scene
In Missouri a standout performer earns notice for a key role in the state’s commercial work. The article highlights her impact and the growing prominence of local talent in business promotions.
Pettis County Leads in Eggs and Poultry Value
Missouri figures from the State Poultry Exhibit show live poultry 149,968,658 pounds valued at 11,997,492.64, dressed poultry 47,541,214 pounds at 4,734,121.40, eggs 87,543,021 dozen at 12,256,022.94, feathers 1,041,259 pounds at 458,566.56, total 29,146,203.54. Home consumption about three-fifths, total production near 73,615,508.85. Pettis County leads in dozen eggs sold last year. Missouri ranked second in turkeys and geese, third in chickens and ducks in 1909 with 1910 expected gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistics and Inspection
Jefferson City
Miller
Missouri
Pettis County
Vaudeville Show Dazzles Sedalia Crowd at Forest Park
The Street Railway Company hosted almost 2000 patrons for two vaudeville performances at Forest Park fair grounds. Performers, already known to Sedalia locals, delivered high class acts and well executed stunts, pleasing the crowd and proving the show must be seen to be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Railway Company
Forest Park
Fair Grounds
Forest Park Theatre
Sedalia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Missouri Fair
Liefair
Pettis
Lewis
Saline
Platt
Ture
Frank Sneed
Smithton
Agricultural Department
Eal
Textile Department
Cattle Department
Tebo Land and Cattle Company
Casey Herd
Clinton
T. J. Warner and Son
Liberty Mo
Leonard and Son
Bell Air
James O. Funkhauser
Plattsburg
Gabbert and Son
Dearborn
O. Harris
Harris
F. W. Harding
Waukeshaw
Wis
W. H
Washbourn
State University
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
the Dairy Department
Constitutional Convention
Beripps-McRaee Press Association
Muskogee
I. T
Mrs. Coffeen
Jows
Miss Alice
Henry Heusack
ST. Louis
Scripps-McRae Tress Association
August Ra
August
Phael
South Tenth Street
Raphaael
Crystal Park
Kentucky Bank
Washington
Western
ED J. Evans
Little Tot
Butte, Mont
Butte
Mont
Charles GC. Miller
State Poultry
Charles C. Miller
Boonville
Ment
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!