Mining versus Banking The Case for Mining Prosperity
Analyzed by E. T. Rich and echoed by W. D. Ham, mining equals or outperforms banking in dividends and wealth creation. The piece cites high annual returns, large capital investments, and extensive new lead mining activity around Joplin and Tipton, inviting investors to the Merrell Lead Mining Company's plans at the Elks hotel.
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E. T. Rich
National Banker
Mr. Rich
U. S
Missouri
Joplin
Tipton
W. D. Ham
Merrell Lead Mining Company
Tipton, Mo
New Lead District
Elks Hotel
Saint Omer K T to Install Officers Tuesday Jan 7 1902
Saint Omer Commandery No. 11 K T will hold a regular conclave Tuesday evening January 7 1902 at 7 30 installing officers Visiting Sir Knights are invited Attest Zoll Mara Eminent Commander Recorder
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Saint Omer Commandery No
K. T
Rip Van Winkle Tonight at Sedalia Opera House
J E Toole and company opened a week at the Sedalia opera house with Killarney and the Rhine to a packed house. Tonight they present Rip Van Winkle with Toole hailed as Jefferson's equal and a crowded week expected as new plays are offered.
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Opera House
Killarney and the Rhine
Rip van Winkle
J. E. Toole
Joseph Jefferson
Who What When Minstrels At Grand This Friday Night
The Who What When minstrels return with Weaver and Donna headlining at the Grand. George Weaver Hi Tom Ward Gear Buckley and Nat Blossom are featured comedians this season. Tickets are urged for Friday night to enjoy the show and meet the fashion mates.
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Weaver
Donna
The
Who What
George Weaver
Hi Tom Ward
Gear Buckley
Nat Blossom
the Grand
Herald
Lawyers Attend Supreme Court Session in Jefferson City
Among the attorneys traveling to Jefferson City for the supreme court session were W. S. Shirk G. W. Barnett Henry Lamm John Montgomery and John Cashman Judge Shirk represents Missouri Pacific in two key appeals Mrs Minnier widow of a Warsaw Narrow Gauge accident victim and Samuel Black injured in Sedalia yards Each lower court verdict was 5000 with the hope of a higher ruling
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
W. S. Shirk
G. W. Barnett
Henry Lamm
John Montgomery
John Cashman
Judge Shirk
Missouri Pacific
Minnier
Warsaw
Samuel Black
Sedalia
Closing Out Winter Goods at Carl A Guenther’s
The store announces a major winter goods sale to clear stock before spring arrivals. Dress goods underwear blankets comforts and heavy goods are offered at reduced prices with exceptional bargains in every department to attract customers.
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Carl A. Guenther’s
Heating store cuts price to 29 dollars at Cain’s
The F Taylor Cain heating store reduces an elegant $40 unit to $29. The price has dropped by $1 daily for eleven days and will drop another dollar each day until sold.
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F. Taylor Cain’s
Veteran Soldier Headed Home From Warfront
G. G. Smith, a former Twelfth U S regiment captain, rode a Missouri Pacific train toward Jefferson City after three years in service. Wounded four times, he spent six months ill in San Francisco and now draws a $36 monthly pension, likely to rise to $72. He served with the Rough Riders in Cuba and later fought in the Philippines where he lost use of his right leg. He expressed mixed views on the islands and their people as he returns home.
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Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
Sentinel
G. G. Smith
Co. C. Twelfth U. S
Jefferson City
San Francisco
Sam
Smith
Rough Riders
Cuba
Philippines
Cohen's Hot Stuff Koal Ko Ad Copy
An old style ad copy promotes Cohen's Hot Stuff Koal Ko with contact numbers 1000 and 268. The snippet features product branding and a punchy sales line.
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Cohen
Lucy Seeks Doctor Who Does Not Question Her
A Fort Scott Monitor item recounts Lucy Colston sending a note to Major Combs and Dr. Griffith about wanting a doctor who would not ask questions. The Major argues that capable doctors can sense illness, and Lucy gains confidence in the non asking physician after the exchange. The piece ends noting her persistence in preferred care.
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Major Combs
H. R. Griffith
Fort Scott Monitor
Lucy Colston
Lucy
Mr. Griffith
Dr. Griffith
Negro Mass Meeting in Springfield To Discuss Attacks
A Springfield Democrat reports a Negro mass meeting at Dr Seales office on Boonville street at 2 PM Sunday to discuss recent attacks on white women. J A Calloway, a colored attorney, organized the meeting and notes a local society aiding officers to identify perpetrators, formed after the Pierce City outrage.
Cohen's Hot Stuff Koal KO
Cohen's Hot Stuff Koal faced a knockout in a local bout marked by corner warnings and a decisive finish at the arena. Referee's decision halted action after a flurry of blows and a dramatic count.
Brewery Revenue Dept Praises Busch Output Record
The Brewery Revenue Department chief lauded Adolphus Busch after presenting a year end report showing 1,006,495 barrels of beer produced and 1,801,818 dollars in government income. The note highlights the 35 year growth under the current president and compares global brewery output.
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Brewery Revenue Department
Adolphus Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
Battle of Xappote Bridge painting damaged at Art Institute
The Verestchagin oil painting Battle of Xappote Bridge suffered a large tear when it fell onto a post during removal from the walls at Chicago Art Institute. The work, depicting General Lawton's final battle, was valued at $10,000.
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Art Institute
Lioness Dollie Escapes Circus Cage in New Orleans
A lioness named Dollie from the Sells and Gray circus escaped after a feeding on a Saturday. The animal roamed Patterson street as residents locked doors until her keeper lassoed and recaptured her near Vallette street. The incident followed several legal claims against the circus.
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Sells & Gray Circus
Dollie
Patterson Street
Died a Pauper: Mrs M S Hale of Camden
Mrs M S Hale died a pauper in the Ray county poorhouse at age 96. A descendant of Robert Morris she once ran a Camden hotel and raised a family. Her husband died early in marriage and she lived a self reliant life until old age left her without support.
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M. S. Hale
Ray County
Morris
Robert Morris
Hale
Camden
New Meat Market Opens at Market House by Joseph Kehl
Stall No. 5 in the market house opens with Joseph Kehl offering strictly cash sales at low prices. Kehl, a well known and experienced young seller, promises prompt service and invites patrons to call Old phone No. 68 to judge by results.
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Joseph Kehl
Kehl
Lost Bull Pup From 218 East Sixth Street
A white bull pup about eight months old with a brown spot near one eye disappeared from 218 East Sixth Street around noon on Tuesday January 7. Finder should return it to 218 East Sixth Street.
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East Sixth Street
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