Barcus rises from book agent to Congress hopeful
James M Barcus, owner of Terre Haute Tribune, is profiled as a self made man who began as a book peddler. The piece notes his role in selling presidents messages royalties to Richardson and his later wealth from newspapers and candidacy announcement amid Indiana and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Democrat
Congress
James Barcus
Terre Haute
Barcus
House of Representatives
University of Michigan
New York City
Republican National Committee
George Washington
Richardson
Tennessee
Committee On Printing
Faris
Contention Over Delegates in State Nomination Fight
Pike county gains thirteen delegates in the state nominating convention. Rumors say Colonel Kernes targets old enemies while sparing Bartholdt, aiming to lead Missouri's Republican delegation to the Philadelphia convention and to regain a national committeeman role. Bartholdt's influence is framed as protecting the administration's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Kernes
Enenies
Bartholdt
Pearce
Joy
Mark Hanna
Richmond
Missouri
Philadelphia
Lane Land and Mining directors to meet on land survey plans
Lane Land and Mining company directors will meet soon to transact business including surveying land in Benton county and deciding on start dates for work. They plan to install new machinery shortly and will purchase most of it locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Land and Mining Company
Benton County
British victories dampen Missouri mule markets
British successes in the Transvaal are reported to be demoralizing the Missouri mule markets, casting a chill over trading and prices for buyers and sellers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Editor Finds Quick Cure for Rheumatism Claim
A. R. DeFluent editor of the Jour nal Doylestown Ohio suffered rheumatism in shoulder and side for years. He reports immediate relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm and says it now travels with him. For sale by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. DeFluent
Journal
Doylestown
Ohio
Chamberlain
Servant Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Jefferson City Grants Charter for Cheaper Phone Service
The city council approved a charter for a home telephone company that pledges to cut rates significantly. The agreement aims to bring affordable phone service to Jefferson City residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad and county vote correction
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward offer and testimonials from druggists. A separate county note corrects City Collector Sheerin's vote tally from 1,266 to 1,326, noting the discrepancy and its implication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Coo
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Sheerin
Cures for LaGrippe Promoted by Dr Miles Nervine
An advertising feature extols LaGrippe remedies, claiming Dr Miles Nervine cures grippe after effects by rebuilding nerves and soothing the brain. A testimonial from Geo A Andrews of Great Barrington, Mass, describes severe illness followed by recovery through Nervine. Sold by druggists with a guarantee. offers free advice and booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
LaGrippe
Dr. Miles
Geo. A. Andrews
Gt. Barrington
Mass
Local remedies and political notices in one page
An assortment of items including E A Vacher praising Foyel's Honey and Tar for a grippe cough and its alleged cure, a note on the East Broadway sidewalk project, Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for children, Champ Clark's anticipated renomination, a Democratic convention in Howard County, and the Bolivar congressional event scheduled for April 5 to select delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Osgood Street
Chicago
Foyel
Howard County
Bolivar
Kidney Disorder Claim and Cure Promotion
An advertorial note asserts that most serious diseases start in kidney trouble and promotes FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE as guaranteed. It invites readers to try the remedy today if unwell and is signed by A. S. McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. S. McGowan
Dinner and Supper Planned at First Christian Church
Dinner and supper will be served in the parlors of the First Christian church Friday March 16. Hams donated by Armour Bros and coffee by Meyer Bros. Price 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Armour Bros
Meyer Bros
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Walter Baker & CO
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Walter B. Stevens
The
St. Louis
Mr. Sheerin
Calvin Zimmerman
Milesburg
Rich Hill Review
Ohio Street
Nl Trust GB
Sante
Furnes
O. A. Crandall
F. A. Sampson
G. L. Faulghaber
PF. F. Hoffman
C. C. Evans
Treasuer
Fourth Streets
Sedalia
WM. Kosted & Sons
Telephone
Migver
Whipple Coal Company
East Third Street
Castorisa
County Surveyor
O. Stanley
East Broadway
Montgomery and
Brown
Champ Clark
Pik
Walker
As ‘Leacher
the Sentinel
Akaa
Laarll
Aamas Aguaeusa
Garrard
Aral
Withou
R. H. Harris Shipper
DRS
McGinley Bros., Grocers
R. H. Harris
E. Second Street
Maenolia Baopit Metal
J. K. Barley
Sedalia Mills
Sedalia Mo
Sedalia Grocer CO
Ohio St
Lafayette
Kansas City
Porter House
Slige Armour
Eal Ca
Evans Chemical Co
Cincinnati
C. A
Baird Bros. & Co
Cizvetend
Anadress E. G. Siggers
Washington, D. Cc
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