Letter From Fagh Sketches of Life in Missouri Penitentiary
Deputy Price Howell receives a letter from Lester Fagin inmate 727 Pettis County serving two years for forgery. Fagin recounts prison life with accomplice Green and mentions friends Kelly Riley and Brewer. He notes cell mates, a shoe shop assignment, a joke about Tama gambler, and references to operatic comedy at reduced prices with free admission for ladies on Monday.
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Lester Fagin
Green
Missouri
Pettis County
Brewer
Price Howell
Pete
Harry Green
Burial of Mrs Brow Follows M E Church South Service
The funeral for Mrs J W Brown who died yesterday morning of stomach cancer will be held tomorrow afternoon at the M E Church South. Burial follows at the local cemetery with church rites.
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J. W. Brown
M. E. Church
Wade's Operatic Comedy Opens Week at Opera House
Wade's Operatic Comedy company starts a seven night engagement at the opera house on Monday March 21 with a different bill each evening. Readings and songs promise variety and light entertainment through the run.
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Wade
Opera House
The best $2.50 hat on earth at Potter's
The passage notes cavalry emphasis in early orders to troops in the West and Cuba plans. It discusses mounted troops' roles in potential coastal defense and invasion logistics, including forage concerns and a Provost visit between Senator Proctor, Secretary Alger, and General Miles.
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Potter’s
Cuba
Proctor
Alger
Miles
United States
Mrs Thurston Dies In Cuba With Flag By Her Heart
Correspondent reports Mrs. Thurston wife of Senator Thurston Nebraska died at noon Monday of hereditary heart disease in Sagua la Grande Cuba She wore a small American flag over her heart at death and expressed grief for her motherless children The congressional visit to Mantanzas hospitals was canceled due to her death Her final words reflected acceptance of death and sorrow for her children Additionally an unrelated ad for wall paper at Dugan's in Sedalia appears in the text
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Sagua la Grande
Thurston
Senator Thurston
Nebraska
Matanzas
Congressional
Whist Club Split Near Wars on Humane Grounds
A fragment shows Miss Nancy asked about opposition to war on humane grounds and replies she fears it will break up their whist club. The exchange hints at pacifist sentiment affecting social gatherings.
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Nancy
Sedalia livery offers carriages for balls and events
Harrison and Stevens, Sedalia's leading liverymen, advertise extra carriages for balls parties weddings operas and receptions. Call for a tobacco odor free carriage at telephone 167.
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Harrison & Stevens
Sedalia
Whipple Coal and Lumber Ad Promotes Low-Cost Fuel
An advertisement touts cheap coal options from Whipple serving Rich Hill Nut Lexington Whipple and other soft coal grades plus Scranton anthracite and seasoned wood. It also lists feed, sewer pipe vitrified brick and fire brick with a downtown office at 225 Ohio and yard addresses 813 to 819 E Third St and phone 43.
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Rich Hill
Nut
Lexington
Scranton
Third St
Ohio
School Bonds Planned for City Buildings
The board of education met to decide submitting a new bond issue at the spring election. The amount was reduced from 30000 to 16000 dollars. Patrons of Franklin school urged a new building to replace the unsafe four‑room structure. The board also plans improvements at Prospect and Summit schools including steam heating and modern sanitary facilities.
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The
Franklin School
Prospect
Summit
Maine Court of Inquiry Findings Soon to Be Public
Washington reports indicate the Maine Court of Inquiry has finished its work and will publish a full or partial synopsis by Saturday or Monday. President McKinley plans a firm response to Spain and immediate notes to Congress, asserting reparations and a halt to the Cuban war. The White House aims for transparency while Congress remains focused on a just settlement.
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Washington
McKinley
Maine Court of Inquiry
Spain
Woodford
Congress
Maine
White House
New York
Grosvenor
Capital Tea Co. Promotes Inexpensive Roasted Coffee
The Capital Tea Company advertises its own roasted coffee at 15 cents per pound and seven pounds for one dollar, promising quality and value. The notice lists 505 Ohio Street as the business address.
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Capital Tea CO
Ohio Street
A Blessing For the Ladies Brazilian Balm
Thousands of ladies use Brazilian Balm for soreness pain bearing down and many troubles. A 50 cent bottle often does more good in a week than other remedies in months. It goes to the spot removing inflammation. Mrs Geo W Roberts of Wilmington Del says a strong solution used as an injection helps more than other remedies. For sale at Servant's pharmacy.
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Geo. W. Roberts
Wilmington
Del
Servant’s Pharmacy
Real estate loans offered by Sedalia bank official
Money to loan one thousand dollars and upwards on suitable real estate security. Farm loans available at six percent interest with moderate expenses and partial payments allowed. John H. Bothwell, attorney, Sedalia National Bank building, Sedalia, Missouri.
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John H. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
Wartime role reversal in spring suit banter
A brief exchange shows a youth mocking shortages amid looming war talk with Spain. One remarks he will let the government purchase his spring suit if war breaks out, reflecting civic duty views and thrift during tense times.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles and Scabs
An 19th century product claim states DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles and scabs. The brief ad-like line emphasizes a cure using witch hazel formula for skin ailments.
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DeWitt
Dawson City Letter Warns Missouri Prospectors
Thomas Bledsoe writes from Dawson City to the Centralia Guard describing the town as crowded with 2,500 residents, 3,000 mining claims, and a harsh, depraved atmosphere. He warns that gold wealth is overstated, provisions are scarce, temperatures plunge, and many will face hardship this spring.
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Thomas Bledsoe
Centralia
Dawson City
Monument Sale Opens February for 35 Units in Central Missouri
Decoration Day sale begins Monday February 21 for thirty days offering thirty five monuments at slashed prices. Largest monumental sale in Central Missouri promises top designs and workmanship with guaranteed quality. Visit the old reliable showroom to see the collection.
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Missouri
Desertion case set for hearing in Justice Truxel’s court
David Smith faces a Saturday hearing in Justice Truxel’s court on the charge of deserting his family and failing to support them. The case highlights a contested child and spousal support issue within the local judiciary.
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David Smith
Justice Truxel
Grain-O Beverage Promoted as Coffee Replacement
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. One fourth the price of coffee. 15¢ and 25¢ per package. Sold by all grocers.
Potter's Hats Priced at 2.50 Dollars
The sale notes a 2.50 dollar hat at Potter's and mentions a Cuban Coal special at 2.50 per ton for cash for tomorrow only. Cohen Coal Co., Tel. 263.
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Cohen Coal Co
West Main
Waller & Jhaun Closeout Stove Sale at 510 Ohio St
Waller and Jhann offer heating stoves at cost to close out with reductions on cook stoves. Also promoting Puritan biscuits available cheap at the Boston Cafe.
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Waller &Jhahn
Boston
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Fagh
Fagin the Forger
Fagin
Green Were
Sicher Hotel
Kaiser
Huckins
Jefferson City
Kelly
Riley
Talking Machine
Johnie
Mrs. Thurston
Dugan
Wall Paper
East Fifth Street
Whipple Coal Co
Board of Education
Buchanan
Ott’s Drug Store
Man
Sharp’s
M. M
W.ie Yost
Reynolds & Reynolds
Ohio ST
CLL
Llehawil
Beye the Dead
Columbia
Farley Bros
S. Ohio ST
P. Hoffman
Spot Cash Store
West Main Street
Tel
Cycle Co
Board of Inquiry
A. B. Dempsey
West Second ST
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