Missouri baby record fractures with 16 pound boy note
The item mentions a severely fractured Missouri baby record with a 16 pound boy born to Mrs. Holder of Avila in Jasper county. It also notes long standing county debt, 18 cent bond compromises, and a road project never built. Additionally medical students from the University’s department of medicine study mental disease at Fulton State Hospital.
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Missouri
Medical Department
The
University
Fulton
State Hospital For the Insane
Mora Notes Busy Week in 1904 Community
Mora Missouri May 17 1904 notes report a Sunday night and Monday downpour delaying corn planting. Visitors include Emma Grameman Sedalia visiting Lake Creek. Anna Schwensen with sister Mrs August Eckhoff. Local activity spans Merriwether Brothers insurance work Dr Shumate Cole Camp business Eckhoff building material Jimm Beckleman cattle shipment to St Louis Mrs D Mahnken Centerview and church services Cole Camp Ascension day.
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Mora
Emma Grameman
Sedalia
Lake Creek
Merriwether Brothers
J. D. Diehl
Anna Schwensen
August Eckhoff
A. M. Harlan
Beiler Grocery Co
Jim Beckleman
St. Louis
D. Mahnken
Centerview
Promising Tree Fruit Outlook and Historic Knob Noster School Bond
The Missouri crop report notes a very promising outlook for tree fruits except peaches in nearly all counties. Strawberries show heavy yields with picking started in extreme southwestern counties. Knob Noster residents have completed paying a school house bond issued 34 years ago, originally $22,000 at 10 percent, with total payments reaching $30,545.84.
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Missouri
Knob Noster
Clinton strong man Montz Bozarth claims Missouri title
Montz Bozarth of Clinton asserts he is Missouri’s strongest man. At Chilhowee he bent steel rods with his teeth and held two horses together for two minutes while they strained in opposite directions.
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Montz Bozarth
Clinton
Missouri
Chilhowee
Missouri Soil Proclaims Rich Harvests and Export Surplus
The article notes Missouri boasts the most prolific soil in the world and its residents enjoy abundant food. it highlights a yearly surplus valued at over 55 million dollars of high grade products grown in the state for export to other states and nations.
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Missouri
World's Press Week At Fair Promises Edder Festivities
The piece notes World's Press Week at the world fair with editors from many papers attending. Park College at Parkville marks Founders Week and celebrates its 29th anniversary. Dr Lowell M McAfee is installed as Park College's second president. Andrew S Merryman dies at 78 after sixty years in Grundy County Missouri. He moved from Kentucky in 1844 bringing a drove of sheep and built a large farm.
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Park College
Parkville
Missouri Valley
Lowell M. McAfee
John A. McAfee
Andrew S. Merryman
Grunday County
Mr. Merryman
Kentucky
Missouri
Baptist Church
Grundy County
McDonald Faces Accusers in Schaefer Murder Trial
Bedford Indiana May 18 James McDonald a teamster goes on trial for the murder of Sarah Schaefer Bedford High School Latin teacher The town splits over guilt or innocence as McDonald defends a strong alibi amid a brutal case that upended the quiet community and fueled feuds.
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Bedford
Ind
Schaefer
James McDonald
Accus
Indiana
Sarah C. Schaefer
McDonald
Helen Gould Red Carnations 3 for 15c at Ramsey's
Political announcements note availability of Helen Gould Red Carnations at Ramsey's Racket selling three for fifteen cents.
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Helen Gould
Ramsey
McGruder Beate and Barnett Named Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Candidates
Authorized notices announce Mark A. McGruder as a candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney subject to the Democratic primary. H. K. Beate is named for the Democratic nomination for Pettis county prosecuting attorney. O. M. Barnett is also listed as a Democratic candidate for the same post.
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Mark A. McGruder
Pettis County
H. K. Beate
O. M. Barnett
Longan's Steam Laundry Promises Honest Laundry Service
An advertisement proclaims no secret processes or injurious compounds, only good hard honest labor and care. The copy invites customers to let Longan's Steam Laundry convince them of its quality.
Democratic primary candidates for Pettis County Sheriff
The Sentinel announces I. N. Sprecher of Dresden township as a Democratic primary candidate for Pettis County Sheriff. Charles S. Williams is also listed as a candidate for Pettis County Sheriff, subject to the Democratic primary action.
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The
Sentinel
I. N. Sprecher
Dresden Township
Pettis County
Charles S. Williams
Laundry Service Ad Promises Full Wash for Clothes
Frayed edges and torn button holes signal worn garments. The ad touts laundering with thorough wash and care for various fabrics. It invites readers to drop off clothing for professional cleaning.
A. J. Hughes Declared Candidate for County Collector
A. J. Hughes of Lamonte township is announced as a candidate for County Collector, subject to the Democratic primary.
Macon County Railroad Bondholders Agree to 18 Cents On Dollar
Holders of about 1.5 million dollars in Macon County railroad bonds have agreed to take 18 cents on each dollar of their holdings, leaving roughly 1.0 million dollars unpaid as part of a restructuring deal.
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Macon County
County Treasurer Clemens Honkamp Seeks renomination
County Treasurer Clemens Honkamp announces his candidacy for renomination, subject to the Democratic primary.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Advertise Cure
A 19th century ad touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming to cure feverishness stomach aches and headaches in children. It promises worm removal if present and offers samples by mail from Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
Hunger Drives Husbands' Anti-Euchre Leader to Resign
Bayonne New Jersey May 18 hunger has driven members of the Husbands Anti-Euchre society to retreat and the president has resigned his office remains vacant. He notes that his wife has forgotten how to cook since he began efforts to suppress wives' amusement, and the reform movement seems to be waning. American Beauty Rose Bushes offered at 15 cents each.
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Bayonne
N. J
Reform Movement
Pure Leaf Lord 1.00 Price Comparison Claim
A brief note asserts dominance in pricing with a claim to lead the market and make others follow. No verifiable details or context are provided.
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Martin Mein
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A. J. Hughes
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