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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
2
The Sedalia Democrat announces a new series opening as part of its 5 series collection. Established 1868 and inaugurated 1907, the publication highlights its long history and continuing editorial reach.
Publication notice from Sedalia Democrat Company listing officers editors and staff as well as entry status and subscription pricing for daily, weekly, and Sunday editions. It notes home and bell phone numbers for departments and states communications address in Sedalia Missouri.
Springfield Leader reports a heated Republican Congressional primary with Harry D. Durst challenging veteran incumbent Hamlin. Durst gains support from influential Central Missouri papers as northern Greene County voters warm to his bid. The piece notes the Hamlin machine advantages, party disorganization risk, and a shift toward Durst in the district.
Herbert Myrick reports favorable crop prospects after touring many states and receiving reports from all sections. He notes abundant soil moisture, easy money, and solid wheat conditions, predicting bumper crops similar to 1896 when good times followed.
Report for June 7 shows six schools Smithton Houstonia Green Ridge Gilead Hughesville Dresdel with daily and cumulative points. Attendance tallies include Houstonia Green Ridge Hughesville and overall totals reach 917 for the day and 483 students across the six schools with 442 on time and a final note by E H Williamson.
J A Williams editor of the Houstonia Spectator and democratic supporter has been appointed postmaster at his hometown Houstonia. He will likely assume duties July 1.
The article asserts that frequent cultivation will guard against drought and a bountiful harvest promises peace at home and abroad. It foresees improved business and renewed activity in commerce and industry, with conditions supporting confidence and cautious expansion. The speaker, after wide state tours and reports, predicts good times unless untoward events occur.
The Hamlin machine claims attempts to unseat its long serving congressman Harry D. Durst and Barrett are crimes. Critics say Hamlin has held the office for fourteen years with little to show and now seeks a sixth term, branding rivals as soreheads while others question the privilege of a lifetime tenure.
A reader advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming local applications fail to reach the disease. The notice asserts catarrh is a constitutional ailment requiring internal treatment and presents the remedy as a physician recommended prescription, detailing its tonics and purifying effects. It lists Toledo and Desai as points and emphasizes direct mucous surface impact.
The article reviews biblical interpretations on resurrection and judgment, contrasts Jewish and Gentile hopes, and explains that only a faithful class will share in the Kingdom. It tees up a three day B Y P U convention at Harmony Baptist’s Memorial Church with sessions and speakers.
The Labor Day committee met at Labor Temple to organize subcommittees for Ball, Speakers, Publication, Entertainment, Park, Music, Concessions, Program, and Baseball. A $5 prize was offered to the union with the best parade showing, and strong turnout signals a record 1914 program for the city.
The Democrat authorizes Kemp Hieronym as a candidate for Pettis county Recorder of Deeds, subject to the democratic primary on August 4 1914. A L Smith Frank Monroe and J W McClain also announce for the same Recorder post, all subject to the primary. Also Geo W Driskell announced for Circuit Clerk nomination in the August 4 1914 primary.
Ten F Warren seeks the Democratic nomination in Wettis County with the primary set for August 4. The filing notes the contest is subject to the party’s rules and procedures.
Lon V. Ware announces his candidacy in the Democratic primary for Recorder of Deeds with the August 4 election date noted. He campaigns on party lines and outlines his vision for the office.
Cherles S. Williams, a candidate for Pettis county deeds, runs in the Democratic primary on Tuesday seeking the party's nomination.
Phil Sullivan announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary to be held on August 4. He campaigns on local issues and party principles, urging voters to support his bid for office.
Larry B. Scott campaigns for the Republican nomination in the upcoming Tuesday primary. He seeks party support and faces a field of challengers.
Harry D. Durst seeks Democratic nomination for Congress in Missouri Seventh district with August 4 1914 primary. Clinton C. Barrett of Warsaw Benton County also runs for representative in Congress in Missouri Seventh district subject to Democratic primary August 4 1914.
Harvey L Terry seeks the Democratic nomination for the state legislature from Pettis County subject to the party primary on Tuesday August 4 1914.
W. McAninch is a Democratic candidate seeking the Pettis county nomination for Representative in the Missouri legislature. The primary election is set for Tuesday August 4 1911 and his bid rests on party support.
The Democrat announces J B Rickman as a candidate for the nomination for re election to the office of Justice of the Peace of Sedalia township subject to the Democratic party primary on Tuesday Aug 4 1914.
The Democrat nominates Newt Elmore as candidate for Clerk of Pett County subject to Democratic primary action on Tuesday August 4. Elmore seeks the party nomination and will compete in the August primary.
In Washington on June 8 counsel for Harry K. Thaw filed an application with the federal supreme court requesting his release on bail. The move aims to secure temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
Mark A. McGrader seeks the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Pettis county Probate Court subject to party action. Eugene W. Couey and E. E. Bouldin also appear as Democratic primary hopefuls for the August 4, 1914 election.
The Democrat authorizes announcing Judge D E Kennedy as a candidate for re election to Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the Democratic primary decision in August.
Frank F. Hatton is a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for Presiding Judge of Pettis County Court, subject to the August 4, 1914 primary.
Judge A D Mason a candidate for the County Court of Pettis county, subject to the action of the democratic primary Tuesday August 4 1914.
B F McClure of Houstonia announces candidacy for the Democratic primary nomination for Pettis county Presiding Judge. The entry notes party process and pending primary action.
The Democrat announces J I McCurdy as a candidate for Judge of the County Court in the Western district, subject to Democratic party action and the primary on Tuesday, August A, 1914.
Kt G Leftwich of Lookout Heaths Creek township seeks the Democratic nomination for County Court Judge in the Eastern district. The primary is Tuesday August 4, 1914.
Claude Wilkerson runs as a Democratic candidate for Pettis county Prosecuting Attorney subject to the party primary decision. Election on August 4, 1914, set to determine the nominee.
The Democrat announces Judge H K Bente as a candidate for the Pettis County prosecutor nomination subject to the Democratic party primary held on Tuesday August 4 1914.
The Democrat announces Charles L. Hanley John Collins Jr and Forrest Imhoff as candidates for Pettis County Collector. Each seeks party nominations in the 1914 primaries with August election dates and subject to respective party vetos.
Warrensburg Mo June 11 Thomas E Violett a Confederate veteran and pioneer farmer of Johnson county died at his home in Warrensburg He was born in Columbus Johnson county Mo in 1841 He is survived by a widow and six children
Wilbur L. Remington jailed for vagrancy after arraignment on insulting remarks to a Sedalia woman. He pleaded not guilty, but Judge Fuller sentenced him to three months in the county jail. An appeal was filed and his $500 bond could not be posted.
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