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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1878
Page
1
A serialized romance opens with Ferdinand and Mabel fleeing a dangerous dog along the Jordan, a rival suitor appears, and a cliffhanger ends with a kiss withheld until the dog is tamed. Interlude sections discuss economy and political cabinet reshuffling, prefacing a congressional memorial about electoral fraud and reform.
An Enguiver reporter quotes Gen Sam Cary on the Ohio senatorial question. Cary favors an ample national money supply with gold silver and greenbacks and rejects party platforms that oppose exclusive government money. He endorses Mayes' Southern policy but condemns national financial platforms.
A historical clipping describes a sulfur gargle remedy for diphtheria and throat infections, claiming rapid cure by inhalation of sulfur fumes and self-made gargling solutions. It also notes related medical anecdotes, railway car production, and assorted brief items about society and politics from the era.
Governor John G. Phelps announces Missouri’s participation in the Paris universal exposition. He urges citizens to contribute agricultural, mineral, and manufacturing products for display, with U.S. funding for transport to Paris and appointed commissioners to manage the exhibit. The act calls for voluntary funds to cover collection costs and state authorities stress no pay to commissioners unless legally authorized. The proclamation is dated Jefferson City January 3, 1878.
The article argues Springfield should seek direct rail access to Barton county coal by extending westward from Greenfield, contending coal seams extend into Barton county and would yield enormous profits. It contrasts Bates county coal prospects with Crawford and Barton counties, criticizing local praise of Bates resources and urging action for railroad linkage to Gulf Road branches, noting cost and feasibility.
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