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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1878
Page
8
The Troy Herald from July 17 1878 notes publication rules for advertisements with extra charges for proofs and that a certificate of publication will be issued with each paid edition. It lists cash in advance for subscriptions and cash on delivery for job work and advertisements, and remarks on the non observance of law as a source of joy.
A series of notices from Lincoln County announce W E WOW N and Howard Parkes as candidates for the Thirtieth General Assembly. Alexander Mudd and Ren W Wheeler announce candidacies for Judge of the Probate Court. K N Vonfils is identified as seeking re election as Probate Judge subject to Democratic nomination, while a misreport notes confusion about county judge candidacy.
Authorized notices announce candidates for Presiding Justice of the Lincoln County Court. CHAS O PORTER declares for the Democratic nomination, invoking Grange doctrine and stressing public trust. W X Ginson of Hurricane township also seeks the office under Democratic party nomination.
A series of notices from Troy Missouri in June 1878 announces multiple Lincoln County candidates for Associate Justice district No 1. Names include Nathan D TreSCott G G Wilson N A Dudley John B Tall Woe Li Owning Toun ey Co s James Fr Ed dens and others seeking Democratic nomination with pledges to impartial and experienced county governance.
A flood of Democratic nominations for Lincoln County offices appears with candidates pledging to serve faithfully and turn over to the treasury any salary above statutory needs. Names include W.A. Woodson, Clement Lindsay, I H Thomas, N F Wells, W W Shaw, Wm Coose, B D Thurnillill, and James L Dawson among others.
Authorized notices announce John McDonald seeking re election Treasurer Lincoln County under Democratic party nomination. Also Thos J Nalley of Hurricane township and Sam T Eagt named as candidates for Treasurer, subject to Democratic nomination.
The prosectuting attorney race in Lincoln County features G T Dunn and Josiah Carecil as candidate announcements. Democratic party nomination and county convention actions are noted, with mentions of Tam an and Nat U Dryden among listed names.
Authorized to announce GEO W MONEY of Clark township as a candidate for Sheriff Lincoln county subject to Democratic party nomination. We are authorized to announce J C EL MORE as candidate for re election to Sheriff Lincoln county subject to Democratic nomination. We are authorized to announce Dr D U TODD as a candidate for Sheriff Lincoln
An advertisement proclaims Green's August Flower as a cure for liver complaints and dyspepsia with a list of symptoms. It touts personal skepticism as the obstacle to remedy and offers samples for ten cents, with wholesale pricing and a milk delivery claim by a local merchant.
Ronnie and ees oor Grand Char Rm Oak Stoves the Heaviest Beat and Cheapest Btove in the Wael Russa. & OCatson. B. 5. Crewe has two or three Champion Reapers and Mowers on hand, sold next week at near cost plus carriage. Farmers urged to see him at once. Orry Baxeny has restaurant and bakery ready for business with hot rolls, fresh bread, cakes, pies, and pastries for special occasions.
Notice announces Farmers Land Mechanics Savings Bank of Troy will reduce its capital stock to twenty five thousand dollars on Monday July 9 1878 by order of the board dated June 14 1878 signed M W Pracine cashier. Also cites new tin and hardware store opening in Troy June 10 1878 by Russel Catsom promising low prices to match hard times. Also advertises C W Bennsons Celery and Camomile Pills addressing headaches and sleeplessness and Clifford's Febrifage advertised for malaria and bilious diseases with claims of effectiveness and safe action.
An old physician claims a vegetable formula, tested in thousands, can cure consumption and lung ailments as well as nervous debility. He offers to mail the full directions free of charge in German, French, or English to any reader who writes with a stamp, to W. W. Scherar at Powers' Block, Rochester, New York.
The document calls for immediate repeal of the specie resumption act and national banking laws with amendments, demanding absolute greenbacks as full legal tender and immediate redemption of redeemable bonds. It urges treasury purchases of non-due bonds, value provisions for government loans to states at two percent, and broad tax exemptions limits on corporations and lands.
A long proclamation urging abolition of double taxation, sweeping tax reforms, equal pay for equal work, and broad political change. It calls for ending convict labor contracts, expanding public schooling and technical education, government control of major railroads, and a new party to replace old ones. It also advocates land reform, homesteads, and a 40 acre limit with nine sections reserved for public schools. The plea includes reducing military strength and mandating specie-like tender to bondholders, with state and federal action to back the plan.
Fragmentary report notes a pact week event in a neighborhood with unclear references. Mentions a Christian discourse and a progressive spirit of civilization dating to the nineteenth century. Text is garbled and reads like OCR junk with no clear facts or names.
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