Madison county Court House Bond and Tax Proposition
The county voters will decide on November 8 whether to issue bonds totaling 350000 over twenty years with interest not above five percent and create a special levy of twenty cents per hundred valuation for twenty years to pay bonds and interest for a new court house. The measure forbids using funds for other purposes and requires no additional vote for the tax.
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Madison County
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Blinais
New Madison court house urged despite taxpayer burden
The editorial argues for a new Madison County court house to replace aging facilities, stating the county’s wealth and population justify a modern building and that delay only increases taxpayer burden. It notes the inevitable need will recur and presses for timely action. It also profiles Stephen Pencheff, a Granite City grocery clerk seeking a wife to support him through dental studies, commending his honesty.
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Madison County
Stephen Pencheff
Granite City
Stephen
Press and Herald
Washington University
Julia Ward Howe Dies At 91 Literary Figure Of Civil War Era
Julia Ward Howe, who died Tuesday at age 91, was a distinguished writer known for The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Written in 1861 during a Washington visit with her husband, the poem drew on slavery and war and remains celebrated for its martial cadence and enduring influence.
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Julia Ward Howe
Washington
Edwardsville editors clash over mudslinging
The Edwardsville newspapers engage in heavy mudslinging and accuse each other, while observers question what is justifiable. The tone reflects a shift from sensationalist editorials to journalism aimed at substance, suggesting negative consequences for the press.
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Edwardsville
Willard Whitmore Inventor of Paper Mache Stereotyping
Willard Stephen Whitmore, inventor of the paper mache stereotyping process now used in major newspapers, died Tuesday in Washington D C. He was a celebrated yet selfless innovator whose work benefitted the industry though he did not reap material gain.
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Willard Stephen Whitmore
Washington, D. C
Whitmore
Movement Pushes Bluff City To Commission Government
A movement at Alton advances adoption of the commission form of government for Bluff City. The commission system is described as an interesting proposal and, where implemented, a pronounced success.
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Alton
Bluff City
Wellman balloon attempt earns praise for bravery
The report credits Wellman with bravery for his Atlantic crossing attempt and notes he did not return claiming a North Pole discovery.
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Wellman
Atlantic
North Pole
Forest service ad seeks xylotomist in town
In a local notice the United States forest service advertises for a xylotomist. A resident reports hearing a man in town play something that sounds similar every night, though the exact term remains unclear.
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United States Forest Sexview
Naval captain wounded dancing at Newport
A captain of a warship was seriously wounded in action after his ankle broke during a dance at Newport. The incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities, with the official condition reported as serious but stable.
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Newport
Granite City Seeks Bids for 22142 Sq Ft Sidewalk
Granite City issues invitations for bids to construct 22 142 square feet of granitoid sidewalk. The project seeks competitive offers from qualified contractors and sets terms and timelines for submission. Interested firms should review specifications, materials, and site conditions before bidding.
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Granite City
Jarvis Township Farmer Letter From Ocala Trip
A long comic missive from Mrs. J. T. Farmer of Jarvis Township Florida dated October 17 1910 recounts a Florida trip to find a cow and includes satirical social commentary on gender roles and spelling quirks. The letter blends humor about wind sun and domestic life with playful jabs at women fashion and money.
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Ocala
Florida
Leana
J.T. Farmer
Buckfen Arnica Salve Praised As Perfect Healer
No one has matched Buckfen's Arnica Salve for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, and more. The ointment, touted as infallible for piles and sore eyes, sells for 25 cents at Kingston's.
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Kingston’s
Anton Misplaces Item in Summer Search
A man named Anton searches for a missing item he believes he left somewhere in summer or a similar period. The report notes the exact date is uncertain but emphasizes the mystery of the item’s location rather than when it was last seen.
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Anton
Nine vote club breaks up over bachelor’s marriage bid
In Springfield Missouri a Spring field club teased a bachelor by inviting members to name his future wife. Each of the nine members voted, disguising handwriting. the tally left one vote per member. The bachelor remains single and the club dissolves amid quarrels. The next day a humorous lost dog ad appears in papers.
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Springfield
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mayor Orders Church Move to Enforce Ordinance
A Western town dialogue shows the mayor declaring a three day deadline for relocating a church to comply with a 300 foot no-saloon rule near places of worship. The exchange highlights local law enforcement and urban planning tensions.
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Diggin's
Peterman Agency Featured in Local Spotlight
Daniel Peterman, agent 47 tf, leads a feature in the St Louis Globe Republic Post Dispatch Star of Times spotlight. The piece highlights his role, agency reach, and community involvement with emphasis on local commerce.
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St. Louis
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