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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows a probate matter with a treasurer and judge. readable names include TIMMONS and GOUN. The item references a probate suit and court action, though details are unclear.
A Republican meeting at Kahoka nominated Hon. Lee T. Robison for Congress in the First District. The selection followed debate on the avowed candidate issue and reflected party consensus despite internal contention. The 1900 population and vote figures are noted, with 3,492 casting ballots.
The piece endorses Theodore Roosevelt for re nomination and Iowa Republicans for state auditor B F Carroll while noting cross state GOP unity against trusts. It discusses labor unrest in the Pennsylvania coal strike and comments on opposition from Leslie Shaw and Platt, plus skepticism about handshakes and kisses in social norms. It asserts reciprocity with Cuba and loyalty to Roosevelt policy and predicts a 1904 election victory.
On July 30 Iowa Republicans nominated W. B. Martin for secretary of state and B. F. Carroll for auditor of state. Gilbert S. Gilbertson, Davis county. C. W. Mullan, Blackhawk county. Scott M. Ladd, O'Brien county. Charles A. Bishop, Polk county. John C. Crocker, Hardin county. W. W. Cornwall, Clay county. BE A. Dawson, Bremer for railroad commissioner. Resolutions approved on administration.
The piece notes record production of cents and nickels by the U S Treasury for the year ending, lists state production totals, and observes how slot machines and penny press boosted demand. It cites vast totals of coins in circulation and explains the penny as a barometer of business, with the Mint offering to ship cents on request.
A Kansas Supreme Court judge in a ruling on interstate commerce likens whisky to detested commodities, comparing it to smallpox and cholera and decrying that it must be placed among staples like beef and bread. The opinion cites whisky as a despised Ichabod in commerce, yet subject to classification with essential goods.
Announcement seeks $8,600 in clothing and furnishing goods in exchange for a farm. Inquiry to A. J. Markin at the public office in Unionville Missouri.
Unionville Missouri August 6 1902 weekly market report by Jackson Co lists prices for corn beans eggs butter lard beeswax hides wool and poultry products. Items include pure red top per hundred 1.00 eggs 18c per dozen beans 1.50 to 2.00 per bushel and various fowl prices with roosters ducks and guineas noted.
North Missouri listing offers 395 acres with 295 cultivated and 100 timber and blue grass pasture. It features two houses 30x80 and 28x72, 8 fields, 3 miles of fence, 8 ponds, 8 wells, water at barn, good telephone, and a stock farm appeal. Submit inquiries to M. L. Conor, Unionville, Mo. 47-3 mo.
Notice announces a bid for furnishing 3000 bushels of coal for the district. Bids must be left with Secretary 0. A. Middleton before the evening of August 14, 1902. The board may reject any or all bids. By order of the board EK. N. Monroy, President C. A. Mippixton, Secretary.
Job notice seeks 50 tie makers to work on a rail line in Adair and Macon counties. Address given as 5213 Kirksville, Missouri. No further details on employer or deadlines provided.
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