McKinley in Charleston and O E McElfresh Dead
Lieutenant Governor John C. McKinley spoke to a large Charleston audience about campaign issues, without personal attacks, to discuss the political race. O E McElfresh, a rural route inspector, died at 58 from a stroke in Pattonsburg, having served as postmaster at Osage City and as a postal inspector, with burial planned in Be City Kansas.
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McKinley
Charleston
John C. MesKinley
Untonville
Missouri
E. R. Johnson
Mississippi County
Ohnson
McKibley
Republicen Siid
Tadkolog
Ealiv
McElfresh
Unionville
Powersville
Gallatin
O. E. McElfresh
Northwest
Paffonsburg
M Rural Worriers
Trenton
Minnie Wooster
W. J.gronier
Pattonsburg
Osage City
Kans
City
Wrights Flight Sets New Aeroplane Records at Fort Meyer
Washington September 3. Orville Wright and Lieut Lahm piloted the aeroplane in two flights, 7 minutes 31 seconds and 1 hour 2 minutes 15 seconds, marking unprecedented heavier than air navigation. The machine carried Wright and Lahm for several minutes, covering miles, with speeds estimated near forty miles per hour in the afternoon flight.
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Washington
Orville
Fort Meyer
America
Americans
Wright
Lahm
Coler
Ksé
Liedt
Lehm
Orville Wright
Bryan Election Hurdle May Be Averted By Republican Victory
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a discussion of a Bryan election outcome tied to Republican success in November and potential prosperity thereafter, mentioning President Roosevelt in unclear form.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
William H. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Bryan
Chicago trustees probe American Book Company trust claim
The Chicago school trustees began an inquiry into whether the American Book Company forms a trust as prices rise. The company published statistics denying the accusation, claiming rival publishers try to damage its trade in public opinion.
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School Trustees of
Chicago
American Book Company
Man Who Wants More Patrons Opens Bank Vault
The Marshall National Bank under Government supervision invites more patrons to join its growing list. The advertisement mentions a burglar proof vault and safety deposit boxes for deeds notes wills insurance policies and silverware. A reading room is available for writing letters and perusing papers.
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Marshall National Bank
Cole’s Hot Blast Stove guarantees cut fuel and heat claims
Comstock Brasfield Merc Co publishes a letter from Cole Manufacturing Co Chicago authorizing the strongest guarantee yet on the Original Cole’s Hot Blast Stove. A 18 inch model, priced around 17.00, promises reduced fuel use and reliable heat with various coal. The ad urges early purchase for a full season of comfort.
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Comstock-Brasfield Merc. Co
Cole Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Cole
Republican Speaking Dates Held in Putnam County
Judge Lorenzo Jones and J. W. Magee will address Putnam voters at McKay schoolhouse on Oct 5 Mendota Oct 6 Livonia Oct 7 Worthington Oct 8 and Sidney Oct 9 at 7 30 p m with Ladies invited. G C Magr Chairman J W Chrisman Secretary note mentions American battleship fleet voyage to Manius
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Lorenzo Jones
J. W. Magee
Putnam County
McKay Schoolhouse
Mendota
Livonia
Worthigton
Sidney
Oxford Rams and Ewes for Sale in Oxfordshire
Local advertiser offers a few Oxford Down rams for sale and some ewes available. Interested buyers should inquire at 511 C. KR. C. Brown, R. F. D. Nol.
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Oxfords
C. KR. C. Brown
Farmers Store Produce Prices September 23 1908
Market listing shows poultry and eggs prices with handwritten notes. Entries mention hens per pound and spring chickens with weights and prices, though some text is garbled. This reflects a local store price list for produce on that date.
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Notaries Public
Charleston Republican
George N. Bulle
o'Kandy Kitchen
Mitehen
Republican Party
Philippine Islands
Ted
Gorman- Wilson
Greer & Noel
Anset
G. C. Magr
J. W. Chrisman
Manius
W. T
Chamberlain
Hannibal
Congress
Unionvinge
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