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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
2
The Hayti Herald discusses moving its office from City Hall due to a gasoline engine installation and related noise and vibrations. It notes the lease terms, costs, and local disruptions from dances, school practices, concerts, and court sessions in the hall. The piece also mentions a new state law penalizing smoking by youths aged 10 to 18 in public places.
A reflective poem laments the passing of bygone rural customs and fashions from northern life. The speaker notes that girls, elders, and everyday practices have vanished, from scented bear oil and sunbonnets to tea in saucers and sturdy old garments, leaving a nostalgic void.
In a small Hayti newspaper the editor explains his illness and frailty limit printing. He credits Mrs. York for help and asks readers to overlook shortcomings until a more able crew can be hired.
A town review praises last week’s cleanup including weed cutting in the public square and culvert repairs. It urges passing an ordinance to require non resident owners to maintain weeds on vacant lots to prevent unsightliness and sickness, or look to selling to responsible buyers.
Missouri counties remain dry but June reports record beer consumption under the enhanced Sunday closing enforcement. State Beer Inspector Ernest Marshall will present receipts to State Treasurer Cowgill, showing a rise over two thousand dollars beyond any prior June totals in eight years of the office.
A strong admonition targets a lone kicker who undermines town efforts to rebuild. The speaker argues one skeptical, wary kicker can deter business and capital, more than droughts pests and natural disasters combined.
This week a lengthy obituary and similar matter could not be rewritten for space. The paper prioritizes timely news for readers, noting obituaries and cards of thanks are not of broad public interest.
A succinct critique noting that editors sell space and subscriptions, likening filler lines to asking a grocer for extra fruit to fill up. The fragment argues the practice wastes effort and questions the ethics of boosting business with empty contribution.
From the present outlook Hon J Russell appears the preferred Democratic candidate for Congress in this district, described as the strongest man they can nominate.
Special notice announcing purchase of the sa loon business formerly Tom Johnson Half-Way House in Ca Ruthersville. Owner invites patrons and acquaintances to visit when in town and expresses appreciation for support.
At Northwest Corner of Square offers money's worth in meals, lunches, fruits, confections, and cold drinks. Ice cream sodas and sundaes priced low with cones also cheap. Call once and you will come again.
A Detroit Free Press remark jokes about a man needing money to buy baby shoes, implying single status while noting married men face the shoes problem as no laughing matter. The quip frames money worries as a gendered, lighthearted assessment.
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