08 Apr 1897
Page 4
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
4
The piece rails at Green & Green printers, cites Missouri church ties, and quotes a Chandler cyclone disaster killing 26 with 75 injured. It notes John Siexman’s ties to a Spanish minister, debates tariff reform clubs, and records obituary for Jupar Ruan W. Russnut of Jackson with his public roles.
The excerpt cites disputes between McGuire of the Cash-Book and Adams of the Cape Girardeau Democrat, both printers, over correctness. A DeSoto washout cut northern mail for three days, halting paper delivery. 1888 and 1897 authorities differ on arrearages legitimacy. It notes I e Large's death in jail from typhoid pneumonia and various political shifts including Grant monument plans and a veto on a state bill. Also remarks on Oliver Optic and his influence on American boys.
The document details an agreement between Thomas R. Green and J. G. Finney, owners of local papers, to publish Bollinger county official ballots with shared printing duties and split payments. It specifies rates per 250 ems, two weekly insertions in both newspapers, and warrants drawn in Green and Finney's names. The署 reads as a sworn instrument with assignments of warrants to Finney.
A 24 hour urine test shows sediment indicating kidney disease. Frequent urination and back pain suggest kidney and bladder issues. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claimed to relieve urinary pain, incontinence, and nocturnal urination. advertised by Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with sample offers via mail.
Publication guidance from 19th century notices explains methods to stop delivery. It cites J. G. Finney advising simple refusal to accept mail from the post office as proof of intent to discontinue. It warns publishers may continue until arrears are paid and emphasizes notifying the postmaster of moves.
County Board of Equalization met April 5 1897 with presiding justice Jacob J Conrad and associates F M Snider M H Burton J W Reilly surveyor Jasper Cooper assessor and J Monroe Robins secretary and county clerk. Reduced D J Bennick 170 acres from g800 to 9790 and ordered half valuations for Carrie Pool L A Pool and Pioneer Steam Keg Works. Ex Congressman Arnold arrives from Benton to visit his feeble father near 86. (Continued next week.)
A Sikeston Democrat report from A. J. Matthews & Co. notes over 300 head of cattle sent by boat from Commerce to St. Louis in two months. Boat shipments average 81 per head lighter than rail, with boat charges about 40 cents per head versus rail at 1.50. Total advantage of 2.10 per head favors water transport, and arrival quality suggests higher prices, urging cattlemen to consider boat transport.
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