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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary notes report a new sane hospital at Farmington expected ready to receive patients by July first. Obituaries reference Ex-Senator J. Prong Johnson dying at Poplar Bluff aged 69 following a brief illness. A May 9 ceremony unveiled the Logan statue in Washington.
A statement argues that continuing underdog status is pointless and that the Democratic Party must seek common ground for a united effort to win future victories. It emphasizes avoiding repeated causes of decline and focusing on cohesion.
The Kansas City Times argues that western states endure major agricultural losses due to poor roads. Mud and impassable routes in rural towns prevent hauling to markets and mail trips, hitting farmers and merchants hard. The piece cites Missouri and Mississippi valley conditions, noting millions in yearly losses that hinder prosperity and devalue rural areas by up to half.
A letter to the editor outlines new Missouri school laws affecting county certificates, exam requirements, and institute duties. It discusses grade standards, validity of existing certificates, exam schedules on March June and August weekends, fees for special certificates, and county board rulings on exam sites and institutes. The note predicts reduced instructor needs and budget impacts, urging cautious implementation and noting forthcoming details in the May Missouri School Journal.
A wide compilation of community items. Daisy Burford enters school. rumors of Clas Ford enrolling. many students securing fall and winter schools. visits to Glen Allen Sanda. a literary society program. a baseball game shortened by rain. multiple local returns from St Louis and Arkansas. a fire loss for John Moore. jail and military appointments. pearls trade. Philippines troop trains. various church and presbytery concerns. a humorous alligator anecdote. dental notice with towns and dates.
Fragmentary OCR text references unclear names and places. Readable parts mention Rennett and a designative term in the south but provide no coherent event, date, or identifiable entities to anchor a proper news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention executors and unspecified parties with references to a court setting and dates, but essential names, places, and details are unreadable. The item appears to be a legal notice or court filing summary, yet the text lacks concrete actions, deadlines, or jurisdictions to confirm.
A chaotic probate court document lists many names of executors guardians and heirs including Martie Hil Hollinger Adiu r Guard Fite Amon Murphy Nancy Wiindle Beles Hochanan James and others. The text references a probate hearing schedule with dates and duties for multiple claimants and institutions in a Missouri county court.
The County Court of Bollinger County Missouri will receive sealed proposals from banks, banking associations, or Indian bankers to act as depository for two years. Proposals due May 6, 1901, at noon. The Court reserves right to reject any bids. Marble Hill Missouri, April 2, 1901. Jacob A Taylor, County Clerk.
A historical note recalls how St Louis Globe-Democrat founded on the western frontier grew into a major metropolis and expanded its influence from the Midwest to Canada, Mexico, and worldwide through its enduring role as a broad audience newspaper.
A vintage description praising The St Louis Republic Sunday edition. It touts worldwide news coverage, a tinted color magazine section with high quality photos, strong literary content, valuable fashion features, top cartoon humor, and free sheet music. Subscriptions cost two dollars per year by mail.
Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B treats eczema rosea pimples ulcers and skin disorders by purifying the blood. It outlines a full course with bottles sold by druggists and a free personal advice offer from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia.
Notice of a trustee sale by sheriff on the Hollinger County real estate held by Nathan D. Corbin to secure payments on a deed of trust. The sale is for March 1908 at Marble Hill Court House, to satisfy the debt, taxes, and interest, with legal formalities and appointment of a trustee. Also contains an unrelated display advertisement seeking trustworthy travelers for a postal ad service.
A promotional plea urges farmers to subscribe to The Kansas City Live Stock Indicator The Poultry Farmer and The Special Farmers Institute Editions with the home paper for a total one year price of 80 8. The bundle is pitched as superior practical agricultural reading and available for a short time only with sample issues at the office.
The Constitution offers agents $2500 in cash prizes for top allotments in the first quarter of the year. It promotes canvassing across counties and rural routes, urging rural workers, farmers, mail carriers, and skilled trades to join as sales agents. The paper highlights a weekly agricultural page directed by Colonel B J Redding and special sections for women and children. It urges readers to subscribe and distribute both The Constitution and the county paper to stay informed at home.
Elmer Bair advertises a full grooming and barber service listing towels razors and neat setup at new livery stable near W. K. Coaspum's office in Marble Hill Missouri. It highlights first class patronage and reasonable charges with horses kept by day or week and good teams and rigs.
Fragmentary historical ad column notes marble and stone execution under John H Watkins, neat rooms and table service, livery stable with horses and buggies, Thiebes Stierlin pianos advertised, Clifford agent at 118 Olive St St Louis Missouri for musical instruments and notary services, secondwickville notary public promoted.
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