28 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
1
Joseph W. Folk spoke to large crowds at Jackson and Cape Girardeau on Monday. Democrats set a primary for Cape county next Saturday.
Next Saturday President Roose velt will sit in Washington City and touch a button to throw open the gates of the great World’s Fair in St Louis. The moment marks the official opening of the exposition.
Joseph W. Fonk added four delegates last week, increasing his total to 202. He holds a 39 delegate edge over Hawes and Reed, who trail him.
Heavy rains hit Missouri and other middle western states over the past week. River valleys report continued rising waters with the Missouri and Mississippi rivers above danger level at many sites, threatening homes crops and infrastructure.
The Farmington Times and Marble Hill Press editors are praised for restraint after a paragraph error, correcting the scope from all candidates for state senator to all candidates for state officers and state senator. Master Fisher and Editor Hill are commended for integrity and diction.
The Democratic convention to nominate a candidate for the Twenty third Senatorial district will be held at Charleston on May 25. Joseph W. Farris of Stoddard county has more than the required delegates to nominate him on the first ballot, carrying Scott, Mississippi and Stoddard counties. Senator Marshall, who has served two terms, is also a candidate to succeed himself.
The St Louis syndicate promised lucrative jobs to lure young women to the World’s Fair for immoral ends. The Young Women's Christian Union of St Louis has taken up the matter and seeks southern cooperation to thwart the scheme.
The money issue endures as a central question for the American people while the money trust remains influential. observers urge vigilance as financial matters continue to shape public discourse and policy likely for years to come.
A House committee bill proposes unlimited recoinage of silver dollars into subsidiary coins to shrink legal tender volume. Proponents say free silver would raise money supply, while critics warn it benefits financiers, lowers oil product costs, and shifts wealth from labor to banks. The piece argues the money question remains alive amid prosperity.
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry as each one pound package contains 16 oz while competitors offer 3 4 pound amounts for the same price. The ad claims Defiance leaves no residue on irons and is free from injurious chemicals. It warns grocers may stock 12 oz packages to clear old stock. Demand Defiance to save time and money.
Southeast News reports the Mess house of the St Louis Smelting and Refining Company at St Francois burned on April 1. It notes the fire incident in a regional context and adds local crime and railroad disruption details from the area. It also recounts a local suicide by Charles Murphy in Ste Genevieve County on April 20.
In Dexter today stands Ill Kingsley born in Ireland in 1785, now 123, possibly the world’s oldest man. A lifelong well digger, he worked at his trade past 120, tunneling wells in Stoddard County and completing a 65 foot well at Bloomfield on his 121st birthday despite two cave-ins and many fractures. He has lived through two centuries in Stoddard County.
Dexter Messenger notes Tie, a veteran of Wellington’s Waterloo battle, later serving in the American War of 1872 and the Mexican and Civil Wars. He bears numerous battle scars, is over 60 with a ruined eye but strong sight, and leans on a stout staff. A plan to attend the World’s Fair may bring him to the event.
The Missouri World's Fair Commission announces a dedicated department for women's work in the Varied Industries and Manufactures buildings. B A W Boutney oversees exhibits inviting Missouri women to display fine needlework decorative china and burnt wood with no entry or installation charges. Exhibitors may insure their pieces at favorable terms and must ship prepaid by express to B A W Bontoey St Louis with exhibitor name address and item list. Entries urged by May 1 with possible rejection for unsuitable pieces.
Our Correspondents report health overall good with a few measles cases. Mrs. W. G. Kitchen and daughter Sallie made a business trip to Patton. W. G. Bille is road boss of district 3. Rev. Jones opens Pleasant Valley on the 2nd century. Miss Radie Knighten visited her niece the Whitehans last week. Stads improves his farm as corn planting begins. Prof. O. S. Tallent bought Pertith. Rev. Yount filled a Mt. Carmel appointment and a large news round is completed by Wim. Prof. Polie Yount recently visited to oversee a school.
A brief rural update notes healthy conditions and promising crops after recent heavy rains. Corn planting paused by weather but wheat, clover, oats look good and fruit crops expected. Berry plants set, early berries scarce, strawberry picking anticipated. funeral for Uncle Jesse Lutes planned at Point Pleasant church on Possum Creek the fourth Sunday in May at 11 a.m.
Weather and crops are affected by persistent rain and mud. Several families report sickness including typhoid and measles, with updates on children and relatives. Social news mentions visits, fishing reports, a proposed bridge, and attendance at a Whitewater protracted meeting. Birr Eyes notes conclude.
A rural update notes several community activities as sleet and a heavy blizzard affect early spring work. Farmers pushed to plant corn, wheat outlook improves, while ice delays field work. Homer Farrar is sick. Jack son the grocer drummer stays on schedule. Various visits, travel, and small-town errands are listed, with minor changes to work plans and local events.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that surviving partner H F B Lurmacer will make final settlement of the D P Bollinger H F Bollinger estate in Bollinger county probate court at Marble Till on Monday May 9 1904.
Signed administrator of the estate of Sarah Barks, deceased, will make final Hill in said county on Monday, May 9, 1904, James Barks, Administrator.
Common salt serves as a tonic and internal antiseptic with external stimulant properties. It is described as beneficial in various applications beyond taste, illustrating its versatility in health care practices of the period.
The article extols salt for numerous ailments including neuralsia toothache earache croup sprains swelling and even alcoholic poisoning. It prescribes salt infusions for dysentery cholera morbus dyspepsia colic and dental tartar removal, noting hair tonic benefits and a claim about stopping cholera attacks in West Indian practices.
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