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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
8
A fragment shows CHASCOLER as publisher at Marble Hill post office and a note that matters are issued every Thursday, indicating a weekly public notice column or legal update from the local press.
Correspondents report Henry Lilee and Mrs Lowie visiting Mr Will Lincoln that week. Mr and Mrs Lee Haker were guests of Henry Filer family Sunday. Jacob Lincoln relatives visited near Mayfield Saturday and Sunday. Hubert Schrock and family trip to Cape Girardeau Sunday. Mrs Love improving in health. Clara Uppehareh visited friends Den Allen recently. Jae Haher harvesting hay. Mr and Mrs Sam Claudin hosted at Jacob Lincoln's Saturday night.
Mrs Roy Formway and babe visit uncle TB Formway and family Vir and Mire Alexander Slinkard and son Mester Cline visit relatives in Gravel Hill area Drunk boneh Mr vod Mre Charles Mitchell and children from Washington county visit Hog creek then return home Sidne y Mel Mitchell's sister Nellie Sadler spends weeks with them Miss Beulaly and Dessie Runnels visit Celial Hartwig Sunday Vre Stineman and sons Arthur and Elmer visit Blit b Sunday Miss Margaret Simpson of Martle visits Celia and Opal Reynolds Mr and Mrs Daniel Proffer go to St Louis to visit Elvis several days Mrs Minnie Schremer visits Mrs W F Sadier Friday Ellen Roe of Sedgewickville visits son DC Roe and family last week Mrs Andy Bollinger visits Mee Mounie Schremer Friday Kendall Proffer, South counties employee, visits bone folks Saturday to Monday Miss Lillie Rastl visits Mrs Arnie Stroder Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Ernest Dent attend church at Leopold last Sunday Leo Bollinger sells horse, saddle and bridle to Doctor Sheata one day last week Roy Schreier, formerly near Gravel Hill, now home with family.
An advertisement promises a universal cure and free money back if it fails. It urges readers to try a treatment called Catareh Cure, claimed to cure a wide range of ailments internally. The text appeals to faith and offers a $100 refund for unsuccessful cases, attributed to S. Malle Family Pile for Gonettpetten.
A dated letter from June 25 mentions fixing Kaiser Bill and was received on August 4, signaling a correspondence about the issue. Names and exact recipients are unclear in the fragment, but the note implies a political or historical inquiry context.
A fragment from a republican-leaning publication endorses Woodrow Wilson as wartime leader. It urges unity and patriotism while denouncing critics. A family obituary follows noting Ulis E Barks aged 13 years, with fond remembrances and sorrow from Beulal Barks.
A large Oak Ridge group gathered at the Baptist church last Sunday to honor Dr De W. K. Statler for his professional and community work. Rev OS Tallent Rev Guy S Martin and Wash Miller spoke, praising his service. He received a wrist watch as a token, followed by a basket dinner and social hour before departing Wednesday for Camp Funston.
The town notes a booming sawmill business as S G Bedwell and sons operate at Sturdivant with a large new contract. A wave of social events includes a surprise birthday party for George Bedwell and gatherings with friends. Castor river diversion lowers water, while Samuel M Bedwell, in France with American forces, sends word of health and hope amid ongoing war.
A Sunday dinner on the Fuqua lawn celebrated Charley Berry departing to join Uncle Sam in the war effort. The Church of Christ in Olathe plans about twenty young men to enter service, with Charley delivering a moving farewell speech that inspired tears and highlighted faith guiding his readiness.
An old lady among Montrose bystanders points to a man on a train platform and declares in a loud voice that he is a Christian. She asserts his evident faith reflects his character, praising him as exceptional and implying divine care for his future. Reverend Fuqua is noted in the source.
Lutesville residents Otto Cole and family return home from a visit with relatives in Cape Girardeau and nearby areas. Mrs. Hanneh Upchursh’s funeral drew Mrs. Wm Hopkins from Cape Girardeau. many local families were noted visiting and returning from trips to St. Louis and Cape Girardeau.
A Food Administration note urges no price hikes during the season unless proven justified by costs to consumers. It calls for investigations into any increases beyond rising household costs and mentions legal actions under the Food Control Act. Also brief obituary details Sister Hamel Upeparch born 1853 Michigan died 1998 with family notes and church affiliations.
Banks across the Federal Reserve system are aiding the United States Certificates of Indebtedness drive. Millions of dollars are being subscribed as part of the Liberty Loan campaign with banks displaying numbered notices and requiring accurate accounting for each subscription. Citizens urged to support the government and respond to the bank's prompt notice.
Secretary William Weadlow appeals to bankers to support the Federal Reserve Bank by subscribing to Certificates of Indebtedness at 15 percent, with 6 percent interest, to fund the Liberty Loan Campaign. Banks are required to keep deposits safe and conserve funds while public announcements detail each bank's share and participation.
The article lauds bankers for supporting the Fourth Liberty Loan drive begun June 75. It credits bankers with approving U S Government methods to prevent repetition of past deficits. It explains Certificates of Indebtedness would fuel a credit system easing wartime strain and reinvestment through commerce.
Banks across the panlith Fed era district join a bid to dispose of 52 million United States Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness. The St Louis District quota is 20 million with offerings every two weeks toward the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign. Short term certificates maturing October 24 may convert to long term Liberty Bonds. By banks taking these notes, funds return to Government for materials and labor, easing the campaign’s burden and aiding commerce.
Guardian's Notice of Appointment. Blanche Slinkard is appointed guardian of Hiram V. Slinkard an insane person by the Probate Court of Bollinger County Missouri on the Set day of Jane 1918. Claimants must prove their claims within one year or be barred. certified by W C Cole, Judge of Probate.
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