15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
In a continuation piece by Rosn JH Linnauen the argument against the single tax system is laid out. It asserts current burdens on landholders are unjust and that the tax shift would worsen inequality, urging Missourians to vote NO to the proposal.
A DesSote Press dispatch dated July 30, 1912, reports a visitor’s six day stay in Washington D C where congressman Walter J. Hensley received full attention on Labor and Naval committees. Meetings with Joseph O’Donnell and President Johnson of the International Association of Machinists encouraged support to return Hensley to Congress with an increased majority.
The Monett Times reports a peculiar contest where two women tried to win a man by different tactics. One wore fine garments to attract him, the other baked a simple pie. The dresser giggled and talked while the baker kept silent but won easily.
An accident occurred as a rock 6 by 6 by 8 fell during the erection of a machine injuring two workers. Wasi Insky died instantly while the other man, a Russian whose name was not known by witnesses at the inquest, was severely injured. The injured man was taken to Bonne Terre Hospital by Kirkpatrick around noon. The incident followed a daily program on school subjects and lectures about government and history, with attendance discussed and adjournment noted by Stan M Wade, County Superintendent.
An ad-style notice promotes teacups made of silveroid with beaded edges and long-lasting finish. It claims a free offer for a two year subscription to Farm Progress, with a special promotion for readers in the United States and mentions a Susquehanna delivery route.
The article lists programs and certificates at Missouri State Normal, including elementary and high school training, drawing, expression, language and literature, mathematics and science, and home economics. It notes well equipped buildings, two dormitories, trained faculty, and directs inquiries to S. Dearmonst in Cape Girardeau.
A detailed two day program for the Bollinger County Teachers Meeting in Marble Hill on August 2 1942 outlines sessions on organization enrollment and classroom topics. Highlights include recreation rounds table led by the county superintendent penmanship lectures and discussions on county text books alignment with state course of study and views on public education.
A man urged publication of a report about a woman in men’s clothing. He praised the draft but refused to sign, claiming he did not want to be involved. The editor notes some people are eager to spread news while avoiding responsibility.
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