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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
4
The letter extols county men chosen for front line duty as a privilege and duty. Parents should prize that their sons are fit to serve in this great war, defending liberty and justice. The piece also references political debates on wartime leadership and governance, urging unity with a call to support the nation’s aims.
The piece argues Americans must support the president and government during wartime, praising widespread public deference to official leadership. It notes rare personal criticism, cites Reed Stone and Johnson of California, and urges officials who tell the truth over flattery.
The Jackson County court embraces the patrol system for road maintenance, arguing it mirrors railroad section work and benefits public roads. Citing Tennessee and other states, the piece notes long use in France and Germany where military units handle road construction and upkeep.
A federal labor report indicates wage increases in prohibition states with miners facing at least 20 percent boosts in Colorado and Panesd Cerin EMG freee. Paper mentions the wage rise for urban textile workers and a 10 percent uplift for others with state variations. Separate notes discuss Missouri road law changes and poll tax reforms affecting men 21 to 60, plus enforcement details and local officials’ fees. The Ironton Register cites these as statewide shifts amid legislative activity.
Temperance Notes discusses the expansion of dry areas over five years, noting nine dry districts once and now twenty six including Alaska and the District of Columbia. It imagines a continental trip from Washington, D.C. to Washington state along a dry route, with lines about prohibition across the country and scenic dry land spans along the way.
A scrambled report discusses alcoholism and health policy as a major national issue. Health officials urge moderation and warn that excessive use of certain substances harms life and wellbeing, advocating education and regulation as key remedies.
The court orders publication to notify the unknown heirs and legal representatives of Robert Latl deceased that a lawsuit to enforce a state lien on described property is filed. Defendants must appear at the next term at Marble Hill Courthouse or face judgment. a copy is to be published in The Marble Hill Press.
In the Circuit court of March term 1917 State of Missouri in Bellingar county L T Kinder collector files against Mrs Robert Me Williams defendant. The officer cannot serve process within the state and the summons returned. The court orders notification by publication that the plaintiff has commenced action.
The petition seeks enforcement of a state lien on rural property in Bollinger County described as fifty hundredths of an acre in a defined block within section 16, township 90, range 9 east. The owner Mra. Robert McWilliame is ordered to appear at the next term at Marble Hill courthouse to answer or plead. failure will lead to judgment by default. This notice is from the Manila Hill Press and dated July 24, 1917.
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