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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
4
A public notice on water quality from Marble Hill public well highlights silica and bicarbonate content and urges trial by residents. The piece shifts to local politics, mentioning potential candidacy of Rivers for circuit judge, and critiques government vehicle expenditures for officials and plans for federal perks.
The Cape Girardeau News outlines in a broad Democratic critique of the Republican party. It accuses Republicans of extravagant spending, wasted funds, and credit crises while praising Democratic reform aims and tariff changes. It also condemns the Phonan Canal project as wasteful with a bond-driven financing plan.
A frank editorial argues tariff policy fails to raise wages and protect industry. It cites iron, steel, New England cotton, and imported labor, urging voters to educate lawmakers and reassess tariff compromises. The piece warns the current tariff system is short lived and urges decisive civic action.
The House debated purchasing automobiles for Vice President and Speaker use. Mr. Tawney led opponents to the proposal as the measure drew scrutiny over expense and propriety in official transport.
The Missouri governor Charles L. Hardin, auditing every expense, cut costs at the mansion and in offices, saved state funds, and reduced debt and taxes. His two year term set precedents that aided later administrations and pleased taxpayers across the state.
County Court met Monday with many allowances and orders. Salaries for overseers and labor, stone and gravel for courthouse walk, road repairs, and relief for poor residents were approved. Several road petitions were taken up, old roads vacated, new ones established, and surveys ordered. Advanced items include a franchise grant to a telephone company and multiple care and support payments for residents.
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