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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
1
The fragmentary OCR passage describes a water system with pipes, lines, and a test of flow under pressure. It mentions a Maw road and a Ueplhoef but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to identify specific events or figures.
Our correspondents file scattered notes from Buceengverlal and Killiter, mentioning pounds and local prices. Detected movements include Piney moving to White-Mater, Price reducing goods in St. Louis district, and Patss with stock shifts. Community reads imply market activity and impending closures.
A historical remark argues Republicans should have organized an expedition to pursue the North Pole last fall, asserting they did not display enough drive or resolve to undertake the mission.
The World’s Fair committee reportedly spent 59704.74 on general newspaper advertising and questions remain how much of that funding reached country papers. The lead editor notes no funds traveled to local outlets unless distributed locally.
The Salem Democrat-Bulletin urges Republicans to accept looming defeats and mocks their fear of future election results. It suggests a preventive approach by forecasting a 50,000 Democrat majority two years ahead and mocks any resistance to the outcome.
The Kansas City Journal notes Latimer’s $24 million bill to build roads for farmers is favorably reported. It questions adding another $24 million, cites opposition to paternalism, and criticizes government aid to trusts and syndicates while claiming farmers are burdened yet resilient.
The piece argues farmers built the country and deserve true prosperity rather than empty talk from newspapers. It warns against press claims of farmer prosperity and calls for real gains matching the farmers' sacrifices and hard work.
A Farmington Times letter argues that fiat money and silver recoin efforts threaten government control of currency. It asserts the standard is irrevocably established and warns retiring greenbacks would widen money trust influence while the Treasury faces a perilous path in circulating medium management.
A heated discussion in the House centers on Roosevelt’s monetary recommendations to retire silver dollars and redefine silver coinage as token money redeemable in gold. Critics warn the move would boost bank profits, curb government money prerogatives, and undermine the nation’s bi metallic policy amid long running efforts by powerful financial institutions to tighten control over money. The dispute tracks with tariff politics and persistent efforts since 1873 to erode the silver standard.
All five proposed constitutional amendments in Missouri were defeated by large margins. The pension for disabled policemen failed by about 74,000 votes, initiative and referendum by 53,500, free text books by 53,200, the Oliver amendment by 123,500, and the statehouse fund by about 144,000. The piece calls for special elections so voters can give due consideration without other issues interfering.
Con Garnerdena claims S867 pn rabitents under a recent census. The St. Mary Times cleansed linands RM. Abernathy is the purchaser. Residemen of Mrs. Dr. Lente burned at Kerens December 13. Farmington railway service extended to Fir River. A Farmington attorney S.T. Gresham named clerk in state auditors office. George P. Wirewer convicted of arson in Farmingcon court, five years. Iron Mountain area transformed into possible summer resort. A barn fire west of town with heavy losses and no insurance. Oak Ridge bank organized. Mar Tonek’s road link improves. Oak Ridge emerges as a growing town in an agricultural region. Lead Belt News notes operator Watson left under pecuniary circumstances. Cape Girardeau area well depth reached, drill crew departed for St. Louis. Whitewater corner and nearby towns prosper with new banks. Christmas wishes from The Press. stave factory provides local work. Maryfield area, December end notes.
Odd language item reports Christmas wishes, student doodling, and a short update on Miss Mike Cockredh leaving Tuesday for Eureka, returning to Windsor, with a visit from Rev. Trade and his Rehoat Mistuary. L. C. Denton, an old student, visited Friday morning.
Nayfield notes snow and rabbits seen, a fine girl born to Mr and Mrs D M Masters on Saturday December 10. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Rev W A Davault to preach next Sunday. Sunday School under William Green. Mr Green understands the work. Mr John Mayfield and Miss Nannie Mayfield wed last Sunday at the bride’s parents home. Wishing a long happy marriage. School and community progress noted.
Our correspondent reports typhoid illness in the area and notes FE Statler convalescing. John C Statler dies at 20 after a prolonged fever. funeral led by Rev Miller with burial in Sedgewickville cemetery. Bell tower work paused due to weather. Woodcraft group officers named. school progress praised under B F Seabanagh with teacher Frank.
A brief closing note from M Woopenrart thanks readers and publishers, hoping the message reaches print and wishing success to both audiences as the letter closes.
Prolific Bessville update notes Ira Welker's trip to Lutesville and 35 tons of hay baled by Hon. J. M. Welker. Otto Watts visits family while praised as a Frisco line operator and model young man. Stave haulers thin due to bad roads. Box supper planned for New Year’s Eve. Everyone urged to attend.
The December 10 auction at Bessville saw high bids on a car load of furniture. Proceeds will be applied, though the final use is undecided. Rumor has it Mr. Ellinghouse may bring another car load to market. Tam Ronis Hoon wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
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