26 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
1
A fragmentary column discusses Roosevelt rhetoric, post office privileges, and political maneuvering around Taft. It notes a costly attorney and claims of appointments, with references to subscribers delinquent and debts unpaid, reflecting a cluttered editorial mix from the era.
A fragmented local column critiques political leaders and policies amid wartime mood, noting editorials on Roosevelt tariff, economic hardship, and public spending. It mentions Judge N Dearing and Congressman M B R Smith, with local party loyalties and calls for fair treatment of candidates.
A speech in the United States Senate attacked trusts and government spending, invoking Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller. The speaker denounced monopolies, urged antitrust enforcement, and challenged Republicans to show a trust tamed or destroyed by the Sherman law.
Railroad layoffs loom with potential halving of on‑site workers by New Year. Rep Rosell introduces swamp land drainage bill for St Francis basin in Missouri and Arkansas. Kirksville votes 645 to 486 against local option, likely going dry in January Adair County. Violent crime reported as Steve Morris kills Mike Pabst at Madison Lead plant and flees. a manhunt follows. A pistol‑wielding suspect severed a man’s head in a separate assault. deputies pursue suspects and track leads.
A fragmentary obituary and social notes recount a man described as honest, tender to women, and a defender of virtue who never misrepresented himself. The text notes his death and reflects on his character, then shifts to brief retirement and wedding notices, including Mine Etta Hillfwan and Ritjah Pear wed near Hornig, with well wishes for their future.
Our Correspondents report a box supper at Clubb Creek church Bosarday and a Christmas tree planned for Little Valley. Local notes include visits, farming, and trade. Hiram Ford appointed postmaster at Zolma. residents travel to St Louis and Kennett. farmers butcher porkers. rainfall and winter prep discussed.
The Laflin column notes muddy weather and ongoing political commentary on Roosevelt era issues. It reports the death of Tavie Poston at Caney station and her burial at Barkes chapel, mentions Mrs Mel Songh's death near Baier's, and lists local property moves and upcoming sales plus society entertainment and club notices reflecting small-town life.
A garbled column mentions Senator Stone pursuing a government claim dating from the Civil War over damage to a church in New Hamburg Missouri. Other items reference a 326000 payment bill, a walking race near a half mile per hour pace, and various political hints about Taft tariffs and corporate compliance.
40 acres good Hurricane foreak bottom land in cultivation and 10 acres of bottom land in timber 25 Acres ap land fn cultivation Good six room dwelling on Marble Hill and Jackson road 114 miles east of Marble Hill with fruit trees and outbuildings Letters of administration granted for J C Harty estate with deadline dates and claim exhibit requirements Notices of subscriptions and advertisements for Par Progress Missouri pricing and address for orders
Resolved by Powhatan Mohawk Council No. 84 D of P that the death of Siete Jones removes a devoted wife and mother and a faithful new member. The council expresses tender heartfelt sympathy to her husband and children.
A disputed statement outlines duties in society and urges removal of certain persons from office. The note laments missteps, calls for accountability, and mentions potential consequences, with references to a city paper and a public record.
An OCR fragment describes a medicine called Doan's Kidney Pills claimed to relieve pain and end annoyances from a condition described as kidney trouble. The ad mentions Yorania by a Buffalo New York agent for Vim Usited Bates and cautions buyers to take Doan's and no other.
Notice of sale at the north door of the courthouse in Marble Hill Bollinger County Missouri on a Tuesday in January 1865 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to satisfy a deed of trust. W. L. Doster, Trustee.
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