28 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
1
South East News items recount a Masonic Temple dedication near Farm 1, local crimes and sentences, a lighting installation at a farmer's home, railroad extension hopes to De Soto, and multiple court actions in Fredericktown and New Madrid with notes on earthquakes and land disputes.
Announcement of a sale offering old customers and friends a chance to purchase at cost. Stock includes dry goods clothing shoes ladies and gents furnishing goods hats caps rubbers felts trunks furniture groceries harness and more. Ends unspecified.
The New Madrid Record notes discussions by John B. Henderson regarding Missouri land loss claims. It mentions his view that population centers would cluster near St Louis and references supposed New Madrid rebellions and a large 1812 earthquake. The piece cautions against assuming extensive land sinking from the event.
State Superintendent Po Evans requests correction to last week's Press article titled Questions and Answers on School Attendance. He notes New Year’s Day is a business holiday, not a school holiday, and attendance cannot be counted unless school is taught that day.
The annual Missouri Farmers Week runs January 8 and 9 at the Agricultural College in Columbia. The four day short course, under the State Board of Agriculture, covers livestock, dairy, horticulture, poultry and home economics with many prominent speakers and a Missouri State Corn Show. Premiums exceed $3,000 including a 200 silver clip. attendance expected to rise as country women are invited.
A Missouri farming event unfolds with associations showcasing horses sheep and crops, plus Farm Management and Dairy groups. The week features nightly programs music addresses and illustrated lectures with Governor Hadley state officials and others attending. Attendance may reach 2000 as Columbia hosts the event and poultry show. For details contact Tom Wilson Secretary Missouri State Board of Agriculture Columbia Missouri.
A garbled text fragment mentions a Latin Party and a teetering mood, with scattered phrases about rules, names, and dates. The piece reads like a damaged diary entry or protest note, referencing May and a puzzling speaker while leaving core details unclear.
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