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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
3
In a terse exchange a man dismisses calls for lower postage by claiming he writes few letters and sees no reason to help others who bill him. He argues reform helps only those who issue invoices rather than ordinary senders.
Constituents criticize their member of Congress for spending holidays at home instead of Washington. The piece contrasts borrowing from a new friend with repayment to an old one, implying dissatisfaction with the representative’s actions.
J Simpson files a circuit court claim against Missouri Pacific Railroad for 23750 in Hautes county. Sparks from locomotives allegedly set fire to a mill and elevator owned by the complainant on January 29 1908. The case marks the largest damage suit in Hautes county court. Jefferson City scene notes judge proceedings and state officials involvement. Mrs Roach reportedly bears twins as the Roosevelt era gains praise for family milestones.
Jefferson City reports a Mate treasury balance of 4 144 012 02 at year end with December receipts of 1 727 158 68 and disbursements of 422 122 01. In Boonville a cash vote approved funding to hook Phoenix American Cot Pipe to the town and begin work on a new four story brick building. Cape Girardeau contestents from four literary societies vie for honors in the annual oratorical. Washington DC passes a bill to authorize a dam on the James River to divert water for electric power. Montgomery City to launch a Republican paper on March 7. Kansas City sees former representative Millison shot at work. Mexico Catholics oppose moving St Louis diocese counties. Montgomery and Warren counties map final electric railway route. Carthage jail break ends with 110 prisoners remaining.
Governor Hadley grants parole to William Marshall a negro who was convicted in Monor county in December 1908 for forging a check. In Cape Girardeau the Jackson Herald, a weekly Republican pauper, moves from Jackson to become the Cape County Herald. The Missouri Assoc convention set for February 23-24 in Springfield. J W Tippin Green County assessor coordinates. Blackwater Drainage Canal firm and canal builders restrained from cutting canals through public roads crossing the survey line.
Senator Kirk Hawine of Springfield introduces a bill representing G. M. Sebree, current board chair, to create an immigration commission. Governor appoints four members, two Democrats and two Republicans, all serving without pay, with a chief commissioner paid $2600 annually.
Three general appropriation bills reach Governor Hadley for approval. One allocates 100000 for assessment and collection of revenue and expenses of the state board of equalization. Another funds interest on school certificates of indebtedness. A third sets one third of state revenue to public schools.
A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Hawkins of Clene county calls for a four member immigration commission appointed by the governor. Only half the members may be from the same party. The commission would appoint an immigration agent at a salary of 2.50 per year. no salary for commissioners is provided.
Jefferson City covers a senate committee favorable report on a bill introduced by Carter of Clack. The measure prohibits railroads from contracting with shipowners to bear damages when goods are lost or destroyed, if the shipment is worth more than declared damages.
A bul Lat introduced in the house by Numa RR Holcomb seeks punishment for selling dangerous preservative used on oolong and other foods. Vinlatious Hub fined 1 to 100 dollars and given a seven day jail term, or both, in a related decision.
The report notes John M Calley a Republican from Atchison County won the election against James H Slicer the Democratic opponent Ratley secured a plurality of Ome The Senate committee on finance reports favorably a bill by Senator Carter empowering to payroll firms to carry passengers within legal maximum The House committee also backs the same measure as amended by Phelps
Public health committee considered a bill barring sale of overripe benefits in Missouri. Witnesses from St Louis and Kansas City argued for a favorable report on the measure.
A proposal to build a Valvercity City theatre as the new state capital project, costing $5,000,000, will be introduced in the senate and house soon with a constitutional amendment. Senator Pirowan of St. Lowie praises a brewery safety bill proposing a ban on workers under 21.
Six votes were cast in the Missouri house on Tuesday as the Hull automobile bill passed. The measure sets the speed limit at 25 miles per hour, replacing the current limit.
Senator Buford introduced a bill to establish four branch agricultural schools at Joplin Macon Stanberry and Ellington. The Phelps home rule bill to elect St Louis police and election commission was ordered engrossed. A constitutional amendment to tax wage earners would die per the house committee. The senate adjourned early in memory of former state senator H F Simrall of Clay county who died at home.
An OCR fragment discusses proposed waterway dams on the Mississippi River promising 2,000,000 dollars annually in state revenue. It cites Chicago engineer Charles Cooley and political figures, alleging vast unaccounted funds and a push to build power plants with claims of eight million dollars per year in net revenue, amid warnings of fiscal mismanagement and legislative action.
The Missouri Waterway Commission asks legislators to reclaim over two million acres in the state. The land is described as exceptionally fertile and capable of boosting the national food supply. The aim is to spur farmers in other territories to follow and begin reclamation promptly.
Western Canada farmers report strong yields despite localized drought. Across 25,000 square miles, examples include J. B. Peters with 12,400 bushels from 820 acres, and Wheat yields in districts like Diatne Lake and Foam Lake ranging from 15 to 60 bushels per acre. Notable farmers such as James Traynor near Regina and Thomas Foreman at Milestone posted large totals, while experimental farms at Brandon and Strathmore show high per acre production including Swedish Gate variety and two rowed barley. The year’s overall result appears favorable, with several entries hitting or exceeding high benchmarks.
A notice states free homesteads of 160 acres are available in districts across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. The information is shared by Informa ton to guide potential settlers toward western land opportunities.
In a light exchange, a partner notes the oven pie crust as a point of humor while the other denies a formal dispute. The banter centers on a home kitchen scene with no serious conflict.
Seed catalog offer from John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin promoting French bean coffee as a healthful drink. Claims easy home cultivation, multiple European uses, and incentives to mail stamps or pennies for seeds and culture directions.
An elderly man endured a three hour dusty hike in the mountains near Pennsylvania when an automobile overtook him. The driver picked him up after a long walk and drove him along the route, while the man reflected on the pace and timing of the ride.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a hardware store visit for a thermometer and a reply about the best option. It includes stray names and unclear phrases, with no clear event or coherent reporting.
A garbled excerpt shows a speaker asking about the opera while a nephew imitates a dismissive, strained reply about women and money. The fragment hints at casual public discourse and possible gendered attitudes in a troubling, slangy dialect.
A garbled excerpt references Patos and Topeka with vague mentions of schools, porters, and a public notices theme. The passage also alludes to disease, a civic issue, and a remark on people’s character, but specifics are unclear and names are incomplete.
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