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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
1
The report notes rail yard labor tensions in St Louis and a large steel trust strike with organized labor demands. Ohio Democrats react to Bryan support and Judge DeArmond’s candidacy while Union County politics show shifting allegiances. Concerns rise over Indian country settlement and local infrastructure debates in Caruthersville and Kansas City.
A Missouri paper cites a July Washington dispatch criticizing federal land openings in Oklahoma and warning four fifths of settlers may fail. It argues many will resort to crime or drift to aimless homesteads as drought and crop fears loom, while questioning crop forecasts and commodity traders on Wall Street.
The piece surveys top fruit production zones in the United States including Southern California and the Chautauqua region, cites 1890 and 1899 outputs for prune and California radio industry, mentions strawberry centers in Virginia and Oswego New York, and notes large pear growing in New Jersey and California. It also highlights Southeast Missouri mineral wealth with lead and copper prospects and land options in Bollinger County.
In Jackson Missouri reports describe nosian limestone outcrops and a mining venture near Madison lead deposits with samples averaging 87 percent. The company plans machinery, skilled labor, and further exploration while officers Burford, Felker, McNeely, and Kogtish guide the venture amid other regional notes on a new bi monthly publication, local cave treasure lore, orchard disease cautions, Bordeaux spray trials, and Missouri teacher certification developments.
The Post-Dispatch notes crop damage estimates from drought across Kansas Wisconsin Nebraska the Dakotas and Minnesota totaling hundreds of millions. It argues the loss may exceed Civil War costs while condemning finance and corruption in America and questioning divine punishment.
The Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station conducts sprays in South Missouri orchards to curb bitter rot in apples using Bordeaux mixture. Trees were treated through the season, and prior spraying trials indicate substantial disease prevention from Berleeur mixtures.
The Board of Truniera announces Prof F J Hendershot of Michigan has been elected principal for the next session starting the first Monday in September 2001. He is described as highly recommended, a gentle man, and one of the best institute workers on the staff. Joas FE Rew, Sec.
Olen Aller writes from an absence, noting scarce toma crops and local illness. George Buyes travels to Flat River, Miss Anna Nelson is sick, Ollie Watkins hosted a party, and a baby arrived July 18 to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McGlothlin. Urban Gibbs went to Ark, Everette Zimmerman is sick, Pearl Denton visits Clay City, and Til D.C. Zimmerman hauls bolts. Institute enrollment exceeds 00, the largest yet in the county, with Prof. Caldwell Farrar and Luten directing progress. New members include Mas Grant Maude Conrad Mexico Finney Mosare R. H. Tinnin A. H. Ashcrdtt A. B. Upehuroh J. M. N. F. Chestner and Thomas Haddock. Prof. A. M. Hay of Brunot, Mo., visiting to address teachers on education, praised for oratorical ability. Several teachers attended church in Lutesville where Mrs. Williams preached.
Frequent mentions of residents and visitors such as M Owens Jr and wife, Miss Hattie King, L T Kinder, Loula Friday, Will Dowman, J A Bess and family. Items cover travel, social rounds, festival attendance, autumn crops, a wreck near Diehlstadt, and public notices including a divorce publication and a state fair dairy article.
Local item notes financial aid for the Durklin County Fair with a call for funds. The brief indicates a sponsorship or banking backing is sought to advance the county fair events and planning.
Probate court in Marble Hill Hollinger county Missouri schedules August term hearings. Executiors administrators guardians and guardians must exhibit accounts for settlement on designated days beginning Monday August 17 and continuing through the week. Court notes include many listed individuals and requires appearances to settle accounts and pay costs.
A reader asks if a new metal named Thinia, claimed to be as hard as sterling silver with no wear plating, can replace epogos knives forks and other tableware. The note asserts similar appearance and longer wear while costing less, and denies being a fraud.
The St Louis Republic offers worldwide news coverage with superior service across departments. Its magazine section features illustrated color plates and high quality literary content, while fashion and humor reach national standard. Free sheet music and a yearly mail price of $2.00 are noted.
The New York World promotes a 32 page monthly magazine with a colored cover and wide illustrations. It features romance travel fiction science and editorial content from leading writers and a monthly full page portrait of a famous man or woman. Six issues available for fifteen cents.
A newspaper advertises an unprecedented clubbing deal for farmers. It bundles The Kansas City Live Stock Indicator The Poultry Farmer and Special Farmers Institute Editions with the home paper at 0.80 for one year. Emphasizes westwide regard and urges quick action with in-office samples available.
Dr C M Witmer sustained injuries in a Marble hit incident near a drug store where his office is located. Details indicate a collision caused minor harm, with bystanders assisting until authorities arrived. The report notes no serious injuries and ongoing investigations.
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Jo Missouri Monument Headstones and Tablets offered for cemetery work in marble granite or stone. Engraved or German liner prints bring cheerful service and guaranteed satisfaction. Represented by C. Le Panery.
Attorney at law and notary firm in Missouri advertise services for land abstracts, title searches, and prompt collections. AMD Handler and Purlay listed as contacts with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency in record keeping and legal notices.
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