28 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
1
A historical notice proclaims a thirty day sale offering entire stock of general merchandise at cost or below. It emphasizes a great sacrificing sale of new and staple goods including clothing and urges readers not to miss the opportunity.
A trade notice describes sale of Swiss Embroideries Laces Ribbons Millinery Hats and various fabrics at original cost. Due to limited space a full list cannot be given but bargains are promised and patrons thanked for past support. Henry M Smith signs the notice respectfully for trade.
A fragment notes the Republican state convention is being held at St Joseph this week with uncertainty about a candidate named Walbridge likely to receive support. The text is incomplete and lacks confirmed details.
A Democratic convention in Jefferson City last week backed the ticket as a solid choice for citizens to support. The platform presents candidates for county, state, and national offices, urging election by a rising majority on November. Citizens are urged to unite behind the county ticket alongside broader party efforts.
The Polk gubernatorial bid sparks nationwide reaction, hailed as a glorious victory for the people and a sign the party of reform will carry the state. Farmers praised the nomination while supporters claim a sweeping victory against the opposition, foreseeing a W000 majority in November.
An exhibit displays the evolution of agricultural processes from primitive tools to modern machinery. It features three pyramidal borders with panels and pictures of corn and wheat products, with emphasis on how farming has progressed in northwest Missouri. Directed by TI Waters, Dean of the Missouri Agricultural College.
The Missouri State Democratic convention in Jefferson City endorsed a public school system from rural schools to a state university. It promotes free textbooks, continued separate schooling for white and colored children, expanded technical education, and aims to reduce illiteracy while expanding statewide educational funding and reach.
A neighboring town woman bought a new coffee pot and showed it to her husband, a hardware dealer. He revealed he stocked the same item for half the price, prompting her remark on advertising and awareness.
Doors open at seven in the evening for a parade along Surgeous Street. The event schedule notes performances begin one hour after doors open. Local organizers invite community participation and caution about crowd flow and safety as the parade proceeds through the street corridor.
Robert Movers' baby recovered from illness after a difficult week. The youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Vance died last week. Farmers report wheat stooks completed and threshing ready. hay was only medium but saved well, oats near a failure. Raleieh Underwood left for Ten nepin Ind Ter last week. Leo Palm to teach near Patton this year. Arthur Moyers went to Pemiscot county to take charge of a school this month. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cameron welcomed a fine boy. Mrs. M. B. Minter and granddaughter visited Fredericktown and plan to return July 25.
Health matters keep residents indoors as C R Conrad and son recover after illness. J M Roe’s family hosts visitors including Mrs J W Grable from Joplin for her first trip here in 20 years. Infant of Henry Frieze and wife dies July 15, infant of Aaron Seabaugh welcomes a girl on July 15. John S Statler reports a very sick person.
Residents report visits by James Seabaugh and family to Uncle Joe Seabaugh Saturday night and Sunday. Willie Smith improves from illness as W S Smith prepares to finish a new dwelling. Mr and Mrs W A Crites of Sikeston visit relatives near Sedgewickville. Arthur B Limbaugh and family welcome a baby born July 21. Abe Seabaugh plans a new home. Mrs Henry M Statler remains ill. Little Mins.
The Missouri general assembly allows each senator and representative to appoint one cadet to the University of Missouri Military Department before August. The cadet receives free tuition clothing and military instruction by a U.S. Army officer. Representative Welker holds a cadetship in this county. interested parties should write him promptly.
We report a memorial notice for Lotta, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Myers near Hahn. The Recording Angel wrote her name in the book of gold on July 23, and her loss leaves the family with a vacant cradle. We urge solace in the biblical call to suffer little children to come unto me.
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