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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary items discuss record heat in St. Louis with deaths from heat and civic concerns. Mentions J. M. Bement, Kuvera wife of a South African president, and political chatter about McKinzey, Moses rk, and Whybark. Comments on Dexter encampment posters and local newspaper activity.
Vandiver, the Fourteenth district congressman, is noted as devoting all his time to duties in Washington. He is described as the only congressman from the district whose priority is service rather than other legal or professional engagements, and as one of the best to serve at the national capitol.
A New York World analysis argues that reducing domestic letter postage to one cent could raise mail volume, spur education and trade, and position the United States as a leader in cheap postage despite vast distances and high current mail traffic. It notes the New York City Post Office revenue, foreign mail flow, and America's heavy mail use as justification.
The Atlanta Constitution reports a heated public dispute over credit for the Santiago victory. It contrasts Admiral Schley's leadership with the absent commander and criticizes the navy department for its handling, arguing public opinion should judge the controversy. The piece dismisses a court of inquiry and urges historians to decide based on who was present at sea.
The Clayton Argue is first to weigh probable 1902 candidates in the 18th district. Walter Hensley and Nelson B. Henry are named as strong contenders, with Walter Flat having prior law work here and Edward Robb expected to seek renomination. O. L. Munger may also run. all listed candidates are described as clean and capable. The piece notes Walter Hensley’s prosecuting attorney record and Henry’s broad teaching career across counties. The piece asserts party unity and downgrades sensationalist elements within the district.
A St Louis Republic summary quotes the Howard County Echo arguing that Mark Hanna as emperor would better reflect the Republican Party’s shift toward aristocracy and anti popular rule, warning that Hamiltonian distrust of the people could lead to monarchic governance and a retreat from republican ideals. The piece laments a retrogression toward European models and forecasts open monarchist advocacy in the near future.
A damaged snippet presents an archaic verse attributed to John Keble addressed to Piedmont Review. It laments careless sowing, long delays, and the fruitless cycles of work and play, urging adherence to a single true way through the years. The text shows garbled spellings and odd phrases.
Board records dated June 1901 show M S Academy electing Prof T B Wingo as principal, then rejecting his contract. A later meeting names Prof F J Hendershot as principal for the ensuing year after Wingo declines terms. Local notices cover community events and a fatal accident involving Jesse L Ward near Campen Arkansas.
Lutesville locals list weekly social visits and town happenings. Visits include Whitewater residents Will Henry and Miss Croletan Dunn, plus travelers from Buchanan and Fort Worth. The Presbyterian ten day meeting at the Tabernacle, in charge by Rev Brown of California, draws attention.
Southeast notes recount oil in Bearden Arkansas depth 1160 feet, early wagon loads of watermelons sold in Malien to a Chicago buyer, July storms in Marquand and Perryville area, a proposed Jackson debt vote failing by 17 votes, and various county happenings including drownings, wheat yields, coal chutes fire at Bismarck, and rail developments.
Probate court lists executors administrators and guardians required to file accounts for settlement on specified days in August 1901 at Marble Hill Bollinger Missouri. Judge David C Curmann sets dates and reminders for each party to appear and make settlements as required by law.
Ladies ask if you have seen the solid Cuevee Silver tableware. The new metal rivals sterling silver for spoons knives and forks, shares the same appearance with no plating wear. It is harder and longer lasting though priced about one sixth as much.
The St. Louis Republic’s Sunday edition showcases a world wide news service with a superior magazine section in color with fine half tone pictures. It highlights fashions in natural colors valuable to ladies and a genuine laugh material colored comic section.
The New York World offers a 52 page monthly magazine The Monthly World with a colored cover and high quality illustrations. It features romance adventure travel fiction and factual stories from around the world plus a full-page portrait of a leading public figure each month. Six issues sent for fifteen cents in stamps from The World Pulitzer Building New York.
A promotional offer features The Kansas City Live Brook Indicator, Special Farmers' Institute Editions, and The Poultry Farmer bundled with the newspaper for one year at 0.80. The package targets local county and general news and highlights the papers as leading agricultural titles. Samples available at the office for inspection, but the deal is limited time only.
Fragmentary OCR gives a garbled item likely noting a person named Dr C M Suitmer Markle in Ohio with an office location on Lane and a stray term Deng Mtoe. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable from the readable text.
Elmer Bair’s in Towson announces full line of towels razors and every new thing first class. He thanks friends for past patronage and solicits continued support next door to W K Channel’s office.
In Jackson Missouri documents indicate orders for headstones tablets and other stone works. Marble granite and all kinds of CAMNETE products are included as part of the execution.
A brief item notes short notes on Corlections 4 Specialty and mentions remittance prompt. The report lists C and Aviracts impacting the process with concise entries and timing details.
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