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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
1
The democracy renominates Mr Roby in the Thirteenth District as supporters chant for victory on November 8. They expect Robb to win back Congress against his rival Hon MR Qs te by ten votes.
Citizens wonder why local papers omit coverage of Miss Alice Roosevelt’s World’s Fair visit. The missing reporting raises questions about editorial priorities and access to prominent social events.
A Dermok judge, a bachelor, told a man with domestic troubles to take his wife home and speak to her. The remark implies the man would likely have followed the judge's directions, potentially ending up with his “form pied” in fine shape.
Waite visits the World’s Fair and meets Master EFIL Smith Jr, the Benton Record’s son of FE HW Smith. At a very young age he writes his copy and ads, sets type, and prints pages. He was made an honorary member of the Missouri Press Association.
A message thanks Bro Waters and calls on brethren to support the Sentheist Missouri Press Association, seeking wide interest and cooperation to build an influential, beneficial organization for newspaper men in the region and a blessing to the communities served.
The Kansas City Star reports Mu Wowkwew has the votes necessary to secure the Democratic nomination for governor. The multi county primary results unite county machines and rural districts, boosting Folk’s campaign while city opposition weakens. Ed Butler’s stance could pull Republican and independent voters toward Folk. The paper notes this marks a new chapter in Missouri Democratic history.
A Chicago theater blaze claimed Willy McLaughlin's life after he helped 17 others escape. He died in hospital, a victim of his own heroism, as news reached his parents Rev William McLaughlin and his Buenos Aires wife on his mother’s birthday. His father inscribed in a diary the lines God
A Missouri family recalls their son Willie with deep faith. They bless God for his life and give 3500 to a university to aid worthy students, aiming to comfort others as they heal. Rev McLaughlin and the Saint Louis Chronicle reflect on belief as shelter in life’s storm.
Primary election vote tally reported by counties across the circuit Jude Ship shows varied results with county totals indicating support or opposition. Final figures list per county, reflecting regional patterns in the primary outcome.
An open letter from Mamson RK Shire thankingly thanks supporters of his Democratic congressional primary bid in Linn Press May 30 1904. He praises supporters who opposed him and urges unity for the ticket and nominee Robb ahead of the November election.
A St Louis Christian Advocate piece notes the secret to long life and happiness lies in forgetting quarrels, keeping calm, saying pleasant words, avoiding high expectations, embracing work, retaining optimism, helping the unhappy, and treating others as one wishes to be treated. A halo of white hair marks the beloved elderly woman.
A densely read account describes a school event featuring Miss Elisabeth Cairn, Miss Christine Moayrtle Trig, and Miss Mine Grant, with teachers and guests, and a dramatic turn at the close. The report notes performances, speeches, and a candid moment of audience reaction during the ceremony at the school in Kilkenny.
A row of performances featured Miss Ethel Stevens, Master Wil PF Wells, and Miss Ella M Fulkerson earning silver medals while cheers greeted all contestants. Rev W A Davault opened with an anthem and prayers as judges announced resolutions praising the college’s efforts and tenure of instructors for the next year.
June Ramber reviews the June New Idea Woman's Magazine. Notable features include Perdita's Probleme by Alice Chittenden showing frugal family living on a moderate income. Also Summer Comfort by Maud Murray Miller and Capri by Jean D. Stearns, plus A German Bride's Outfit by Mabel A. Potter.
A humorous verse from Tripoli Leader extols the Missouri hen as the farmer’s queen. It contrasts the busy hen with Maud and the milkmaid, noting how hens provide eggs and sustenance while men linger in town. The piece mocks reform debates as the hen secures the family’s bread and justly rules the yard.
Intending visitors to St Louis during the World's Fair can assure themselves satisfactory rooming accommodations through the Merchants Service Company at a nominal expense. For particulars, apply to nearest Frisco System.
A jumble of verses and notes reports people moving to Missouri for its land and gardens, plus a Georgia editor defending large hats and a quip about the Latin recipe sign and Jupiter. The piece closes with a pun about mathematics and a cigarette boast.
Missourii Day on June 30 1904 prompts sale of round trip tickets to St Louis from June 2 with return within seven days. Full fare passengers priced at 2.00 dollars while children aged five to twelve pay 2.10 dollars. Inquiries directed to M Owens Jr agent for details.
A doctor tells a young man that his symptoms reflect cigarette brain, not tobacco heart, in a case highlighted by a reader. The June issue of Youth's Companion notes Prof. M W O Shea of Wisconsin discusses creating proper social environments for youth in small towns with practical, helpful suggestions.
Southeast News notes a block of buildings and live horses damaged at Charleston on May 20. Reports from Rockview and nearby towns describe shootings, murders, and deaths including Charles Minton shooting Lee Bollinger, and Henry Mayes killed with buckshot.
Fifty five acre farm five miles south of Lutesville Bollinger County Mo with a one and a half story frame dwelling a log barn two cisterns and about thirty five acres cleared in good cultivation. Soil suited to fruit growing. Ill health prompts sale at sacrifice price 400 cash or credit terms to suit purchaser W K Kiva acts as seller and W K Cunnpter secretary Farm and Home Real Estate Co Marble Hill Mo handles details.
Sheriff A C King acting as trustee will sell at public auction on Saturday July 2 1904 at Marble Hill to satisfy a deed of trust dated March 12 1902 securing a promissory note past due. The property includes the southeast quarter section 10 township 2s range 8e and the north half of the southwest quarter section 10 township 24 range east.
The Sunday Post-Dispatch will issue free color reproductions of oil paintings from the World’s Universal Exposition in St Louis. The first picture launches May 22, promising accurate color portrayals of fair buildings lagoons and pathways. Readers should order early to avoid backorder disappointment and keep as souvenirs of the great fair.
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry as it never sticks to the iron and comes in a 16 oz package for the same 10 cent price as larger 3 pound rivals. The ad warns against 12-02 packs and claims Defiance uses no injurious chemicals and clearly marks 16 oz on every package.
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