29 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
1
Dexter plans the first Chau tauqua assembly for August ten days with an engaging program. Promoters include Hon. Chas. FE. Stokes of Kansas City and his wife Carrie Lee Carter of Dexter. Railroads offer reduced rates, inviting local residents to attend this notable event.
The Kansas City World editorial challenges President Roosevelt over the Morton affair. It asserts Paul Morton violated the law by granting rebates to Colorado Fuel and Iron while a railroad official and stockholder, and criticizes the secrecy and cabinet protection surrounding the case. It argues Morton’s resignation did not fully meet accountability and urges public disclosure of the facts.
A funeral oration fragment by John J. Inevalls proclaims in the democracy of death all men are equal before the grave. It argues wealth and status vanish, creditors and debtors alike face final equity, and power loses its sway in the realm beyond life.
The piece argues that local businessmen should engage in city affairs to prevent crises like insurance scandals and reckless bank failures. It notes the tension between preferring to mind one’s own business and the need for stricter supervision to avert financial harm and public risk.
The piece notes that American business should gut and gut again, arguing the system shows magnificent results yet grows vicious with time. It cites a Saturday Evening Post quote about selfishness and the tendency of powerful systems to become harsh with prolonged use.
Huntsville Herald endorses Governor Polk in enforcing Sunday closing laws city saloons should stay shut. Rural voters unite against “wide open” stance, arguing Democratic or not, laws must be upheld or repealed. Public support hinges on Sabbath respect and law enforcement.
State Sept Carrington notes July apportionment about 50000 higher than last year with per capita near 1.55. Kentucky debates state normal schools while Missouri system praised. State education to revise course of study to fit good texts. Examinations had 209 papers by 55 writers, about half passed, eleven certificates issued. College and high school attendance to rise, graduates entering higher schools up 50 percent. Summer schools filled at Warrensburg Kirksville Cape Girardeau and Columbia. Model training schools linked to new normal locations. local districts to pledge support for model public schools. Several small-city superintendents retire, but promotions boost effectiveness.
In Leopold, Bollinger County, Dr. Melchers leads a new silk worm effort. The project follows U S Agriculture input of silkworm eggs and mulberry feeding, aiming to establish a promising Southeast Missouri industry. Local citizens show interest as the venture cites favorable climate and plentiful mulberry trees.
United States Department of Agriculture circular explains silk culture. It details silkworm life from egg to moth, feeding on mulberry leaves, and the preparation of spinning huts. It notes larval eggs weigh a small amount and outlines hatching exposure on rag covered with paper.
The piece extols sericulture as a profitable, adaptable industry, citing mulberry leaves and hedges for feed, cocoons worth 75 cents to 81 per pound, and potential 350 to 475 percent value increase if silk is reeled here. Under Dr Fred W Melchers and local leaders, Bollinger County demonstrates feasibility, with government data supporting wood silk parity nationwide.
Our Correspondents notes summer arrival and rain after reports of copious rainfall. Visitors from St Louis greet relatives as the stork brings a child to the Seiler home. Miss Anna Steinnerd and Prof BL Hotze travel to Arcadia then on to St Louis and Illinois, with wishes for a glorious Fourth as news remains scarce.
A Fulton Kansas minister offered consolation to a grieving husband saying there is another who sympathizes with him in unfailing love. The husband replied through tears asking, Whats her name? The Unique Monthly notes the exchange as a touching moment.
Farmers threshing wheat this week amid scarce news. Rain restored fields recently. Daele TM Jesse Hawn and wife visited W H Lutes’s Sunday. Jonah Lutes Avery Hawn and Nora Hawn Nellie Lutes attended children day at Palmore chapel third Sunday. Wesdames L Lutes and Charles Bowers visited sister Mrs W H Lutes and returned to Carthage recently. Miss Eliza Hawn of Marble Hill.
Visiting Miss and Sundsiv Elie occurred Saturday with a late arrival noted. The event referenced a social engagement and local contact, highlighting a brief linked to weekend activities.
Miss Anna Hevis returned home after a week with her sister near Buck Horn post office Mrs J Stevens of Glen Allen and Mrs J Snider of Frederick town visited relatives here last week J A Rhineslis completed a new barn and held a supper A T Whitener plans a concrete dwelling Farmers busy with hay harvest Mrs J A Rhodes ill with erysipelas Forest Bollinger visited his Ull ele J Stevens near Glen Allen Sunday Whitener and family and Bollister and wife visited Zach Rhodes Sunday A large crowd attended an ice cream supper at Dr Wheelin s Saturday night MawMa s Bow
Local notes report warm weather with a Sunday shower as residents plan Fourth of July celebrations. Ministers Yount Jeunes Trendricks and Jones announce services, visits by Mrs. Fanny Stone and Mr. Lizzie Malin, and harvest activity. Aunt Sally Bridges dies near Seepus at age about 84 after six weeks illness.
Health notes mention whooping cough affecting Arlen Alien while Rev Ed Stavall visits Marble Hill and Melborne churches. Several residents visit relatives, attend exams, or host talks at the Baptist church. An ice cream supper is planned near Glen Allen July 1 with community invitees.
Weather warm and health good. Farmers busy cutting wheat. Laura Strone visited Oran relatives and friends then returned home. Leon Clippard and Pansy Penturf spent Sunday with Pansy’s sister Lizzie Darks. Sunday school progress under W H Moore. Martha Moore and Flora ill recently. Mrs. W M Strong ill another week but improving. John Masters and wife returned home from country visit. Joseph Crader and Laura ...
Strone visited Miss della Snider Sandy. George E Kinder visited relatives in Whitewater. Mouriee Wilkes saw his sister Mrs Hutson in Oran. David Snider and Robert Kinder conducted Whitewater business. George Snider visited Columbus Brown. W C Thayes of De Soto has been here on business. Mrs Catherine Poston is sick. All interested in the cemetery at Barks Chapel should attend Saturday July 5 for cleaning, fence work, and possible enlargement.
In Sonsville area news growers report light wheat and fair crops. Local residents like Uncle Jack Rhodes and Miss Annie Whitener are mentioned with health notes. Schools, exams, and a proposed extra term are discussed alongside births, a death, and a Sunday school convention. Community ties strengthen as new business plans and repairs proceed.
Scattered field reports show wheat harvest finished while corn and oats look promising. A new doctor N. F. Chestner joins the community at the local bury and is warmly welcomed. Mrs. J. L. Bridges is mentioned amid ongoing local life and updates.
Dr G B Chandler touts the Chicago Daily Review as a four page paper with a magazine article, editorials, and a market report. It claims suitability for families and diverse professions, priced at 1 dollar yearly with other short-term options and urging subscriptions to 599 Coca Cola Building Chicago Illinois.
The Whitewater Valley Stock Farm offers first class stock at all times. Fancy herd of Shoyt hortig and thoroughbred Berkshire hogs are on hand. High class mules and horses are a specialty. J. H. Estes proprietor Burfordville Missouri.
The Cotton Belt now runs over a new bridge at Thebes IL replacing a ferry, delivering an unbroken steel track between St. Louis and Southeast Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. Two daily trains operate with arrivals and departures listed, buffet sleeper service between Shreveport and St. Louis, and chair cars on all trains.
For further information refer to the ticket agent Cotton Belt Route. This line directs readers to contact the agent for details on travel, schedules, and services offered along the Cotton Belt Route.
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