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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief note about Tunbu and Gert' a Gaeas Shavit meeting. The exact names and context are unclear, but the item reads like a small community bulletin or social note referencing a local gathering or appointment with unclear date or place.
The Senate faced sharp accusations of wild spending as a Republican bloc criticized fiscal management ahead of the new budget year. Senator Smoot led the attack, arguing that deficits grow daily and that government outlays, including naval and army expenditures, push the nation toward increased debt. Democratic leaders backed a counter amendment, but the measure failed amid party lines as debate over wages and labor influence raged.
A fragmentary but respectful tribute notes that a brother’s memory inspires virtue and kindness. The text expresses mourning, faith in eternal life, and resolves to share the sentiments with the family, acknowledging the deceased’s contributions to the society.
The program in chapel Friday evening drew praise as the year's best so far with Aly Mertie Vaughn and Sadler receiving special note. Varied numbers and a homemade candy stand contributed to a neat sum for student activities.
The school Mayfirlim Vale Hall played a basketball game on Thursday February 24 with mixed details about scorers such as Yount and Sullivan. The narrative notes turnovers and fouls, mentions cent ownwe Shorts and Ricketis, and references a return game against Latos vle later in Mayfield court. the college team won the return match, with anticipations for a rematch against their enemies.
A February evening gathering at the home of Rev and Mrs KG Walker hosted ministers and assorted attendees. The fragmented text hints at women, social interaction, and a public or church setting with unspecified events.
A January meeting of the Democratic state committee officers and subcommittee members in Jefferson City authorized fundraising to cover debts from the last campaign. The committee opened shops to solicit funds and urged county chairmen and party members to contribute, with checks sent to Thos M Fisher in Jefferson City for receipt and entry on the donor roll.
A Cairo to St Louis Globe-Democrat report says the Mississippi county grand jury investigated whiskey stills. Sheriff King and prohibition agents arrested thirteen Charleston residents for violating the Volstead act, taking them to Cape Girardeau for hearings. Stills and accessories were seized from Joe Michael, Bob Micheel, and John Shelby, with partial ruins found in other locations across ten towns including Anniston and Como Sikeston.
Official statement shows assets and liabilities as of February close with cash items 41080 real estate 119,004 notes and discounts 375Ponds stocks 0 furniture 4000 due from other banks 2214 currency 1080 specie 2047. Directors Henry Elfrank W Sample Jr sign and attest by notary March 1, 1902.
Missouri bank report from Marble Hill shows assets liabilities and the sworn signatures of President C A Sander and Cashier L J Grimsley. The document lists loans real estate securities and deposits and notes marriage licenses for John C Pemsey with Ellen S Fox and Melvin Cray with Lucy Fowler.
The Marble Hill Baptist Church plans a weekly report in The Press to share church activities. Attendance at Sunday school and the business class is growing, and the morning sermon from Micah highlights practical life. The article notes a Southern Baptists week of prayer for the seventy five million campaign and urges renewed efforts to create new interest within the congregation.
An unclear report describes hunters near the city outskirts encountering aggressive wolves. Two animals were shot after the encounter, with multiple wolves killed. The piece mentions locals and a predator problem affecting livestock.
Missouri University Extension invites adults to enroll in courses listed with units such as Poultry Production 16 Farm Management 14 and Forage Crop and Grain Crop 3. Completion earns certificates and a $5.50 per lesson cost noted. courses may be taken anytime with director contact for enrollment and details in Columbia Missouri.
Southeast Missouri State College biology department investigations show early potato blight widespread across the region and country, costing a quarter to half the annual crop. Applying Bordeaux mixture every ten days from four to five inches growth could prevent blight and save hundreds of thousands of dollars. further information is available from the biology department.
Southeast Missouri Agricultural Bureau leases the room at Union Station in St Louis that was formerly a bar room to showcase farm predictions. A large electric sign will advertise the display, touted as the biggest ad in the area, urging business men and farmers to support the project.
A garbled note appears to report a sale or event named in fragmented form. Readable names or places are not clear, but the text hints at a sale or notice involving individuals or groups mentioned as Meehan and Mathie.
Weather stays pleasant as families and neighbors attend farm duties and visits. Mrs Tina Barnette and Hermie Bellinger host the group, while Tom Burnette moves to Wells farm and hosts a pie supper. Visitors include Velma, Lille Beellingee, Daley Dock, and Lee Dockins with several kin from Granite City and nearby towns attending church and social events.
Obituary note for our mother Mrs Elisa beth Yount wife of Judge J A Yount who passed February 1 1921 after brief illness from pneumonia. Family says all relief efforts failed and prays God can fit to grant her eternal rest in a brighter place.
The obituary recalls the life of a beloved woman age 77, survived by two daughters and four grandchildren. It praises her loving nature and notes family members Audrey Revelle and Ernie Jamison, with prayers for peace and a mention of a community funeral gathering. The message thanks friends for support during the illness and death.
Springfield woman Mrs D V Williams recounts severe back weakness nervousness and fatigue improving after using Cardui. She praises the product saying it strengthened her and restored health as her physician approved. The testimonial notes thousands of women have found help and urges others to try Cardul.
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