State Produces Binder Twine For Dealers At Set Prices
The state now manufactures binder twine and places it with dealers at 83 cents for a four pound bundle. Dealers must not price above 10 cents per pound.
30 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1905
Page
1
The state now manufactures binder twine and places it with dealers at 83 cents for a four pound bundle. Dealers must not price above 10 cents per pound.
The paper lauds a state senator for his session record and support of common people. It notes Tom Akins as Republican boss allegedly earning about a hundred thousand through federal patronage, per Republican sources. Also mentions a “night train” service starting April and Marble Hill mail needs, plus a lost letter issue from Laflin.
Franklin H. Wentworth notes Washington facts on tariffs. Beaufort South Carolina is singled out for paying $1 509 28 in duties on $1 collected by two men. The report cites Secretary Shaw and mocks the tariff system. A brief Rochester Commoner snippet ends with a quip about Mooneyghan’s drunkenness bill.
The Hauté Argus summarizes Section 1 declaring drunkenness in any public place an offence under Missouri law and Section 2 making conviction punishable by a fine between one and twenty five dollars per offence. It notes the paradox of licensing drunkenness then punishing it and reflects on inconsistency and possible deterrence.
A moral exhortation urges forgetting neighbors faults and past quarrels. It counsels dwelling on kindness and lovable traits to increase happiness and longevity, blotting out disagreeable memories to start anew with a clean record for today.
Governor to sign liquor control measure aimed at druggists labeled the blind tiger bill. Offenses carry fines from 40 to 100 dollars and require druggists to maintain a sale log with purchaser details, liquor type, and physician’s name, open for inspection and kept for at least one year. General satisfaction noted.
The country drug store saloon is condemned as the meanest and most vile whiskey joint, blamed for more community trouble and court costs than any other source of cussedness.
A polemic agitates Missouri Republicans accusing state officials of inaction three months after taking office. It alleges Bustin has long misappropriated millions and warns of distrust unless officials disclose figures and convict the Bourbon-era misrule. The speaker vows the Ironton Register will see justice if vindication does not come.
The Missouri State Fair resumes in Sedalia August 21 to 26, 1905 with extended classes and higher prizes. A fat stock class opens with separate purses for beef breeds. The fair is part of the Missouri Grand Circuit, offering 150000 dollars in harness and running events and drawing top horses. The General Assembly allocates 122000 dollars for new buildings including a livestock pavilion, a large dairy building, grand stand expansion, and an agricultural implement hall. Premium lists debut in May.
Court records show numerous robbery weapons cases with varied outcomes including guilty verdicts, fines, and terms. several conceal carry cases continued or dismissed. divorces and titles determined. partitions and venue changes listed. fees and costs allocated. and a public notice about the Chicago Daily Review subscription offer included.
Our Correspondents report health status good and busy days of plowing and gardenmaking. Rev Joseph Schrader completed his regular appointments last Sunday. Andrew Jackson moved into a new dwelling last week. J B Whetstone of Lowndes bought a horse from W E Fox. George Bell of Lowdes visited Sunday. Mrs Flora Hinkle oversees the munips this week. Mrs Minnie Jackson visited W W Gilliland Saturday and Sunday. The writer apologizes for recent tardiness and promises better punctuality. DeEspEmona.
The stave factory has halted for nearly two weeks due to an engine repair. Stave haulers continue their routes while C. N. Dennis builds a new occupancy ready building. Luke Dunlap may take a barber shop space, and John Greene moves his family to Ed Douglass’s farm amid local improvements. Albert Dalton progresses farm work and M. C. Snyder plans to move harness shop to a rebuilt stand on the former burned lot.
School was dismissed last Thursday due to the teachers examination held Friday and Saturday at the college. John H. Patterson, who recently closed a term of school in Pemiscot county, visited Monday. Messrs Wilbur and Webster Welker and Hugh Sitze visited at Bessville Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mi
Health is reasonably good in the vicinity. The stave factory operated full time last week. W. C. Myers returned home from St Louis. Everett Tallent has come back from Indian Territory where he taught school. Mrs Till, once ill, is improving slowly. Mike Abaham, a pedlar, was in town. Mrs IT Tanners of Mayfield visits her sister, Mrs F M Tallent, who is very ill. Young folks meet for music Sundays at Willie Baker's. Preaching will be held the first Sunday each month in Workmen hall. C K Wann returned from Cape Girardeau. J O D Jeffries left for Indiana Monday. Livrin Jake.
Farmers in Leopold report strong oats growth and promising wheat as Willard Fisher worked for F. G. Clippard. Mary Twelman returns from St. Louis. Mrs. J. Wilkens ill. Mrs. C. Lieland, daughter of Tl. P. Vanderan, home from Michigan. B. S. Snider of Laflin visits. Ennis Clippard back from St. Louis. John Macke in town from St. Louis visiting. Mary Nora Clippard and Lizzie Price visit Stella Fisher for her birthday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Heberstreit a big boy on March 24. Mrs. F. Smith ill. ANTON.
Absent resident plans to return. Mrs J H Yount on the pay list. Mr and Mrs J E Ledbetter visiting Berthold Shrock. Oats sowing noted as main task. W B Yount moved his saw mill home and will have it running soon. Mr and Mrs E E Barks welcomed a baby girl. Rev J H Yount and Dora Barks visited Mr Townsend Sunday. Wm A Yount of near Whitewater visited his parents last week. Rev Patton held a regular appointment. Stella Johnson visited Ida and Ella Yount. Robert Estes and family visited Lee Brown Sunday.
Crubbs Creek reports mild weather waking residents from hibernation. Miss Cecil Firth attends W. M. College at Marble Hill. John Fowler and family from Sturdivant visit relatives. Ben Fowler of DeSoto visits his father W. H. Fowler. Maude Dellinger takes teacher exam at Marble Hill. James Fowler, merchant, travels to St. Louis to arrange spring stock. J. W. Fowler and Ervin Gaines go to Cape Girardeau. Upcoming school meeting urged. A. B. Ramsey builds poultry house. Thomas McHuskey of Pioneer Cooperage Co. contracts timber locally. Thomas Clubb travels to St. Laws with hogs. Uncle Abe Clubb, born May 1820 on the family farm, endures winter rheumatism but remains hale. Gro. X.
Health is good as Manuel Cook and wife attended guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Walker Jonas Barks and wife visited Daniel Hahn Sunday Rev I W Jones preached at Mt Zion and Prof W R Farrar closed a term of school at Patton then returned home N B Cole traveled to Elmo Mo and Perkins to visit relatives T A Wallace of Shraum was in the vicinity Sunday
Trains 3 and 4 now run through to St. Louis and back, with a buffet sleeper between St. Louis and Shreveport and a connection between Memphis and Texarkana. No. 4 arrives St. Louis at 6 51 p.m. No. 5 departs St. Louis at 8 30 a.m. This adds day service for travelers to and from St. Louis. No important changes to Trains 1 and 2.
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