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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
1
A fragmented confession of political support and retirement speech. The speaker declares loyalty to the party, vows to seek future support if re elected, and expects a Democratic successor to win. The text reflects a generational transfer and emphasis on party unity.
The Missouri political scene shows Republicans rallying to Governor Folk and seeking harmony within the party. Folks supporters claim a united front against internal rifts, while critics question his position and the impact on Democratic cohesion. Constituents weigh loyalty, competency, and the future of party politics in Missouri.
A reflective benediction urges unity amid party strife and shared daily toil. The speaker emphasizes support for every worker from the easel to the piano, praising effort and kindness within a small community. It calls readers to cherish family, neighbors, and common humanity.
Uncle Hiram offers a humorous Kansas City Journal fragment about how a husband’s behavior changes with years of marriage. The piece sketches evolving reactions to chores, companionship, and home life across three, two, and one year intervals with light social satire.
A large touring automobile confronts a bay wagon on a narrow road. The wife urges the farmer to back up, the husband resists, insisting he will not move. The farmer volunteers to back out, declaring he will do so to clear the way.
The letter describes the April 18 San Francisco quake, its heavy property loss but relatively lower death toll, initial fears of mass casualties, and the shift from statewide evacuation plans to supplying cooked provisions. It notes Golden Gate Park as a temporary gathering place, newspaper disruptions, and ongoing relief shipments.
The town of Corning faces a four candidate field for the school board with three women among the contenders. One hopeful, Mitek, gains notice for a lively nominating bid as residents debate women’s voting rights and local politics amid a Woodmen of the World logrolling event and a phonetic spelling debate sparked by an educator from Nebraska.
Our correspondents report health good among readers. Several young people fished last Saturday afternoon, but creek runs were unchanged at home. Leo Simpson and Robert Kinder visited Lessiey Ridge Sunday. Elisha Jones hosted a youth party Saturday night. Rd Reitzel traveled to Gordonville Sunday.
United States Veterans reunion in New Orleans Louisiana offers a bargain visit April 2 3 and 24 with a one cent per mile fare. The Cotton Belt Route runs a special train from Paragould departing 10 am arriving New Orleans 10 am next day. Commanding officer Gurmat M T Regents asks all former comrades to attend and provides contact W C Peres Memphis T e and Ew LaBraces for information.
A visitor named Morrison attended services at Mina Otvla College on Sunday. Planned events include a Saturday church gathering at Grove and Sunday morning activities beginning at eight. Additional notices mention unavailable details and a party named Syowaann.
Turkey Ridge reports a sequence of small notices: Freeman Graves and wife visited Stora. Yount’s Gunday and Mya. B. Barks returned from a horde while returning from Marble Hillnet Saturday with minor injuries. Sunday school held at Ras Grove last Sunday. Several farmers planted at home. Miss Ethel Malonoe visited Eli Barks’s last Sunday night. An abundance of strawberries expected this year unless late injuries. Mrs. Janet Crowbgal returned to Kenport Saturday. Pava Boy.
Leopold a beautiful rat quenched the thirst of nature last Monday. All vegetation has a splendid appearance now. John Tenbolder, a clever merchant, improved the place with a neat fence around the lot. Uncle Leopold many friends greeted him. Henry Vandoren and wife went to Trenton on business. Mr. Stock from St. Louis recently purchased horses. Leopold Silk Company hustling now with several thousand eggs hatched. Grandpa Tonlighter seriously ill. Health in cane. Partners busy planting corn while wheat looks well but rain needed. John Nanney the silversmith moved to Scopus and can do any kind of work in his line. Local merchants H. B. Cole and G. W. Mayfield doing good business. Grandma Dowbitt visiting relatives at Jackson. Win Propst and family visited relatives nearby last week. D. M. Newell in the neighborhood. Rev. W. TH. George will preach at Cole's chapel the third Sunday and the Saturday night before. Uncle Ann Estes died April 17 at his son Jesse Hates’s home, about 88, buried Hopkins Cemetery April 18. Another good man gone. Is it possible we won’t have any candidates next election Next November nominating good men to do their duty. Bio Cum
Health concerns are noted as residents report illnesses and visitors travel between Laflin, Marble Hill, Hotkey, Clubb, and Muskeg. Families such as Allen Buckner and Poston are mentioned with several members ill, visiting relatives, and tending crops during planting season.
The column reports bereavements and visits across Marquand and Fredericktown, mentions farmer activities and road work, a ministerial meeting at Mt. Carmel, and a local candidate discussion. It notes the Laflin public school board selecting Prof. John B. Wintory, calls for a bridge to connect Laflin with mills and the county seat, and declares readiness to back a strong Democratic ticket for November.
Health improving for most, Mise Pearl Ramsey sick but better. Mina Tova Ramsey visits sister in Cape Girardeau. Hiram Shell and Mrs Hiram Shell welcome a new voter. Mrs Milton Hindman of Dongola visits brother Hiram Shell. Prof Charles Ford hired to teach Greenwood next term. Maude Dellinger employed at James school. N Firth hosts a young people party. Some locals attend singing at James Clubb home. Cora Dellinger and Fern Firth visit Pearl Ramsey. Willard and Avery Pickett attract attention near Hahn. N Firth may move to Zalma soon. W L Dellinger at Marble Hill court. W H Fowler improves his dwelling. J A Pickett builds new fencing. Teva Ramsey visits Millie Fowler. Aunt Elizabeth Vergin visiting relatives and friends. Best wishes to Taz Pass and readers. will return if printed.
Farmers toil plowing and planting corn while rain is badly needed as ground dries. Sickness rises with several families reporting illness, including Miss Zettie Kinder and Mary J. Hahn. Will Gee relocates from Chaffee to Lafliv and plans a home on local real estate. W F Sadler moves to Snider residence, Shell family returns from Marquand, Shell remains with Whitever Milling in Marquand. Leisey Ridge host party with a young peoples gathering. Voting contest mentioned between B Guider and Miss Rosindia.
Caroline Kirkpatrick died April 7 1906 at age 36 after marriage to J R Kirkpatrick. She raised three children and cared for adopted youth Clarence T Kirkpatrick, with church roots in Marble Hill Baptist. Funeral held April 8 1906. community mourns her Christian kindness and readiness for death. The note includes Fashion and American Dressmaker style update from May.
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