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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
2
A collage of eccentric notes and commentary spans politics, society, and weather from a historic newspaper page. It mentions figures like Pierpont Morgan and William Waldorf Astor, stray remarks on revolutions, divorces, and unusual topics such as kerosene drinking in France and a yacht mast. The tone is a rapid-fire roundup of wry observations and speculative snippets.
Missouri farmers could raise corn yields by one to two bushels per acre using pedigreed seed. A cost of $2 per bushel seed and 10 acres per bushel of seed suggests a profit of about 40 cents per acre, totaling over $3 million for the state, more than covering direct taxes and seed costs.
Missouri University students hoisted an iron elephant weighing about 1,000 pounds onto the dome of an academic building under cover of darkness. Three iron doors blocked access. the proctor kept the keys. The feat took an hour to complete and a day to remove, with roof damage requiring restitution or expulsion for those identified.
Lincoln reports the annual Nebraska Missouri University debate held Friday night at Memorial Hall on the university campus produced a close verdict. Nebraska edged Missouri as representatives inflected positions on universality and public welfare. Nebraska’s Cronin Hunter Ryver faced Missouri’s Nelson Nardin Dennell in the exchange.
In St. Joseph tensions rise as the street railway union submits a wage schedule calling for a 15 percent raise and the company asks John H. Van Brunt to sign it. A six percent interim advance was offered. Union demands are under advisement while talks continue.
Mary Rutherford, 80, a pioneer settler from Armstrong and one of the first in the state, died at her home near Roanoke. She was buried Friday after the shock of her daughter Mrs W H Blake’s sudden death last week proved too much for her.
A Dent County grand jury returns indictments charging James B Morrison of Rolla and Taylor Lessor of Phelps with bribery. The two candidates for the Democratic congressional nomination face trial along with several others after a weeks long session probing local corruption. All indicted parties were arrested and given bond.
KR. W. McMullin of De Goio Missouri known as an important Jefferson County figure since early manhood. Born June 2, 1842 his parents were among the earliest settlers. He married Mary B Honey in November 1866. He served a term as County Treasurer.
A major blaze in Bunceton Missouri devastated much of the town center. The Bunceton Lumber Company stock and building, valued at 10000, was wiped out. Moore and Riley suffered 7000 in losses, Max Rosenthal 4000, J F Vick 2000, Henry Friedmeyer 1500, W R Kerns 11000, Tevis estate 9700.Origin of the fire remains a mystery.
Col C C Glover of Boston arrives in Joplin to finalize a scheme with a company to purchase 10 000 acres of Amber lands for 500 Rhine German farmers. He says the colonists aim to become American citizens and transform rocky hills of Southern Missouri into a garden spot within 12 months, likening the effort to bees and praising the settlers as law abiding and thrifty.
In St Joseph Missouri after multiple conferences contractors capitulated to the hod carriers union No 1 demands. Two hundred union members had pressed for a raise upgrading pay from 27 1 2 to 36 units in recent weeks.
The company refuses a 20 cent daily wage increase, stating that the strike by the workers would halt the entire plant. This would result in about 500 men losing their jobs as operations stop.
Jefferson City reports Cole County favors a special election to submit to voters a bond issue of 300000 for road improvements. The movement is led by prominent local figures. In a separate note, a fatal horseback accident is reported near Higginsville with Henry Bremann from Alma involved.
In Pilot Grove Missouri the residents of Bunceton where Ernest Berems was killed near Pleasant Gress last Wednesday night have collected 600 dollars as a reward to aid in identifying the murderer. Local authorities appeal for tips and cooperation from the public.
William K Vanderbilt quietly wed Anna Rutherfurd in London at St Mark's North Audley Street on April 2. Rev H R Hadden presided. Winterd New York acted as best man and Henry White gave away the bride. The couple left for Calais by steamer. few guests attended and no wedding breakfast was held.
Reports from Paris say San Joe Dumont is constructing a large balloon shed to house at least three airships. He purchased 12,000 square meters by the Seine at Neuilly opposite Puleaux island, with a summer club nearby. Dumont, living on the Champs Elysees, travels by electric American runabout. No 10 will be lighter than No 9, experts call it a beautiful toy not a conquering machine.
The aging financier Russell Sage surprised Wall Street by arriving in a sleek automobile wearing brand new store clothes and a hat. Investors remark on the extravagance, though Sage has long been viewed as economical, prompting wide comment as markets digest the spectacle.
The report notes Dr. Borchardt discovered the oldest Greek papyrus in Egypt, dating to the fourth century B C during Alexander the Great’s era, predating the Alexandrian library. It cites a lengthy claim about the antiquity of Greek writing and contrasts it with later library foundations. It also mentions Col. Temple West and a bequest for public purposes including art purchases for a gallery.
Mrs Lorillard Ronalds a leading figure in the American colony in London entertains the king and queen and brings attention to struggling musicians. Great artists from the Royal Opera house perform at private entertainments at her home, enabling hopeful talents to gain social lift and recognition.
A Biloxi Mississippi custom appears in nearby areas where merchants present a lagniappe gift with purchases, large or small, seen as a courtesy and part of the shopping experience. The practice is understood as built into prices, with the note that the consumer pays the tax.
A fragment notes efforts to bar burial of individuals who may be ineligible or unrecognized in Parisian cemeteries. The terse item mentions unclear criteria and enforcement concerns about who may be interred.
A proposed landmark commemorating Admiral Dewey with a Manila Bay victory theme outlines sculptured California bear figures. The monument ground was leveled and the total cost for the project is 4500 dollars. San Francisco expects similar memorials in other major cities as time goes on.
Professor Patton faced disruptions during an ethics lecture at Princeton Theological Seminary as students ate peanuts. He rebuked them, urging restraint and suggesting future snacks be limited to sponge cake to restore order during the session.
Col Joseph Kyle Rickey, originator of the gin rickey, was found dead in New York after a man staggered along the street and collapsed. A policeman aided him to his boarding house and an ambulance was summoned. He died before aid arrived. a bottle of carbolic acid and poison in his stomach were discovered.
Appliances for Relief Now placed on Paria streets in Paris feature a hollow lamp post and stretchers to aid the injured. The public novelty aims to provide quick relief and demonstrate new emergency equipment for disaster response.
Practical guidance on pruning peach trees to prevent frost damage and sustain yields. The article discusses timing, limb management, and training young trees to avoid biennial bearing, plus advice on selecting reliable nurseries and avoiding tree peddlers. It notes methods for protecting roots, mulching, and water during dry falls, with examples from orchard practice and nursery practices.
An American tourist reports a gate at Bray Dublin area closed on a visit to Lord Meath’s estate. He recalls similar encounters elsewhere and quips about visitor access as the ocean spreads below the gate.
A fragment describes a Seuss band member humorist sharing a wartime quip about Germany. The anecdote mentions patience of waiters and a suggestion about paying with gold, implying a clever trick to get change, reflecting period ironic humor.
At the Sherman House annual meeting twenty five members were present with J C Trueman presiding and Charles Burgess recording. The association reported expenditures for print and other cash appropriations plus a new batch of members. Discussants praised the Shire horse as a premier heavy draft with strong English preference. Reports covered county insect damage and fly impact, listing dozens of counties and noting that losses vary by region with some counties reporting no damage.
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