26 May 1904
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
1
The sale offers Navy blue light weight suits reduced from 11.00 value to 6.50, dress pants down to 1.25, youth 3 piece summer outfits for 1.75, and assorted men’s and boys’ apparel with many items at deep discounts. Hats, underwear, and matting also promoted as bargains throughout the display.
Fragmentary OCR mentions market price and guidance but provides few specifics. No clear event, entity names, dates, or locations are readable to anchor a full news item.
In a local primary race Tarn holds a comfortable edge over Podge Anthony with votes near 1,400 separating them. The result underscores Tarn's momentum as ballots were counted across precincts in the neighborhood. Both candidates campaigned on local issues and public safety.
A call to action urges every man to work for Joe Fell to secure the biggest plurality ever polled in Missouri, emphasizing strong backing and mobilization for the candidate.
Report states Mr. Roth has been nominated for Congress again but does not reveal his majority.
Volume XXIV, Number 1 celebrates twenty four years of Tae Varis. The note thanks readers and patrons for liberal support and promises ongoing improvements. It highlights growing readership and expresses intent to merit continued friendship and patronage.
A writer recalls a week at the World’s Fair with thousands of newspaper men from across the United States and abroad. The Fair management provided for comfort and enjoyment, and the Southeast Missouri Press Association met briefly at the Missouri building. The World’s Press Parliament program drew notable representatives and continued through the week.
The article extols grand architectural exhibits and the vast displays of earths products at the fair. It urges visitors not to miss agricultural and horticultural buildings and the spectacular showcases from various sites and countries, promising a memorable, enriching experience.
The county primary on Saturday passed quietly with farmers voting normal. Ballots tallied for candidates include Folk for governor at 710, Allen for state auditor 721, Cook 10 and Metsgrave 203 for secretary, and Ely 723 for state senator. Other results list Anthony 644 for supreme court, Robb 444 for congress, and McMinn 15 as state committeeman among local figures.
The Missouri State Building at the World’s Fair will be dedicated on Friday, June 3, with ceremonies and a military parade. Governor Dockery, U S Senator Cowdrill, and ex-senator George West lead a list of distinguished speakers. A Missouri World’s Fair Commission plan and a color-filled program featuring West Point cadets and Philippine Scouts accompany the event. The dedication aims to show Missouri’s greatness, with exhibitions highlighting the state’s resources and hospitality.
Exposition visitors urged to view the completed picture. Railroads in Missouri grant a one cent per mile round trip rate for the dedication day. Tickets go on sale June 2 for ten days. All Missourians urged to take advantage of the opportunity.
Proceedings list allowances for care and relief, courthouse wood work, office stationery, and county farm settlement. Officials and board of equalization payments noted, taxes relief granted for collector W E Dickey, and bids for wood contracts authorized. A long narrative history of the Weidner Ballinger family intermarriage and regional genealogical notes conclude the report.
Southeast News reports attorney C P Hawkins was tried at the recent court term and acquitted in the killing of Tisnery Cover act Mennett about six months ago. Local notes reference political shifts in the Seventh Congressional district and a mention of postmaster Tyndal of Thayer as a lucky winner. The Jackson Herald notes evolving rail routes between Jackson and Cape and a large section between Jackson and Oak Uidee. Irondale Gazette reports Justice Ro Dearing not expected to live, with concern over his health and potential impact on the district judiciary.
A fragmented note from editor Bewren of the Preeeticktowns Tribune requests a consolidated Bollinger family history. The writer plans to cover the Bollinger lineage, reflecting on their North Carolina roots and the distribution of Bollinger County residents, with intent to publish for readers’ interest.
Our correspondents note planting corn progress and people moving between homes. Enoch Underwood moved in with his mother Mrs S Underwood. Mrs Eaton sold Therfarina to Eliish Whitener of Buelhenan and plans to move to Lon Allen. Rev Robert Graham preached at Old Place Creek and administered the sacrament to four candidates. Blithe and Clis Minter and Prince Hahn headed to Oklahoma. Raleigh Underwood and Teo Hahn went to St Louis seeking work. Saiple and Senha attached washing machine to the Small Success for the Press.
Tipps reports fine weather aiding farmers who are busy planting. Mas 7. PL. AD Ied recovering from illness. Miss Dorn Snider visits Misses Mornin Santhiy and other guests appear, with more visitors among them Oliver Protier Ines employed with WL TtATinen. Mrs J TE Snider cold last week. Mr and Mrs AI ML Breasa and children visited Mrs Brown's sister Mrs Tiosean. W OH Snider still at hub business. timber shortage expected to put men out of work. Children's Day at Burks Chapel planned. news scarce. Bure Eves.
Dr AR Fy Playtes visited his mother at Silver Lake. Abe Seabanch moved back to his farm town last week after a factory turn. I P Sample and family visited his sister Mrs Senluwogh last Sunday. Willie Smith of near Oskidee visited his brother in Omrberg last Sunday. Willie appears in poor health. WS Smith and others with their tribe returned with a string of fish. C BR Conrad runs Seabaugh Hahs & Co saw mill for F M Seabaugh.
Mrs Hahs visited her daughter Mrs Henry Wilson near Patton over Saturday and Sunday. A first name initials appear, with a note about an office moved about five feet and will be completed where it stands. Therms suggest a local social snippet from a small town page.
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