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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1903
Page
1
A mosaic of 19th century columns notes political din in New York and Ohio, with scolding about journalism ethics, labor displacements, and campaign rhetoric. Mentions Dowie Parkhurst and Rockefeller era finance, mass layoffs across railroads and mining, and a Missouri governor race forecast.
An editorial notes Prohibition advancing nationwide and in Tennessee where only twelve of ninety six counties permit liquor sales. It cites Texas with 18 percent dry counties and predicts a southward push to end saloons, urging temperance supporters to stay resolute amid gains in Illinois and other states.
Mrs. Gertrude B. Fenner of Marion Indiana credits One Minute Cough Care with curing her deep seated lung cough. She recalls weight dropping from 148 to 92 pounds before using four bottles, which restored her health and strength. Sold by S. M. McAnally.
The piece notes descendants of German Swiss renters near St Genevive dating back to the late 18th century when Spaniards claimed the Mississippi valley. It mentions George Frederick Bollinger, born 1770, son of Henry Bollinger, a soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War.
The narrative traces George Frederick Bollinger leading a 1799 expedition from North Carolina to establish a German Swiss colony at Whitewater on the Mississippi near Ste. Genevieve arriving January 1, 1800. It lists colonists, land grants of 800 arpents per head after $41 fees, and Bollinger’s prominence in Cape Girardeau district politics. The piece notes Fredericktown and Bollinger County named in his honor, and mentions later settlers and the first pastor Samuel Weiberg renamed Wybark. It also includes colonial-era anecdotes and local notes from Fredericktown Democrat and St Louis Christian Advocate.
An old clipping argues climatic cures are overrated and urges home care with proper diet and German Syrup. It claims morning expectoration improves, nights are restful, and coughing weakens with regular use. Trial bottles offered by Dr McAnally. ad ends with stray dialogue fragments.
The Bollinger County Teachers Association held a two day meeting in Marble Hill on October 20 1908 starting at 10 a m Lectures by Crowe and Humphry opened the forenoon At 1 p m W A Davault was elected chairman and Willie Jamison secretary The program covered corporal punishment rural schools and round table discussions on recitation records daily grades graduation incentive and rewards The first day closed with a session in Oma Oct 30 1908 readings by Miss Hileman and a lecture by Prof Clothier The meeting adjourned until 2 p m with further round table talks on course of study correlation alternation and subject importance A Henderson gave a talk on decoration for rural schools and greinda
A humorous early 20th century piece classifies grafters by methods from phonografter to radiografter and mocks close fisted advertisers. It argues liberal advertisers offer best bargains because they reach homes and provide value, urging readers to watch classified and advertising columns.
Taxpayers to meet at Bollinger County on the dates named with the following prices listed for admission or participation. The notice outlines scheduled gatherings and related charges for residents and interested parties.
Meeting of the Bollinger County Farmers Manual Aid Society held Saturday October 24 1908 at the courthouse at 1 o clock. J M Zimmerman was named chairman and W K Chandler secretary. Minutes of last annual meeting read and approved. Finance committee report approved. Special committee appointed to investigate the loss of M P Bates insured for 210 dollars recommended paying 150 dollars. adopted. Pp H Winters elected trustee for three years and J M Zimmerman for one year.
Our Correspondents report a brief excursion by the Teachers' Association on Thursday and Friday, with calls at the Academy and remarks on revival services at the Presbyterian church. Attendees include Crowe, Rev Seabright, Ora Hahn, Sylvester Deggett, Herbert Murdoch, Alvadami son, Clisson Nattie Murdoch, and Dolly Mayer as callers. Rev W A Davaud stayed home due to a baby's illness, giving students a chance to teach. A rose bush donated by Mrs B E Bair is noted with thanks and a wish for others to contribute plants and fruit trees.
Local talk centers on a yawning hole described as large and impressive. Community members note the dil and fullness, praising the scene while urging vigilance near the big oak trees noted for their striking appearance this week.
A travel scrapbook recounts a late 19th to early 20th century journey from Skedpe Oklahoma to Kansas City and beyond. The narrator notes stops at towns like Knob Lick Glen Allen and Bismarck, describes delays for repairs, and reflects on regions along the Missouri and Kansas rivers, mentioning Marquette La Salle and historic figures while contrasting places such as Sodom and Jefferson City with the World’s Fair metropolis.
A travel diary describes a train journey from Kansas City through Kansas into Oklahoma. The narrator notes inspector visits, rough rail conditions, limited provisions, and sights like dry riverbeds and stone formations. The account ends with a promise of continued travel toward Guthrie, Oklahoma, amid rough terrain and fluctuating luck.
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