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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
1
The piece juxtaposes political discourse on tariffs with a personal editor’s reflection about filial duty. It references a gubernatorial official, a 300 soldier claim, and a figure of twenty million dollars, then pivots to a rural editorial urging respect for mothers and providers of care, ending with a critique of shallow showmanship versus genuine affection.
State Superintendent Carrington reports that the World’s Fair educational exhibit has allotted space across states with St Louis receiving 8 600 square feet while the rest of Missouri gets 400, prompting concerns of unfair distribution. Editorials in Kansas City World support equal treatment and high salaries for Missouri school leaders.
The article argues higher pay for educated teachers and better training in normal schools. It notes two hundred more pupils enrolled in the three normal schools the first week versus last year, reflecting rising demand. It emphasizes the importance of a wholesome teaching atmosphere and dedicated educators inspiring children.
Circuit Court proceedings summarize multiple indictments and pleas including incest rape illegal liquor sales and concealed weapons. Notable entries include Amon Sullivan guilty of rape with no jury trial, Charles Watkins repeatedly pleading guilty to liquor offenses with fines up to 100 and 450, and J M Shirley found guilty of illegal liquor sale with a 450 fine.
Michael D. Brinley of Colorado Springs died at the Cottage hospital Santa Barbara from heart disease after a long illness. A Missouri native aged 44 he sought improved health in this city two weeks earlier. He was a noted physician and Mason, affiliated with El Paso lodge Colorado Springs. Funeral services will be held at Rickett & Co. chapel under Masonic auspices in Monticito cemetery Santa Barbara. He was well known here and respected by local residents.
Divorces and trial notices appear with names such as Tria ant submitted L B Oferene va Joseph Hunter and Julie Chumber appealing from JOP. A jury trial fined $15 plus costs. Multiple cases mention trial by jury, counts and monetary judgments including $200 and liquor sale related charges.
A Missouri display reports a white clover specimen over four feet tall gathered by W. J. Davis in Dade County. The collection, including a gram of blue gran ox, is slated for the agriculture department where J. O. Allison of Raila County chairs the committee.
The Missouri State Normal School Third District at Cape Girardeau Missouri opens September 15 1908 in two new three story buildings completed January 6 1908. The campus spans twenty five acres with forty six rooms including recitation rooms laboratories library gymnasium pool baths and boiler rooms. Courses cover pedagogy English literature history sciences languages and manual training. A twenty strong faculty offers life time Normal Diploma and two year Elementary Certificate. Tuition is $3.00 per quarter.
A compact local notice notes health generally good, Busy Parkers plowing for wheat and cutting corn, Haven Hale and family moved from this place to Fist River recently. Mentions various locals, a doctor, sawmills, a store, and an opera house. The piece includes a moral about company and personal growth and ends with a satirical quip about newspaper subscriptions and editorial visit etiquette.
The item notes Hie resignation tendered for a Fringeenage post effective October 1, a new Milwaukee traffic role, and Blomeyer's 17 years in local rail work. It also mentions Leo Spivey arrest in California for a 1908 murder in Pemiscot, Sheriff Schade’s trip to fetch him, and a Missouri governor portraits display at the World’s Fair with historical items and Jefferson correspondence.
A Missouri Historical Society exhibit note describes a 1775 contract to build a St. Louis church paid with deer skins. The plan called for a 60 by 40 foot wooden structure with multiple entrances and shuttered windows, ironwork and fittings supplied locally, with heavy timbers to be raised by residents. The document names Pierre fate Bason as contractor and details payment of 1 200 livres in deer skins from a depot, reflecting colonial trade practices.
The item lists enrollment figures and local tax collection details for a period in October and November. Names of collectors and locations such as Marble Hill, Glen Allen, and Buchanan appear alongside dates in a schedule of payments and enrollments for the season.
Official statement of the Bollinger Soumiy Bank of Luvesville Missouri for September 1903 details assets including loans deposits and certificates of deposit. Signatures of President C M Wermen and Cashier M Wes affirm the figures as true to the best knowledge. Notary W K Chander attests.
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