24 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
1
A lengthy 19th century letter and notes describe Democratic party activity in Lorance Township, with a St Louis meeting and officers listed. It projects county development, better roads, schools, land values, and prospects for coal and lead exploration, urging早 Buy a home now as prices rise.
A comparison of Democratic Governor Brono and Republican Richard Kerens in the Missouri senate campaign contrasts governance and public welfare with machine politics and corporate influence. The piece argues for Stone appealing to voters’ conscience while Kerens leans on money and party machinery to win, stressing governance over financial influence.
The piece warns Missouri Democrats to resist organized wealth and vote for Stone, urging neighbors to attend polls and prevent railroads from buying favors. It cites Kerens as affable but dangerous, and notes potential cross-party opposition to Cockrell's vote. It reflects Bryan's Commoner, calling for an overwhelming Stone majority.
Cape Girardeau State Normal School opens September 16 1902 offering history and science of education and a broad curriculum. It will occupy a new three story Science Hall with 25 rooms and labs, library of 1500 volumes, and government publications. incidental fee 3.00 a quarter. board private families 2.50 to 8.90 weekly.
Hillsboro Democrat notes postmaster W B Crew of De Soto remains hospitalized in St. Louis with eye loss risk from a cinder infection. Advance Guard reports a September circuit court term opening with 317 cases, including murder and dramshop violations, lasting about three weeks. An advertising blurb touts Kodol for indigestion with testimonials from Rev J H Holladay and Dr S M McAnally.
The notice describes croup symptoms starting with cold signs and hoarseness, advising Ballard's Hoarhound Syrup for relief and Ballard's Snow Liniment for throat application. It also notes a price of 50 cents and mentions Dr M. Witmer in Marble Hill and a reinterpretation of Franklin’s axiom about early rising and hustling in advertising.
Our town remains dull with agricultural activity noted. Wheat crops, sorghum factory work, and new ground clearing are reported. several residents moved or planned buildings this winter. Education, health, court appearances, and local travel update daily life in Dongola.
The M. and A. Items notes enrollment reached 31 with four new pupils, Maggie Whitener from Saco and James McCullough of Marble Hill joining. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Fulkerson and J. Edw. Green. Fulkersons moved from Blythe Dale to Walnut Street to educate their children and stay near Mr. Folkenson's business in Puxico. The Excelsior Literary Society elected Benj. McCullough president and C. Myrtle Dunn secretary. first meeting set for the second Friday in October. Missie Searcy recovered from illness. girls resume basketball. new song books arrived for vocal lessons.
Glen Allen reports a week of weather and rain, a shop trip to St. Louis by J A Berry, and several residents visiting Lotenville Marble Hill and Charleston. News mentions school progress and political activity by Borette Snider and Lieut Governor John A Lee’s upcoming Marble Hill speech.
Health is generally good with community remarks about wheat sowing and daily tasks. A. 5. Ramsey was at St. Louis for unspecified business or event.
Last week a carload of boge and various local trades mark life in the district. Prof. Axier Speer oversees a thriving school while residents like James Wilkinson and Hon. Robert Dram trade livestock and mules. Sorghum runs full time, land rents and new ground prep hint at a busy season, with fashioning of wagons, shotguns, and a new Beare sawmill. Protracted meetings, court attendance, and small-town commerce color the scene, as towns like Zalma, Cane Creek, and Advance appear in daily routines and neighbors share updates.
R H Foater of Salt Lake City reports relief from dyspepsia after using Herbine with one bottle curing his condition and plans to finish a second bottle. He has recommended it to friends claiming it helps. A separate line shows a playful domestic remark about a child’s clothing and a mother.
An old advertisement extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin ailments. It warns against counterfeits and cites testimonials from J. Phillips of Paris and Dr. McAnally claiming rapid healing and blood restoration.
F L Taylor recalls a bicycle trip when dysentery struck. Ward of the LaCerville Messenger advised using Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, two doses saved the journey. Later a bout of dysentery was cured by the same remedy. For sale by Chandler & Witmer, Lutesville, and Dr C M Wieser, Marble Hill.
An old health note warns that summer colds are hard to cure and may last months if neglected. It claims One Minute Cough Care can stop the attack at once and mentions relief for coughs bronchitis and throat discomfort.
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