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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
2
Thanksgiving Day was more generally observed in Marshall this year than usual, reflecting broader community participation and local observances across churches and public spaces.
A reflective note urges offering a guiding hand to others with kindness or leaving them to their own path, advocating Christian fellowship over condescension or distance. It urges practical support rather than judgment.
A printing error omitted a 175 vote total for Prigmore in county election results, making his final tally appear 1000 votes lower than the actual. The public misimpression that Ormond ormond IIupp was elected was corrected by the official count.
In a Tuesday lecture Dr Linn attributed widespread errors in moral and commercial life to general unrest. He asked readers to consider contentment amid prosperity and warned that unrest corrupts regardless of wealth. The Gillliam Globe reported the remarks.
The Republican national campaign fund receipts reached 1 655 518 27 with Chas P Taft heading the list at 110 000. Most contributions were from small backers under 500 and many 10 5 and 1 subscriptions. The lack of large corporate donors is noted in Unionville Republican.
A reflective piece on human nature and the lifelong impact of a mother. It contrasts a man’s worldly journeys with the irreplaceable image of a mother’s renown, moral strength, affection, and self sacrifice that remains with him in life and death.
A lively portrait celebrates the cheerful woman who laughs and keeps home warm. She may misplace a button or burn bread, yet her steady humor and positive view light daily life. The piece urges cultivating a bright outlook even when sunshine isn’t in the heart.
Andrew Carnegie in his new book argues taxing the rich and seizing half a rich man’s property after death. He says such ideas arise from modern conditions where the rich grow richer and the poor have fewer chances. He predicts a future settlement and notes rising welfare responsibility, suggesting many rich men will part with money to address inequality. He warns it could become a disgrace to be a millionaire and that a millionaire clinging to wealth harms the disabled neighbor.
L A Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health for three years since starting Dr King's New Life Pills. The product promises gentle cleansing and toning and is sold by all druggists.
The Ladies Aid at Mrs Ed Mitchell’s home hosted a large gathering of married and single women with buggies pressed into service. A noon feast was served and the choir’s rehearsals moved to parlors improving attendance and music. Mr Hatton leads the choir with Mrs Ed Mitchell on organ and calls for more male voices. The Merry Bachelors joke about marriage remains in humor, and a Thanksgiving service was held on November 25 with competitive gymnastic feats and a paper on Current Events.
The notice invites unmarried people aged sixteen to thirty to attend Thursday evening events. The pastor recently left for St. Louis for a short visit before traveling to his alma mater to receive a Master of Arts degree next June. He is expected back to Marshall in time for Sunday appointments.
The Sunday School and Teachers campaign gains wide interest with Rev R L Davidson leading three services in each town within the Saline Association at Miami Dee 8 Shiloh Dee 9 Gulliam Dee 10 Slater Dee 11 Marshall Dee 12 Mt Leonard Dec 13 Sweet Springs Dec 14. Services start 10 80 am 2 50 pm and 7 80 pm inviting all to attend.
An advertisement urges readers to try Hallands Snow Liniment for rheumatism and stiff joints, claiming it will remove aches and leave you as well as ever. Bold by P. H Franklin.
Trenry Shannon born 1871 died at home near Sweet Springs after months of illness. He confessed faith in Christ and said he was ready to die though too weak to attend church. He leaves three children, two brothers, and many relatives. Sympathies extended by friends. W. S. Stevenson notes his happiness lay in his faith.
A historic advertisement claims a broken heart due to a bad complexion linked to an inactive liver. It promotes Hallard's Herbine as a remedy to restore liver function, touting an unequaled regulator sold by P. H. Bold.
A fragmented reflection argues a boy’s growth from routine chores to a higher purpose in business. It contrasts simple tasks with using commerce as a beneficent tool, urging personal development beyond drudge work.
The passage argues that agriculture and milling industries feed thousands while charity feeds ten. When a person sees the world history as interconnected and God’s plan to uplift humanity, life gains purpose. This broader view enriches life, enlarges love, strengthens conscience, and becomes a schooling that elevates the individual from the base to the higher.
Lyon and Healy issue a massive list of hundreds of new and slightly used pianos for a forced sale due to rebuilding. Instruments are offered at phenomenally low prices with planned closeout within 80 days. Monthly payments available. contact Lyon and Healy at 10 Adam Street, Chicago.
Mrs J J Robinson shopped in Marshall on Wednesday. Mrs Koya of Blackburn and Mrs C J Oynest and Mrs Scott of Marshall visited. Mrs Maud Gentry and children visited sister Mrs John Dyer in Fairville and returned Friday. Ed Finnell of Kansas City stayed with Henry Driggs family over Sunday. Mrs KE Grimes and daughter Estelle shopped in Marshall Saturday. Miss Leta Hancock visited Marshall Wednesday. Catholic fair at Shackelford drew many locals. Mrs A Is Court left for Menden Illinois to visit brother James Wilson. K P Grimes hosted his mother this week. Miss Leta Oquest returned from Marshall after ten days. Walker Baker and wife were in Marshall Tuesday. Mrs C L Hughes ill but improving. Mrs Frank Slusher and children and Mrs S Sayers of Malta Bend were in town Saturday.
The advertisement claims many babies suffer from worms causing hunger, dark circles under eyes, poor weight gain, and yellow complexion. A few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge will expel all worms. It is a positive cure and reliable, price 25c per bottle, sold by P. H. Franklin.
Henry Hopkins suffered a paralysis stroke at Pejots grocery and was taken home by nearby gentlemen. J M Hackney of Carlisle Ark and wife plan to move into the Brunkhorst residence. A Fore will move to Blackburn place, Henley to his prior teaching place, Roliing to Edwards place, Maddox to an unspecified residence. Chrid Jungerman visited Friday and is recovering. RE Kuntz family of south of town returned from a several week trip to Ottawa and La Follette.
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