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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that tariff agitation is driven by self interest, aiming to aid some sectors at the expense of others. The piece emphasizes national unity and the need for all regions to stand together rather than pursue sectional advantages.
The Jamestown Exposition is closed after a nearly three million dollar shortfall. The fair failed partly due to insufficient free advertising from railroads and expositions, unlike typical concessions to newspaper men for ads. The losses and lack of publicity contributed to the end of the show.
Edward Payson Weston, a Chicago athlete, finished a Portland Maine to Chicago walk totaling 1240 miles in two days. He reportedly covered 95 miles in a single day and once reached halfway through Indiana in one stretch. At 78, his feat is noted as remarkable.
Report on Senate composition as vacancies fill with 60 Republicans 24 Democrats one governor from Rhode Island and potential shifts with Oklahoma seats. Democratic strength increased by two from Oklahoma, leading to an expected 61 Republicans and 31 Democrats once all seats are filled. House tally stands at 391 members with 223 Republicans and 168 Democrats, yielding a Republican majority of 55.
Saline county has directed about 400000 dollars into Texas land over the past two years. The move reflects a sizable shift of local funds into real estate investments beyond Faline county.
A Saline county resident, well acquainted with local land titles, estimates at least 250000 dollars tied up in Texas land purchases over recent years, with total investments around 400000 dollars. The note warns that if fortunes turn, many county farms may pass into unfamiliar ownership.
A pranksters left a candy box in a lodge room and a rubber snake caused fright for two young ladies and their callers. The incident, described by the Carrollton Democrat, ended with the men revealed by their response and vows to inspect future gifts.
A Saline local option campaign spurs opinions on both sides. The paper, aligned with Republican views, urges readers to vote their convictions without losing temper. It warns against personal attacks, boycotts, and harming neighbors or merchants, stressing reasoned discourse.
Desiring to leave this country I offer a 120 acre farm fairly improved with good water and 12 acres timber. Balance cultivated and in good shape at a very reasonable price. Call or write W H Montgomery R F D 1 Shackleford Mo December.
Mr and Mrs R H Mc Michael of St Joseph spent Thanksgiving Day with their daughter Mrs G T Nuckles of South Lafayette Ave returning home Monday.
Frank Stevenson boasted a colored worker shucked 120 bushels in a nine hour day and 1360 bushels in thirteen days. Schepers mocked the product as slow as molasses in January while challenging someone capable of beating it.
Arrangements are set for a Farmers Institute and corn show in Glasgow on Saturday December 14 with talks on alfalfa seed soil fertility and more. A corn growers association will form to improve yield and quality inviting Howard Saline and Chariton farmers. premiums are offered for Cass A Yellow and Class B White corn with prizes up to 20 dollars and a 35 dollar sweepstakes.
A Philadelphia advertisement from Dr Miles Medical Co offers a five thousand dollar reward to anyone who can find even a trace of opium morphine cocaine cannabis indica chloral hydrate or their derivatives in any Dr Miles remedy. The notice warns against false claims and notes remedies are unopened and untampered with. Copyright and contact details from Elkhart Indiana accompany the terse assurance.
An old advertisement touts a Missouri road equipment package of two engines and three passenger coaches. It promises quick relief from back discomfort and rheumatism with Plocules, a 30 day treatment for $1 with a money back guarantee. Sold by P. Franklis.
A marriage license was issued last Thursday in Kansas City to C E B Logsdon of Blackburn and Miss Katherine Coleman of St Louis.
A Philadelphia paper touts a simple home mixture to cure rheumatism and kidney troubles. The recipe combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, taken as a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. It claims to cleanse elimination pores and aid urinary troubles, with New York druggists noting high demand.
The Saline county colored teachers thank Marshall citizens the school board and Lincoln High School Chorus for hospitality and remarks. They especially commend Prof J H Kenner Prof Howard A Glass Prof W C Fisher and Prof Evrard of M V C for inspiration. A copy will be sent to two county papers and minutes.
GE O Schur and Eugene Canaden of Franklin County visited the Windmeyer family this week. Ph Arensmeier and spouse returned from Germany, expressing pleasure with their trip. Farmers prepare to harvest corn, Plattner and Fenner have built a large corn storage building near the railroad. A lighthearted anecdote recalls a suitor and a girl meeting after a late start, prompting questions about Henry Sunday night and a playful call for a corn hashing contest to crown a champion.
Readers offered a special deal combining The Marshall Republican Farm News and Cosmopolitan Union for one year at half the usual price. The offer includes The National Home Journal for a year and the Twice-a-Week Globe Democrat with the paper for 180. The Rural Route Daily Republic option is also mentioned with the package.
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