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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
5
The St. Louis brewers gave $12,000 to campaign funds of both the Republican and Democratic parties. The gift blurs lines of support, but the brewers were on the winning side.
The text notes Ballinger being vindicated by the investigating committee and its claim he will resign. It criticizes the whitewash as creditless to the party but deems it a necessary step to obtain his resignation.
Report says China will establish a constitutional cabinet to run the government in January, potentially transforming the nation. Authors note that absolute monarchy is already seen as entrenched in the old order, signaling major political change ahead.
County Court records show 10 000 moved from the county revenue fund to the road fund this week. Critics question the borrowing amid recent disclosures and ask whether the transfer is legal and properly justified by the court.
A city youth in Kansas City workhouse over vagrancy prompts broader critique of welfare. The piece argues many idle people rely on others, praises self support, and questions political handling of school book costs. It recalls a 12 year old publisher effort to cut book prices and resisting gatekeeping in Missouri.
Readers of Republican newspapers note Democrats not blamed for campaign faults and more. The piece criticizes political leaders not Democratic voters for gerrymandering districts asserting improper use of judicial authority, false campaign claims, and misleading literature. It ends with reference to leaders like Joe Shannon.
Speakers assailed Shannon and the men who foisted him on the Democratic State Committee. They argued no party can hold the confidence of Missouri's honest yeomanry while such leadership is followed.
A historical note compares printing costs for constitutional amendments and official ballots across counties. It states $1176 in the subject county versus Pettis at $708.30, Johnson at $520, and Warren at $650, highlighting variations in local expenditures.
The text lists per county costs for printing ballots and related election expenses. Warren, Pettis, Johnson, Saline, Carroll counties are cited with amounts from $152 to $588, and total expenses estimated near $2800. Pettis County shows 1000 more votes than Saline and judges paid $3.00 daily, yielding $1925.72 in Pettis. Carroll County’s total was $2200. Carroll is described as generous next to Saline.
Advertises Ballard's Herbine as a remedy for bad complexions caused by inactive liver. Claims the liver can be restored to perfect condition. Sold by P. H. Franklin.
An elaborate set of 125 rules for the employer of the National Bank of Commerce in St Louis is being printed for pamphlet distribution. The rules ban cigarette use under any circumstances and warn that late hours intoxicants saloon visits and questionable resorts may justify dismissal. Cautions include avoiding debt and forbidding speculation betting and gambling. Complaints about Missouri Pacific delays persist with a box sent to Lexington on Nov 20 not yet arriving. local agent Mr Farrell is not deemed at fault.
The venue fund is cut from 30000 to 20000 dollars. Miscellaneous accounts are presented examined and ordered allowed from the County Revenue 4355.93 and from the Road fund 14168.29. The court adjourned to meet Monday January 2 1611.
The Marshall county court assembled Monday December 5 1910 with full bench. Provisions include dividing county foreign insurance tax among towns, warrants for judges clerks and those submitting returns, inquest papers in Tom Morton and Jerry Sailor, county farm reports October November approved, collector J W Barnhill November statements approved, R A and Merchants Tax Books 1910 certified by State Auditor, bridge inspection ordered for East and West Road Section 19 52 19 and Sec 3 80 23 with culverts, deed to Lots 6 Block 42 Commons Marshall ordered, sheriff allowed 50 cents per day for prisoners, Jas C Adams constable in Grand Pass, telephone line petition granted, official bonds approved, jurors drawn for January Circuit Court by township, highway petition accepted as public road with $10000 funded.
An 19th century ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the fastest remedy for wounds from knives to nails and various injuries. It claims prevention of blood poisoning or gangrene and markets the salve for burns boils sores eczema chapped hands and piles, priced at 25 cents at P. H. Franklin’s.
In Cleveland on December 10 a 19 year old Miss Louie Herman died after doctors found a live lizard and the head of another in her stomach. Ill for a year with an undiagnosed illness, she reportedly swallowed lizards as a child while drinking spring water near Millerburg, Ohio, and they allegedly grew inside her, causing the fatal illness. The story notes doctors retrieved the animals last Monday, but the outcome was fatal.
Dr Bell offers honey remedy for coughs and colds promising soothing relief. The label highlights natural ingredients and traditional folk efficacy. Consumers are advised to consult health guidance for persistent symptoms and use as directed on the bottle.
A fire between eleven and midnight Wednesday night destroyed M. T. Cooks two story poultry house with 240 chickens and 125 coops, Morgan Pummill's storage building, and H. C. Browns stable shrimp. The blaze, started in Cook's building likely from a stove, spread to the others due to no local firefighting facilities. Cook's loss near $1000 with $600 insured. Pummill's structure valued at $200 with hay and tools lost. Brown's barn held oats and corn, about $400 loss, most feed saved by watering.
A note announces new season fashion photography at 40 McChesney Studio. It highlights the latest styles featured in a display with emphasis on updated silhouettes. Local clientele are invited to view the collection and consider upcoming photographic sessions.
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