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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
2
In a recent local option election at Hume Missouri the result was decisive by a vote of 121 to 1. The item notes humorists in the area and cites national politics as President Roosevelt rejects the Republican nomination, suggesting a choice between Taft and Hughes.
The National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City that was suspended weeks ago plans to resume business soon. Branch houses are already operating again, signaling a return to normal banking activity and restored public confidence.
The Democratic National Convention is set for July 7 in Denver Colorado. Denver offered a $100000 bonus and a plan to build the grandest auditorium on earth, marking the latest date on record for a national convention.
The National Grange urges government support to improve highways while noting Uncle Sam already bears a heavy burden from tariff revenues and postal deficits. The piece questions sustainability if free trade influences policy and expenses rise.
Bulletin Number Two from the Civic League of Marshall Missouri, December 1907, appeals for lawful enforcement of existing statutes. It cites Section 43 B, 1907 Missouri session acts, requiring druggists to monthly report prescriptions for alcoholic liquors to the County Clerk with an affidavit.
A public note from the Civic League of Marshals in Missouri urges officials at state, county, and municipal levels to enforce the Sunday sale ban on goods including intoxicants. The letter, addressed to Saline County newspapers, asks for wide publication to promote universal obedience to law and right living.
Washington special reports President Roosevelt told Omaha Mayor Dahlman that the money panic exposed a rotten financial foundation and that public house cleaning is urgent. He said if involved, it is better to have it sooner, to finish quicker.
A Cayuse chief Metanie in the Umatilla reservation embraced Christianity at the Tutuilla Presbyterian mission. The event followed the ordination of Rev. Edward Conner, a full blood Cayuse, as minister of the gospel. After singing Washed in the Blood of the Lamb, Metanie vowed to abandon pagan customs and live uprightly.
Announcement seeks members for a fraternal order boasting 300000 members and seven million dollar reserve. No initiation fee for a limited period. Benefits include total disability payments. Contact H. B. Donohoe or P. D. Bail, R. K. for details.
Washington December 13 The Navy department awarded ordnance contracts for shells. Firth Sterling Steel Co will supply 12 inch, 8 inch, 7 inch, and 6 inch shells totaling thousands at prices ranging from 50 to 2650 per shell. Crucible Steel Co to deliver 12 inch and 13 inch shells at 239 and 300 each. Bethlehem Steel Co to supply 40 000 inch shells at 20.90 each.
We promised Wm. Moritz of Waverly to visit and learn his fishing trick. Saturday he sent a large fish by express, weighing about 10 pounds. It wasn’t a catfish or sun perch, and the species remains unclear, but the catch was tasty and the mood restored.
Alex Greis of Arrow Rock reported rapid sales. He sold a 122 acre Arrow Rock farm to Rev Albert Dreusicke of McGirk Mo at 65 dollars per acre as an investment. He also sold a 73 acre Cooper county farm to Jas Hoke at 45 dollars per acre with settlement March 1. Greis has 185 acres remaining on the old Sappinton farm with improvements.
Sporting Editor notes I M Stone and Will Oser drove to Slater East on Thursday to find a fast pacing mare. Market dull. Stone engaged in street burning then returned home singing Local Option will be the stull.
Mr and Mrs J W Raines traveled from Malta Bend to town and spent Friday in local engagements. Their visit highlighted social and community connections with residents and businesses.
An old newspaper notice advertises a home mixture using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kar yon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat backache kidney trouble weak bladder and urinary issues. It claims rapid relief without stomach injury and urges readers to try the mix, noting it is the prescription of an eminent authority and could be supplied or prepared by a local druggist.
Dec 13 in Lamar Barton county joined the dry counties with about 275 majority. Lamar city itself voted dry by 26. Most townships opposed saloons, except Southwest and Golden City. At nearby Grundy county, Trenton reported 1237 votes for prohibition to 378 against.
In estate of Samuel Dyke affidavit and application of Will Hanes for letters of administration approved. Bond set at 1000. Estate of Wm Griffits continued for final settlement notice publication. In estate of F H Ellyson publication proof and final settlement filed. In estate of Richard F Laughlin administration refused for insufficient property. In estate of John C Brandon final settlement filed approved executrices discharged. In estate of Peter J Kessler final settlement filed approved executors released. In estate of C M Gilpin final settlement filed approved distribution ordered. Final receipts of heirs filed and administrators discharged.
Desiring to leave this county I offer my 120 acre farm fairly improved with good water and 12 acres of timber. The balance is cultivated in good shape and offered at a very reasonable price. Call or write W H Montgomery R F D 1 Shackleford Mo December subscription note for the Marshall Republican.
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