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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
2
The president delivers another direct and decisive address, emphasizing resolve and unwavering stance on key issues. The message projects confidence, urging unity and action amid evolving challenges.
Higginsville voters face a close local option election today while Pettis County lines up for a February 15 ballot. The town appears evenly divided as results loom.
Dr J M McClure of Sedalia seeks someone to bet $10,000 that William J Stone will win the Senate race. He believes Stone is safe but fears a Folk upset if Republicans fail to beat both candidates.
The article argues Taft is the nation's choice for president. Roosevelt's endorsement is cited as decisive and Taft is described as the only candidate clearly not owned by trusts, though other capable men exist. The piece questions how to determine trust-free credentials in the current moment.
Within twenty miles of city hall including Greater New York and adjacent New Jersey, one million Jews live, the largest single concentration on earth. It equals one eleventh of the global Jewish population, with sizable shares relative to Russia, Austro Hungary, the British Isles, the Holy Land, and Jerusalem.
The letter argues against labeling wet voters as undesirables, noting many Germans and even some Black residents supported local option in Saline. It claims Germans voted wet from conviction and questions why any race should be deemed unfit, urging restraint by law.
The piece argues state and county should pay fair prices for tie printing to support existing papers, while a city should be let to the lowest bidder. It cites Marshall nonpartisan school board saving about 50 percent on printing bills and notes cities often run on six bids, reflecting bid competition.
During the local option drive the Progress frames the issue as a fight over license money and party labels. It mocks Republicans as the whiskey party while promising Democratic control and enforcement if elected, then notes the editor’s sincerity and questions editorial positions.
A summary notes the 1908 election will follow the new primary law. Key dates include August first Tuesday for the primary, May 6 for nomination offices, June 5 publication, July 10 lists, July 15 sample ballots, and July 25 ballot printing and distribution. Secretary of state to counties via clerks with named deadlines.
In canvassing returns the canvassers shall meet and canvass such returns at 10 o'clock on Friday following the primary. Not less than fourteen days before any November election certify to each county clerk the name and description of each person nominated. At least sixty days before the general election each person desiring to be a candidate for United States Senator shall file with the secretary of state his application. At least thirty days prior to the general election make out a separate list of the candidates for each ticket and certify a copy of each ticket to the county clerk.
The United States produced about 40 billion feet of lumber annually with a mill value near 700 million dollars. Yellow pine leads wood production while Douglas fir ranks second. white pine and white oak have fallen sharply since 1899. Washington now leads in Douglas fir output as state rankings shift.
The text notes declines in lumber output across eight states by 29 to 54 percent and lists the priciest native woods as walnut, hickory, and ash with cheaper woods being larch and white fir. It cites a 49 percent average price rise since 1899 and mentions 1906 US lumber exports in Circular 122 from the Forest Service.
A cautious advertisement notes the appendix removal procedure as a dangerous operation performed by a surgeon. The promo claims Dr King’s New Life Willain avoids fright and provides quiet relief from headaches constipation and bilious illness with pills sold at P A Frank lion's drug store for 250.
In Sedalia Missouri fifty five third and fourth year students walked out after a dispute with the college president and expelled peers. Officers from Cincinnati were to arbitrate. Harry Ford of Butler was detained then released amid student sympathy actions and property guards.
Missouri Supreme Court rules free return transportation for livestock shipments is unconstitutional as rate discrimination and a due process violation. The Burlington Railroad case dismissed, reversing Linn County ruling and upholding the railroad’s right to set fares normally for carload shipments.
Printed by request mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Syrup Sarsaparilla offered as home remedy to cleanse and strengthen kidneys and relieve back pain bladder weakness and urinary troubles before Bright's disease. Claims include clearer urine less sediment and night urination. offered by local druggists at nominal cost with at home preparation. Also promotes MenZen pvt in collapsible tube for piles with a 60 cent price.
Reports claim Dr G E Remick will start a 100 room hotel at Sweet Springs. A week earlier we found him busy at his new location and moving his sanitarium to the springs grounds, making the hotel report seem unauthorized.
A Marshall man boasts of four hens producing between five and ten eggs daily. Nearby, a quieter neighbor claims to beat him by gathering eggs regularly with no hens at all.
An old advertisement notes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice to draw out injury effects for lamination and burns. It promotes antiseptic healing and suggests use for snapped hands and lip injuries. Sold by P H Franklin.
The eighty fifth birthday of B O Vite was celebrated Monday January 20 1908 in the eastern part of the country. He hosted a dinner for old friends and all reported a very enjoyable time. The family wishes him many more birthdays.
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