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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
A census update notes Ireland’s population is 4,456,456 in 1844, a figure far below earlier estimates. The item also briefly cites presidential candidate Alton H. Parker with a Denver platform remark saying it doesn’t meet my approval.
A fragment notes that the St Louis death column records many well known men dying each day, implying a harsh climate of war and reunion. The text suggests frequent fatalities among prominent figures.
John W. Kern of Indiana was Friday nominated by the Democratic National Convention for vice president. He is a prominent lawyer and was a candidate for the same office four years ago.
A proverb-like reflection notes many young men defend their mother fiercely yet harm her by bad conduct and vices, likening personal failings to a dagger ready to strike at a mother's heart.
Robert Peary, famed arctic explorer, departed last week aboard the well equipped Roosevelt steamship for a three year expedition toward the north pole. He expresses confidence that this attempt will achieve success, continuing his long pursuit.
Democratic papers hail William Jennings Bryan as the party’s forthcoming leader while overlooking the Republicans who field a strong candidate. The author notes the GOP rival could outpace Bryan in the final tally.
The piece highlights two sharp political comments of the day. One mocks the Democrats by asking how they can win if Bryan remains their strongest figure. The other, from a Democrat, argues the party cannot win on a platform of nothingness and will be snowed under.
A fragment questions crowds roaming Chicago or Denver for hours cheering a name, labeling such conduct daffy and inconsiderate to others. It suggests the next convention may address the issue to ease long-suffering attendees.
Two Republites are preparing to contest the U.S. Senate with candidates Wm. C. McKinley and Richard Kerens. The piece recalls how party interests were at stake during past campaigns and mentions a group of allied supporters.
Discounts from 10c to 20c per yard on 22 to 150 width black silk taffeta ribbon. Ribbon valued 25 percent above asked price during this sale. Visit for a comfortable rest room and ice water. Make the store your fair headquarters.
A clipped OCR fragment suggests critical remarks about a political party and a named individual facing potential embarrassment, though the full context and names are incomplete. The text hints at internal opposition and political maneuvering without clear dates or outcomes.
A farmer addressing the institute extols the country press as the farmer's own paper. He urges timely subscription payments and warns farmers to support live advertisers who fund local papers, saying those who do not advertise have no right to patronage. He argues merchants who advertise help sustain the paper and the community.
In Hot Springs Virginia on July 10 the publicity of campaign funds for the coming campaign was stressed as essential. Mr Taft held talks with Chairman Hitchcock and George R. Sheldon treasurer of the national committee who arrived today. The discussion centered on strict compliance with New York law governing campaign fund publicity.
Mr Taft said per jury commitment possible but publicity of party funds in the national campaign is not entirely sincere. Mr Sheldon stated New York law will publish all funds to the National committee with donors names. He warned campaign money may be stolen this year yet public disclosure would not reduce contributions and would curb the belief that vast sums are spent in national campaigns.
Judge Graves of Jefferson City, guest of his uncle J B Dysart, attended Friday while tending political interests. Appointed by Gov Folk two years ago to fill Judge Marshall’s term, Graves seeks re election to the car place. Missouri Supreme Court nomination and potential victory hailed as a credit to the state.
The Republican reports a new typesetting machine now working, promising a better appearance and more readable matter as proficiency grows. It notes selection of a compact, large, plain type and aims to give readers a bargain for a dollar, with the machine using no type but casting lines of
The county court met by adjournment with Judges Hickman Force and Gaines and officers present. It ordered that Henry Alpers be supported at State Hospital No. 2 by the county due to insufficient estate and established voting precincts in Grand Pass and Marshall townships with specified East and West Marshall sites. engineers to report on bridges culverts and road improvements. various licenses receipts and fees approved. tax abstracts and miscellaneous accounts examined. criminal costs set at 345.70. engineers to construct 28 bridges and culverts. several inquest and expense papers reviewed and approved. further details list multiple roads culverts bridges and related costs.
A long OCR list of resident names organized by town headings such as Ridge Prairie Cambridge New Frankfort Elmwood Nelson Hardeman Prairie Lawn Slater Slattery Black- burn Rose Valley Saline City Malta Bend Roseville White's Inland East Marshall West Marshall Folkville Norton Sweet Springs and other locales, listing numerous individuals including Baker Shackelford Renno Charlies Griffith Digits indicate a community directory or voter roll.
A Tracy California man Charlies I Budabo claims his luckiest day was buying Huckloo's Azolea Salve. He says two boxes cured an annoying blephic ailment that resisted all other treatments, and the product is sold with a guarantee at all druggists.
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