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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
2
The Marshall Republican notes that boarding and dormitory activity increases as students plan to leave for homes and occupations. Attendance at M V C is reportedly higher by about twenty five percent with student work deemed satisfactory. The piece also mentions a submarine boat sinking in the English channel due to a collision with a passenger steamer and poor rescue efforts.
City scene shows many businesses updating fronts enlarging spaces and modernizing while residences also receive upgrades. Walkers notice new fronts thrift enterprise and neatness as visitors are impressed by the up-to-dateness across town.
The editor notes growing Democratic support and says the paper will remain nonpartisan, edit on merit, and deliver value to all readers. He emphasizes a fair balance and urges neither Republicans nor Democrats to feel shortchanged.
The Warrensburg Standard Herald notes a likely large turnout for the state election on the prohibition amendment. Supporters and opponents debate party impact, but the paper stresses that honest counting and majority rule matter most, praising Governor Hadley for cleaning up the state to ensure fair elections.
The text argues that people leave farms for cities not by whim but because machinery and industry center in towns. Manufacturing surpasses farming in importance, so cities grow and dominate. City machinery supplies entertainment, convenience, and instruction, drawing rural populations, while private ownership of machines leads to civilizing yet barbaric tendencies.
An Appeal to Reason argues that organized farming and cooperative control would end rural fragmentation, steer away from private domination, and transform how vast urban and agricultural interests are coordinated, predicting a future without cities as currently formed.
A county Republican meeting in the county court room endorsed Senator Holmes Hall of Sedalia as the congressional candidate. A three member committee was formed to collection filing fees, with L D Murrell J J Witt and S P Houston named. The slate listed M L Francis for Representative and several county offices including Presiding Judge J J McCoy and Circuit Clerk T M Ehler.
A call to protect birds during nesting season stressing their vital role in agriculture. Quoting Prof William Dutcher a leading scientist and businessman from New York the piece asserts vegetation would decline without birds and notes birds even disliked species contribute to crop protection and food production.
A speaker argues birds safeguard crops by eating harmful insects and warns excessive shooting and lax laws harm prosperity. He cites Pennsylvania bounty repeal on owls and hawks, noting crop losses from grasshoppers when birds decline, and urges stricter enforcement of bird protection laws.
The C A railway plans a roundhouse machine shop and possibly a new depot at Slater. General Auditor W D Tucker informs agent L Benedict of a contract with Weatheringhouse Kerr for construction and notes bills should be forwarded to his office. Activity may be bluff but appears favorable for Slater at present.
Advertisement claims Putnam Fadeless Dyes let customers dye at home as well as pros. It warns against letting anyone fail with Putnam Fadeless Dyes from Mongok Drva Co in Quincy Illinois.
Readers recalled past reports of a lunar eclipse as the moon appeared near the western sky alongside a playful comet. The crowd pondered the event, noting the dark shadow blotting the earth and a hint of weather worries, while verses compared the sight to historic deeds of Grimes ancestors.
A historical ad asserts poor milk causes infant weight loss from worms. White's Cream Vermifuge is promoted as a safe remedy that expulses worms and nourishes the child. Sold by P. H. Franklin for 2rc.
Attendees report a lively gathering at Hannibal with about 800 swords in line and 169 Sir Knights from St. Louis and their wives. They traveled aboard the Cape Girardeau steamer led by Captain W H Leyhe, used as headquarters and for a river excursion. Oriental Commandery No 35 of Kansas City hosted an exhibition drill at Baseball park, winning a silver cup recognition. A number from Marshall faced a day delay due to rail wrecks on the M E T line.
Mrs Anna Blosser spent Wednesday with several neighbors and Frances visited in Ohio. The new elevator will be ready to receive grain in a few weeks. Otis Blosser visited Marshall Saturday afternoon. Residents attended children exercises at Frand Pass. N J Fletcher visited Waverly. Mrs Ernest Dyer hosted Presbyterian missionary society with light refreshments. Visitors included Mrs John Clyde, Mrs Robert Kiser, and Miss Sallie Christman. Eunice Fulton spent Sunday with aunt Mrs Jennie Payne. Multiple families shared Sunday visits. A damp spell dampened farming morale. Herndon beat Blue Lick 25 to 2 in a spring game. Harry Vermont pitched well. praise for the team and players.
Large crowd gathered at Hazel Grove on Sunday with many enjoying the event. Miss Myrtle Masters recently returning home for the summer from Warrensburg attended. B. F. Henley of Blackburn was also seen mingling with friends on Sunday.
A nostalgic piece offers a humorous set of rural guidance to Joyville. It urges benign acts and cheerful coping when faced with daily trials, promising entry to Joyville if all steps are followed yet hints the tale may be a mock map.
Malta Bend Co and F Leatherman with wife and two children of St. Louis visit Rev and Mrs Wm Leatherman. Malta Bend boys beat Miami Mud Hens 12 to 2 on Monday. Mrs Gaines of Slater visits Mrs Alex Long. R C Potter moves into a new home praised for convenience and beauty. Mrs Mary Waller and family relocate to Kansas City, renting their farm to J C Adams for three years. Mrs M E Cooper from Shackelford visited Monday.
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