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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
2
The Saline population shows growth since 1900 in families but a 22 percent drop in school children, nearly a quarter fewer. The notice asks what the next decade will bring and urges serious consideration of the issue.
Henry Reinwald of Rose Valley urges the county to issue bonds to replace all culverts with concrete. He proposes using part of the road tax to pay interest, arguing current culverts are in bad shape and road funds should not be used entirely for roads.
President Taft urges allowing railroads a chance to explain before rate increases. Citizens may gain more influence via courts on railroad pricing. The idea that railroad companies are exempt from public interests is rejected in Republican circles. Federal and state authorities retain jurisdiction.
The Warrensburg Standard-Herald argues Missouri Democrats who push reform in national matters neglect local graft. They claim reformers benefit from graft themselves, and the paper warns that genuine reform should begin at home before lecturing others.
The piece argues broad prosperity with rising wages, full employment, and thriving banks and manufacturers, then questions the knocker who cites high living costs. It notes living costs vary with spending and claims tariff policy largely determines workers’ ability to pay, linking cost of living to tariffs.
The piece notes calls from Democratic papers to bury the political tomahawk and avoid personal feuds. It hints Missouri Democrats have not always been harmonious and that leaders have shown selfish acts, complicating party cohesion and success.
Comment from Democratic papers notes the May 27 Marshall meeting as an informal conference with no resolutions or endorsements. Holmes Hall, present for Congress, received a courtesy endorsement. organizers insist discord rumors stem from misinformation and that any endorsements will be in chorus to defend Republican policies.
State Chairman Walter J. Dickey and Rush Lake directed Republican efforts to name candidates on the primary ballot for Congress in each district, State Senator in even numbered districts, circuit and criminal judges, and county offices. By June 3 filings, Republican candidates were set to appear on more primary ballots than in forty years, with Jno C. Brown for Supreme Court and Frank A. Wightman for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner among those filed. efforts continued through the filing deadline.
The Missouri Republican State Committee reports district slate readiness for the August primary with nominees across congressional districts and state senate in most areas. A urging letter from Mr. Dickey calls for continued organization and a September State convention, while the committee runs on the slogan Keep Busy and highlights benevolent works tied to shared values.
Preparations surge for the Rio Grande bridge linking Brownsville Texas and Matamoros Mexico as a major US Mexico trade link. Presidents and cabinet officers expected to attend with railroad magnates, and Colonel Roosevelt may deliver an address. ASt. Louis stop and border escort planned, with a late July opening likely.
An old advertorial note extols Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey used by millions for sixteen years with rising demand. It urges consumers to look for Bell on the bottle as a sign of authenticity.
The sermon at Odell Ave Presbyterian by Rev A H Stephens declares Jesus the continuous force behind modern civilization. It argues Jesus awakens intellect, guides progress, and upholds virtue, family life, and humane government, portraying Christ as a pathfinder of commerce and civilization. The speaker notes the diplomat has followed in this trail.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as the best cough medicine. The message claims millions already know the product and urges readers to look for the Bell on the bottle.
John F. Augur traveled from Herndon to the Republican office to discuss joining the Sons of Rest, a new Herndon lodge with five charter members Robi Taylor Luther Herndon Will Mallett Jeff and Bud Faulconer. Members must follow peculiar rules about speed, work hours, and home duties, and see wives keep gardens and chickens laying. The report notes training of Aulgar and J H Clark and hints at stricter observance to come.
Advertisement notes Bell’s Pine Tar Honey coughs and colds remedy has no habit forming drugs. It urges readers to look for the Bell on the Bottle brand label as a sign of safety and authenticity.
The 12th Annual Convention of the Fourth District Christian Endeavor Union takes place in Holden from June 14 to 16. International and state speakers attend, with Earl Lehman delivering a keynote, Guy Withers discussing Missions, and Mise Hughes guiding juniors. Round tables and a busy schedule are planned under JAS A CHALLENNER, President.
W B McKinley of Champaign Illinois principal owner of the McKinley interurban lines and promoter of the Kansas City to St Louis electric line has purchased the Atchison electric light and power plant and nine miles of street railway in Atchison Bailey P Waggoner of Atchison is named in the excerpt as a principal related figure and promoter of the venture.
Prof C C Georgeson of the U S Department of Agriculture reports Alaska yields grain hay potatoes and various vegetables. He notes about 20 000 000 acres are suitable agricultural land comparable to Ohio and climate rivals Finland Sweden and Norway for farming. Currants raspberries gooseberries watermelons rhubarb cucumbers cabbages and turnips have been grown north of the Arctic Circle by officials such as Judge Frank E Howard at Coldfoot.
County Clerk Alison Saturday revealed Saline County census results indicating a 22 percent decline over the past decade. The report lists total counts for 1906 and 1910 with specific town figures and losses across multiple communities.
A Black patient was treated by one doctor then another who replaced him. After a thorough exam the second doctor asked if the first had taken the patient’s temperature. The reply: I ain’t missed nothin’ but my watch yet.
A midcentury prospectus urges readers to seize opportunity by Dig Determine Deliver. It promotes Moberly Commercial College in Moberly Missouri for training in book keeping and shorthand, promising assistance to overcome obstacles and reporting the college as reliable and experienced in educating youth for business life.
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