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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
4
A special township meeting Tuesday approved an $11,000,000 bond proposition to fund a bridge across the Mississippi River and related improvements. The measure carried by a large majority.
The statement asserts Republicans nationwide remain united in rejection and will continue to oppose it as long as public sentiment supports. It notes Democratic opinions are not expected to sway the stance.
At the Missouri gathering the Democrat delegates express endorsement for Bryan and Cleveland with support from Ik, Dockery, and other persistent and unwavering figures. They urge unity to carry the nation in the next election.
The Joseph Gazette reports a claim that a Democratic machine in Missouri used colonel figures to sway rural districts. It notes endorsements for president were arranged by seasoned officials, with implications of party influence and internal errors shaping rural support.
The piece discusses campaign strategy in Saline County with a businesslike tone, criticizing party messaging and anti trust enforcement. It notes price cuts to attract candidates and the failure to establish packing in every city, while contrasting Republican and Democratic claims on law enforcement and anti trust actions since 1891.
The text attacks Republicans and the cost of living, claiming their rhetoric is empty once scrutinized. It suggests the real substance lies in conservative arguments found in voters' pockets, lamenting Democratic performance over decades of perceived prosperity.
Mrs Kalku visited her daughter near Fish Creek while Mrs Don Herman from Ayres spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Henry Boblken. Mrs M Wilson and children of Slater visited EF Pemberton’s family. Jake Webinger of Kansas City visits home folks. M Wengler of Glasgow spent weekend here. Miss Bertie Kitchen of Carrollton visits uncle Lee Kitchen. Knights of Pythias decorated graves at Good Hope cemetery. W T Guerrant and family of Gilliam visited Sunday. Mrs Wade Huff and children visit their grandparents near New Frankfort. The binder will soon be heard.
The writer criticizes conditions in packing houses and small slaughtering shops, noting filth and unsanitary practices. They advocate a full investigation and regulation of all public industries, urging action on the packing industry to curb abuses and protect consumers.
Will Clark nears completion of a new house while Mrs. Fannie Scott visits her sister Mrs. W. F. P. Dennis this week. Mrs. Jim Culbertayn and Miss Minnie Culbertayn shop in Blue Lick Tuesday. L. C. Dennis and son J. M. Dennis left for Louisville to attend the Home Coming and will visit friends in eastern Kentucky before returning.
Certification of testing the Dodd and Struthers copper cable lightning rod system for houses and barns. Recommends local agents Bidstrup & Hammond of Marshall, Missouri to Saline Fire & Lightning Car patrons. Signed by J. T. Stouffer, pres., L. H. Tucker, sec. June 16.
Nelson WA reports Baver of Salt Springs visiting relatives. Prof Sawer traveled to Marshall on business. Finley returned to Sedalia to work in carpentry. Barnfield installed a new shingle roof on Charles Smiths house south of town. Hanley went to Boonville on business. Wing of Chicago visited relatives in Nelson. Rev Venable preached at Presbyterian church Thursday night. Rev Baldi Hart preached at Christian church Sunday morning. W G Shade visited his mother in Kansas City over Sunday. Frank Faber of Kansas City visiting friends this week.
A burst of weekly activity shows residents touring Kansas City and Arrow Rock, visiting relatives in Helena and Sweet Springs, plus shop moves and business notes. People like T W Mare, Prof Sawer, J M McClelland, and C B Davis appear in reports of trips, recent purchases, and new refrigerators. Local fishing, church events, and a 17 pound catfish add color.
A Pennsylvania couple states their five year case of eczema was cured after using Electric Bitters. They report rapid improvement after starting the tonic at P. A. Franklin drug store. The ad promises a guaranteed remedy and mentions a $1.00 price.
Richard W. Sears, once a poor telegraph operator, built Sears Roebuck & Co. from a telegraphy job into a vast mail order empire. He combined commercial instinct with steadfast vision, foreseeing the value of selling goods by mail even as he worked at the key. His early wax watch specialty marked the start of a transformative business trajectory.
The passage notes Sears Roebuck profits of five million dollars last year and describes a mail order business generating five million dollars monthly paid in advance. It warns against sending money away from home as a social evil while illustrating energy and ability.
Gem City Business College of Quincy Illinois touts itself as the largest and most successful U S business school with 1400 students and a $100000 building. It offers courses in bookkeeping shorthand typing penmanship banking and related subjects. Graduates secure employment. Write for a four page illustrated catalogue free to show how to qualify for a good position as seweographer or bookkeeper.
Thomas J. Meek, veteran Globe-Democrat writer, was incorrectly announced dead. He asked the paper to amend the notice and print his obituary later, after Bryan’s election.
W L Rawle of Bella Tennessee describes a twenty year battle with naval catarrh, claiming Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the swelling and soreness on his nose after applying it to the sore surface, with the soreness never returning. Braoklin Drug Co. advertises the salve.
Listings announce reduced rate tickets for various religious, medical, and professional gatherings including the State Prohibition Convention in June and the International Geological Congress in August. Also advertised Kansas City round trips via Chicago and Alton railroad with Sunday departures from Marshall and Kansas City, and a Hawthorne ticket agent.
A fragmented report describes tension around a project labeled Momeseeker's Excursions. The text mentions a group called West, Liberal, and an official or authority debating privileges. Situation appears unsettled with unclear outcomes and dates.
Unclear OCR text hints at a local fete or community event with organizers preparing plans and invitations. Names and specifics are unreadable but imply civic involvement and town celebration activities.
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