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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
2
Our County school enumerals show a decline of 220 pupils compared with last year. President and Mrs Taft celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in the White House on Monday, with wishes for many more to come.
King George and Queen Mary were crowned in London yesterday amid grand ceremony. Officials report coronation expenses exceed one million dollars, highlighting the scale of the event and royal pageantry.
More than 8000 has been subscribed by enterprising citizens of Slater toward a city hall. This is a good move. Many Slater people do not realize that they have a city on their hands and as such must keep in line with public improvement.
A fragmented note notes newspapers bearing plate matter at high cost about Governor Harmon of Ohio. It questions whether plate firms act patriotically or if Harmon clinches a Democratic setback, but the writer rejects the matter despite it being free.
The Steamer Chester, a new river freighter on the St. Louis to Kansas City run, passed Saline on its way up from St. Louis amid unusually low river levels. Last week at Little Rock, Geo. Pearson waded across a river section with water only reaching his shoulders.
Loyal Republicans will not sulk or abandon plans as the Democrats fail to sway opinion. The party has never faltered from protective policy and will not do so now. The National convention will declare a National policy, with the event approaching, according to the Press Bureau.
A Detroit resident comments that reciprocity would benefit city people but harm nearby farmers. While agreeing with some positive effects for locals, he warns Detroit residents could end up losing as farmer interests tie into national prosperity.
The writer urges Missouri Republicans to nominate Gov. Herbert S. Hadley as the only viable alternative to President Taft. It warns that voting Taft again would be political ruin for the state party and argues Hadley is the right man since Taft cannot be considered, though the writer says not to advocate using Hadley’s name to defeat Taft directly.
The law took effect June 20 prohibiting female workers from working more than nine hours in a day and fifty four hours in a week across manufacturing mechanical mercantile establishments laundry or workshop within the state. The measure appears aimed at regulating female labor in industrial settings.
Henry county in 1907 voted dry outside Clinton by 808, last fall the same precincts went wet by 295. A recent special election produced a dry majority of 1132, showing stronger dry sentiment. We favor majority rule but hope Saline avoids another harmful wet and dry campaign.
The reader is urged to stir soil, cultivate weeds in sun, and manage manure. Advice covers mower maintenance, labor balance for wives, and mole prevention around beds. Harvest timing for hay and timothy is outlined with dew handling and windrows. Pea soup is recommended using the leftover water from boiled peas and hulls.
The obituary-like note thanks readers for condolences on the editor's father who died in Warrenton Missouri. He had served in the German and English navies and the American army before settling in Warrenton in 1865 and remaining active until near his death. No debts or endowments were found, reflecting a clean final record.
The St Joseph Observer, a Democratic weekly, criticizes State Auditor Gordon and Attorney General Major for hindering the work of Judges Kennish and Brown and State Superintendent Evans while focusing on salaries. The piece accuses them of obstructing two state departments and doing little to advance their own duties.
The Modern Woodmen plan a large picnic in Boonville Missouri on July 20 with top speakers from the state and varied amusements. A night class adoption will follow in the Boonville Modern Woodmen hall. Members are urged to invite friends and nonmembers to join the event for collective enjoyment.
Good milk is stirred into water and thickened with a tablespoon of butter and flour rubbed into a paste. Salt and pepper season the mixture. If peas are past their prime, press them through a colander to help thicken the soup. Any boiled vegetable’s value remains in its cooking water and can be used to make soup in the same way.
War rensburg Star reports Bill Jones started painting his barn last Friday mixed linseed oil from a jug, climbed a ladder, and after half an hour dizzy spell caused him to fall ten feet. Investigation found the jug held barbed wire juice and fumes incapacitated him.
A terse reflection on people who imitate others rather than follow a clear path. The narrator likens restless curiosity and imitation to an ever-lengthening road, arguing fatigue comes from overthinking and adding needless concerns instead of trusting the Master. The tone is admonitory and homely with proverbial imagery.
An exchange from Browning's Magazine features a sharp line about Soggs planning to quit his place with Foggs Soggs and Doggleton. Foggs questions Boggs, while Soggs remains unaware of his impending move, signaling rumors of a personnel shift within the firm.
A boastful man claims to have long work hours ten or fifteen daily. A perverse philosopher counters that such effort must be easy if one can sustain it, reflecting a sharp exchange from the Washington Star.
In a feature from the Houston Post the interviewer recalls a dialogue about costumes and reactions. The exchange centers on admiration for a fancy costume and a follow up question about reactions once the masks were removed.
The New York Telegraph describes Wilder the monkey performing with Conml the monk on a London music hall bill. Patrons are amused and puzzled by the monkey's feats while Wilder imitates Consul. Two Engiiehmen, intoxicated at the show, miss that the monkey appears to talk.
A Baltimore American quirky item notes Bubbles bought two new machines one for himself and one for his wife. The joke highlights the wife’s supposed jealousy of her own machine and the husband’s humor about sharing or not sharing.
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