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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
2
A Atchison merchant recalled 1897 as Sunday temperatures neared 114 degrees while selling potatoes at 3.00 a bushel. Al Foss, a farmer, said he fed 2500 bushels to his hogs after receiving only 10 cents a bushel for them.
Last week Glover Branch sold the Lexingtonian to EB Martin dale who has assumed control of the paper. O M Elliott, who recently left us and bought an interest in the paper, is out also and may continue his deaf mute paper recently established.
The Republican stance on protection argues tariffs balance labor costs with foreign competition. Superior equipment provides an edge, but without tariffs better gear could move offshore, hurting domestic industry.
Senator La Follette announces as Republican candidate for the presidency. His opposition to Taft among Republicans could spark enough dissent to defeat Taft’s renomination and allow a strong alternative candidate to emerge.
Beginning next month ships carrying more than fifty passengers must have wireless telegraph apparatus capable of transmitting messages at least 100 miles and be manned by an operator with a certificate from this or a foreign government. Fines reach 5000 dollars for noncompliance.
Provisional President Madero asserts Diaz handed private concerns a large personal monopoly. He criticizes public officers drifting from high offices to lower posts and warns officials can slip into dishonest practices without scrutiny.
Hon. John E. Swanger and Hon. A. L. Reeves, popular Missouri Republicans, were seriously injured in a trolley car accident near Buffalo New York last week. They have returned home slightly disfigured but able to resume official duties and plan to take part in the 1912 political fight in their home state.
The newspaper notes its contest draws the county’s pick of contestants with strong local support. Friends push them into substantial enthusiasm, and the editors express thanks for the positive reception while acknowledging limited funds for prizes.
The governor directed that inflammable material be cleared from buildings and that workers be organized into fire companies with regular drills. He warned that few structures are fireproof and many would burn like tinder if a fire occurred.
The last legislature enacted a single law governing saloons allowing repayment of the unexpired six month license upon the death of the dramshop keeper. Licenses are not transferable and only the named licensee may sell liquor, so a licensed saloon must close at the proprietor's death. Previously heirs could not recover any part of license fees.
The piece argues against the claim that hobble skirts cut mill demand in half. It counters that women spend to match or exceed prior purchases, so reduced demand reflects lower buying power rather than a real drop in need.
The University of Missouri appoints Professor J A Ferguson of State College Pennsylvania as Professor of Forestry in the College of Agriculture. Ferguson, Yale Forestry School graduate, heads forestry at State College PA. The College owns 50000 acres of southern Missouri forest land to serve as an outdoor laboratory for practical instruction. Enrollment is expected to be large at university start.
The piece weighs Taft against a Democratic foe, arguing protection is right or wrong and urging a clear tariff stance. It says voters may back free trade if high tariffs fail, warning that a Democratic shift to free trade could doom the party in 1916.
The text recounts a historic code of ethics by local physicians declaring advertising unprofessional and boycotting newspapers. Editors allowed doctors to settle their disputes, reducing doctor readership and trust. Dentists joined the boycott, hurting public attention to dental care until a Joplin meeting reversed the move.
A portrait of Annie McQuillan, a thirty year old laundress supporting three children after a drunken husband left her. She rises at dawn, works eight hours, feeds and educates her kids, and ends each day exhausted yet grateful for her health and family. A second Annie, childless and refined, earns three thousand annually but cannot meet expenses.
Willard Kivett of Glasgow, 19, drowned Sunday afternoon while bathing in a creek south of Glasgow. He is believed to have been seized by cramps. Other items note Mrs. John P. Tippett, 67, committed suicide at Keytesville amid illness and melancholia. Willard Raines received a ten year sentence in the penitentiary for assault with intent to rob and to kill near Kingville. James Wilkerson wounded George Miller, 20, at Sedalia over a quarrel tied to damage from a charivari party, with self defense claimed.
The piece argues bathing is vital for all but urges plain sense and individual needs. It favors a nurse tempered sponge bath for the ill and old, while advocating a bold cold plunge for the healthy, noting it must be tolerable and followed by quick reaction.
The piece urges stepping from bed quickly and rubbing to redden skin, then deep breaths and brief resistance exercise to induce brisk circulation and well being. It notes a cold bath need not be icy and recommends experimenting to find the optimal cold level for a quick reaction and payoff.
Buck Eye W L Pinkard finished cutting wheat last Thursday and apologized for the nice job. Lee White has broken his horse to ride and is learning new roads. Jim Millinges plays music for young people on his Jews harp. Mrs Ollie Pinkard visits from Slater. Ernest White and wife visit. Mrs Nelson and granddaughter also present. An ice cream supper at Harmony church Saturday night invites boys to save money.
Davis District residents visit relatives over the weekend. Madison Johnson and family of Slater joined J. S. Johnson’s household. Floyd Kitchen of Kansas City spent time with uncle C C Kitchen. Ernest Irvine returned from Iowa where he became dissatisfied and says his father who moved there in spring will return this fall. Amos Audsley shipped hogs to St. Louis Thursday. Geo Johnson and family Sundayed with Joseph Herrman. C C Kitchen’s new residence work progresses. Henry Vernoldt got a new buggy last Friday. Wm Sands and family moved near New Frankfort last Friday. Mrs. Frank White and Miss Bessie Porter shopped in Miami Thursday. Harmony church social last night inviting all guests to attend.
Prairie View notes show S McK Callaway returning from Warrensburg Wednesday after a stay. Miss Mamie Keeling of Warrenton Mo visits sister Mrs Edwin Drunert. Mrs Charles Drunert visits her mother Mrs J H Uphaus. Cirra Yowell and Marvin visit Marshall relatives. Mabel Pangborn and Clara Yowell were Waverly visitors. Charles Demoss visits Grand Miss and Katharine Fletcher with Janie Demoss. Levi Kramer enjoyed auto rides. Edwin Drunert and Koelling visit Mrs N J Fletcher. All eagerly welcomed the recent rain. Crosswhite and daughter Rebecca visited Waverly.
Monday incident aboard a hay wagon crushed several bones and dislocated his right hand. He was taken to Dr. Manning. prognosis not serious but painful. Local notes report various sick relatives and visits among residents including the Finleys, Clark, and Gorrell with a mention of an outing at Elk Lick.
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