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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
2
J J Witt editor and proprietor of the Marshall Republican is noted for his long tenure shaping local coverage and community engagement through the newspaper. His leadership reflects a commitment to regional reporting and public discourse.
Dr T J Allen explains buttermilk is better for many adults. Large cow milk forms heavy curds and can irritate weak stomachs causing headaches and liver issues. Buttermilk uses desiccated casein and friendly bacteria, avoiding adverse effects. A home tablet can be used to make buttermilk.
The International Live Stock Ex position will be held at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago from November 27 through December 19, showcasing livestock exhibitions and related trade events.
Gov Hadley stated Missouri is no longer debatable and has already been debated, signaling a firm stance on the issue.
President Wm. H. Taft reached St. Louis Monday morning then spent the day in East St. Louis before beginning a highly anticipated river journey down the Mississippi that night.
The Lexing ton Intelligencer notes the paper prioritizes electing a Democrat to succeed Senator Warner, reflecting enduring nationwide fear of the "Yellow dog" Democratic politics even as party loyalties galvanize supporters.
Jasper county interests have derived millions in increased values and stimulated industries from the revised tariff on lead and zinc ores. Few Democrats in the lead and zinc regions of Missouri are willing to support or contribute to a tariff for revenue only.
A reader letter argues that Bill Jones arrival should bring news or funds to boost the paper. It emphasizes the need for meaningful coverage or financial support to keep the community informed.
At a Southwest Missouri banquet in Joplin both Democrats and Republicans cheered Uncle Joe Cannon calling him straight goods and a thoroughbred. The people of the region claim nothing is too good for him despite his horned reputation.
The governor’s trip down the Current river aimed to spark interest in Missouri’s undeveloped regions and encourage material development. He treats the journey as a practical effort to spotlight a dormant area, urging further visits to other regions and suggesting that such exploration informs legislation and public action.
J C Patterson died last week after forging a path with pluck and energy despite limited education and modest beginnings. His life, though not privileged, is praised as an example for youth striving to succeed and avoid obscurity.
Uncle Levi Smith contrasts 1970s prices with today, recalling frying chickens at $1.00 a dozen and eggs at five to six cents, butter at about 10 cents a pound. He cites 1548 pork sold to John L. Luke at 1.50 per cwt and notes cows and calves bought for five to seven dollars, arguing farming offered strong earning opportunities.
Editor Swift says Iron County is developing a 260000 tract and aims to settle it with 100 German families from Chicago. He travels to recruit settlers, claims nonpolitical motive but fears it could shift Democratic margins. He notes potential drawbacks of such settlements yet hopes right citizens will emerge when new arrivals come, as he runs a dry school and a powerful bank.
In a Friday night speech in Joplin Governor Hadley compared critics to a Western camp sign on a piano reading Dont shoot the musician. He defended his administration and said he is doing the best he can despite public criticisms.
The governor emphasized adherence to the Republican platform and explained delays in filling 6000 state posts. He said his first duty is to carry out party principles and that he wants to appoint capable persons, noting his cautious approach to staffing under his control.
The article lists Taft administration cabinet members including Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania as Secretary of State, Franklin McVeagh of Illinois as Secretary of the Treasury, Jacob M. Dickinson of Tennessee as Secretary of War, George W. Wickersham of New York as Attorney General, Frank H. Hitchcock of Massachusetts as Postmaster General, George Von L. Meyer of Massachusetts as Secretary of the Navy, and Richard A. Ballinger of Washington as Secretary of the Interior.
The list includes Secretary of Interior James Wilson of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Charles Nagel of Missouri and Secretary of Commerce and Labor in an Iowa session with state and federal officials.
Voters will decide on nine amendments with potential for three more. Proposals include pensions for city teachers and policemen in large cities, adoption of voting machines, a $4 million appropriation for a new State Capitol, revamping revenue levies, funding for poorhouses, a permanent state road fund, and higher legislature pay. Additional measures seek tax separation, prohibition of intoxicants, and home rule for St. Louis, Kansas City, and St Joseph. Governor Hadley backs the latter amendment.
An in text advertisement for H. & Scudder & Co of Marshall Missouri proclaims Salt! Salt! Salt! as the best strong and cheapest salt for all purposes in any quantity with free samples offered.
A Friday afternoon football clash ended without a winner as Marshall High School and Lexington High School played to a third consecutive tie. Both teams battled evenly with no decisive score in the contest.
Henry Harvey and Miss Nora B. Smith were wed at the bride’s parents near Nelson on Sunday Oct 17 at 430 pm Rev D C Bolton officiated. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march played by Mrs Ethel Leaton and guests afterward enjoyed a decorated dining room and social evening. The couple will reside one mile east of Ridge Prairie after November 1 with many gifts of glass, china, and silverware reported.
A ruinous river warning urges care after a Niagara incident along with a Safe Kidney health pitch. An endorsement claims a 61,00 bottle cured weak kidneys and backache, promoting Electric Bitters available for 50 cents at P. H. Franklin’s drug store.
An unsigned letter to the Republican asks readers if anyone knows of a man who deducts a portion when buying a load of corn by measurement to account for the cleats holding side boards. The subscriber seeks information through the paper.
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