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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1873
Page
3
Public exercises in declamation and composition by Rolla preparatory students announced for Friday 74 P M. Local items report rain, Grange organization in Knob View and Slickery Grove, gas lighting, court notices, and community updates from Rolla Missouri with names like Morris Newman W. J. C. Taylor and Col. W. H. McCown.
Christmas pageant planning at the Methodist and Episcopal Schools includes a Christmas Tree and music directed by Mr Via with decorations by Prof. Emerson. Gifts may be donated through N. W. Allen at the M. E Church on Dec 22 and presented during the event.
A lyric speaker declares that jewel‑like beauty fades beside a beloved face. He finds light, music, and joy in her smile and voice and vows to crown her with wealth if he gains fame. He admits other forms may be finer, yet none match the beloved’s sweetness.
At the special city election held Thursday the Whisky School of Mines ticket was defeated. Vote totals show GC. U. Frosbcee 100 votes, Joseph Tipton 80, Albert Neuman 58, M. V. Richardson 43, I. Storts 43.
Advertisement notes oysters available raw stewed or fried at Julius Koch corner of Sixth and Main. Red Store marks include black sack coats at five dollars, ST boy's suits at six, ladies Velvet Tats reduced to 1.75.
Advertises five percent commission for lands placed with the Rota Express for sale in Phelps and adjoining counties. Offers free advertising, tax payments for non residents, abstracts of title, and reliable land information. Issued by Watihniwwcs J. Power.
The South Missouri Journal notes three distinguished men in Lowes county support the Grangers: a preacher a doctor and a lawyer. It lists local figures including Capt Hynes Col McCown Major Maxey Col Olden Judge Organia and Livingston in various pursuits and reflects on harvest and farming topics with humorous tone. It also advertises due bills for purchases from Marchal & Siwnith New York and real estate in Bella Missouri and an Estey Organ offer in St. Louis.
Readers debate the term school of mines and its alleged political influence in Rolla Missouri. A letter claims building interests manipulated candidates while denying involvement by faculty or students. Contemporaneous notes touch on exEmpress Carlotta and historical figures.
The December issue of Bunsard's Mesivan Worrp is out as the tenth yearly volume appears. Subscriptions now, January begins a new volume, with bound volumes of 1873 mailed for 2.00 including 792 pages and 37 musical pieces. Specimen copies cost 0.10, and the 1873 bound volume plus 1874 issues are 2.50. Address S Brathann's Sons, Publishers, Cleveland Ohio.
Wilson Leiser requests cancellation of his paper due to nearing expiration of paid year and extra cost from four weeklies plus absence for a month. He cites late delivery and lack of opportunity to pay for subscriptions and ads, offering to keep correspondence if the editor replies. The letter is followed by a longer editorial on Cuban history and Spanish rule with references to cruelty toward native and creole populations and historic atrocities.
A merchant promotes a holiday sale of jewelry and watches with a 50 percent discount. The stock includes gold and silver chains and rings with various settings such as Brillianta Pearl Coral Ruby Amethyst and more. L FE Scnenre invites customers to inspect the new stock and buy gifts for friends and relatives.
A short verse laments a beloved's early death with questions of why and longing for return. The speaker mourns a darling left behind and contemplates eternal rest and faith.
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