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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach disorders bilious headaches and appetite loss. It claims permanent liver and bowel vigor from plant extracts not alcohol and cites testimonials from Buffalo New York and North Arlington New Jersey. It also promotes related products and the physician's sanitarium.
Toy manufacture in Germany employs about 56,000 people. Exports total 15,196,386 dollars. The industry is centered in Nuremberg and Sonneberg with many allied firms in nearby counties.
Urges use of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to fight indigestion biliousness and constipation. Claims quick relief and permanent cure with sales through druggists for 50 cents to $1.00 and money back if it fails.
It is hard for Americans to grasp that commerce in Mexico relies heavily on personal relations. An order for a thresher from a wealthy Mexican farmer depends as much on the salesman’s personality as on the machine’s merits. Bustling, strictly business methods fail outside large cities. Lewis' Single Binder straight Se cigar, price to dealers 84.00 per Mo.
Reverend E H Wallace pastor of the Montoursville Methodist Church discharges the old ushers and replaces them with four attractive young women as the congregation grows rapidly.
The first railway built for steam cars was the Charleston and New Hampshire line in South Carolina, marking an early milestone in steam road transport history.
An admiral flies his flag at the main mast while a vice admiral takes the fore and a rear admiral displays at the mizzen, marking distinctive naval command locations aboard.
The note compares iron furnaces locations to raw material sites, finding most Southern plants unfavorably situated. It states fuel must travel farther on average than in Germany and cites Piso's Cure as a highly spoken of cure, with a Minnesota address and date January 6, 1900.
The article explains that in Transvaal a span of oxen can mean ten to sixteen head and a farmer must invest about $1,000 to $1,200 for draft animals. Wagons are heavy, built to carry 8,000 to 10,000 pounds, with a note mentioning Woolford's Sanitary Lotion.
State ownership of Swiss railways is described with Gothard excluded by contract before 1903. Augeie Moore of St Louis Missouri solicits information on 255,000 stock offerings, promising dividend guarantees and seeking active managers and agents for recruitment.
Who is wise We who can learn from everybody. Who is strong He who can control his passions. Who is rich He who is satisfied with his lot. Who is honorable He who honors others New York News Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder rests the feet cures corns bunions and swollen feet 2s in all druggists and shoe stores sample mailed free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY
An English exchange reports a Nova Scotia fisherman paid a guinea for a wreck believed to contain 12000 pounds in treasure. About 2600 pounds of the value has already been recovered.
Mexican agriculturists should be educated in modern farm implements by live demonstration. If a man has never seen a thresher it is hard to sell him one from a catalogue.
Theodore Roosevelt visits San Antonio amid patriotic displays and roaring crowds. The president reviews troops at Fort Sam Houston, rides in the parade, and addresses locals at Alamo Plaza. He thanks Texans for their warm reception and praises education and race relations.
Washington reports rising Haitian dissatisfaction over Minister Powell. Secretary Taft heard Haitian complaints after Powell warned of a March revolution prompting a U.S. warship. Leger indicated the United States may recall Powell if Haiti insists, possibly leaving the post vacant weeks.
An unnamed man, self-styled J. Everest Worthington, was captured near the Kansas State Capitol after declaring a plan to kill Gov Hoch. He claimed divine inspiration from the god of fire and sworn vengeance on self-made statesmen. Worthington, well-dressed and intelligent in appearance, gave no known previous residence.
In Topeka Kansas a man identified as J Everest Worthington M A who allegedly planned to assassinate Governor Hoch en route to the state house was judged insane on Wednesday and committed to the state insane asylum authorities report. The case follows his arrest during the alleged crime attempt and his subsequent declaration of multiple identities.
A team of fine sorrel horses was sold on Tuesday in Mexico Missouri by J Winter to C A Ware of Jefferson City. Ware acted as the buyer for Governor Folk and the price paid was forty five dollars.
Jefferson City reports Oscar Johnson of Montgomery county has been given a clerkship in the supreme court by Supreme Court Clerk John R. Green. Robert Morrow is appointed Stenographer to Supreme Court Judge Gayon D. Burgess.
Glen Cribfield of Atlanta 18 died instantly during a night fire run in Bloomington when he tripped while racing to aid others. He broke his neck in the fall and the death shocked the community and fire crews.
Chicago figures Patrick J Healy president of Lyon and Healy dies Monday from pneumonia at age 65. Healy had led the piano maker and seller in Chicago since 1864, shaping the music instrument industry in the city.
A general snow storm battered northern and eastern Kentucky on Thursday night. Reports from Louisville indicate heavy snowfall and travel disruptions statewide as officials monitor conditions and urge caution.
Jefferson City MO Governor Folk vetoed the bill to establish a Springfield Court of Appeals. He argued it would create confusion and unnecessary expense, noting only 1,711 cases in five years from the affected counties and that existing courts handle their caseloads. Folk warned that more last resort courts would cloud law and complicate jurisprudence.
In Macon Missouri the coroner refused an inquest into the death of Maurice Maloney, postmaster at Leda. Mrs. Maloney, widow, said no inquiry should be held, declaring that if foul play occurred God would punish the guilty. Dr. L O Mason had suggested an inquest but the family declined.
Jefferson City Mo Willard Dun can Vandiver sworn in Thursday as state superintendent of insurance after appointment by Governor Folk last Saturday. He filed a bond at noon for spot and it was signed on stationery of the National House of Representatives. Mr Atkinson, a signer and legislator, is expected to name one appointee to the department under Vandiver.
The University of Missouri board of curators approved a six month leave for President Jesse. He and his wife plan to travel to Virginia for the inauguration of President Aldeman, sail from New York on April 18 for Europe and spend time in Germany. Dr J C Jones, dean of the Academic department, will serve as acting president during the absence. This marks the first vacation for Dr Jesse in fourteen years.
Columbia Mo F A Sampson secretary of the state historical society of Missouri returned from Pettis county after a vain search for a prehistoric dinosaur remains. Friends had secured an option on the discovery and he went to Pettis to take possession but found the supposed dinosaur to be cow remains with some lumps of chert quartz formations.
Sedalia Mo. William E. Hunter East Main street grocer committed death by his own action by swallowing strychnine at his home on East Second street. He left a note saying he was financially embarrassed due to street improvements closing the front of his place of business and cutting patronage. Hunter served as an election judge and was said to be in good health. it is supposed he became deranged before the act.
Jefferson City Missouri Attorney General Herbert S. Hadley announced N. T. Gentry of Columbia as deputy attorney general. Gentry is a Missourian, graduate of Missouri State University in arts and law, a leading Central Missouri lawyer, and was Republican nominee for judge of the Kansas City Court of Appeals in 1900.
Governor grants a conditional pardon to Harry Patton, 22, of St. Clair county, for forging a $5 check in 1904. The pardon, issued on the basis of his mother Mrs. Patton’s plea and his clean record prior to this offense, requires abstinence from cigarettes and alcohol or return to prison. Judge Graves and the prosecuting attorney supported clemency, noting his first offense and good character.
Dearborn Missouri reports J W Chalfan killed when a traction engine sank through a bridge while moving a sawmill from Stone farm to Winburn farm in Platte county. His body found beneath the engine in mud and water with severe injuries. He leaves a wife and four children.
Dr. L H Callaway succeeds Dr. Robinson as superintendent at State Hospital for the Insane Nevada Missouri after election by the board. F A Dalton takes steward post replacing Joseph Harper. J R Walton named treasurer, Dr Unterberg of St Louis elected nerve and mind specialist. Present assistants Simcoe and Angle. Board adjourns to May 3.
Jefferson City, Mo. The city of Carthage issues a call for redemption and cancellation of bonds Nos. 6, 7 and 8 of the denomination 3500 bearing 4 percent interest. The bonds mature May 1 and will be paid at the city treasurer’s office in Carthage.
Judge W. W. Botts ordered the release of A. Clark Barnes from constructive imprisonment after Barnes refused to answer questions in a deposition for a $100,000 damage suit by George Morris against him and others in Mexico Missouri.
West Plains Missouri reports Mrs. Cerrie Phelps Republican won reelection to Howell County School Commissioner by more than 250 votes over E H Lenox, securing a third term.
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Joseph W Folk has announced the appointment of three commissioners to the Portland Exposition Robert H Kern Es Garver and E E McJimsey St Joseph Grant City Missouri each named for the upcoming exposition assignment and oversight.
Delegates from county camps attended the Modern Woodmen of America convention in New Florence Missouri. In Jefferson City a prison guard shot prisoner Shepherd Sanders in the shoulder after an attempted attack. the injury is not dangerous and the inmate will recover.
In Springfield Missouri a heavy frost Thursday morning severely damaged blossoming and budding fruit, with pears and cherries likely killed. The blast threatens local orchards and upcoming harvest prospects.
Mrs Mable Bradford of Burlington Vermont testifies that Peruna cured her back pain and monthly distress after a cold. She credits the remedy with restoring health and energy, noting significant improvement from pelvic catarrh and general ailments. The testimonial highlights Peruna as effective for women and abdominal complaints.
Thousands of women cured yearly by correspondence are promised relief by Dr Hartman who presents evidence from grateful patients. The message asserts many female illnesses stem from catarrh and claims Hartman identified its true character and offers treatment at no charge.
Peruna is advertised as a facial beauty aid claiming to cleanse mucous membranes and restore youthful appearance. The ad cites testimonials to Dr. Hartman and offers free advice from the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio, with confidential correspondence.
New Swiss schools set aside ground floor baths for pupil use. Each class bathes about every two weeks, in both seasons. Soap is used, and a warm bath is followed by a cooler one. Sick children and those with skin diseases are excluded.
In the south of Ireland near Inchigeelah lies Cats Well whose waters are believed to have marvelous healing powers for sick babies. The report notes exports to Russia and describes U S shipments of cotton seed, grapevine cuttings, tobacco and seed wheat in large quantities.
A Milwaukee mother describes paying over $100 for doctors and treatments that failed to help her baby. After spending less than $5 on Cuticura products, the child recovered fully, per the signed letter from Mrs. G. H. Tucker Jr. The text also lists assorted industry notes and curiosities.
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