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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
2
A collage of snippets notes rising bean prices, possible casus belli over an insult to Russia's consul, and vigilante-style crusades in Omaha. It ponders a belligerent world, jokes about Mrs Cleveland, and praises Miss Sarah Hudnut for ethical conduct. It also urges school reforms, supports bodies of Brooklyn High School girls, and lauds laughter as life prolonging.
In Brixton a boy Amos Beecroft recalls his father Bee croft Mariner who lived among seashells, earned local fame, and died at sea during a storm. Amos grows up loving the sea, dreaming of distant coasts, and faces a moneylender’s son who probes for wealth and adventure.
Harold Marquises of Utica was arrested in Siena on a forgery warrant from Dr Williams Medicine Co. He planned to counterfeit Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, producing plates and imitations for sale to druggists. Police found a complete counterfeiting outfit and stolen items in his possession and apartments. He awaits examination in Syracuse jail.
A daughter asks her mother whether to accept a marriage proposal from Mr. Sillerly. The mother warns the season is too near to be squeamish, implying hesitation about rushing into marriage.
An advertisement touts Krausers Liquid Extract of Smoke as a modern method to smoke meat without fire. It claims harmless hickory smoke distillate creates authentic flavor, keeps meat moist and insect free, and eliminates traditional smokehouse drawbacks. Free instructional material offered by E Krauser & Bro. Milton PA for curing and smoking meats.
A Pittsburg physician details how a worm enters green chestnuts to lay eggs. The insect deposits eggs as the nut ripens, attracted by warmth from the sugar carbon reaction.
A prominent building owner directed his architect to specify the durable Alabastine on all walls. He dismissed Kaleo mine and other similar goods even if provided free, insisting on Alabastine and asserting his confidence relies on its use.
Humorous scraps from era newspapers include a remark about a sewing society chasing a man away, a judge and wife exchange over support, and a cartoonish line about Carton's story making hair curl. The mood is light, with puns and clipped dialog delivering a quick, period voice.
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