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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
2
The column surveys quirky notes from Marble Hill Missouri and beyond. It mentions a bush by the street, New York religious revival talk, a lightning strike in Troy New York baseball, Edward Atkinson on clothing costs, Philadelphia quietness and a near-fatal incident, an elf mug auctioned in London for 329000, Florida labor shortages, and a jab about guarding cups the Kaiser may desire.
Professors remarks characterize Defoe as a great liar while noting a hope for more sick ties from the Rollinson Crise era. The fragmentary text presents names and opinions without clear context or dates.
A Boston bank collapsed under liabilities of 700000 pounds. The reports do not specify which official delivered the speech at the event.
A fragment notes that the Gould estate could endure a loss of a million or two without forcing the mortgaging of the family farm. The line suggests substantial wealth buffering a rural property against debt.
A quotation suggests that a woman’s value rests on bread making rather than carpentry skills, reflecting attitudes about gender roles. The remark highlights societal expectations and may prompt discussions about women's work and independence in the era.
Observing statisticians report men drink less in summer than in winter, though summer brings heat and birdsong. The note contrasts seasonal behavior with cultural notions of summer activities.
Fashion workers condemn the sylph ke figure described as a lean silhouette guiding design choices. Critics argue the slim ideal reduces practical coverage and motivates use of simpler patterns and fewer sewing steps.
The city spends 3000 to bury Hiram Cronk, a veteran of the War of 1812, as survivors dwindle. The note signals the end of Tast survivors.
Passaic New Jersey requires vaccination for the entire police force to reduce illness and maintain readiness. City officials emphasize strict health standards as officers continue patrolling to catch criminals and protect residents.
A woman in Connellsville Pennsylvania discovered dynamite lodged in the heel of her shoe. Authorities investigated the source and motive as the incident prompted heightened safety measures and questions about the suspect wielder.
A New York socialite declares she expects to reunite with her pug once she dies, pondering whether she will reach heaven or the other place.
The era imposes bold silhouettes and airy lines for the season. Fashion writers note hoop skirts return alongside slender waists as designers balance volume and lightness.
A cynical comment envisions a hole from ocean to ocean as the most striking adornment for the canal zone, contrasting talk of beautification with a stark, ground level punchline about making a visible scar.
A correspondent notes killings of lying snakes on the Rappahannock while another reports steamboats on that river deciding to close their barrooms. The remark concludes that it is time.
Mark Twain faces personal strain as his daughter suffers appendicitis. The writer, famed for lifting others’ spirits, now encounters a rare moment of shared hardship within the prominent literary family.
Surviving widows of Mr Hoch plan to organize an old settlers association. They expect to recount thrilling, hair breadth escapes as pioneers gather for a reunion.
A Perry Herald note says a Pennsylvania court has ruled that a man is master in his own household. The commentary suggests the wise husband should wait for his wife to affirm this judgment, signaling skepticism about the decision.
The Globe notes Boston has a professional snake catcher. The Portland Advertiser mentions about fifty locals engaged in trapping “the serpent that lurks in the bowl,” reflecting frugal attention to domestic concerns.
Nellie Brown of Effingham county Georgia disappeared after leaping from a window while her husband prayed for a blessing. He was left surprised by the rapid turn of events as the escape occurred during the scene. Mystery surrounds her sudden disappearance in the Georgia town.
They discuss Dickens during meals and dream of also studying Browning. If Browning meanings became clearer, some would see more. if not, students, full of good things, might not care which approach is better.
A rooster attempts to whip an automobile and fails, ending Chanticleer’s reign on the dunghill. His wives weep as the dawn no longer rings with his clarion notes, leaving questions on how a rooster can conquer where man has failed.
Report notes over 700000 deaths from plague in India this year and cites widespread drug and serum use. Proposes external application of soap and water three times daily as a potential preventive measure.
A terse note reports that Kid S McCoy, once linked to prize fame, will marry again after two prior marriages and a widow who is said to hold 34 000 000 in wealth, signaling a high profile domestic development.
An actress announces plans to perform Shylock next season while noting the cast should be balanced. She adds there is no female Othello yet, highlighting ongoing gender casting considerations in the troupe.
Barnes Oldfield confesses the task of training his green dragon to ascend a tree remains unfinished. He still retains hope the unusual project may succeed with time and effort.
Prominent men urged young men to pursue politics arguing it mirrors religion and shapes character. A great statesman remarked that politics approaches church in its influence, with error and prejudice seen as sins among those striving for public service.
In a book titled Nerves in Order Dr Schofield formerly examiner for the British National Health Society presents a longevity table. He argues that the Christian ministry ranks as the most healthful calling among professions based on the data.
London fashion devotees reportedly swap morphine tablets for tea cigarettes made from blended green and black teas. The article notes the strong nervous effects of the tea cigarettes, including dizziness, partial stupor, and extravagant visions, with victims often sent to private sanitoria.
The article notes an old calling in eastern Asia where native customers prefer blackened teeth. A tooth stainer visits with brushes and coloring matter to apply a polish similar to bootblack. The practice is described as harmless and part of local custom.
A quotation from O S S Marden appears warning youths to change tactics and take stock of themselves before joining the “might have beens.” The line emphasizes self discipline, purpose, and energy to avoid failure.
In Cleveland Arkansas on July 31 a local resident Mr. A E Carlile attests to a long kidney illness ending in a cure from Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says the pills are the best remedy for sick kidneys and recall 23 years of trouble finally relieved by the treatment. The notice touts Dodd's pills as curing backache to Bright's Disease.
Statistics from Spain show that in 1904 about 12,000 bulls were killed in bull fights and they killed roughly 10,000 horses. The finest arena bulls come from the vast estates of the Duke of Veragua in Andalusia, who has built a fortune in the trade.
The Exchange notes language diversity across the British Isles, citing about 508000 in Wales who cannot speak English, Welsh as their sole language, 43000 in Scotland who speak only Gaelic, and 32000 in Ireland who express themselves only in Irish.
A historical note claims that placing saplings cut into ten foot sections upright and sown at the small end can yield about half a pint of water in fifteen minutes, suggesting a method to obtain drinking water without death from thirst in Australia.
Rome hosts seminaries and monasteries from eighty seven orders with a steady rise. Of these, one hundred thirty convents, ninety four focusing on education and hospital duties.
The Corunna lighthouse in Spain is believed to be the oldest still in use. It dates from Trajan’s reign and was rebuilt in 1624, reflecting its long maritime heritage and continued function.
Study notes that silkworms fed different leaves yield varied silk colors. Vine leaves produce bright red silk while lettuce results in emerald green. Researchers highlight plant diet as a key factor in cocoon coloration and potential textile applications.
The piece warns against cereal coffee imitators, noting many failed in 90 years. Postum remains the original cereal coffee, trusted by physicians and the public for those seeking to quit coffee and rebuild nervous strength. It emphasizes honest labeling and consumer scrutiny in a free country.
In a dramatic chapter, the Prince of Courtland eyes a royal alliance. Ivan pledges his support to win Louis's wife and seize key fortresses while Louis wrestles with passion and ambition. The dialogue reveals kinship and rivalry, ending with a bold demand for Joan of the Sword Hand to become princess.
In a shadowed tale of Joan of the Sword Hand, her march on Castle Kernsberg tests loyalty and love. Maurice von Lynar’s scheming follows Joan’s rise as two Plassenburg envoys narrate a chaotic march, a near-war at the Alla and the denouement remains unresolved as they seek peace.
The piece recounts a New York American remark about Senator Foraker’s early legal career in Cincinnati and a Lincoln anecdote. Lincoln, asked why he charged little yet felt rich in heart, tells of sharing a ginger cake with a poor boy, noting he preferred big fees but earned few.
Henry Harris of Chicopee recalls a tale about George M. Stearns, famed western Massachusetts lawyer, and a Westfield lawyer seeking a safe, stylish family horse. Stearns replied by turning the letter over and writing a wry note, I do not: perhaps God dows.
On a South Shore line between Hingham and Boston Hon John PD Lone rushed to the platform at South Station and failed to open a patent gate. A bystander quickly turned the handle correctly and the gate opened. A friend quipped that he did not know how to do everything.
A New York Times anecdote quotes Senator Pettus of Alabama as a veteran teller of darkey stories. He relays a farmer who sees a dog bark at a Black man, who runs away then returns after ensuring no dog is present to explain that barking dogs may bite. The darky adds that they both cannot know when the dog will stop barking.
Mrs. McCall laments finding a good maid and Mrs. Vandine suggests hers. The maid would suit but fears constant hats and towns to manage, seeking a quieter assignment.
Topeka Journal reports a brief legal exchange about wills with Johnson acknowledging satisfaction and Billings confirming he became the attorney in the case, noting caution and formal proceedings.
King Christian of Denmark, who has recently entered his 88th year, is noted as Europe’s oldest reigning monarch. The article highlights his longevity and long service to the Danish throne, reflecting on his age and position within European royal lineages.
Oyster Bay reports a landmark gathering as Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries met President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower. The luncheon and toast stressed hope for a just lasting peace, with Witte and Komura expressing gratitude amid a calm, cordial atmosphere.
New Orleans bulletin reports the capture of the Mississippi quarantine boats Tipsey and Grace by Louisiana forces. Navy actions convert Grace into a messenger boat while Colonel Bostwick pursues the Winona. Four deaths and seventeen new yellow fever cases mark the crisis as authorities seek federal aid and broader quarantines amid a mass refugee exodus and regional measures.
Yonkers New York reports Mrs. William F. Cochran widow of a local carpet maker was blinded by a near lightning strike at her summer home in Sorrento Maine. She remained under medical care as doctors evaluated eye injuries including rupture of the optic nerve and retinal vessels compromising vision.
The body of Dud ley F Chambers treasurer and assistant general manager of the South western Oil and Gas Company was found floating in an oil tank on the Burghardt lease six and a half miles east of Chanute. He went to the lease to check oil delivery and was missing for hours before discovery. He reportedly descended a ladder into a tank to inspect oil at the bottom.
Uintah Reservation registration surpassed 5,000 in Grand Junction Colorado as several hundred homeseekers arrived on today’s trains. Among registrants are over five women, with parties leaving daily by overland routes to inspect lands open for settlement. The office was told to accept veteran applications printed in Denver. Hoch Laden with Charges.
With John T. Wilson’s approval the Joint Protective Board of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes ordered all track and water service members on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad to strike at 6 p m August 2. The action affects more than 2,000 employees as officers refuse to accept the schedule or submit the dispute to arbitration.
Miss Corinne Blackburn daughter of Senator Blackburn of Kentucky wed Mr. W. H. Gale of New York and Leesburg Virginia in Washington on Saturday with a small party of relatives and close friends in attendance.
Chicago records report John Mueller, who killed his wife and two children and then attempted suicide, was Saturday sentenced to be hanged.
Burlington brakeman John Britt found dead on the tracks after the northbound express passed Tuesday night. Absence of money and a watch on the body suggests foul play. Britt had been married only two months.
Grand Rapids Michigan reports a fire loss of 50,000 after a Friday lightning strike hit the Caulfield block at 19 27 South Ottawa Street. Fire crews battled the blaze as authorities assessed insurance and structural damage.
Information reached Philadelphia of the death in Paris of the Countess de Diesbach. She was formerly Miss Meta McCall of Philadelphia before marrying Compte Alphonse de Diesbach, a member of an old Swiss family.
Crown Prince Gustav of Sweden arrived in Copenhagen on Friday to confer with King Christian on the question of the Norwegian throne. The meeting emphasized the ongoing discussions about succession and regional issues between Sweden and Denmark.
Odette Tyler, renowned actress and playwright, praises Dean's Kidney Pills in a grateful note to Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York. She says the remedy has been equally gratifying to her and her friends and notes it is available from all dealers at 50 cents per box.
A five year old niece describes a man on a Houston bound train who winked and squeezed his eye at her during a ride with her mother. The incident, recounted from the Boston Herald, portrays the playful yet uneasy moment observed by a young passenger. The report emphasizes the child’s memory of the gesture and the mother’s reaction.
A narrator contrasts a woman choosing a fashionable hat in a milliner’s window with grocers who still try to steer customers toward unwanted items. The piece upholds women’s independent choices in purchases and extols Lion Coffee as a trusted, pure, uniform brand amid loose coffee options.
England with many railways carries trains for 400 million miles last year, while America saw trains cover 900 million miles. The passage notes England has far fewer track miles than the United States despite dense railway networks.
A claim that simple black ink is a sovereign remedy for ecalds and a cure all is offered. It is described as a powerful irritant a mild seda tive for removing freckles from reputations and a boosting tonic with unrivaled effects.
A description notes Japanese barracks feature gymnasiums and praises Japanese soldiers as top gymnasts. It claims they can clear a fourteen foot wall in half a minute by bounding on teammates, with one man supporting two or three others.
A decorative sentiment about Paris presenting a rapid succession of feast days that outshine time elsewhere. The quote from Jeournal des Debats celebrates Paris as a city where time is marked by celebrations rather than relentless passage.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a folksy line about finding wealth in love and domestic costs. It notes paying the house rent gas bill grocery bill millinery statement and keeping children in shoes, with a blessing on the children.
A brief aphorism notes that happiness rests on forgetting. It suggests the cheer habit comes from learning to forget past troubles and regrets. The quote emphasizes mental discipline as a path to contentment.
An obituary notes a man died after a circular saw incident, praising him as a good citizen and upright patriot, while oddly claiming limited information about circular saws. The item blends a formal tribute with an ironic, truncated technical detail.
A country Iowa clergyman recounts his wife’s yearly vomiting linked to coffee intake. After stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee, symptoms vanished for nine years. He claims lasting health improvements and credits Postum, produced by the Battle Creek firm, with the change.
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