12 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
1
A garbled column discusses Tariff speeches by Tom Reed, Senate currency worries, and party loyalty. It mentions President McKinley, Hanna, and Chicago conventions, plus a jest about a hatpin ending a spiritual seance.
Offer describes ladies corsets at regular prices 1 and 1.25 now reduced, plus ladies shirts waists and vests at substantial cuts. Mentions men’s white and colored items on sale with wide reductions, indicating a general clearance.
The notice lists a cash only sale beginning August 9 by B. Rosenblum in The Leader Marble Hill. It references a broad mix of topics including a Tennessee constitutional convention vote, wheat and breadstuffs duties, and various local notes from Cape Girardeau and surrounding papers.
Two figures sit beside the sea observing the water and wind, exchanging tentative dialogue full of mistakes and longing. The scene conveys calm and fear, with mentions of staying together despite uncertainty and a test of commitment looming over them.
Pleasant weather followed by a light rain Wednesday night as farmers plowed for wheat. A well attended picnic drew many locals including John Steinerd who returned to Arcadia, and visitors Lucy Johnson and Mrs. Fisher.
Sunday gatherings in Leopold along with news of cattle buying by John Schulte of Fredericktown and a flood of local updates. Reports cover wheat threshing nearing end, illnesses, births, moves, school opening, and a Yukon mining excerpt including methods, pay-dirt, and equipment.
Rain fell Monday evening over Hog Creek with reports of a strong peach crop and favorable apples. Corn looks good. local residents William Hopkins and Jasper Schaefer were noted workers with Devore’s thrashing machine. Other mentions include Roy, Mira Addie Dellinger, and Rebecca Mitchell observed around town.
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