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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
Mrs Edson of Lamar Missouri testifies that kidney trouble left her weak and bedridden with pale skin, back pain, and sediment in urine. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Terhune Milburn Co in Buffalo New York, she reports quick relief and a full cure.
A chaotic dialogue shows Joaquin Miller proposing a colony of poets in Prostvale California. Debates among three Maine divines escalate over royal houses and religious merit while other characters discuss money and self-made status amid a flurry of literary names and dubious quotes.
A garbled remark questions why women are accused of freckles while many do not have them. The fragment suggests confusion over perceived flaws and female appearance, staying largely incoherent and lacking clear context or sources.
A letter asserts coffee caused insomnia and nightmares and credits Postum with restoring sleep and nerves. The writer claims friends quit coffee for Postum and improved health, urging others to switch. The note mentions reading The Road to Wellville and signs off as a health advocate.
In Missouri, the Luther Anderson murder trial reveals two ex-convicts and an insurance agent as witnesses, saying Anderson confessed to Wagner’s killing during jail time. In another story from St Joseph, Archie Fagan was captured after a shooting at a policeman and federal warrants tied to improper letters. Carroll’s saloon license petition faced scrutiny in Winthrop, with a farmer’s son used to file as a nominal petitioner. Spriva Bell reports southeastern Missouri crop prospects showing better than expected yields and national forecasts for corn and wheat across several states.
Sulixan and Bette, youths picnicking by the Merener river, the boy drowned after being swept by the current. Springfield reports ten indictments by a ten week grand jury with no arrests yet. Captain Zach A. Johnson named chief deputy in the state game and fish division. Sedalia widow Emma Heas died of natural causes after reports of murder. Kirkeville notes summer term at the state normal school with 33 seniors earning life certificates and 85 sophomores earning certificates.
Mexico Belle Dudley a four year old daughter of William R Dudley was killed when a wagon they rode in was struck by a frelebt train near Martineburg. William R Dudley and his daughter Ella aged 16 were seriously injured and carried about 300 yards on the engine pilot.
A young son of John Baker, farmer ten miles northwest of the city, drowned after falling head first into a rain barrel while playing alone. He could not be rescued.
Warren Patton son of Dr. W C Patton former mayor of Cape drowned in the Mississippi River while fishing near Cape Girardeau Mississippi river incident noted as a tragic drowning with no further details on rescue or cause
A fragmented excerpt blends mock poet talk with advice on laundry starch, praising Defance Starch for thinner, stronger application while weaving odd musings on perception and social reaction. The garbled text mixes poetry, product pitches, and stray quotes to form a collage of-era newspaper flavor.
A quirky dialogue mixes Shakespeare romance with a farmer family scene. The speaker jokes about liking Shakespeare after a Hamlet reference, while a farmer notes his son John is strong in hearing and football, predicting colors black and blue in wear.
A mother wonders why Wil should become a doctor when many new doctors emerge yearly. The father replies by pointing to the growth in ailments needing medical care.
An old testimonial notes Allens Foot Ease as a remedy for persistent foot discomfort. The user praises the product for curing corns and relieving a hot, tingling sensation, claiming it eliminates unbearable foot pain. The ad states the remedy is sold by all druggists for six pence.
Fragmentary report notes a boastful remark about a near win and plans to use a certain gear or attire for moving, with unclear surrounding details. The piece emphasizes bravado and a teased strategy rather than a full outcome or identifiable individuals.
A garbled OCR item references Chamberlate's 10¢ pare products and a broader claim of purity and government endorsement. The text mentions makers and a government name fragment, but specifics are unreadable.
A cryptic note contrasts hunting trip news with an obituary in Life magazine style, hinting at a sports column tema and a burial or death notice in the same issue. The fragment mentions Howard and suggests obituaries overshadowing hunting trip coverage.
An evocative line contrasts human effort with the vast sea, framing a struggle labeled as a lifelong fight. The Latin element adds classical resonance to the notion of enduring battles against nature and circumstance.
A collection of aphorisms contrasts perception and fame with practical warnings. A blind man and a cheering crowd frame the piece, while a metaphor about skyscrapers on one-story foundations cautions readers about fragile plans. The tone remains reflective and critical, urging discernment.
In New Orleans a stage troupe in a nominal amateur show about a royal palace provokes chaos when a performer flubs a line and the audience roars. A star actor delivers a sly misquote about the queen, then a loud insult from the stage manager sparks hijinks as the crowd laughs and a chorus of slights erupts.
The text argues that the view of women’s appearances has improved, replacing the idea that virtuous women must be dowdy. It states dowdiness signals bad taste and that intelligent women now choose attractive clothing, using personal grooming as a chance to please others.
A Cleveland Leader style exchange shows a physician assessing a patient with persistent fatigue and a tongue inspection as a diagnostic step. The dialogue echoes old medical caricatures and patient concern in a clinic setting.
Quote argues a barber is asked to judge a man’s capability for good head work. The exchange suggests skepticism about relying on unrelated professions to assess intellectual ability. The line preserves a humorous tone amid a pointed critique.
A terse remark notes that a man who never calls you a liar may still doubt your honesty, highlighting how silence can signal disbelief rather than agreement and reflecting the blunt logic of judgment in social discourse.
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