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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
7
Missouri counties report a drop in child population with rural districts showing losses while towns like Cape Girardeau and New Madrid gain modestly. State Superintendent notes no stated reason for the decline as budget allocations hinge on county enrollments and attendance figures. Officials cite wartime recruitment and economic shifts as factors, with coastal counties and Missouri River areas bearing the impact.
Herbert Weer in Washington briefs the government guaranty for farm wheat and the $2 per bushel price, while state leaders push a three phase mobilization for 1918 wheat acreage. Campaigns in rural districts, canning demonstrations, and lectures are organized by state agricultural leaders to boost support and stabilize markets. Changes to National Army mobilization dates are wired from the Provost Marshal General, with district boards awaiting certified names.
A letter from No A McMillan, president of the St Louis Clearing House, warns the governor that between 500000 and 400000 of the villa left by the last administration has not been presented to the National Bank of Commerce for payment. Claims totaling 1600000 have been presented and paid. The clearing house will not honor bills presented after September 19. War looms over Ashley as the electric Merit plant, once run by Moss Bro, faces closure with one brother drafted and the other in military service. RS Moss seeks public service commission guidance on possible service discontinuation if exemption cannot be obtained.
In London a writer notes that genius often ends in poverty and neglect. He cites Thackeray, Swinburne, and Simeon Seeler among others, detailing their decline from fame to dereliction. The piece laments the gutter fate of literary greats and contrasts public prestige with private want.
The article describes ancient door securing methods using iron lines and bolts. It notes a line lock that enabled entry when a belt and key entered a hole, later improved by a bolt in an iron crate or ring attached to the door. Pompeii loom-like devices show progression from Egyptian to Greek and Roman locking concepts.
A man recalls overtaking a motorcyclist to warn him of speeding. He admits to being arrested for speeding after explaining his act of kindness. The exchange shows a humorous confrontation between a driver and a pursuing officer.
Fragmented OCR describes a tasteless malaria tonic touting health benefits and urges use to “drive out malaria.” It mentions Dr Lee, a cloth, and odd phrases, with garbled pricing and warnings, reflecting damaged page text from a historical ad or medical remedy.
A garbled advertisement-like text describes skin relief products and trial claims. It references Cuticura and quick healing, price notation, and various odd names, with unreadable sections suggesting a dubious sales pitch and scattered product mentions.
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