05 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
1
The article discusses kelp harvesting and its use in producing petroleum substitutes, noting new methods and equipment. It references cutters, barge work, and potential roles for kelp in feeding and energy, with mentions of local vote impacts and reserves amid uncertain details.
A garbled report discusses Candies heritage and candles with vague references to retailers and prices. It mentions Abett Be Lewene and Herethms, centralizing counterfeit copies, and a focus on sufficiency of cigars and wallets amid wartime style shortages.
A garbled passage discusses steel alloys and distilled water versus other water forms. Mentions Ble Martin steel and unclear references to processes, flavors, and colors. The text is fragmentary with many unreadable portions.
A report describes a new substitute for burlap by Massa ucetta mill whirl with a Swedish pulp paper base. It lists compositions and test results including 119 pound hoof test versus 100 for regular eight ounce burlap. A judge notes a witness remained vague before testifying amid the courtroom tension.
Readers learn that meat and livestock prices are governed by the law of supply and demand. If demand exceeds supply, prices rise, and if supply outpaces demand, prices fall. Swift & Company can influence prices but must pay producers more when prices rise to stay in business, and must cover production costs with a small profit from beef and by products.
Fragmented OCR text references defense costs and a disputed delivery in a mysterious region. Mentions of currency like pounds and a mix of names such as Mary and Te, with unclear events, hint at legal or military expenditures, but the source text remains garbled and uncertain.
A chaotic scene unfolds as multiple agencies respond to a deadly blaze. Investigators and officers discuss causes while medics transfer casualties. The tragedy prompts warnings, evacuations, and a community forensics push. Local officials promise updates as the investigation continues.
A chaotic OCR fragment recounts dramatic feats during a historic rope walking event. Mentions crowd of thousands, figures like Prince of Wales and King Edward, and stunts such as a performer carrying a man on shoulders and walking a rope while cooking cakes. The text is inconsistent and partially garbled with unclear dates and many misspellings.
Fragmented OCR yields a crowded recap of a community event with names, places, and dates. Mentions include a treks, an army reference, a diner, a levee, and several individuals such as Vince Me and Morales. The text shows scattered captions and notes about labs, elevat ons, and a musical or literary theme without a clear single storyline.
A fragmentary report recounts a Polish princess seeking to cross from Russia into Poland with her son. Bolshevik authorities deny the passport, she buys a bogus document bearing Alexander the Great’s name and seals, enabling safe passage and now kept in family archives.
A sailor is offered a drink by a civilian who brings wine to soothe thirst but keeps the beverage from the sailor. The civilian repeats his actions three times and jokes about whether the sailor is thirsty. The sailor confirms, “Yes, very thirsty,” while the civilian attempts to wet the sailor’s whistle again.
Christmas this year centers on value over extravagance. The Youth's Companion, a nearly century old weekly paper, is promoted as a worthwhile family present. Priced at 2.00 for 52 issues, it promises year round reading and steady value for the household.
A fragment suggests a political anti military climate this month mirrors family tensions with mention of Turkey being carved up around Thanksgiving. The language is rough and speculative.
Fragmented OCR describes an estate matter filed on a date in November 1405. It mentions Bettie of Grant and charges awaiting action by a public court, with references to heirs and property titled to Martie J. Mo and others. The text is garbled but signals a probate or land settlement proceeding with potential attachment of property and payment or failure thereof.
Fragmented 181st century probate text notes grant of detiers fetitre to heirs, with dates and conditions. The judge of the probate court set out admonitions about conveyance rights and penalties for failure to comply within a year, naming several parties and officials.
John F. Limbaugh named administrator of the estate of Henry Limtang. The probate judge of Bollinger County Missouri grants letters of administration on the Ist day of November. Creditors must present claims within six months after the grant or be barred. claims must be filed in the probate court. Hurricane, Missouri address listed for administrator. Judge W. OC. Cole presiding.
Letters of administration on the estate of Ellis M Shrum deceased were granted to Amanda Shrum on November Mth 1918 by Bollinger County Missouri probate judge. Claimants must exhibit and present within six months to the probate court or be barred. within one year to avoid forever barring. Amands Shrum Administratrix. P address Shrum Mo. Attest W C Cole Judge of the Probate Court.
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