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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
3
In Grenoble a planned wedding collapses as mob violence surges across France. Bernard confronts nobles and urges Violante to flee. A dramatic rescue attempt unfolds at the chateau chapel amid riots, with Bernard’s fate looming as the crowd closes in.
A crowd at the Germain chateau erupts as nobles are hauled back by bayonets. Count Emile is struck and countess Germain endures abuse with silent defiance, whileJeering peasants plunder jewels and mock the aristocracy. The scene ends with a crowd’s roar and a violent clash signaling a rout of the haughty nobles.
A Sydney traveler reports Samoa and Honolulu both idolize America, with Samoa resenting Germans over past bombardment and Honolulu eager for annexation. He notes Hawaiians would gain more from joining the United States than the U.S. does for them.
Miss Laulee Baxter daughter of the late Judge Nathaniel Baxter of the Tennessee Supreme Bench assembled a unique library of women writers for the state centennial. She wrote seven hundred letters to foreign governments and secured books from China Japan Greece Armenia Persia Hungary Romania Russia Germany France Italy Austria Portugal Spain England Ireland Scotland Norway Sweden and various Latin American nations. Many volumes are the first by women published in their country and some were gifts from governments. The collection will be one of the most valuable libraries in the United States.
The piece argues that small daily gestures matter more to wives than expensive gifts. It contends affectionate attention, such as violets brought home after work, strengthens marriage more than wealth or flashy presents. It notes some women are mercenary, but true affection relies on consistent consideration.
A long unseen relative named Maria visits Mrs. Uppenup and Henry Uppenup. Tension rises as Maria notes Mrs. Uppenup appeared unfriendly to Counln Marriot, prompting a humorous exchange about aging and smiles. The dialog suggests old tensions and a light domestic moment.
Mard Lach argues that weather disrupts travel as soon as snow stops and streets dry. He asks why people cling to old habits and questions the practicality of riding a wheel in changing conditions.
Captain Frank Kellen plans a hazardous act to shoot the Willamette Falls in a reinforced eight by three foot barrel. The craft features thick staves iron hoops steel rods padded sides and a swinging harness to keep him safe from contact during the plunge. An end hole allows air and likely drainage as the barrel travels over the rapids.
The account describes a dangerous barrel ride at Willamette Falls. Captain Kellen’s group notes water, a small aperture, and rapid plunges. Captain Paul Webb dies in a prior barrel attempt while others are injured. A misstep in harnessing leads to the barrel being ejected mid descent. The ordeal ends with the barrel recovered and survivors drawn to safety.
The candle fish discovered near Alaska provides food light heat and medicine for Klondike prospectors. A small fat fish with green backs blue and gold reflections dries for storage and yields a three candle power light when the tail is inserted into a crack. Its phosphorus backbone fuels flame and heat and may aid cold protection for miners.
A historical report describes Chinese capital punishment by slicing, detailing a 11-year-old boy condemned after accidentally striking his mother. The article portrays the method as barbaric, with vivid steps of dismemberment and protracted suffering under a formalized trial.
The article profiles Fedor Kovalyeff, leader of a Teofka sect near Tiraspol in South Frussia. After arrest he is moved to Odessa, then sent back for trial, but remorse leads authorities to abandon prosecution. He plans to sell property to fund a top Petersburg lawyer, fearing public sermons on peasant ignorance. He is about 26 and may be confined to a monastery.
A Washington Post item describes a Tennessee family of three sisters living together on a farm. Two work the fields while the third handles cooking and housework. They converse only briefly each year after harvest as they divide crops. They are nicknamed the deaf and dutch triplets for their notable silence.
The author muses on aging and the desire to appear younger, noting how the sense of growing older affects behavior. The piece explores social pressure and personal identity, offering a concise meditation rather than a narrative with events.
Widespread attention follows claims that the remedy Flye Drops or Five Props cures rheumatism. Sufferers quote dramatic improvements and a trial offer of 100,000 sample bottles for 25 cents, prepaid by mail from Swanson Rheumatic Co. in Chicago.
The passage lists violins from the Apaches, the pang kon drum, the ur heen Chinese violin, the psaltery of Spain, Algerian instruments including two guitars, a mute violin, two drums, a clarinet and a flute, the kanoon in Turkey, and urges requesting the 244 page illustrated catalogue from Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry Co. in Saint Louis with a 28 cent solid silver hat pin offer.
A country visitor exits Carson City with a seat coupon, a Morristown man mocks a millionaire list, and a St. Louis honeymoon quote toys with a judge. Portland bureau misremembers a destination, while medical claims tout Hontotter's Stomach Bitters. A giant salt train from Silver Springs to Boston shows fifty-seven cars carrying about two million pounds, pulled by two locomotives.
An old newspaper ad promotes GILALN-O grain drink as a coffee substitute, stating it tastes like coffee and looks like coffee, suitable for children and adults. It touts purity of grains, gentle on the stomach, and lists 10 and 25 cent prices per package.
The fragment mocks a shopkeeper selling elixirs for coughs and colds while reasoning that truths are obvious but a brilliant lie can deceive. It hints at profiteering and public welfare through questionable remedies amid a cynical tone.
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