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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
David Price of Corydon Iowa describes severe kidney trouble. He says after one week on Dean's Kidney Pills he could walk without a cane and his health gradually returned. He remains well seven years later. Sold by all dealers 50c a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A separated couple argue over taking their dog Trixy. The wife plans a trip home, but the husband refuses to part with the pet, leading to a half hour dispute. In the end the wife stays and unpacks to cook dinner with Trixy as guest of honor.
An old lady is accosted by a well-dressed stranger in London who pretends to be a longtime friend. She cannot recall the name, he says he has changed it, and after engaging her in friendly chatter he steals her purse.
A writer critiques the misuse of the word anxious noting people often say they are anxious to see a play or to buy a hat or travel to Europe, when they are merely eager or desirous. The speaker argues anxious belongs only in the right context.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press shows Mary crying upstairs while a man asks if she fears missing a theater invitation or lacks suitable attire. The exchange hints at uncertainty and social pressure in dating expectations.
A concise reflection on living well, asserting rewards appear in the consciousness of growing power and worth through duties nobly met and work thoroughly done, with joy and peace found along the path rather than at a distant crowning hour.
In a coastal town, a land seller warned the ocean would erode away the land within a week if not purchased promptly. A skeptical buyer noted it as an old dodge, yet the seller claimed the truth that the sea is consuming the shore in chunks. This report notes the Louis Republic.
In a brief mock exchange a racehorse owner complains about weight, urges shaving, and the jockey replies he wears his lightest suit and has not eaten all day. A humorous item from Tit-Lits reflects racing culture and weight concerns.
A young woman reports indigestion from rich foods eased by Grape-Nuts. She says the product rebuilt her digestion and allows her to eat freely again, praising continual use. The advertisement, from Postum Co., cites “There’s a Reason” and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
Rear Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan, famed for the Hoch der Kaiser and bold actions at Manila Bay, died suddenly at Sutton Manor New Rochelle after greeting friends. Born 1844 in Kentucky, he began naval service in 1860, saw action in the Spanish American War, and retired in 1907 to business. He leaves a son Graham and had relatives in St Louis and Belleville. His career included command of the Raleigh and leadership at the Subig Bay operation and North Atlantic station duties.
Philadelphia report says Dr Harland Shoemaker and Dr Miller inoculated themselves and two nurses with anti typhoid serum at Methodist hospital Navy Yard. Shoemaker described immediate fever lasting four days and local pain at the inoculation site with a milder response in a second inoculation.
President-elect Taft will keynote the North Carolina Society annual dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York Monday night. He is expected to define the southern policy on the Negro question. Other speakers include W. W. Finley J. Joyner Hugh McRae and Dr. J. H. Dillard.
Chicago's famed free lunch for the poor faces a police ban after a hob o squad investigation reveals tramps from across the country flock to the city for the meal. Deep gloom settles among the homeless regulars as the staff of life becomes scarce amid the action.
Mrs James B Wells of Brownville presents Mrs William J Bryan with a building lot at Point Isabel a seaside resort 20 miles away She plans a winter home The 160 acre Bryan ranch near Brownville 60 miles distant will be planted with orange fig ficus and pecan trees.
Firemen had believed the Grand Trunk railroad blaze controlled when flames reignited on the Dominion line steamer Cornishman in Portland Maine causing about 200000 dollars in damage to the ship and cargo. By Friday night the fire was smouldering but thought under control.
Jefferson City reports the governor issued a batch of appointments for coal oil inspectors. Appointees include A. F. Seilor Gallatin Daviess county for two years from December 12, 1908. Fred Gehring Stanberry two years from July 5, 1905. John Haptonstall Eldorado Springs two years from May 20, 1908. Charles E. Swarts Albany for Gentry county two years from July 15, 1908. H. R. Collins Warrensburg two years from December 16, 1908. J. S. Hatter Neosho two years from December 7, 1905. J. W. Miller Boonville two years from May 11, 1905. George W. Vandiver Husgminsville two years from June 22, 1908. W. L. Summers West Point two years from November 21, 1905. Also appoints Gee. FP Ryan Jericho Springs to be Cedar County school commissioner to fill S. C. Callaway’s vacancy.
Luther Baggett, 23, was sentenced to forty five years in the penitentiary for killing Noah Stifford, a farmer, with an ax last December. It is the longest term in Tutler county history. Stifford died after thirteen days with a cloven brain. A July jury could not agree. a second jury deliberated fifty eight minutes. Mrs. Stifford, accused as accessory, will be tried this week. Baggett was captured after a three day 100 mile chase across swamps by Deputy Sheriff Smith, using foot, horse, handcar, and boat.
Boonville detective reports that Walter Cox of Franklin Junction pleaded guilty in circuit court to removing a rail from the Missouri Pacific main line near Otterville on February 21. He caused a freight train wreck but failed to avert disaster, and received a ten year penitentiary sentence.
A humorous piece contrasts imaginary, borrowed, and real trouble. It traces trouble origins from biblical figures to labor history before the Boiler Makers' union, then parodies self-help voices like the How-to-Be-Happy Philosopher and the Apostle of Diet as the recipe for real trouble.
Mrs. Louis Beck of San Antonio reports her baby suffered months of facial sores and sleepless nights before trying Cutiura Remedies. After one week of treatment the child slept, two months later his face cleared, and he has remained eczema-free at age two.
A humorous line reflects a runner named Larry who laments wasted effort and envisions a near miss at a marathon, imagining winning before noting confusion over the outcome and motivation.
The London Spectator warns that frivolity grips even the wise as stiffness and childish shrewdness spread. It cites women who romance on serious topics, causing them to blur reality and think as they talk, shaping public discourse.
Medical circles debate toris for lame back and rheumatism. An old formula mixes one half pint whiskey with one ounce Toris Compound and one ounce Syrup Sarsaparija Compound, taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at night. Toris Compound is from Globe Pharmaceutical Co Chicago, available from druggists.
A humorous school era exchange between Ardyce and Wayne over lyrics in America ends with Wayne’s puzzled remark about “Two of ’em.” The piece also includes brief quips on fashion split skirts, directoire gowns, and a few advertising blurbs for Lewis’ Sinder cigars Allen’s Foot-Base and a light joke about a tiresome speech.
A collage of old advertisements and notices including a 100 reward for catchable catarrh cure by Hall's Medicated Catarrh Cure, a sworn testimonial for F J Cheney & Co, and offers from druggists. Also contains quips about engagement courage and a joke about dark halls, plus Pettit's Eye Salve and a 2-cent cough Syrup.
In St Louis on Belle Avenue James Clark killed Jack Floyd while kneeling and praying for his life as horrified children witnessed the scene. The term star boarder reflects a domestic tension behind the tragedy.
Two hundred freight cars, over half loaded, were endangered by a fire that gutted the middle of the Fourth street Wabash railroad freight sheds. Several cars were partially destroyed after the blaze started from a stove in the office. Chief Swingley sent a second alarm as yards came under threat. Loss under $1,260.
Sedalia announces the engagement of J S Brenneman owner of the Sedalia Daily Capital and Miss Gertrude C Smith oldest daughter of D H Smith a pioneer resident The wedding will take place Christmas Day.
Jefferson City reports that two constitutional amendments approved at the recent election are now laws. The 25-cent road tax and the initiative and referendum amendment have been adopted and enacted as part of the state constitution.
Jefferson City reports three Kansas City men Irvin Jordan Clinton D French and George F McFall have applied to Secretary of State Swanger for articles of incorporation of the Jordan Mines company. Capitalized at 1 million dollars half paid the charter fee to the state is 57.20. The firm aims to deal in mineral lands minerals and ore treatment and milling.
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