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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1890
Page
2
A scattered column satirizes journalism’s irresponsibility and sensationalism, mocks mind reading as science, and lampoons fad cures and war improvisations. It also notes quirks of sociability, talkers who monopolize conversations, and etiquette among polite society across borders.
The bridal party fills a decorated dais as Annie, in white satin and pearls, is led to the altar by her father. Sir Wren’s toast blends blessing and wisdom, urging steadfast love. A sumptuous banquet follows with Lady Hortense’s floral setting and guests including the Duke of Melverne and Bishop Bodo.
The speaker reflects on colonel Haynes departing for America to oppose landlordism and defend liberty. He traces Ireland’s history of conquest, parliament, and reform, praising Grattan and Gladstone while urging unified action against landlords, with a note on Waverland’s tenants, education, and a future of global liberty.
Leisure Hour lists bibles with playful misprints and errors from early editions. Breeches Bible, Bug Bible, Treacle Bible, Rosin Bible, Vinegar Bible, Ears-to-Ear Bible, Standing-Fishes Bible, Discharge Bible, Wife-Hater Bible, Rebekah’s Camela Bible, To Remain Bible appear with humorous twists. The piece also cites a mother’s plea for girls to learn work and self-support, urging practical education for women.
Fragmentary account describes a cave near Rojo Italy with a deadly air risk in the lower section. Visitors are warned as rescue teams attempt to access the cave and revive affected individuals.
The article cites experiments showing cow feed drastically changes milk quality and butter yield. It warns against feeding mistakes and notes some foods raise quantity but reduce quality. Maine farmer Dr. Reynolds urges against turning orchards to meadows and favors sheep pasture for soil fertilization and pest control.
The article discusses a popular white wheat with short stiff straw and square heads, its comparison with red varieties, and the impact of souring processes on millers. It notes crossbreeding benefits, harvest timing, and potential prices. It also covers pig breeding profitability, corn crop influence, and celery quality, bleaching, forcing with fertilizers, and varieties like Silver Spray and Henderson White Plume.
On a farm the horses sometimes lack steady work and teams may be alternated. To avoid idle stability or pasture loafing, one of two teams is given most tasks while the other rests or runs free, a common practice to balance workload.
The text argues animals crave certain minerals not present in ordinary feed. Horses cows and hens seek unusual foods like old bones or eggs from the nest due to this deficiency. Stock dealers blame lack of minerals and recommend salt or mineral-rich feeds to correct the fault. Egg-laying birds show thin shells and reduced production for the same reason.
A collection of farm notes discusses cattle value by traits such as milk color and body size, salt needs for various animals, and breeding strategies to double US cattle value in five years. It also covers dairy timing, pruning, and general kitchen tips including recipes for pies, bread, and cookies.
A collage of vintage quotations from multiple papers lampooning prohibition, editors, and public life. Snippets mock tax bills, advertising pitches, tanning jests, and travel notes with quirky spellings and humor.
Gov Hill cites calm leadership during the New York Central strike as crucial. Militia readiness was discussed but not enacted as authorities managed riots with restraint. The piece praises presence of mind and poise in crises, citing Otis A. Cole of Kinaman Ohio and testimonials about Warner's Safe Cure.
George Keeble, a barber in Indianapolis and longtime YMCA owner, recalls meeting President Andrew Johnson through Johnsons wife’s maid. He recounts Johnson’s cordial, sometimes color biased behavior, noting Johnson’s kindness to people of color and a recurring toast: God bless the white folks and the Lord save the niggers.
A damaged account describes a 12 year old boy entering a seminary for girls and an explosive incident where female pupils allegedly stripped him, leading to scandal and an inquiry. The fragmentary text hints at impropriety and moral panic surrounding the institution and its patrons.
A garbled excerpt describes a small figure and a distant path. The texts hint at a traveler or observer and a potential danger or threat, with unclear actions and dialogue. Interpretive context remains unresolved due to damaged wording and missing surrounding details.
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