14 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
1
An extended letter mix critiques of Taz Paras leadership at Tar Press and president D B Hill, interwoven with political rants about Bryan and a tirade on royal wealth. The disjointed prose references Vandiver, Mormon seating, Philippine policy, and pension sums for the British royal family, ending with cautions against fraudulent schemes.
The legislature enacts a new system replacing round overseers with three road commissioners per road district. Appointed for staggered terms, one-year clerk pay and annual meetings begin. districts to be nine miles square to one township. Commissioners must be voters, freeholders, and residents for one year. Meetings set for March. contracts awarded by the board. Public notices posted ten days prior at five public places.
A era of fraudulent advertising in New York and large cities promotes miniature investment schemes. The piece warns that gullible people are drawn by glib promises and big figures, with predatory methods disguising as legitimate offers. It cites the American Constitution era as noting that gullibility is common and urges caution against sensational claims.
A rambling, archaic meditation on luck, humor, and virtue contrasts with a comical exchange at a hilltop grocer. The narrator muses that satire and prejudice shape ambition, while a playful telephone dialogue between the grocer and a caller provides a lighthearted aside.
Fragmented OCR shows a dealer touting daily arrivals and a large stock of children's toys and gift items. Mentioned are dolls carriages wheels pine toys barrels heads and various playthings and goods marketed for Christmas shoppers.
Celegene deckels announces a fresh stock including boys and girls jackets from age 14 to 18, Misses jackets, and a full line of ladies jackets. An extensive range of suits and overcoats for men, boys, and children is offered for Christmas. The shop carries dry goods, dress goods, flannels, domestics, corsets, gloves, laces, embroideries, and handkerchiefs, aiming to satisfy every budget from cheapest to best.
Fragmentary notes show residents in Ear Town and nearby places with moves trades and opinions. Mentions George Winchester Thowes Phelin Lucian Barrett W Laird and Dr Thrite Meg in a tone of community observation and politics with no clear single event.
Health is good in the community. T. Bo Drom traveled to Marble Willast. Will Bollinger and wife visited L. M Willa’s family at Libertyville. Mrs T. B. Dean and Mrs Corn Jlurrin visited friends and relatives for Thanksgiving and helped with the turkey. Died On the 270 of consumption Mins Cordin Jaen Siobaugh Haled Co moved their sawmill to town to finish wine work. W. S. Monith has the tree work under way for his new home. Our town improved as Dowd Wille from near Detoy visited looking for cheap goods. W. 1b. Uritew continues to travel.
A reader’s column from Zalma recounts wet weather, damaged rheumatism, and various townsfolk updates. Mentions of J A Seahunete, J W Fulbright visiting Libertyeite, W E Wilson, Died notes for J P AWirybanuh and L Green Wood, and local happenings at Greenhrie Greenhrie Greenhrie. Also references to county politics and a next county judge candidate suggestion.
The Sixteenth academic year begins September 18 at Marble Hill Missouri with a 36 week, three term program. Prof T B Wingo is named principal and Mrs Wingo will head instrumental music and elocution. A full up-to-date curriculum and best teachers are promised with diplomas on completion. Tuition ranges from 2.00 to 4.00 per month, board terms available.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss police, weights around 170 pounds, and mentions changing samples. The readable portions are garbled and do not yield a coherent event or人物.
Notice cites the St Louis to Cape Girardeau and Fort Smith railway lines serving the south and southwest regions. It lists routes and locations, indicating plans or status of the lines. The brief item emphasizes geographical coverage and railway reach rather than detailed actions or dates.
The Republic urges readers to subscribe to its semi weekly and Sunday magazine offering comprehensive political news from all parties. It highlights telegraphic coverage, affordable rates, and fashion features for women, with a final push to subscribe at a bundled rate through Ta Rerusnic in St Louis.
Two men are sought in this county for fall and winter work to take Prairie Farmer subscription orders. Earn 2 to 4 dollars daily with a promising plan. positions are permanent with salary plus expenses. Apply with references to The Prairie Farmer 166 Adams Street Chicago.
A late night sale advertises Friendship and Souvenir Hearts. Boys plan to buy them as keepsakes, to be worn on bracelets for friends. Prices listed range around a few dollars with various finishes. The notice emphasizes prompt entry and a featured selection at the site.
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