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Marble Hill Press

Location

Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

6

Pardon snafu leads to flight and police probe

A man named Mr Purtong was released after 21 days of a pardon granted by Governor Gowdrich of Indiana. He fled to Chicago after a complex sequence involving a pardo n and alleged romantic entanglements. Mrs Furlong, acting detective, plans to alert police and authorities while Portone moves toward clemency attempts and possible reimprisonment.

Luke Purtong Gowdrich Indiana Chiesen Gower Ciwrich Furlong Purlong de Wice Harting Lown Purl Mes Samh Asan Mr. Purlong Iint Nxt Mr. Portone Goma Geeemer Cauntieh

Education and Love Clash in Vanston Romance

Miss Fienniken and Harmond Preach of Topeka forged a plan for marriage after years of study together at North Western University. When she pursued an education first, her fiancé pressed for marriage, backed by university professors. A minister from Eldorado performed the ceremony, and the couple soon moved to Revenge pod.

Vanston Lanier North Western University Ariel Topeke Kan Leonte WL Wett Prench Chienee Mien Fienniken King Ote Professor Walls Kielly Professor Worb Tom Sherman Beastie Mr Johnson

Mysterious Disappearance Ends as Lita Polssant Speaks

Lita Polssant confesses to Capt. William Kyle at the Oakland police station that she did not flee as rumors claimed. She details marriages to Byron O Reilly and Joe, denies eloping with Hyren, and says she is living at the Touraine hotel with her husband Joe. The tale closes with a statewide police hunt declared unnecessary.

Francisco Wiliam Kyle Oaklind Kyle Janeheil Tin Lita Polssant Saermento Lita Polssant Kyle Byron O'Reilly Oakland Martinez Smith Marks Joe Arcadia Dite Hove Marrie Ventura Byron O'Trellly Touraine Hotel Sacraimento Police San Francisco Lita

Market row ends in egg price dispute near Cratiot

Report from Detroit markets director G. V. Branch describes capricious egg pricing at Cratiot market. A woman bought four dozen eggs at 60 cents a dozen, praised them as new laid, then accused a farmer of profiteering after a rival offered 75 cents a dozen. She hurled the eggs and damaged the crate, prompting calls for order as prices settle at 75 cents a dozen.

Htroit G. V. Branch Detroit Bovehe Cratiot

Panama Canal Shows Profit Despite War Disruptions

Brig. Gen. Chester Harding forecasts the canal will yield a profitable margin in the near term as world conditions normalize. The annual report notes revenue over costs excluding military spending, with 2 percent of cargo moving U.S. to South America and 14 percent to the Orient. In the year just ended, canal operations posted revenue near 11 million and maintenance costs around 10 million, leaving a narrow surplus and optimistic projections for 1921.

Washington Panama Canal Chester Harding Secretary of War Booth America Orient United States South America United Sttates Alipe Trinaillantic Reife Harming

Million Year Class Lost Figures in 1918 Tax Returns

Washington reports 1918 income statistics from the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Personal returns filed numbered 4,425,144 with total taxes $1,127,724,000. average tax per person $24.55. Investment income and dividends shown, with detailed brackets and ranges. A separate Alabama case notes a lawsuit over railroad clock delay costing $500 judgment for a Decatur mother whose train was four minutes late.

Washington, D. C United States Bureaa of Internal Revenue STZ Montgomery Ala Lonteville & Noestiville Railroad Ellen Carey Decatur

Angry Farmer Hangs Balky Horse Fined

Crum Elbow farmer Eorward Byrne tied a rope to a horse and hoisted it over a limb, causing a mate to be strangled. The P C A members investigated and pleaded guilty, receiving a 25 dollar fine.

Eorward Byrne Crum Elbow

Teddy Bear Save Child During Car Accident

A brown teddy bear shielded a four year old girl as a car wheel passed over her body in the Degler family garage. The child clung to the toy and was freed with likely full recovery. Her parents are Alvert and his wife. The incident is described as a miraculous saving by the toy.

Alvert Degler

New Outdoor Sport In Indiana Stealing Safes

There’s a craze in Lafayette and surrounding areas as thieves steal safes from stores and haul them away to open later. Edward Spangler of West Sonora discovered his safe rifled of $250 after it was abandoned in a field, highlighting the boldness of these crimes.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Teleure Edward Spangler West Sonora

Boy, 12, Startles Singers With Range at Event

A twelve year old from Tecome Washington, Hebert Maerrar, wowed Metropolitan stars including Meme Preecee Alda and Galli Cure, hitting nineteen consecutive high notes in a performance. Witnesses said the feat marked the highest pitch reached by the human voice at the event.

Aneng Bey Samuel Alda Murray Tetraezini

Lightkeeper Survives 72 Hours Alone After Wife’s Death

Alfred H. Griffith, keeper at Giant's Tomb lighthouse on Lake Meron, endured a 72 hour siege by the mwenezing storm with his wife dead beside him for 22 years of companionship. He remained at his post until the sea eased and then summoned mainland help from 12 miles away.

Midland Lake Meron Alfred H. Griffith

Brilliant Madrid Display as Guard Is Changed

Madrid presents a vivid royal pageant with red and blue hussars, dark blue artillery, and red and blue infantry uniforms facing off at 10 o clock. Flags unfurled, bayonets flash, and regimental bands march as thousands watch from palace gates while vendors cater to picnicking crowds under sunny skies. The king may appear on the balcony to salute before the ceremony ends after about an hour each morning.

Madrid Alfonso Spain Hussars

Favorite Prescription Praised by Kansas City Reader

A testimonial from Mims A Gurmicka of 1402 Wood Avenue extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The speaker claims repeated use improves weakness and nerve trouble, calling it a life saver and recommending it to others for health restoration and relief.

Kansas City, Kans Pierce Mims A. Gurmicka Wood Avenue

Woman Witness Described Perfect Moment in Court

A woman testified about witnessing a perceived perfect moment, stating she saw Aguret Gever tie the knot in a symbolic gesture. The account highlighted a notable instance tied to community rituals, drawing attention to local etiquette and timing.

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Aimed at Ailments

An old promotional piece extols Swamp Root as a top kidney remedy. It praises its gentleness and effectiveness while urging readers to consult Dr Kime for preparation details. The text references the Sidneys, iver, and Te Kilers, with emphasis on a traditional tonic’s perceived benefits.

Sidneys Iver Te Kileer Kime Eco Minghemten

Fragmented OCR News Card

Unclear text fragment shows garbled phrases and possible names but lacks coherent event or facts to summarize meaningfully. Unable to extract a complete, source-grounded item for a proper headline and summary.

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