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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
2
Wadsworth Nevada once a bustling rail town of about four thousand now lies deserted to a clutter of shanties overrun by thousands of wild cats said to be descendants of two or three hundred abandoned house pets.
A Billville philosopher counsels humility, saying the automobile inflates pride and that true ascent to heaven requires the patient, slow, steady virtue of an ox. The Atlanta Constitution quotes the aphorism as a sunlit parable on modern life.
An elderly advertisement pairing kidney pills with skin health tonics promotes relief for back pain, dizziness, and urinary issues. It touts Donn's Kidney Pills and a Blood Beath Co. kit, urging readers to send for free medical advice and sample products.
A London Telegraph quote notes that men become more sober not by laws but through competition and the struggle for existence, reflecting on temperance advocates' focus and societal influence.
The piece compares dressing well to the opium habit, noting growth in a man. It argues improvements are delightful and socially and morally uplifting, presenting a satirical art review tone on personal appearance.
Government engineers map Puget Sound for mines and torpedo stations. Mine equipment valued at 500000 is stored near Ft. Ward and expected to be in place by the first of next year.
A specially crafted hearse was made at Rawtenstall England for the burial of James Nuttall described as the largest man in Lancashire. The curia measuring six feet four inches long and three feet wide two feet deep was carried by twelve hearers.
Conspicuous among bridal feast adornments in Brittany is an artistic Lutter structure as elaborate as a bridal cake. Guests insert split sticks bearing gold or silver coins into the structure, creating a sparkling display of gifts.
A Detroit Free Press clipping notes an old maid’s fixed interest in the man she might have married. If he succeeds, she takes pride in the possibility. if he fails, she boasts of her foresight in turning him down.
N R Roberts of Dayton testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble. He suffered back pain and could hardly straighten after bending but now has a renewed back and can stoop with ease. He says the medicine has no equal and keeps it on hand for any recurrence.
Frank J. Cheney and Co. of Toledo engaged in a sworn statement declaring a senior partner’s assertion that their firm will pay a stated sum for each failure to cure certain complaints with Hath’s Catarrh Cure. The notice includes medical claims and invites testimonials, promoting various products and remedies.
A Chicago Globe note quotes a town opinion on the test girl, saying she has no sense, reflecting a local sentiment about appearances and value in communities.
An old advertisement claims Alien's Foot-Ease relieves burning itching feet. User testimonial from W. J. Walker of Camden, N. D. praises the product and urges others to ask their druggist. Sold widely by druggists at 2c.
A historical note states that a five room house in Henry VIII’s time rented for four shillings per year. The fragment discusses medieval housing costs and compares modern prices to the era’s rent values.
In Centreville Missouri the jury found Mrs Mars Spaugh guilty of second degree murder and her son William Spaugh Jr guilty of first degree murder for the May assault on Sheriff Polk during an Ironton crime. Arthur Spaugh’s trial was continued to May. The Spaughs face transfer to St Louis for safekeeping.
Dr. A S Harrison and John Sweeney have been indicted by the Tamkin County grand jury on assault with intent to kill and mayhem. Morrison was released on bond while Sweeney remains in jail as the victim, Daniel Crites, recovers. Crites, allegedly subjected to a brutal operation in a vacant house near the Frisco depot, was left unconscious on a railroad track but later revived and escaped harm as a train passed. The attackers are said to have planned to destroy evidence of the act.
Wes Hudson was acquitted of murdering Henry Bauchman at the state line saloon in Taney county. Clyde Elliott’s accomplice charge was dismissed. Lee King was tried in Christian county for aiding in the killing, sentenced to ten years, and has appealed.
Citizens of Oakgrove Missouri debate whether to change the town name arguing it appears in every county, while others prefer the current name saying Oakgrove is an improvement on the original Liekskillet. The discussion reflects local sentiment and historical nickname unease.
Kansas City reports that testimony before the federal grand jury probing freient rebates was continued Monday. The exact nature of the proceedings remains unknown, but indictments may be expected when the jury reports to United States District Judge John F Philips next week.
Vienna Mo. The William Scott murder trial ended Saturday morning with a jury verdict finding him guilty of murder in the second degree and fixing a ninety-nine year term in the penitentiary. Scott killed S. J. Copeland at a picnic in Maries County last August.
Jefferson City Mo. The state insurance department which refused a license to the Elkhart Mutual Life Insurance Association of Elkhart Ind has been notified the company is seeking to do business in Missouri It has been warned to discontinue these efforts.
In Monett Missouri a Saturday special election approved 6000 dollars in additional bonds to extend water mains and rebuild the pumping station by an overwhelming majority.
At Central Turner Hall the Missouri branch of the German American National Alliance adopted resolutions in memory of Dr Emil Preetorius during a meeting in St Louis.
Jefferson City dispatch says William P. Larue St. Louis attorney was jailed in a penitentiary Saturday by Marshal Joe Finks for embezzling client funds. He is in poor health and placed in the prison hospital for treatment. Territory rates within 100 miles were commuted with St. Louis as base point.
In Eldridge area fifteen miles NW of Lebanon Will Chappell shot Andy Rodman in the breast after a quarrel. Rodman died Saturday morning. Chappell surrendered to the sheriff in Lebanon and was jailed. Also, Dr Oliver B Hart pleads guilty to murder of a Chicago girl aged 10.
A Shelbyville report states a blaze originating in the Guard newspaper office, owned by Walter A. Dimowalt, destroyed buildings including the Guard office and city records. Lloyd's Inn library and Doyle Priest Dunn real estate firm, CC. Marshal barber shop, Drs. Devin and Carson, and Shellyville Racket Store suffered losses.
John H. Nelson, a special DOJ agent in Washington, spent Friday in Jefferson City consulting with Attorney-General Hadley. The visit signals possible government inquiry into Standard Oil Co. affairs in Missouri on its own account.
A late Saturday fire at St John s Catholic Church in St Louis damaged a corner of the chapel library area with old books, minor damage and no injuries reported. In Osage City Missouri a government work boat struck an hidden obstruction on Osage river and sank. five men swam ashore and were rescued with help from local farmers.
In Trenton Missouri the September 30 bond election to fund Avalon college improvements for high school use is declared void due to an official notice technicality. The bond purchase objection led to voiding the result, with the question resubmitted on December 27 after an overwhelming September verdict.
Petroleum was found one mile southeast of Clarksboro Missouri on the Williams farm while sinking no shaft of coal. The site lies near the Joe Shelly coal mine once active thirty years ago. Coal, zinc and lead were mined there in the past, and today the coal mines on the property supply fuel for nearby cities. Development operations will start immediately.
Gov. Folking issues a proclamation offering 260 dollars for the capture of Frank Sappington a convict who escaped from Washington county jail on December 4 after being convicted of assault.
Forty two indictments were returned in the criminal court here mostly against lid lifters All such cases hereafter will be prosecuted in the state courts instead of the police court in St Joseph Missouri.
Rev. Abel Harden Scott a retired Baptist minister aged 1 died suddenly of heart disease Sunday while playing with his daughter at home. Born near Louisville Scott spent most of life in Illinois where he served thirty years in Samoa County. In Bevier Missouri Thom Johns 74, a retired farmer, died Sunday shortly after his wife’s death.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and its glycerine base. It touts nonspecific claims of curing chronic coughs bronchial throat and laryngeal troubles in early consumption, while noting limited help for organizing advanced cases. Addresses Buffalo New York and Chicago mailing options, with private consultation and free literature.
An advertisement style prose touts Cuticura as a cure for a long running severe skin condition. It features a Boston reader S P Keyes praising rapid relief after using Cuticura and urges others with skin afflictions to try the remedy.
The text notes a habit of careful speech differentiates unlucky from lucky men, with anecdotes of unwavering calm. It states Lomion reports four to five average deaths by accident among mates daily, and London’s male population 207,897 yields higher accident death risks. It adds nine Londoners die from unpremeditated violence every two days.
William J. Falmer founder of Colorado City has donated 31 million or more to parks and charities, built a Bear Canyon driveway, and now acquired another large tract to convert into a park.
A literary man credits Grape-Nuts with clear thinking, steady energy, and high output. He notes ordinary foods slow mental focus by diverting blood to digestion, while Grape-Nuts provides nourishment for brain and nerves. Advertising copy from Postum Co. promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
Robert Cecil, Tipton Oregon postmaster, was convicted of wife slashing and sentenced to canton lashes in public. He plans to sell his property and flee the country after the sentence.
A Rochdale, England soda water maker was fined after selling water that contained only half a grain of carbonate of soda per dose, far below the required eight to ten grains. The case highlighted failure to meet stated strength standards and regulatory penalties.
The notice touts Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use claiming a 16 oz full pound per package while competitors offer 4 pound equivalents at the same 10 cent price. It argues Defiance resists iron sticking, is chemical free, and urges buyers to demand Defiance to save time and money.
The Rt Hon Sir Francis Bertie, British ambassador in Paris, recently celebrated his sixty first birthday after forty-one years in service.
An old ad touts Deflanes Starch as flexible and lasting with more product. claims of superior results and savings. Another line promotes Antejo Taylor Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen for coughs colds and lung troubles, priced at 21.00 net per bottle.
A brief fragment notes a common good or dish, a public stream, or communal matter that every fan holds a stake in, reflecting shared interest and communal value. The wording hints at a collective concern or celebration tied to a public feature or sustenance.
An ad asserts Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in quality or quantity at 1 oz for 16 cents. It contrasts competitors claiming other brands contain only JS a2.
London County Cemeteries and Defiance Starch ads dominate a fragmentary page. Claims of higher quality and more starch at the same price appear beside various medical tonics and warnings. The blur of slogans and quips highlights consumer likes and local commerce in a late 19th or early 20th century style.
A portrait of Queen Basine mother of Clovis the first Christian king of France shows sixth century women wore long heavy hair in two great locks laced with ribbons.
A reflection on a Greek proverb about identity, noting the distinction between appearance and truth. The text argues that truth lies in what we seem rather than what we are, suggesting a sharper, more popular sentiment for skeptical readers.
A small pet jackdaw vanished from a Kilmar nock area machine shop in Scotland and was later discovered inside a Shirge flywheel after it had run for more than two and a half hours at 176 revolutions per minute. The bird was unhurt.
Immense growth of seaweed described with lengths up to 300 feet. The largest 4 percent of the world’s seaweed is cited, with the dried mats used as thatching by South Sea islanders.
A portrait of Lydia E Pinkham born in 1819 in Lynn Massachusetts. Her early life as a teacher and her belief in plant remedies led to the creation of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her family. They built the business from kitchen laboratory to nationwide advertisement and legacy of care for women's ailments.
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