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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
2
A jumble of short items mentions hypnotism as a cure for alcoholism and wireless telegraphy as a life saving invention. There are stray notes about birth rates in France, a Toledo woman seeking a divorce, Native tensions, a milkman inventing an aerial delivery plane, and quirky musings on war, science, and anthropology.
A Wisconsin effort examines why more residents engage in a certain activity. The initiative analyzes motives, societal factors, and regional trends to explain growing participation among diverse groups. Researchers aim to inform policy and community programs.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an attempted airport or event and a speaker from a Delaware house of representatives. Tim is noted as likely responsible for an elevation or advancement.
Fragmentary text describes King Edward and German contact aimed at a visit to Boyes Willem. It mentions purported aims to influence William toward happiness while discussing governance, with unclear wording and missing context.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that public regard for a college should rest on liberal education rather than athletic prowess. It notes the media and public often honor physical strength over intellect, and urges emphasis on broad learning within university gates.
Legislatures push bills to boost the marriage market with schemes like Wisconsin a bachelors tax and a state bureau to supply wives while Texas contemplates annual proposals or double tax penalties. Baltimore American notes some women demand the ballot to influence laws.
Simon Pure is a character in Mrs Centivre's comedy A Bold Stroke for a Wife. He falls for a charming girl, is counterfeited by an impostor, then proves his own identity and authenticity. The phrase Simon Pure comes to mean the genuine real article.
New research indicates the Romans and the Etruscans shared close genetic ties, reshaping views on ancient Italian populations and their origins. The finding challenges prior distinctions and suggests deeper cultural and historical connections between the two groups.
A Washington conference on January 25 debated a presidential message urging comprehensive reform to aid dependent children. It endorsed home life, preventive work, cottage systems, corporate agencies, state inspection, education supervision, and enduring organization to remove poverty driven harm and keep children within stable homes.
The Senate deliberates a naval appropriation plan to fund ports and repair stations along the California coast south of San Francisco. Provisions include base establishment studies, Marine Corps duties on ships, and new commissions to study naval efficiency. Mare Island and Puget Sound receive specific funding asks, with hearings slated for April on the Harvester Oyster suit in Jefferson City.
Madrid reports that by Wednesday night the minister of Marine had no information on an alleged collision between the U S battleship Georgia and another vessel of the American fleet. The absence of official details leaves the incident unconfirmed and under review.
Senate action centers on a report from the Judiciary Committee led by chairman Skagtor Clark removing constitutional objections to Senator Knox's appointment as secretary of state in Taft's cabinet. The measure, amid debate, was sent to the House for action as soon as possible with a presidential statement on appropriations for wartime needs and a resolution tied to Lincoln's birthday observances. The House moved Thursday, debating the naturalization fee increase before adjourning.
Washington reports indicate Britain may fund a U S mission to Liberia to study conditions and advise on actions. Foreign offices fear the Liberian government cannot maintain control amid grave distress as foreign interests seek protection and troops move toward Monrovia.
Special Examiner Lyons investigates alleged overcharges on banana shipments from New Orleans to Iowa points via Burlington, Rock Island, and allied lines. The probe questions pricing practices and potential violations affecting commerce and regional traders.
The Arkansas House on Thursday adopted a resolution removing George R. Mann as architect of the state capitol under construction. The action follows Governor Danagher’s charge that the building is not being properly constructed.
Mrs Redelia Durham shot and instantly killed her husband Albert Durham a miner as two children slept. She says he abused her and she intended to shoot over his head. Police report no other injuries in Cripple Creek Colorado.
Minneapolis wrestlers Mahmout attempted to throw Henry Ordeman of Minneapolis in a handicap match. Mahmout agreed to throw the local man twice within forty five minutes.
A sharp earthquake rocked the Roder district Thursday morning following dull rumblings. Two oscillations were recorded with no damage reported. Local authorities describe the event as a minor seismic occurrence in France.
Reported in Cheyenne Wyre that twenty thousand wiki ok star in Jackson Hole. Dewp enn covered with hard cruel pre ven, free petliog to he grace beneath. Farmers' stacks broken as search for fomd continues. Relent Distributors meet difficulties distributing aid to carfhquete sufferers. Arrived here with terrible weather conditions.
An armed hold up at a jewelry window yields about $200 in diamonds. The thief, seen fleeing through a Pridas night alley, eludes police with a planned escape while a pursuing officer trails the path and delays. Separate notes describe Harry V Had ford’s Arctic journey plans and a northern Canada Alaska exploration itinerary.
Nashville Tenn lower house passes three bills altering election machinery away from the governor. The measures already cleared the Senate and head to Governor Patterson, who is widely expected to veto them.
Miss E H Moore and partner Miss Erna Marcus defended their national indoor chess? titles in a Friday victory at the Seventh Regiment Armory courts in New York City.
Lincoln Neb The legislature approved a bill increasing the required residency period for divorce applicants from six to twelve months. The measure aims to disrupt organized divorce colonies by prolonging wait times and adding scrutiny before filings.
The Nebraska senate Friday passed a bill to establish a department of political science and citizenship at the State University of Nebraska. William Jennings Bryan has been referenced in connection with the proposed school and its aims.
Thomas N. McCulloush of Colorado Springs reports chronic backache and kidney trouble with nocturnal immobility and disordered urine. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, he claims relief began quickly and the cure was permanent, with products sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY for 59 cents.
In a rural exchange, a boy asks where to find “a kid-Nothin’ dein” while a barber shop is noted as closed on Sundays. The fragment hints at local commerce schedules affecting errands and family routines. No clear names or locations are provided.
A fragmented 17th century account describes Otto te Guericke and an elaborate copper globe device with a narrow Sun tube and alcohol, plus a pulley system. The text shifts to moralizing on fraternal aid and vagrancy, ending with abrupt, garbled dialogue about exchange and restraint.
A fragmented Harpers Weekly excerpt recalls Mr Fleeten and youth tales about summer boarders and a mother fearing a scar. It describes a five year old injured child and a boy joking about a tooth: a nurse or doctor is summoned, the mother laments a potential disfigurement, and the child reassures with a toothy quip.
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