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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
1
A bustling midwestern clearance advertises deep cuts on fabrics and clothing. Indigo blue black and white textiles flood the shelves along with blankets, ladies and mens wear, shoes, hats, and groceries. Prices slashed on cashmeres, flannels, shirtings, and boots. Also notes a university dining critique and local civic reflections.
Miss Francis E. Wittaan president of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union dies in New York at 59. The piece notes her lifelong dedication to temperance and reflects on contemporary politics, the Maine disaster, and various Missouri civic reports from the era. It references Simon Cameron, De Lome, and local fraternal activities with mixed commentary.
The excerpt argues that twenty four years of gold standard policy, backed by law and executive overreach, depresses wages and employment, doubles debt, halves land value, and worsens living standards. It notes rising gold value and falling prices shift wealth from producers to lenders, citing a 145 percent money supply increase from 1800 to 1849 and severe economic distress.
A newly elected official reflects on a small majority, lack of cash, and being overwhelmed by office duties. He notes a predecessor who left with funds, regrets the salary versus campaign costs, and jokes about moonshine and reform. He admits promising offices but only securing one for himself.
A scene describes an elderly woman removing her glasses brushing away mist from her eyes then folding a letter and speaking aloud to herself in a quiet domestic moment reflective of aging habits.
Detroit Free Press and Fredericktown News report on Robby, once unruly, now praised as a likely college success. Letters reveal belief in his discipline, temper, and future wealth support, while other items note Judge Pax’s renomination bid and local court plans for county insane patients.
A booster note invites hardy progressive farmers to inspect fertile lands on the Cape Girardeau Bloomfield and Southern railroad corridor. It promotes a $650,000 capital stock, extension to Campbell connecting with the IL KS RR, and favorable terms to purchase timbered lands now for future value, urging timely visitation to see existing and upcoming improvements.
The article defends Mr Bryan and the national platform favoring silver as legal tender with gold. It argues the dollar’s purchasing power has fallen for the masses, demands restoring silver to parity, and asserts the party must elevate silver to equal rank with gold, warning changes would be costly yet necessary if masses demand it.
A Confederate soldier recalls Stonewall Jackson’s troops always praying before battle. He quotes Jackson praising prayer as a war sign and explains Jackson’s habit of lifting water to his lips in prayer, sending letters home, and turning from duty to seek guidance heavenward before action.
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