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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
2
The page surveys a collage of satirical quips and brief notes across politics science crime and culture. It questions public figures, travels across jokes about empire or romance and mocks media sensationalism with a string of witty observations.
The question asks which vaudeville sketch writer will receive an order from Sara Bernhardt when she tours America for her "last farewell."
A note on efficiency claims that hand shelling would take 100 days for the entire U S population, but the steam sheller is described as in use, offering a faster, mechanical solution. The passage emphasizes modern tech over manual labor.
A reporter questions a rumor abroad that a man went crazy after eating corn. The piece hints the blame may lie with a specific corn product that affected his mind during a train journey.
A New York dairyman experiments with electric milking, claiming progress while noting no device yet produces good milk from cows after they have eaten onions. The report highlights ongoing trials and practical challenges in adopting new milking tech.
The report notes that London courts and society are greatly startled by a proposed censorship of social morals, a move seen as unexpected but plausible given contemporary debates.
King Victor Emmanuel donates 2000 from private purse to the relief fund for Macedonian refugees drawing comment that the money may not have been earned. Critics question source of funds while supporters praise the gesture as timely aid amid ongoing crisis.
Mme Nordica and her husband, both renowned singers, find their household in discord as the celebrated prima donna and the famed tenor navigate a tension-filled domestic scene amid their musical careers.
The ministries cite a rare gesture of cooperation as both powers choose identical timing to paint their fleets in war colors, signaling harmony between Moscow and Tokyo.
Critics doubt the lasting fame of Herbert Spencer may have concerns about his legacy. The question arises when a photographer captured Spencer in varied, effective poses at his home, offering a visual record that challenges assumptions about his enduring renown.
A Massachusetts woman, described as a spinster, frightened a burglar into begging for mercy by biting him. The incident portrays her as bold when cornered, exploiting a perilous moment to subdue the intruder.
W K Vanderbilt favors reducing preacher salaries. He appears grateful for a church favor connected to his marriage, noting past Church of England rules nearly blocked the match but were overcome.
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules Ole Hedlund deserves 800 damages after Julius Cresein pulled his whiskers in a saloon. The court’s stance on whiskers is noted, with a wry remark on the man’s age and the saloon scene.
The miscellaneous loves of royalty in Europe are probably no more numerous and errant than they always were, but this is an age of newspapers.
The plan to curtail cotton goods production threatens the bandana handkerchief, a staple boosted in popularity by the winter cold season. The potential shutdown could harm a cherished traditional item and its makers.
A Warvard professor says he has found the scarlet fever germ and will keep it if the country desires. He notes no one else wants the discovery and urges consultation before any action.
A brief note highlights couples facing friction when husbands fail to arrive home in time for dinner or neglect evening meals, reflecting common strain in domestic life and household routines.
In Jefferson City Missouri a Cate County Circuit Court bribery and disbarment case against former Prosecuting Attorney K P Stone was dismissed after key witnesses Lee Trueblood and Charlie Glenn refused to testify citing constitutional rights. A grand jury had indicted Stone on bribery charges but the case was nolle pressed. Charges of riding a railroad pass and securing illegal fees remain for trial.
At a Sedalia meeting Missouri state fair board ordered the secretary to set contracts for two new steel earth barns and a new horse barn and to extend wither street grand status. The secretary was directed to call a meeting of central and southwestern Missouri fair officers to arrange racing dates over fifteen weeks to avoid conflicts. J A Potts of Mexico presided with officers John W Hill John R Ripper A T Nelson WF Hand Alexander Maitland Pisank Hay man and others.
Missouri university officials report a flood of letters from Egypt and Syria about entering the State Agricultural College. Gobra Balem of Alexandria, who enrolled last September, started the movement to introduce American methods of scientific farming. A recent inquiry comes from George Merni beyed in Aleirit, Syria, with plans to join Egyptian students sailing for Columbia next September, joined by several Turkish students.
Perryville Missouri inmates led by Fain Parr a one armed man and a prisoner named Johnson allegedly broke jail Saturday night Sheriff Martin released them to the bull ring to keep warm by a fire. They cut through bars and made a hole in a brick wall allowing the escape of Johnson who refused to go with them. The escapees face felony charges while the captured youth faces a misdemeanor.
In Jefferson City Missouri Governor Dockery did not hold the traditional New Year’s Day ball at the Governor's Mansion honoring State Guard officers. He skipped the event to honor the memory of his wife who died on New Year’s Day last year.
Moser Brown, a Columbia resident living with his widowed mother Mrs. James Brown, died by his own hand after an illness from measles. Doctors said the fever left him mentally unbalanced. Despite doctors orders he went hunting, returned with rabbits, and shot himself behind a smoke house.
Miss Mary L. Hale of Columbia and Thomas Lafon of St. Louis announced plans for a marriage to be held in Columbia at Calvary Episcopal Church. Hale, among the nation’s few women architects, has earned a notable reputation after designing buildings including the Missouri Colony for the Feeble Minded at Marshall and other state structures.
A cold wave spread over western Missouri Kansas and part of Oklahoma Friday night and Saturday with temperatures averaging three degrees above zero. Sleet and snow covered the ground across the affected area.
A blizzard struck Springfield on Saturday morning and raged throughout the day with varying intensity. The temperature dropped by five degrees as gusts and heavy snowfall affected travel and daily routines.
The La Belle area records 22 degrees below zero with a 54 degree drop in eight hours. Shellyina reports 15 below, Macon hits 12 below, and high winter contrasts are noted across Missouri with government observatory data showing record lows in recent years.
Following a theater fire alarm, Kansas City schools announce planned fire drills to be inaugurated and taught regularly. A prior drill after a tragedy ended after ten seconds. officials discuss posting firefighters during performances and extending fire safety measures across schools, with regional rail and construction plans noted for linking Sedalia to Camp and Kansas City lines.
State Superintendent Miers Raler G. Yates announced the department closed its seat with total receipts of 45 561001 in fees, up from 42 872 last year, marking an increase largely due to the stand taken by the Insurance Superintendent and compliance by insurance brokers under state law. Photographed receipts included fire companies 24 470.40 life companies 1442008 miscellaneous 82ss.ie fraternal 1 088 20 brokers licenses and excess insurance.
Mary T A Simpson of Gulnell and Simpson and Drestlers of Hereford cattle report Charles Ridgell of Independence aged 83, a renowned cattle breeder since post Civil War arrival from Kentucky to Missouri. He was a leading figure in American Hereford breeding for twenty five years.
Jefferson City Missouri reports sixteen insurance companies were licensed to do business in the state during 1908 by State Superintendent of Insurance Redbert G Yates. The licenses classify into five town mutual and miscellaneous, two regular companies, three water premium firms, and seven others.
Sedalia Missouri reports a country residence of W S Sneed a wealthy Pettis County stockman burned Sunday afternoon. The loss was 7.00 with 2000 in insurance.
Crow reports Crow Dockery appoints W. H. Shipp of Centerview as Johnson County school commissioner to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of M. Thompson. Shipp will oversee county schools and implementation of local education policies.
Farmington Missouri residents mourn the death of Mrs Join Dryden and her 12 year old son, both killed in a Chicago theater incident. Mrs Dryden was a daughter of the late Judge William B. Taylor and was well known in Farmington. The remains were buried here Sunday January 3.
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Rock ery appoints W L Shipp of Centerview Johnson County as County School Commissioner replacing the resigned W C Thompson. The action consolidates local education leadership and marks a personnel change in the Johnson County area.
Jefferson City Missouri reports convict J M Brown who just completed a three year term in the Penitentiary from Adair County was arrested at the gates Saturday by a parole agent from Chester Kil and returned to Illinois to complete a term for parole violation at the Illinois penitentiary.
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Dockery refuses to grant a commutation for Gregory a murderer from New Madrid County who is scheduled to be hanged this month in the county seat.
The trial of Senator Deitrich begins in federal court in Omaha on Monday. The recap of other items notes St Louis weather, land law talk in Washington, and various political and violent events across multiple states, including fires, political shifts, and international affairs.
The Westminster Roman Catholic cathedral rises on marshy Westminster flats north of the Abbey. Cardinal Manning's project, begun decades ago, features four great domes, marble arches, and eight private chapels. The vast interior spans 442 feet with 90 foot nave arches, and total cost surpasses one million dollars to October end.
Oseeol, Florida Semi notes chief, plans a New York trip to secure the best substitute for his right hand, a quest rooted in a two year pursuit. He once fell beside a railroad and lost his hand after a heavy load of white whisky caused him to sleep on the tracks. He swore off white whisky and has kept that oath, despite earlier temptations and a tainted recollection tied to a colored article.
Cornelius Vanderbilt enters the New York City Republican Club with aims to study politics and become the first family member to win a seat in Congress. The Vanderbilt clan remains united though opinions differ on various subjects.
London society discusses Roxburghe Duchess formerly Miss Geelet of New York. Observers say she will face prejudice in the ultra swell set and must overcome gossip and airs as her small stature is noted as a sensitive point.
Kansas will place a statue of Senator John J Ingalls in the national capitol Washington, depicting a heroic figure with eyeglasses hanging and a manuscript in one hand. The statue is not expected to be completed for at least a year.
British painters copy science by stamping thumb impressions on new corner of their pictures to deter forgeries. The method, popularized by Sir Francis Galton, parallels its use in crime detection and detective work today.
In the Senate era Senator Reagan of Texas resisted interruptions during a speech. Henry Wair of New Hampshire attempted a question, Reagan stated he would listen to a question but Blair noted it was a statement. Reagan refused to yield, Blair commented that the senator had missed a chance to improve his address.
Rev Dr Francis E Clark leaves Boston for a world tour sailing from San Francisco to Hawaii Samoa New Zealand Tasmania and Africa He plans to return to the United States by July 1.
Michigan delegation visited Speaker Cannon in the House to seek committee placements. William Alden Smith led the delegation as spokesman with a fiery Michigan oration. Cannon replied that he would do his best but urged them to cut out the speechifying.
Canadian interior minister Cliford Sifton gains strong backing for a Swiss style defense. He proposes universal instruction to shoot and arming all citizens to be ready as militiamen at a moment's notice.
The death of Mrs. Gardiner wife of J C Gardiner resident magistrate of Belmore is deeply regretted in Ireland remembered for noble heroism during Athlone smallpox scourge. She stayed in the abandoned village amid danger helping stamp out the epidemic without hospital or nurses and treasured a ruby and diamond necklace and cross given by Galway people as admiration for her charity.
The piece notes Joseph Chamberlain, born 1836, avoiding exercise and preferring riding to walking. It cites Leibniz who lived mostly sedentary and took long recovery after a mile walk. It adds William M. Evarts died aged old and credited longevity to non exercise.
Senator McCreary of Kentucky praised Secretary of State Hay at a dinner, noting his steady rise since being Lincoln's private secretary. Hay attributed some success to his Kentucky heritage, prompting the senator to affirm their shared roots.
Mayor Joseph T. McTeer of Knox Ville Tennessee who has been confined in a private hospital in New York City for a month has been renominated by the Democrats without opposition. His administration was endorsed by the convention and many compliments were paid to him. He remains unable to return home and may not reach there until after the election. Notice of the party action was telegraphed to him. He has undergone several operations since his transfer to New York.
Six year old George J. Gould Jr. awakens on Christmas to a meticulously crafted miniature railway train. The toy is a faithful replica of a first class Pullman train, admired for its perfection and detail.
Nelson W. Miller of Tiffin Ohio asserts a discovered process to solder aluminum, a secret long sought after. He presents as an attorney promoting a technical breakthrough amid years of investigation.
Matt Barry aged 16 of Waterbury Connecticut and Ernest Hildreth aged 17 attempt elopement. Maude hides a pet cat between her dress and shawl, the cat’s wailing delays the couple beside a shed in Thomastown. Father Ben Barry approves the marriage, heartily acknowledging the plan.
Ohio horticulturists announce a 3000 acre rose farm in Tallahatchie county near Tutwiler Mississippi. They plan to ship roses and cuttings nationwide with Memphis chosen as the distributing center. Promoters include John M. Good L Verner T Ridgely Edwin S Houck C W Welsh and L P Jop of Springfield Ohio. Planting to begin in spring for next season's market.
William Rockefeller defeated in a trespass action against Oliver Lamora a Adirondack resident over fishing on Rockefeller estate Lamora claimed state stocked streams gave him right to fish case sent back to county court from the appellate division and will be appealed again involving millionaire estates in the mountains and exclusive hunting and fishing rights
Prince Ching faces varied trials as China's minister of foreign affairs. He is pulled by representatives of the powers and by the empress dowager, keeping him in a continual state of worry.
Gen Pleasant Porter, Creek Nation leader for over 50 years, laments gout rooted in a hard outdoors life. He recalls sleeping on the ground and plain food as youth, saying prayer may help but swearing feels natural to cope with the pain.
Squadron Sergeant Thomas O Keefe leaves the Fourth United States cavalry after twenty nine years in uniform. Officers and privates present him with a watch in appreciation. He has been discharged six times as a sergeant but always returned until now. He plans to stay out this time.
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