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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
7
Adv suggests drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. It claims to improve appetite, rid the body of toxins, and improve appearance, with low cost from druggists. The copy ends with unrelated ad-like lines about fortune and marriage.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, relieves feverishness and constipation, and promises easy, gentle relief for age groups from babies to grown-ups with clear directions on the bottle.
A fragmented notice describes measures to strengthen systems against freezing conditions. It mentions preparation steps, equipment checks, and procedural safeguards. Specific terms appear garbled but indicate a coordinated effort led by local authorities to ensure resilience during severe winter weather.
Boastful line about Crank-Jack Spee, a baseball catcher in vaudeville this winter, surfaces amid chatter about his batting average suggesting he may not succeed on stage or field.
A fragment describes mixing bay rum water glycerin and herbal components to color gray hair and speed shine. It suggests applying twice weekly and notes potential uses for hair health, while a stray line mentions a sponge and a doorstep scene.
Fragmentary text fragments mention a hammer and rivet attention. The lines reference a character asking why the hammer is used and contain garbled phrases about money and a gay person. Overall unclear and disjointed.
Missouri Supreme Court orders apportionment of public school funds totaling about 1.04 million dollars for 1916 with Carter County receiving 425.25 and Jefferson City area included in supplemental allotments. The decision adjusts rural aid and immigrant-related distribution while detailing statewide balances and related revenue figures.
County attorney general Barker holds that odd cents from fractional taxes belong to the county where paid, not the state treasury. County books show small, non enriching accumulations as officials study fire insurance rate rules issued by State Superintendent Walter K. Chorn.
Delegates appointed to represent Missouri at the Orhante meeting of the National Drainage Re serves to be held in Ceiro Illinois on January 19 and 21. Robert Nolen, commissioner of land reclamation for Missouri, is the Missouri executive member of the drainage congress and one of the five on the board of governors. Speaker Champlark Senator Newlands of Nevada and other officials will speak.
A feature on sportswear for athletic women highlighting middy blouses and tailored outfits. Describes striped skirts, plain coats, and fabrics like serge and gabardine in a period wardrobe oriented to golf tennis and touring, with emphasis on practicality and style.
Fashion note highlights evening gowns with long sleeves and covered shoulders. It mentions the 18te drop shoulder trend and select sleeveless exceptions for chic evening wear.
A description outlines a device powered by electricity that perforates or opens letters, detailing its operation and potential applications in document handling and mail processing. The text emphasizes the mechanized, energy driven approach and the innovation in automated letter work.
Readable excerpts describe mourning hats in crape and the balance of black and white. Elegant models feature wide brims and white crape garnishes, while practical care notes explain cleaning white crape belts. The piece also includes testimonials praising Postum as a coffee substitute.
The notice touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble, claiming immediate relief and urging readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist. It promotes private sale and a free sample via De imer Co. in Hinghamtot, N.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows dialogue about tone or behavior with garbled wording and missing context. The line hints at continuity of a character’s actions but lacks clear subject, speaker, or event to form a coherent news item or summary.
For baby rashes chafings and irritated skin use Cuticura Soap bath and apply Cuticura Ointment to the affected part. Free sample by mail with postcard address to Cuticura Department. Sold everywhere by advertisement copy from Heston.
The Reason notes Jick Summers worries his wife might erase his past. The brief line suggests personal tensions and implications for his reputation.
A wife seeking separation on grounds of desertion also claims alimony. The husband objects to alimony, citing a talking machine purchased for the bed and heavy payments. The justice declared in favor of the wife and offered a compromise to end the dispute, including possible removal of the machine or continued support.
A fragment discusses cadetship exam difficulties and public views. It references the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince, noting concerns about tests shaping eligibility for service. The tone mirrors a London Chronicle observation on wartime evaluation and elite entry.
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