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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1891
Page
2
The discourse covers clergymen opposing women preachers, the cultural weight of tomb desecration, watered plant quality of watercress, Toronto’s drunks cost, and finally the legal settlement permitting women physicians to practice throughout the empire with a recognizable professional decoration.
The text argues that some writers, biased by theories, misstate that education increases crime rather than reducing it, noting such conclusions arise from faulty analysis or preconceived notions rather than evidence.
The piece argues secrets depend on confidence and criticizes gossip. It praises well conducted technical schools for developing mind and muscle, improving social and business status, and securing a fair livelihood for every American citizen. The tone urges youth to value practical education over idle rumor.
A reflective piece argues that daily attire reflects the soul and cautions against casual speech in public. It cites Father Lanumbe on indigenous names and laments the loss of accurate Indian toponyms, praising accurate naming and the benefits of public education for national progress and democracy.
On a tropical voyage, Captain Peyton and I board a derelict brig found with a preserved fever corpse crew. The ship, named Lady Jane, bears Belize origins and a dangerous cargo of logs and bogany. Peyton plans to tow her to Honduras, risking crew infection but seeking fortune and independence.
On board the Diana the crew drink grog and carbolic acid is used for disinfection. Captain Peyton outlines a salvage share and a risky tow of the Lady Jane to Nassau in about ten days with two volunteers to steer. Two-thirds of the crew volunteer, with payment of fifty pounds each if they die. A separate Temperance Scene humorously pivots on a drinking bet, calculating long-term alcohol intake and ending with a promise not to reveal it.
The American writer Bret Harte lives quietly near St. John's Wood London with a rising book sales record in Eveline stories. Friends report no American guests in high society and note he may be a widower. A London recollection recounts a Mariposa Gulch jury tale where Lynching and a staged trial led to a dramatic interruption at the courthouse.
A fragmented report discusses early sewing machine origins, noting England patents around 1760 by Thor and naming Howe as often misattributed. It references a Royal Agricultural Show in Jallngton, England, and a trade restoration effort in the country.
Dr Talmage narrates a Palestine journey by Lake Galilee describing the tranquil water as a celestial symbol. He recalls biblical scenes at Capernaum and Cana and extols prayer, Christ’s compassion, and the Lake as a beacon of mercy and emancipation for the world.
Nevada senator Jones began poor and built wealth through shrewdness and risk. A California mining hopeful sold a claim to him after a long trial, with Jones advancing $1,000. The miner struck gold later, yielding Jones one third of a $6,000,000 treasure, launching Jones's prosperity.
A Western Pennsylvania court heard a witness insist on giving the full truth despite cross examination. The lawyer sought to halt the testimony as instructed, but the witness argued he must answer fully under oath. The judge and court reportedly upheld the witness, leaving the attorney defeated in this marked dispute over sworn honesty.
An article discusses substituting forest derived starch and other plant products for flour to alleviate grain shortages. It notes a German chemist proposing to convert woody material into loaves, using chemical presses to transform cellulose into starch and referencing nitrogen to albumen processes. It also mentions costs and the potential impact on wheat imports during winter shortages.
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