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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
3
The excerpt reflects disjointed memoir fragments about live kittens and a deserted home scene, then shifts to a 19th century speech by Ellen Hewrottn, noting a belief that the highest intellect of women belongs in the home and the divine order of society.
Wise shoppers seek value in household goods as a rival claim surfaces. The ad touts Defiance starch as far better for ironing and linen appearance, urging buyers to check the cheap article at their grocer. Produced by Magnetic Starch Co. Omaha Nebraska.
An 1900 era letter from Row Dakota settlers Johns J. Kalle and others reports strong harvest expectations. They describe wheat yields near twenty, good potato and barley prospects, and high hopes for the season despite frontier hardships. The note reflects optimistic colonial settler sentiment of the period.
A fragmentary piece notes actress Sarah Bernhardt’s claim of youth through constant work. She says she remains young by never idle and by loving travel and constant occupation, suggesting age would fade with inactivity.
The London General Omnibus Company operates 1,300 omnibuses carrying 190 million passengers annually and covering 29 million miles. It owns 15,351 horses and employs 6,000 men.
An ad touts Defiance washing powder aimed at easing domestic burdens for housewives. It claims lower cost for a sixteen ounce package and invites readers to clip the offer if their grocer lacks it. The piece also mentions Magnetic Search Co of Omaha, Nebraska as the maker and seller.
The ninetieth birthday celebration for Mrs Selwyn widow of Bishop George Augustus Selwyn drew four generations to Lichfield. The party included Mrs Selwyn son the Rev William Selwyn two daughters in law four granddaughters one grandson and a great granddaughter. The event showcased a prominent family with long ecclesiastical ties. A German scientist showcased a bact illine proof house and a unique air filtration design. The seemingly unrelated notes mention various products and historical curiosities.
Kansas shows strong agricultural value with top ranks in wheat and corn for 1896 to 1900 and 1900 alone. U.S. Department of Agriculture figures report total corn and wheat bushels produced over 20 years and a Santa Fe booklet on Kansas resources to be issued. A lighthearted note recalls Miss Marie Corelli versus Stratford on Avon pupils and school piano practice causing literary distraction.
A narrative recounts Mary Lockwood’s Christmas Eve disappearance and a grim scene at the abbey where a maniac is found, the birds of prey circling a gibbet, and Mary later dying at the base of the sacred tree. An old traveler appears, funds a gravestone, and settles with the Meadows family, ending with his death and a generous will thanking the Meadows for hospitality.
The Montreal Star reports general duties on linen and cotton linen articles imported into Canada vary by item from 20 to 30 percent ad valorem with specific rates: linens 20 percent, cotton and linen blends 30 percent, and related items like handkerchiefs and linen clothing. Irish imports enjoy a British preference reducing the duty by one third.
A neglected park in New York near a large BP building and brown quarry houses a tale of a proposed natural history library. After a Swedish government exposition in Philadelphia, the federal government and New York officials debated use. Mr Clangen proposed a lift style library for students with a reading room and about 200 volumes on bird life and insects.
A Roxbury doctor recalls a wage earner who dreaded vaccination and claimed it tickled, while the doctor joked about a buxom young woman who praised her own art but later accused the physician of incompetence. The anecdotes reflect early vaccination experiences and public sentiment.
The Duke of Marlborough is believed to own the Blenheim Madonna, a 1507 Raphael painting eight feet high depicting the Madonna and Child on a throne with John the Baptist and St. Nicholas of Bari. Valued at no less than $850,000, it is noted as one of the best preserved works by the artist.
Self propelling fire engines gain favor in Alba and across the country with partners. Boston interest notes their long service since introduction, weighing about nine tons and being easier to move. They answer alarms, climb hills better than horse engines, and throw about 870 gallons per minute, roughly twice the output of horse engines.
Dr John Duncan Quackenbos emeritus professor of psychology at Columbia discusses hypnosis as a tool to reform drinkers and achieve social goals. The report also notes a Norwegian lodging law requiring travelers to register and disclose details with authorities. Germany to receive 125000 tons of steam coal annually from the United States under a new contract.
In Frameg region officials confront an eight hour demand amid a long running dispute. The report notes government actions and historical context dating back to 414000 years ago, with unclear references to Moser Day and Framing events.
Emporia Kansas reader Miss Manion Cunnitonam reports relief from back pain irregularities and severe headaches after three days using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She grants permission to publish her testimonial with her photo and praises the product to friends.
The article notes hardy snails revived after freezing and after years, discusses the Cer0 as nearly indestructible, and mentions a Chinese emperor with a premier musical clock featuring a Bitomatic orchestra of eight divisions and forty recitals. It also includes Mr J F King’s claim of relief from kidney and back pain after Dodd's Kidney Pills.
A fragment describes cooling glassware by tying it with bay, placing over fire, and letting it reach a boil before submerging in cold water until it solidifies. The instructions emphasize the water’s temperature to properly harden the glass.
A brief, garbled instruction describes how wool from De- Fast Colere can be dyed a fest color. The method involves a strong salt and water solution, immersion for a few minutes, then drying in the open air.
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