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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
7
The seamen's bill, now law, promises a stronger merchant marine and navy. H A Crabb of Bowton says it frees sailors, ends runaway slave-like returns, and sets work limits of four on four off at sea for 12 hours, nine hours in port, starting November 4.
The Tenthers Bankers association at its Nashville convention praised Secretary of the Treasury William G McAdoo for his efforts to relieve wartime distress in the United States, especially in the South. Resolutions commended his use of official powers and talents to aid relief and expressed sincere appreciation and pride in his patriotic service.
The administration signals willingness to accept the lower court ruling in the Matted Steel corporation case, citing a desire to avoid distress among subordinate employees in the department of labor who initiated the action. Taft and Wickersham are identified as the key officials involved in the issue.
The New York Evening Post notes that the steel trust decision hinges on Rice & Co increasing profits versus independent rivals and on its lack of oppressive tactics used by Standant and American Tobacco. The piece suggests the case may reach the highest court, though current rulings do not vindicate all prior steel practices.
The parcel post program operates nationwide, justifying higher expenditures. The Post Office Department has never been self sustaining, yet the public has supported it. Officials argue service quality has improved, providing more value with only modest extra costs despite wartime postal revenue declines.
An offhand Democrat remark laments the burden on presidents from Lincoln to Wilson noting Cleveland’s second term and Wilson’s relentless duties. The speaker says the office’s strain grows with each passing day as officials face constant demands and scrutiny.
In a 1910 Lansing study, dry conditions raised government costs and reduced business activity while wet conditions cut jail costs and boosted wages. Merchants noted wage and pay envelope effects, with a butcher citing increased collections during dry periods and overall lower production costs in a wet town. Comparisons of factory efficiency and energy costs also favored wet conditions.
The Temperance Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church asks blunt questions about liquor. It queries whether the liquor traffic pays the United States legally commercially industrially physically mentally and morally and argues no good comes from drinking. It urges ending the trade with determined action in God's name.
The 1914 liquor revenue for state, county, and municipal governments totaled 79,516,949 dollars, a per capita 82 cents, covering all incorporated places of 2,500 plus. It comprised 4.4 percent of total revenues of 1,184,801,128 dollars, implying about 19 dollars per person from government sources versus 0.82 per capita liquor income. The piece notes the wider drink bill of Americans exceeds 23 dollars per person, highlighting the revenue return from liquor traffic.
A ruling bans all social clubs in Avanta Georgia from serving alcohol. The decision emphasizes equal enforcement and vows strict democracy, citing the efforts of Eagan and Jackeen, and the Men and Religion workers of Atlanta.
An Eldon Missouri woman describes years of displacement and pain and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength. The testimonial cites relief from inflammation irregularities backache and nervous prostration after other remedies failed and urges others to try the product from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn MA.
A jagged message from a Ginner's Dairy laments unfulfilled love and restless desire. The writer pivots between warning and longing, urging patience and disdain for betrayal while musing on fate, mortality, and affection.
Ad for frarrant emollients claiming to clear pimples and soothe scalp and hands. Mentions drug habit victims and narcotic drug use statistics from Tennessee under an antinarcotic law. Cites 7001 victims and 495200 average doses.
Jim Sullivan a typical American tramp carried a kitchen cabinet under his coat when arrested in Red Wing Minnesota. Police found eight inches of something, seven pounds of raw potatoes, a quart bottle of sweet milk, a ten cent loaf of wheat bread, half a dozen tea biscuits, half a dozen rolls, two one pound packages of ground coffee, two aluminum salt and pepper shakers, a glass cruet with vinegar, one raw onion and two Japanese paper napkins.
An advertisement extols Grove's The Old Standard Tonic as a versatile general tonic containing quinine and tron to improve liver function drive out malaria enrich the blood and strengthen the whole system. The claim emphasizes tonic properties and health benefits in a compact sales pitch.
A fragmentary dialogue hints that a new clerk draws attention as a potentially important local figure while exposing social attitudes of old bachelors toward marriage and youth. The snippet shows mistaken assumptions about a girl’s future and a perceived social hierarchy.
The Department of Agriculture reports a broad, positive outlook for western Canada crops. Farmers completed early seeding ahead of average, benefited from good moisture and mild spring weather, with extensive wheat sowing and improved cream and butter production south of Calgary. The favorable conditions are expected to yield robust yields across many districts, though some regions face localized dry spells and pests.
A fragmented note describes Peyton Bennet organizing a reement of English butlers and Parker Why employing scare tactics to frighten the foe. The text mentions theatrical buckees and balance of warmer women in scenery.
A veterinarian warns against dumping cold water on overheated horses. Gradual cooling with sponge, then wetting legs and areas behind the neck is advised. Keep the horse dry, then allow rest before water and food. The piece also mentions social decorum at a city center event and a humorous exchange with an officer about greeting etiquette.
A garbled text fragment questions movement limits and game outcomes in a playful, obscure way. It references a line of travel, a league, and teams winning or losing, but the meaning is unclear. No definite people places or events are identifiable.
A fragmentary quote indicates a conflict between a parson and a doctor over treating a patient. The doctor begins work after the patient is prepared, implying tension about who should provide care and how.
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