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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
2
The Marble Hill Press recaps quirky local scenes and sharp opinions from New York readers. Topics range from a bridal couple delaying housekeeping to a telephone girl’s discharged play and a cavalcade of Jack the name variants. The column weighs in on Antarctic plans, Indian education, and political curiosities.
A 19th century feature urges reform in dress for invalids stressing cheerful, well fitted garments over dowdiness. It links mood to attire, suggests practical wardrobe upgrades from bonnets to cloaks, and notes impact on recovery. It also covers summer footwear guidance, foot care tips, and compassion toward children, including a birthday cake decoration idea.
A recipe explains Velvet Breakfast cakes made from warm milk eggs yeast butter and salt. Mix with flour to make a soft dough, rise three hours, shape into small flat cakes, bake on a buttered tin for twelve to fifteen minutes. The note mentions a housekeeper who keeps to her work and mentions a quirk about a vest or waistcoat.
A bittersweet vignette recalls a mother figure as a child calls a woman a good mother, while a long column examines the value, redemption, and oddities of U S fractional currency, noting losses, gains, and counterfeit risks.
A Washington correspondent discusses wealth distribution under socialist proposals citing Uncle Sam's census valuations. It records historical per capita figures from 1850 to 1990, notes New York as the richest state with 5.5 billion, and lists other leading states by estimated holdings.
A speaker notes that farm surroundings influence boys and girls toward or away from agricultural work. He cites pig pens, odors, and geraniums as perceptible differences affecting appeal of home life and its buildings. The discussion highlights how environment shapes career outlooks.
A farmer-turned-preacher applicant claims three visions and asks for a license to preach. The bishop questions the meaning of the vision P C meaning Preach Christ, while an old pastor quips that it may mean Plow Corn. The convert remains a farmer. The piece then shifts to a historical recipe for heart roast with stuffing and gravy guidance, including preparation steps and garnish.
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