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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
2
A collage of short dubious notices and jokes from Marble Hill Press includes city gossip, literary asides, and satire. It mentions a girl inquiring about cows that give bob tea, a Logansport arrest for seven ass, lectures by Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr., and comments on Chinese cuisine signs. It also mocks city government advertising, Chinese wage earners, and early electricity rail experiments, ending with remarks on temperance and liquor sales.
A government report shows total associations rising from 4499 to 4617 and reporting associations from 4443 to 4591. Shares outstanding grow 6.1 percent, installment dues paid in and profits rise 14 percent, assets advance from 408,176,305 to 480,669,724.
A critique of clergy imitating sensational journalism to attract congregations warns that while churches must stay relevant, the pulpit should remain elevating and free of sensationalism. The piece urges maintaining influence without pandering to loud trends.
Kentucky Governor Bradley at the Nashville Centennial on Kentucky day refused to abandon his white felt hat for a silk one. He stated he had worn white felt hats for twenty five years and would not discard them now.
A Sioux City preacher faced forgiveness calls after being accused of hugging a young woman from his congregation. He reportedly shifted blame to the accuser, arguing a moral distinction in perceived weakness versus mania.
Reports say bicycle policemen are a complete success in New York City. Officials consider forming an association or coordinating effort, while attention remains on Tammany Hall and related city issues as authorities weigh a coordinated response.
A partial OCR fragment reports a health ethics discussion or medical topic with unclear names and actions. The readable portions reference medicine and a call to consider duties amid a broader, unsettled context. No distinct events or entities are fully identifiable in the legible text.
A National Democrat column argues Secretary Gage targets a January shift away from greenbacks toward national bank notes, alleging McKinley becomes a money power puppet. It critiques free coinage and predicts bonds, debt issuance, and a banker governed currency, urging public protest.
The piece argues the tariff plan raises vast sums for corporations and capitalists through minute consumer articles. It labels the bill an auction-like power grab aided by lobbyists and predicts it will pass to the president with hopes to revive business, while silver miners protest public trust betrayals.
Those who heard Mr Towne Thursday before the Republican State Silver Conference will remember day gathered for its breadth depth praise Towne is one of the great men of the day National Di piotailist.
A garbled message appears to plead forgiveness and insist on a favor or action. The text is unclear, with misspellings and broken phrases, making its exact meaning difficult to discern.
A compilation notes Democrats remains loyal to William Jennings Bryan after his 1896 campaign. It asserts Bryan’s influence grew post election, outshining Cleveland’s faded leadership, with editors in southern papers praising Bryan while Cleveland retreats to private life. The piece cites Washington Post and St Louis Post Dispatch as contrasting views on Bryan’s enduring political power.
The writer argues western gold production will exceed silver and that gold leads in the trans Mississippi states. Citing 1896 data, he notes corn and wheat yields far outstrip silver in value, urging the region be known as the land of gold and grain. Authored by ALEX. D ANDERSON.
The text critiques William Waldorf Astor, noting his expatriation to England and commentary on the English inheritance tax known as the death duty. It contrasts his belief that the United States is unfit for a gentleman with his embrace of English conservatism and estate taxes, implying he would face a higher burden under the death rate.
A long editorial fragment argues for an American monetary system backed by the general government, denounces Reform clubs and Clevelandites, and urges continued Democratic organization. It discusses British capital, silver demonetization claims, and attacks on Altgeld, ending with a jab at Republican and plutocratic figures.
Admirer argues Jefferson and Jackson favored protectionism while John P L Altgeld and Grover Cleveland are cited as contrasting figures. The writer claims leading Democrats have varied but largely embraced protectionist ideas, asserting Cleveland is not a Democrat and that free trade policies have been repudiated by the party.
A Columbus Evening Press column argues that as hard times worsen with scarcer sound money, the public may demand a return to gold and silver standards, recalling more honest days of the republic.
A historical portrait of Princess Thom, a prominent Yakutat landowner who built a $700 house and freed a slave, with Sitka ties and multiple marriages within Sitka’s native elite. The piece sketches her status, wealth in blankets and houses, and social circle including both white and native friends.
A fragmentary note describes Tiny, a small dog owned by A. Muntall of hloogo, tied in a kennel with a lady's wlippar. The pet weighed fourteen ounces at seven months, claimed to have killed several mice, and faced an uncertain fate as the tale trails off with garbled words and unclear details.
Fragmentary report mentions income trouble and thirteen or seventeen dimes. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or names to identify a specific person or organization.
A feature on courtship for women and home readers examines choosing a suitor through light verse and allegorical prompts. The prose blends moral guidance with romantic reminiscence set in a nostalgic voice. It includes reflective lines about youth, love, beauty, and social expectations.
The passage notes that these marvelous properties are easy to prove through daily trials. Repetition is safe and brings pleasure to the palate.
House rhetoric urges cleanliness and fresh air as defenses against insects. Daily pantry hygiene and spotless utensils prevent infestation. keep refrigerators near windows for air. Use camphor for mice and a plaster tea mixture for waterbugs. turpentine solution warned for buffalo bugs as a preventive measure.
The article notes Miss M. B. T. has two admirers one named Night and another dark. She favors the dark admirer though she likes both. The less favored suitor has asked for her hand but she does not wish to give an answer at present.
A quirky description notes a collar and plaid necktie tied in a tailor-knot, paired with a black straw toque adorned with unusual wings in green blue and violet and a black chiffon heart. The fragment hints at a fashion vignette rather than a full report.
End of century fashion notes a revival of the Duch ess d Angouleme’s complicated coiffure once popular during her exile in England. The piece describes a hairdressing method: hair gathered from the nape, tied atop, with a side comb creating curls on each side of a central front parting. Comb curls are kept stiff with pins.
Rosamund asks which attar of roses has finest perfume and inquires about other live expensive odors. She seeks disposal options for muale to advantage. Queries include most popular wedding marches and Mrs Henry Wood’s novels. Answer: Fine attar of roses shall avout the same quality.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a dated poetic line on memory shrine and kissing, with misspellings and unclear meaning. Likely a literary fragment reflecting longing and affection, though many words are garbled. The source appears to be a historical poetry excerpt or misspelled transcription needing context.
Realistic cobweb vell plaid veils stir protests and fashion buzz among young women. The finely made mesh imitates a cobweb with irregular joints and a center chenille accent. Widely adopted in pale gray and brownish hues, black veils may dominate preference as up to date wearers pair them with broad brim hats.
The article notes varlone salads possess distinct medicinal properties as foods. Lettuce is linked to a narcotic principle, oplatm, suggested for insomnia. Chicory and celery are highlighted for health benefits, with potential calming and restorative effects mentioned amidst older medical claims.
A woman debates whether to accept a suitor or delay and consider her own thoughts. An undertone argues she should pursue the man she favors while navigating social norms that urge restraint and broad appeal. Advice suggests winning affection for the chosen partner and understanding temperaments, noting society favors discreet, pleasant indifference.
The column describes Moussio collars Calta Milla pieces and a range of plaid fabrics. It notes machine finishing, stock materials, and various tying methods including a short bow and sailor knot. Descriptions mention plaid alk and evolving fashion directives for collars and accessories.
A Paris style of enormous hats with long plumes spreads to New York. Women adopt feathered hats with dramatic back plumes, led by Mme Caroline Re deaux. Plumes lengths exceed three feet, transforming women’s headwear. The trend mirrors an earlier century fad revived by Parisian couture.
A fragmented discussion warns against unsuitable ingredients and stresses proper processing of flour and meals. It notes that organic matter decays after reaching peak quality and that foods deteriorate quickly after cooking if left uncovered, urging caution with handling and storage.
A St Louis family shares how Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills keep them healthy. Mrs. F. P. H. Souter, 2550 St. Louis Avenue, asserts long use wards off sickness and preserves health for four children with no serious illness.
A Methodist minister now stationed here recalls a mis timed travel to a wood brother’s home at dinner time. He found the wife and daughters waiting, the minister grew hungry as he waited for dinner while the girl s left the room one by one. A small boy then entered and answered when asked how soon dinner would be ready with the reply as soon as you go.
Across North and South America Guatemala the West Indies Australia Europe the remedy shows usefulness as an antidote to malaria and as a treatment for constipation rheumatism neuralgia nervousness and lack of appetite and sleep. Medical men in these regions have spoken in uncertain tones about its efficacy and safety.
The text critiques glycerine for skin use noting its variable character and often unpleasant scent and feel. It argues vegetable glycerine as safest due to questionable fat sourcing and crude separation methods in soap production. It mentions safety concerns with impure products and endorses purifying methods from the Plumburg Dispatch.
Slake Into Your Steps, Allen's Foot-use, a powder for the feet. It relieves corns and bunions, eases hot tired feet, and makes tight shoes comfortable. Allen S Moot-Mase and powder advertised for sweating and calluses. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, mail orders available from Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a homeless man appealing for aid to a New York citizen, with references to a Grant monument and various garbled phrases and names, lacking coherent narrative or clear outcome.
Fragmentary Detroit Free Press snippet shows a playful exchange about Pudlleh and Dudleigh with a quip about nothing said previously. The style suggests a light society column or chatter noting verbal banter between individuals titled Pudlleh and Miss Funny in Seattle.
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