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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
2
A collage of short notes from Marble Hill Press covering a boxing result in the seventh round, anecdotes about Owney the postal dog, Greek Turk relations, Asbury Park tower, Rev. Noyes resignation, and Russian census figures. The piece blends local color with foreign and demographic curiosities.
A Colorado mine reports that since organization the average cost to produce one dollar of gold has been 37 cents. The piece notes that the potential application of new methods to aging mines is only now being realized.
The welcome reception at Yale headquarters extended an invitation to Harvard's coach to inspect Yale crew practice. This gesture is seen as a final blow to the spying practice of crews before competition, reflecting a long-standing focus on professionalism in college sport.
The official Austrian crop estimates by Beerbohm put wheat at 4 to 36 million metric hundredweights versus 78 million in 1800, rye at 11 to 12 million versus 12 million in 1890s, and Bar Jey at 10 to 11 million versus 12 million in 1806. If weather stays favorable these figures may improve. Also, John Callicott, an alleged end of the world prophet from Lafayette, Indiana, is urged to retire from prophecy after fifteen years of missed dates. he is noted as a skilled plasterer.
A surgeon in Guba notes that concealment behind trees will not help in future wars. He reports a Mauser bullet can pass through a tree easily and through the body with exit wounds smaller than entry wounds. Cuban arms, while more destructive than Spanish rifles, may fail to penetrate multiple targets or armor.
The Boston Herald lauds Andrew Carnegie for pledging another million dollars to philanthropic causes, arguing it proves the best use of wealth is during life. The piece contrasts this with critics who assume limitless time to give. The report also mentions mining tales near Buck Joy and political notes on unions and Canada US tensions.
A garbled update notes demands for competence and collective action among officials and business leaders. The text references ongoing efforts to organize and compel change, with emphasis on sustained work by legislators and industry figures throughout the day.
Missouri Governor Lon V. Stephens mails a forceful letter to the St. Louis Democracy urging unwavering support for the Chicago platform. He recalls Perth Springs and Sedalia conventions, lauds free silver and anti-paternalist views, and argues for strong organization to prevail in 1900. He condemns compromise with Cleveland Democrats and Hanna Republicans, and stresses opposition to federal injunctions and court power.
A partisan call argues there can be no compromise with treason and urges Democrats to organize study clubs, promote the Chicago platform, and scrutinize incoming candidates. It cites figures like Hon. James D. Richardson and criticizes opponents favoring silver coinage while urging mobilization in Illinois and surrounding states.
The piece surveys gender roles and marriage markets in early society, contrasting idealized domestic virtue with cynical views from writers. It notes women seeking duty, mothers watching marriages, and social pressures shaping matches, with reflections on love, fortune, and propriety in a changing world.
A depiction of the ideal matron as a social organizer and confidante, famed for smooth diplomacy at gatherings. The text then veers into a lengthy discussi on of baby bedding, warning against Arctic down and praising gentler alternatives like cambric sheets, linen, and wool blankets for infants.
A vintage fashion piece explains seashore gowns using brilliantine for lining and tailored design details. It contrasts British matron control with American maternal ambitions, then shifts to home garden fashion like the daralin fern, window gardens, and baby bedding advice.
Opinion on the status and conduct of salaried housekeepers. A prudent house warden should be educated, discreet, courteous, and avoid personal intrusion. She must anticipate employers’ needs, follow their rules, and guard employer confidences to earn and keep respect.
A one piece woollen robe with a belted waist and passementerie trim is paired with a long ladies cloth over gown lined for warmth. The item reflects era styles for convalescents and includes a warm pink flannel lining. Women pharmacists gain praise for skill and gentleness in Europe and Russia with institutions and notable recognitions cited.
Fragmented OCR style dialogue shows two speakers discussing a ruined plan and a character named Jonathan. The text references a daughter’s hand in marriage and a veiled assessment of ongoing pretensions. Minor garbled phrases remain, but core elements indicate a fragmented political or personal confrontation.
A testimonial from Mus. Twos. of Lexington Missouri claims twelve years of poor health improved after five bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports rising at five, working all day, improved appetite and energy, and recommends the remedy. He mentions Hood's Pike cure sick headache and a price in Lexington.
A cab fare dispute ends in a humorous mock duel as a passenger in Piccadilly refuses five shillings and challenges the driver. In the garden, the passenger arms himself, cites tricks, and the cabman retreats, while a separate note cites a physician praising a brandy. St. Louis reports a claim by H. W. Hartwell, M. D.
In a Texas Siftings item, Carola and Gus De Smith meet with Esmeralda. De Smith offers a bouquet but waits to purchase one, saying he will not spend until assured of acceptance. Esmeralda responds with polite caution and mutual pleasure in the encounter.
A vintage inprint advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as a magnetic, vigor enhancing remedy to quit tobacco. It claims easy, lasting results with a guaranteed cure and offers a free booklet and sample from Ster Ung Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
A celestial musician rejects a harp from a new maker, insisting the instrument is not from the trusted firm she uses and refuses to play. The Chicago Tribune notes the denial and the artist’s insistence on her usual brand.
An old style ad touts Canearets as a cure for constipation with a persona named Joe promoting the product. The text includes repeated mentions of consuming the candy as a remedy. It resembles a playful or medical treatment pitch from a past era.
A dialogue notes the poet’s main trouble is getting poetry accepted. An ad line praises Piso’s Cure as the best medicine for diseases, with a testimonial from Mrs. Z L Northcott of Windsor Ontario Canada.
The new German rifle uses a 225 grain bullet with an initial velocity nearly twice previous levels. The lead bullet measures 1.06 inches in length and the casing is German silver.
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