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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
2
A miscellaneous column of garbled references touches on phonograph records, professors, American politics, a Baltimore mayor, a Passaic father of ten, and stray remarks about dogs, postage stamps, and a controversial U.S. mint matter. The jumble mentions Sharon, Boston, Hetty Green, and various unlikely names in a satirical, stream-of-consciousness style.
A fragmentary note references Jaureste, a noted Gritiah poet, as he faces a looming challenge linked to a figure termed King Peter. The text hints at rivalry or conflict and suggests an impending confrontation or dramatic event.
A careful study of the apple industry spans parts of the state with extensive testing of more than 500 varieties. Doctor Whittes and colleagues dedicate years to examining orchards and assessing fruit quality and adaptation across Burroge areas.
An aged Missouri paper discusses apple cultivation suited to various slopes and soil types along the Missouri and Mississippi basins. It covers soil subtypes, climate needs, and how terrain affects fruit color and drought resilience, then lists commercial varieties recommended for orchards including Ben Davis, Grimes, Winesap, and Rome Beauty.
Professor J M Stedman of Missouri University travels through St Charles and surrounding counties studying crop destroying bugs in river bottom areas. He plans to collect bags found injuring corn for experimentation and inoculation methods to aid bottomland farmers. Subpoenas issued in Boone County cases raise questions about witness use in doodle investigations. Moonshining cases in Ozark County result in binding over 600 dollars and discovery of 15 barrels of sourmash near Thorfeld Ohio.
Bert Cochran an engineer for the Lamar Light and Water Company shot James Rice at 1 PM Sunday at the home of Mrs. Belle Martin in Lamar. The 44 caliber bullet struck Rice in the stomach as they quarreled at the door. Rice formerly served as Lamar Marshall and Cochran is jailed.
Marshall King aged eighty eight burial took place Sunday at Hickory Grove Cemetery. He migrated from Kentucky to Missouri in 1861 and settled in Manchester Lewis County. His wife survives him. A church project in Columbia hinges on a contract awarded to Short and Loomis for building a new Methodist church planned to cost about two score thousand dollars.
Captain Pope persuades Captain Crystal to recover ancestral silver by stealing a plate worth about 1200 to 1500 pounds. They plan a sea raid using a sloop, recruit a crew via Crossman at Rotherhithe, and identify three likely men including a prizefighter named Bobbin for the heist. The scheme unfolds through tavern talk and coded recruitment.
An article notes how terms of affection differ by culture and language. It cites examples such as American, French, German, and British usages, including "my little pig" and "duck" for spouses. It also mentions a German general who called his wife "my little kernel of coffee" and a Walton disciple calling his wife "my dear little speckled trout."
Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior has ordered the sale of seven million feet of lumber seized by officials in the Choctaw nation after several large mills were found in violation of the law. The action blocks operation of the mine in Indian Territory.
A clipped exchange shows the head walter declaring the first man’s capabilites poor while a patron questions the judgment. The walters insist measuring a man is easy, quipping about measuring from up to up in a terse PhiladelphiaPremas tone.
Miss Elderton I offered Mr Deau ber $100 to paint a portrait of me but he declined saying he was too busy Mite Younger That was only a bid He told me the other evening that he couldn't afford to risk his reputation by copying old paintings.
A guest comments that the meal is an extra fee dinner while the host, about to marry, says the future wife will do the cooking and notes it is likely the last good meal he will eat.
Mrs Bond Hill-Neading jokes about her husband’s reaction to a dressmaker’s bill. Mrs Chester Park notes a similar coincidence as her husband reacts to the same reading. The short quip highlights a shared effect on spouses from garment charges.
Gritty George recalls a street seller pushing dangerous cigarettes with a dubious name stamp. Henry warns they are worse than others, while George confirms some sticks are tainted and may make buyers sick.
A recent tally suggests warm climates correspond with longer lifespans. The list cites cen tenarians by country, including Scotland day 46, England 146, Sweden 10, France 213, and Spain 401.
Paris lists 1216 distinct classes of workmen with 486 in the chemical trade and 370 in metal industries illustrating the vast variety of skilled labor in the city.
German canaries outperform all others with remarkable vocal skill. One bird reportedly sustains a trill for a minute and a quarter, highlighting exceptional endurance and musical quality among the species.
A historical note claims Russia seeks revenge through Manchuria conquest after two sackings of Moscow by the Chinese, dated 1237 and 1299, reflecting medieval power struggles and regional conflicts.
Monks at the hospice of St Bernard report their famous dogs grant about twenty lives annually in the mountains.
Trade in London hurt by the car craze as carriage and bangla makers suffer losses from the rising popularity of motor vehicles. Businesses report fewer orders for coaches and carts as motorists shift to automobiles and related accessories.
Latest computation notes 15 049 different postage stamp kinds exist.
The University of Zurich plans to establish a new chair in journalism education. The initiative seeks to strengthen research and teaching in media studies, with leadership to be announced and a focus on improving reporting standards and newsroom training.
Forsant selly 32. aRerent Agions in the United Kingdom.
The report notes self harm methods with shooting identified as the most popular among all methods. Authorities emphasize awareness and prevention efforts in communities and at risk groups to reduce incidence and improve support resources.
James McNeill Whistler, the famous American painter and author, died July 17 in England. Born in Lowell Mass in mid 1830s, he pursued West Point before abandoning a military career for art. Known for his etching skill and controversial colorist stance, Whistler produced notable portraits and authored The Gentle Art of Making Enemies.
Abner McKinley, brother of the late President McKinley, lies gravely ill at his Somerset Pennsylvania summer home. Doctors are alarmed with reports circulating that a paralytic stroke may be involved as a severe back head pain marked a turning point. physicians attend him and relatives have been summoned.
A court rumor says Queen Alexandra dislikes musicals due to partial deafness and favors vaudeville or dance venues. She can lip read and converse without stressing her hearing issue, while Duchess of Marlborough also faces rising deafness and is outspoken on the topic.
Calve speaks on tiring of the singer’s life at Covent Garden while delivering brilliant performances. She describes constant sacrifice, longing for art over fame, and hints at plans to retreat from the stage.
Dr John T Crippen of Waterloo Iowa a Methodist minister marks fifty years in the ministry this month In forty five years he missed only one Sunday due to illness and has dedicated ninety two churches His wife once asked what songs should be sung at his funeral and he replied they might sing when Johnnie goes marching home His recovery began from that moment.
A fragmented account notes President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania railroad dealing brusquely with a reporter. It recalls Cassatt referring to an ungracious subordinate as “Mr Blank” and links a Texas statesman to the naming of Roger Mills County in Oklahoma after Roger Q. Mills, who visited Elk City amid surprise at the name.
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