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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
A collage of quips and quarrels fills the page from Marble Hill Press. Bits reference Hill Chandler publishers, Wu Ting Fang, a French count, and a Wisconsin Bible-smuggling arrest. Lighter jests mix with curiosities about digestion, tenacity of politicians, and a revived bicycle craze.
A New Jersey minister counsels his male congregation to let their wives have the last word, a piece of advice deemed likely to be widely followed.
Balloon experiments gain attention as the heat rises into the nineties. Balloons ascend rapidly to cooler air, showcasing quick lift and novelty during a hot spell.
A New Jersey man returned to Washington forty thousand dollars that had been taken from the government years ago. He repaid the amount with interest up to date, completing restitution.
The Carnegie Institution president offers a fortune to the person who can present bread that tastes closer to real bread than the current cotton batting substitute. He also suggests that women should be allowed to compete in the contest.
In a stylish Philadelphia suburb the feminine residents wear sandals claiming comfort and sensibility. The public, noting style often drives trends, suspects the footwear is chosen to display attractively shaped feet rather than purely for comfort.
A collection of silver cups table casters and items given to Whitelaw Reid's daughter by British nobility are dismissed as junk by an everyday bride who cannot use them. She cannot trade the gifts and must appear pleased, despite no satisfaction in possession.
The article notes Justice Harlan, aged 75, addressing persistent retirement rumors. He sharply states he has never contemplated leaving the bench, will remain while in good health, and will not let retirement reports go uncontradicted.
The Springfield Republican urged hotelkeepers to stock pajamas night robes and toilet articles to loan to travelers unexpectedly detained in town or who forgot essentials. A great New York hotel announces this innovation, while Philadelphia hotels have long supplied such needs, marking a good precedent.
In Padua Italy Francisco Vergani disguised as a traveling dentist killed by a mob after he dragged hims elf to death tied to a horse. He attacked his former sweetheart Eloise Ferrari tearing out part of her tongue after learning she married. The crowd believes both may die.
Dispatches from Turkia report thousands of Turkish women marching unveiled in Istanbul streets after the empire adopted a constitution. Veils shed, women celebrate newfound freedom as men cheer the dramatic change reshaping public life.
Testimony to a legislative committee reveals Win a Cobb County boy prisoner was whipped to death at Milledgeville state prison farm after spilling coffee on a hog. R A Keith a life prisoner who was pardoned described the 69 lashes he saw.
Financiers praise the ruling affirming corporate rights and business flexibility while defenders warn against unchecked power. Industry leaders stress predictability and access to capital, noting stability benefits for markets and investment.
Chicago observers say the Standard Oil ruling will lift the somber business mood and spur activity. JPMorgan and Commercial National Bank officials note the decision limits legislative excess and reaffirms that property rights remain protected under the constitution, even for corporate property.
The decision is seen as strengthening confidence in securities abroad and aiding general prosperity. W T Fenton of the National Bank of the Republic and Ernest A. Hamill of the Corn Exchange National express views that the ruling will boost business, though Hamill argues a prior fine on Standard Oil was disproportionate and harmful to sentiment.
Chicago reports Judge Peter S Groscup plans to retire from the federal bench and resign to practice law. The quick appeals court decision in the Standard Oil case was said to be to clear his docket. He has received tempting offers, including a notable bid to take the Northern Securities case for James J Hill, which he declined.
Beaumont Johnson, a laborer from Columbus Ohio, was hit by lightning three times in a short span. His horse was struck twice twelve days earlier and he was badly shocked. On Saturday he sheltered under a tree during a storm and the lightning rendered him unconscious for an hour, but he is expected to recover.
Kingdon Gould son of George J. Gould will work as a mucker for several months to study mining firsthand. He will arrive in Cripple Creek on Monday with Prof. J. S. Kemp of Columbia University and a party of four.
The state of Kansas plans efforts to regain thousands of acres of public school lands. Evidence of fraud by land speculators has been obtained, and officials believe many titles can be invalidated.
Wade H. Ellis, Ohio attorney general and draft planner for the Republican national platform, rests at a Cincinnati area retreat after a Chicago convention trip. Exhaustion and prolonged strain led him to seek two weeks in the country for recovery.
News from Teheran reports the shah has ordered a mountain battery and two infantry regiments moved from the capital to Tabriz in response to bad news received there. Additional reinforcements will follow.
Indianapolis based Ancient Order of Hibernians selects Portland Oregon as the venue for the next convention in 1916 and adjourns the session.
In Fostoria Ohio two children of Mr and Mrs Jesse Doke perished when a fire trapped them in their home. The parents had left to shop downtown leaving the youngsters locked inside. The tragedy prompted investigation and cleanup efforts by local authorities.
Florence Arizona reports the start of work on the new territorial penitentiary. Capt Rynning superintendent of the Yuma prison arrives with guards and convicts to begin building. Thornton Fitzhugh of Phoenix is the architect and J H McCarthy the contractor. The design resembles Fort Leavenworth with an octagonal center machinery building and three wings for quarters, commissary and general service, all within a solid cement wall.
Federal Grand Jury returns indictments against 29 alleged get rich quick concerns for using the mails to defraud clients of 5 million dollars. Twenty eight white slave indictments are included and two against Illinois Central and Rock Island Railroads alleging violation of the antipass law by issuing annual passes to commission company employees.
Thomas F E Watson, Polmist candidate for president, opened his campaign in Macon on Thursday night at the Grand Opera house. In a one hour speech he urged support from Georgia electors and said he would cast them to Bryan if needed to defeat Taft, directing his blows at Bryan while praising Roosevelt and Taft.
Western Union Telegraph Company files a suit against Commercial Pacific Cable Company alleging discrimination in favor of Postal Telegraph. They seek 2581 dollars in damages and an injunction to stop the higher rate charged to Western Union for messages to Honolulu and other points.
In Louisville area, Philip B. Hans Jr killed Arthur W Krafts and shot Mrs Krafts on Thursday, then fatally shot himself Thursday night. A farmer found the body Friday morning along a road near St Matthews Louisville.
Mrs. Mary Foster of Sparta, oldest Randolph County woman, died at her daughter Mrs. Eliza McConachie’s home on Thursday. Born November 17 1809 in Abbeyville District South Carolina she witnessed Illinois becoming a territory in 1809.
Experiments in cultivating Mango pepper in Humboldt Tennessee have yielded about 500 bushels per acre this season with pepper valued at about one dollar per bushel.
Final official count shows Captain Hull winning renomination in the Seventh District by 40 votes over Judge S F Prouty. Des Moines Iowa returns show Hull besting Prouty in a tight primary contest.
Henry Codman Potter bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York died Tuesday night after weeks of stomach trouble and complications. Born in Schenectady in 1834, he was son of Rev. Alonzo Potter and nephew of Rev. Horatio Potter. Potter promoted temperance and planned reforms to curb saloon evils without eradicating all taverns.
Two masked highwaymen halted a Reno bound stage near Likely five miles from town at midnight Monday. They seized the express strong box containing about 28000 for railroad and stock farm payrolls and rode off with the box after forcing the agent to drop it. Passes from Alturas chased the culprits across the Nevada line.
Seth Bullock, Rough Rider marshal of South Dakota, accompanying President Roosevelt, plans to join the veldt expedition. Roosevelt asked Bullock to invade Africa’s jungle with him, and Bullock is likely to make the trip alongside the President.
Chris J. Fitzgerald John G. Cavanaugh former manager of the betting ring and William A. Engeman owner of Brighton Beach race track indicted as common gamblers. Orlando Jones bookmaker is principal witness. The trio pleaded not guilty and were paroled.
Two masked armed men halted a Wells Fargo stage near Likely and Alturas on Monday night forcing the messenger to drop a box believed to contain a large payroll. Passengers were untouched. descriptions of the robbers were unavailable due to darkness.
Minnesota and North Dakota farmers face a looming crisis as harvest nears with about 30,000 men needed to reap the crop and railroads offering no incentives for transportation. The result could be a bountiful yield without sufficient labor to gather it.
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland left Aruba bound for Porto Cabello to aboard M. de Reyes the minister of the Netherlands expelled by President Castro.
Hill Williams died after being struck by a train while crossing railroad tracks during a fox hunt in London Kentucky. His dog was killed in the same incident as other riders reported danger on the line. The tragedy raised questions about safety measures along hunting routes.
Hiram Center of Lake City Minnesota describes severe kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and nervousness. He reports frequent irregular kidney secretions and vision issues but credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a complete recovery and ongoing health. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
A humorous exchange recalls Rambling Rupert asking which scrape was worst. Kind gentleman responds that the worst mishap was being shaved at a barber college, a tale framed as a witty street anecdote.
Mrs Lillie Wilcher of Chattanooga Tennessee reports severe itch and burning skin ailments cured by two cakes of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. She notes her baby’s neck sore and another infant’s head sores were healed, with the remedies effective after years of failed treatments. February 16 1907.
A brief humorous exchange features Mrs. Gadder condemning mail order shopping as ridiculous while Mrs. Ascum questions the critique. Mrs. Gadder reframes the idea, noting that shopping by mail only allows purchases by mail rather than in-person shopping.
An advertisement extols using smooth iron and Defiance Starch for at home shirt waist care, claiming it yields proper stiffness with less wear. It asserts mind cultivation parallels soil culture, and concludes with Lew is Factory Peoria IL promotion for Lewis' cigars and tobacco products.
A reflective aphorism about courage and vitality, asserting that embracing how to live lessens fear of death and guides a life of purpose.
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