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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as the spring medicine to wake the liver and ward off malaria fever rheumatism and other illnesses. It claims blood purification and regulator qualities with a red Z on each package and names J J H Zellin & Co Philadelphia as the seller.
OUR CORRESPONDENTS Parodieble May 25 1896 letter critiques Republican claims that Democratic tariffs and the Wilson bill caused high farm prices. It argues Republicans boasted of tariff changes yet accuse Democrats after gaining office, noting contradictions and political ambitions. The writer questions consistency and party strategy amid hard times.
A letter from J P Darrox argues for gold and a national bank currency, promising a single standard and warning about banks doubling interest. The note also mentions political platforms, price levels for farm produce, and labor wages in a distant context.
Fragmentary note describes ongoing rain and crops thriving with good pasture and ample water. Mentions a horse named TAG Occasion ally and a cautious stance about involvement by fellow Galion residents. Earlin locale indicated by context.
Here is Your Chance for Clothing Better grades prices in half knee pants and children's suits advertised with cut prices. Men's suits and boys three piece sets listed with discount figures. Watch for Mr Sherman household goods to be sold to the highest bidder at public auction.
The piece recalls a large orderly crowd at a community gathering with Laflin choir led by Prof. L. J. Grimsley entertaining with fine music. Over 400 fed from a single meal, 100 children at the first table, and praise for organizers. Mentions wheat harvest nearing, local travel notes, and weather impacts including heavy rains and a windstorm causing damage. Local residents named include John Grisham, Mr. McCane, Levi Rollen, Sages, Julia Jamison, Annie Grant.
Rain has persisted for two to three weeks and crops are deteriorating. A.J. Smith reports very low energy with inflammatory rheumatism over the last fortnight. Haskey wore herdlpst Saturday while Hicks was seen wailing near Pat.
An elderly Maccon County resident recalls Jim Long, known as a quirky ferryman at Hoillinstead ferry. A cowboy visitor arriving for turkey hunting finds Long lounging barefoot on the far bank while negotiations over crossing fees unfold, escalating from a quarter to a dollar as news spreads of rising cartridge prices.
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