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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
7
The article surveys daring evening gown coiffures by Paquin in Paris fashion. It highlights jeweled bands, pearl and rhinestone embellishments, and avant garde headpieces like bandeaus, talismanic cords, decorative epangles, and feathered accents.
The feature describes a dramatic tilted hat suited to a woman who can carry a bold pose. It details black velvet trims, pink rose embellishments, and a high luster finish, noting the style suits a strong profile and is not for everyone.
The Missouri organized labor report shows average yearly earnings of 929.57 dollars for all workers with 286 days worked, and 2.05 dollars daily wages. Rail and building trades lead earnings. 16,225 members across 191 unions gained an average 3.6 cents per hour due to higher living costs. The Capitol ironworkers strike settled with a 10-cent hourly raise, returning 36 workers. Two women vie for Jasper County offices as political races begin.
In Jefferson City an opinion by U.S. District Judge A S Van Valkenburgh transfers the Mix rate cases brought by Attorney General John T Barker against railroads seeking 24 million pounds for excessive fares and freight rates to state courts for settlement. The judge states the questions are for the state to handle and diversity of citizenship exists.
In Salem Missouri Elly Johns and Walter Koese were sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for operating a dice game in a cellar beneath their Salem restaurant. The case in Jefferson City reflects local efforts to crack down on illegal gambling.
Acting Governor KR Painter proclaims June 14 as the American flag birthday observance for Missouri. Major appoints Judge Nick M. Bradley to fill unexpired term on Warrensburg State Naval School board. Sedalia warns of bogus bank drafts claiming Missouri Kansas and Texas Railways, signed RP Road. Drafts dated May 2 resemble real wages, but genuine April draft bore Kd. Bower signature. Springfield asks for new depot and Frisco Railroad passenger station in the city. Fulton reports the death of Captain W. I. Thomas, oldest native of Callaway County and Civil War veteran, who also wrote for papers and publications.
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