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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
6
A wild overview of the national egg market describes soaring prices, cold storage schemes, and the public hunger for fresh eggs. It notes Chicago as a center of storage sales, the role of hens in national life, and how demand has shaped urban diets and prices. It warns of frauds amid shifting supplies and seasonal cost changes.
A leaping Gateway tale describes a bachelor who, after a farewell party, wanders home in a muddled state. He sits on a stair, hat falls, and he sleeps until nine, waking to find 34 cents in his hat after sympathizing churchgoers drop their pennies.
Jefferson City reports Attorney General Major clarifies that after the recent legislative session, laws enacted and approved become operative ninety days after sine die or August 1 if no emergency clause. The legislature adjourned May 17, with the revision committee member Harris noting no constitutional conflict, while the attorney general supports the later November 1 date as operative.
Col W H Binby chairman of the Army Board visits Kansas City to discuss the proposed 14 foot Mississippi waterway from Bismarck to Sioux City. Misouri River Commission member Raby and division engineer tour the Missouri River by motor boat to review feasibility. They note ample water but a bridge draw at Little Fort Lesternworth delays passage for 70 minutes.
Governor Hadley directed Adjutant General Krambold to halt recognizing any military school as a state post. Only Kemper Military Academy and Wentworth Military Academy appear to meet the new criteria. The state university’s military department relies on federal support and National Guard commissions. A separate report notes an assassin struck a public memorialist, Lor Owen, during an illness at the Leighton office. she was hospitalized with possible skull fracture.
Fire caused by a gasoline explosion damaged the Continental Dyeing and Cleaning plant at 1613 South JeMereona Avenue. Occupants escaped unharmed but could not stop the blaze. building damage listed at 4 000 and machinery and stock at 6 000.
Springfield prepares for the opening of the Frisco 2,000,000 car and locomotive shops with July 5 ceremonies. Gov Hadley, Congressman Hawile, A J Devideon, B Y Yoakum, and C Rt Gray will deliver addresses. Homer Drew, 17, a machinist apprentice, was killed in Iron Mountain machine shops by an emery wheel burst.
A Chicago woman credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from a third operation after two prior surgeries failed to cure inflammation and a small tumor. She urges others to try the remedy to restore feminine health and relieve distresses such as irregularities and backache.
A garbled reminiscence shows a speaker criticizing a small matter of five dollars, a borrowed dollar, and a dinner exchange with Prof Petersen. The text wanders through exam time, a Bible illustration, and vague quotes about Christ, a child and mother, with scattered names and conversations.
A Cheaver woman recounts illness after meals and credits Grape Nuts for restoration. She describes years of weak appetite and fatigue, heavy home burdens, and eventual recovery after trying the cereal. She reports gaining weight and improved vitality, urging readers to try it and read The Road to Wellville.
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