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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
Publichere in Marble Hill Missouri gathers a mosaic of items from the era. Topics include Wheat maturity in Canada from 0 to 100 days, Australian timber strength, John Burns in Parliament, a Vanderbilt marriage, literary criticism, fashion traces, and rising automobile imports. Also noted are railway expansions, Peary’s polar venture, Salvation Army sermons, and gas meter accuracy figures from New York.
A New Jersey minister urges wives to refrain from ruling their husbands, reflecting lingering gender norms. The text contrasts male influence with primitive instinct and notes national miner death rates, citing 14 per thousand in this country versus 0.4 in Belgium in 1906 and higher rates in Britain, France, and Prussia in earlier years.
A pedestrian died after a collision with a car driven by a reckless motorist. Witnesses described the incident as sudden and tragic, with authorities beginning an investigation into the driver’s speed and actions at the time of impact.
George Merwiith notes that contemporary minor works surpass mid Victorian pieces. He asks about the status of masterpieces. The Houston Qiohe queries the contrast and value across eras in art.
In Sunderland families line up for boiled potato parings as social distress grows. Across London last year 72,127 deaths were registered with 25,725 occurring in workhouses hospitals or public lunatic asylums.
The Baltimore American notes a scientific expedition planning a long distant voyage from Massachusetts to seek fos efia in the Antarctic circle. The paper hints at the laborious journey and questions whether richer finds lie nearer at home.
A Chicago physician is in the limelight lecturing about the absurdity of the feminine costume. The talk is said to give the wearer a certain mien and mild chastenment, with no real inconveniences or discontents arising. No one objects to what is described as a harmless pleasure.
A mena church established in Atlantic City aims to draw followers with positive features like pipes cigars and moving pictures while opposing feminine frivolity such as Merry Widow hats. The project reflects an odd mix of reform and entertainment in a community effort.
The receiver of a broken Kansas bank who wound up its business in three months paid depositors in full, returned most of the stockholders’ money, and charged only 250 dollars for services and expenses, showing little head for business.
Three women allege they were married to a Boston millionaire who recently died. The case raises questions about how affluent Americans accumulate widows focused on the estate, a pattern noted in past cases.
Gen Funston outlined his plan to use old fashioned black powder in firing salutes for a battleship fleet to produce more smoke and noise. He did not mention reserving smokeless powder for defense if needed.
The Atlanta Constitution notes that after years of marriage a wife may reread her love letters and reflect that a successful politician her husband could have been. The remark illustrates marriage dynamics and aspirations influencing personal judgment.
Taft wins the Republican nomination for president on the Chicago convention floor with Samuel James Sherman of New York chosen as running mate. The roll call shows Taft in clear lead as Roosevelt and La Follette supporters spark dramatic demonstrations. Officials pledge unity as Taft and Sherman receive congratulations from Roosevelt and Cortelyou.
A sultan sleeps through prayer. the devil awakens him and argues that persistent future neglect would lead to greater self-satisfaction than rare lapses with repentance. The devil claims to be an angel and asserts that God favors penitence over prideful virtue.
The piece explains the four time sections Eastern Central Mountain and Pacific adopted in 1883 mainly for railroads. It notes the hour differences between zones and gives examples like New York Chicago and San Francisco. It also mentions local times deviating from standard and cites Harper's Weekly on Guanajuato silver output and Wall Street Journal data.
Two eminent authorities in medicine recommend reading for about thirty minutes to help those who struggle to fall asleep. The guidance cites Prof. Osler as the first authority, advising that a person with bedtime sleep difficulties should read a book to relax the mind before attempting sleep.
On the second day of the Republican national convention a massive Roosevelt demonstration erupted in the Coliseum. The event followed a day of speeches by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and procedural moves, including seating most Taft delegates and stiff opposition to reducing southern representation. The Lodge address sparked a wild crowd surge as delegates and spectators rose, waved banners, and filled the hall with cheers and chaos.
A San Luis Obispo Tribune quotation notes that the female half makes a strenuous effort to understand the other half, highlighting social observation in a concise editorial aside.
A condensed view of the Republican platform praising virtues of justice and simplicity. It pledges tariff reform, anti injunctions, labor support, and federal oversight of trusts, with emphasis on money policy, inland waterways, strong defense, good roads, and equal justice for all regardless of race.
The piece contrasts reading prose and poetry as sleep aids. It cites Osler and classical writers Marcus Aurelius Epictetus Plutarch as proponents of prose for sleep and notes a second authority favoring poetry to induce narcolepsy. British Medical Journal is cited on poetry’s calming effect on night workers. Sir Henry Holland is mentioned regarding further specification.
A woman on the east side notes small sales hide profits as a watermelon seller boasts slicing melons into 150 pieces sold at a penny each. He earns about one dollar and fifty cents per melon costing forty to fifty cents, a figure she implies is surprising given appearances.
Sir Henry declares the sonnet the prototype of the soporific ideal and says it will lull even the most sleepless man to sleep. He describes the form as a sedative literary prototype capable of producing calm and rest.
Chicago Daily News quotes a comment on Miss Howells and her singing at a concert. The remark suggests she puts in great effort, with a listener noting a preferred word choice between gives and takes. The brief exchange captures a spirited critic’s reaction.
The line suggests a reader notes people who buy these small red melon slices and leave quickly, a quip attributed to the New York Press.
The London Daily Mirror laments that English speakers misuse the language, noting many prefer monosyllabic, laconic talk and predicting that silent Englishmen may become disliked as professors of English due to misusage.
A groom, Max Garver, died by suicide amid accusations he expected money from his sister. Police investigated links between the death and alleged financial motives within the family as the case drew local attention.
Three days before their wedding Max Garver shot himself in Jackson Park. He had promised to marry Hedwiz Theruin and take her to Germany after the engagement. Police found two notes mentioning money from a St Louis sister and possible exposure if he wed.
Mat this Campbell a Civil War and two Indian wars veteran from Blair Nebraska claims back pain urine stoppage and describes Donans Kidney Pills as effective for his advanced kidney trouble. He and his wife say they were completely cured after use. Pills sold by dealers at 30 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. The Minister You kept beautifully still while I was preaching Willie.
The president plans a special train to Oyster Bay with Mrs Roosevelt and family members aboard. Secretary Root joins on the same train to Clinton New York for summer home plans and a brief stay at Hamilton College. He then travels to White Plains for short physical training before resuming campaign activities.
A body with a rope around the neck was found in the East River near Ninetythird Street. The knotting and strangulation indicate suicide or murder. A note in the pocket bore the name Miss Flenn of Hotel Gotham.
A Brussels chauffeur driving the king's car was fined 110 for injuring a cyclist last fall. Saponess Von Vauehon was in the car. King Leopold faced summons but pleaded diplomatic immunity. the summons was later withdrawn.
New York Commander Robert E. Peary announced Friday night that he had raised all but ten dollars of the fund needed for his next polar expedition. He hopes to embark July 1 and said the vessel would soon be ready to depart dry dock, with the remaining money to be raised soon.
During a coastal storm the torpedo boat Almiers The Frenchy No 41 was driven on rocks near Sir Jernich. The destroyer Pryne rescued the crew but one of her sailors drowned in the effort.
Dr Harry L Hayward of Crown Point Ind lost his left eye after a golf ball struck it at the Jackson Park golf link. The operation to remove the eye was performed at St Luke's hospital by Dr W H Knapp of Chicago.
Tokyo General rules and classifications for the Japanese exposition were decided and will be promulgated within a few days. The document outlines official standards and criteria for participation and display at the event. It specifies eligibility, classifications, and procedural steps for exhibitors and organizers alike.
In Ambrose Nova Scotia a notorious man nicknamed Dutch rode through the town firing at least one shot that wounded editor J A Lipphardt. An armed posse returned fire and the man fell dead from a shot to the head ending the pursuit.
An official report notes increasing opium smoking in San Francisco, especially among young men and women of the fashionable set, signaling a growing public health concern.
A partisan of Mulal Hafid contends with Surighan tribesmen over succession to the Caid. The clash leaves 300 fatally hurt and 400 injured, with the insurgent sultan's faction facing strong opposition from tribal groups.
In Moundsville West Virginia Lyman Owens a 14 year old boy was found guilty of murder with a judge recommending life imprisonment Owens killed his brother in a family dispute The case highlights juvenile crime and severe penalties in the era.
A mother recalls her son Clyde suffering eczema for a year with severe sores and sleeping difficulties. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent his condition improved dramatically within six weeks, leading a leading physician to recommend Cuticura for eczema. June 11, 1907. The second fragment presents a child’s joke about a schooner to cross the bay.
Mrs Stubb calls a thief a coward after a startled reaction to a mouse, remarking he claimed fearlessness but jumped at the noise. Maria questions his claim as Mr Stubb nervously defends himself noting mice do not wear shoes.
A deranged tale features a fox, an owl, and fox hunt imagery with odd phrases about sour grapes and chemical prowess. A playful, rambling dialogue includes a peddler and a child named Vox, ending with the Detroit Free Press attribution.
In Athinta Constitu tion Georgia a farmer posted a blunt political note on his front page stating that candidates will pass on. His son alerted that a candidate was at the garden gate and the farmer, recognizing the endless pursuit of politics since the war, welcomed him inside saying there’s no harm in him and that running for office is in his blood.
A testimonial letter extols Grape-Nuts with milk and cream as a balanced nourishment for all ages from infancy to old age. It claims improved nerve and brain power and memory, with family members adopting the product after reading of the writer’s gains. The ad references Postum Co. and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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