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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
2
A scrambled collage of social quips and stray news bits from Marble Hill Press. It mentions gasoline perfume, noblemen seeking American money, playful puns about relationships, a Colorado divorce remarriage, a Chicago girl foiling a pocketbook theft, and a Towton theologian calling Adam and Eve a parable.
A humorous yet pointed remark estimates thirty percent of University of Wisconsin students are round shouldered, prompting a light critique of overdevelopment of youth gray matter and urging reconsideration of academic pressures.
A man was sent to a New York hospital for examination of his sanity after declaring himself a fish. The report notes he believed he was a swimmer by nature and sought medical evaluation.
Asheville, North Carolina faces a supposed "Jack the Kisser" scare that may merely be an advertisement for a summer resort marketed to single women. The caution flag suggests the hoax could be a promotional ploy rather than a real threat.
The seroplane has advanced enough to reduce prizes for aerial combat and redirect attention to creating a practical parachute. This shift signals a pivot in early aviation priorities as engineers pursue safer descent mechanisms for pilots and passengers.
A local observer notes high divorce rates in San Fradeciéco with about one marriage in three ending in divorce. The comment suggests widespread upheaval in relationships and recurring marital disruptions in the community.
A Paris fashion piece explores revolutionary dress ideas including a waistline shift from feminine form to practicality. It hints that enterprising men may reclaim trends, while suffragettes eye pantaloon inspired outfits likely to intrigue and spark interest ahead of new styles.
Fashionable tailors endorse corset coats for men amid claims that men abandon foolish trends and adopt practical attire. The report notes tailors’ faith in the theory.
An unnamed physician in the era blames infantile paralysis on flea bites amid public alarm. The provocative claim sparks debate as parents and officials seek safer preventive measures despite sparse corroboration.
A controversial beauty note claims women should silence their mouths to stay beautiful, presenting a stark and provocative stance on self-presentation and choice. The remark provokes debate about gender norms and standards of beauty.
An educator argues aeroplanes could abolish war while a campaign appears to push Carnegie Peace toward granting about half a million annually to subsidize aeroplane factory production, signaling a broader movement.
New York speakers discuss how the semi Olnée throat affects the beauty of the hissing sa sound in English words such as Yeast. The exchange highlights regional views on pronunciation and phonetic identity.
The Aero Club of America advocates safer aviation by urging closer mandatory examinations before any flight. This simple precaution aims to lessen danger in flying and is presented as easily implementable.
A New York physician asserts a cure for aging and mentions others who sought perpetual motion. Curiously, the physician is connected to Matteawan, raising questions about the source and nature of the claim.
In Rockford Illinois nearly 2000 residents at a mass meeting call for the resignations of Senators Lorimer and Cullom. They denounce their votes to retain Lorimer and adopt resolutions, with church bell tolls signaling the mourning period of 30 days for the Senate action.
Reports in Mexico City say Henry Lane Wilson, the American ambassador and minister plenipotentiary, will be recalled soon and depart Mexico. Wilson’s visits and remarks have sparked criticism in Spanish newspapers, fueling tensions and a sense of strained friendship between the United States and Mexico.
Danville resident U1 Frank White a wealthy retired farmer was found dead in the doorway of his home by his wife who believes he was murdered. A bullet hole above the heart and another in the door were found. His revolver with two empty shells was nearby. Police favor suicide while Mrs. White insists a murder occurred.
A $505,106 shortage was found in Toledo city offices triggering preparations in the prosecuting attorney’s office to sue former city officials for recovery. Findings named the park commission, city auditor, solicitor, and two council clerks among those implicated.
In Valdosta Georgia a 50 foot festival air show mishap struck by a cross current hurled the aircraft driven by W H Mattery into a fence. Mattery sustained a broken collar bone and the machine was demolished.
Mrs. Peter Grieve was shot and killed when her intoxicated husband returned home and attacked her with a chair after she refused him money. The incident occurred in Centralia as authorities investigate motives and seek charges.
Paris reports the newly formed French cabinet with Antoine Ernest Monts as Premier and Interior Minister, SM Crapps as Foreign Affairs Minister, Henry Alaurice Derteaux as War Minister, Theophile del Caste as Marine Minister, M Calllaut as Finance Minister, Charles Dumont as Public Works Minister, M Masse as Agriculture Minister, M Mosseiniy as Calonivee Minister, Paul Boncour as Labor Minister, Emile Constant as Interior Undersecretary, Louis Malvy as Justice and Worship Undersecretary, Charles Chaumet as Posts and Telegraphs, Henry du Jardin Reaumets as Arts Undersecretary.
In Chicago the first city primary tested a new system as Republican nominee Charles F. Merriam and Democrat Carter Harrison clashed for the mayoralty. Merriam led with a decisive plurality amid multiple candidates, while Harrison narrowly trailed with a strong showing, reflecting voters’ split preferences in a pivotal election.
Post Office Inspector Frazer reports a $10 000 theft from a registered package in Fullerton Kansas on February 26. The package contained $1 000. Two men are suspected and believed en route to Omaha. The money was shipped from an Omaha bank.
A coroner's jury in Jersey City ruled the Central Railroad pier seven blast came from a lighted match or discarded cigar stump. In Illinois, Adjutant General Dickson recalled the National Guard unit from Taylorville due to strike disorder at a bag factory.
President Taft nominates James Napier of Tennessee to be registrar of the treasury, to succeed W. T. Vernon. Both Napier and Vernon are described as African American.
Miss May Burns of New Haven and F. H. Welton of Cheshire were killed when their auto was struck by a trolley and wrecked. Two others were badly burned in the crash.
Cleveland authorities report a major antitrust suit filed in federal court against 35 lamp and electric supply manufacturers. The action targets alleged price fixing and market manipulation across the industry, signaling a broad government crackdown.
Negotiations between the United States and Mexico address whether US troops should cross the border to protect the Colorado River dike under construction along the frontier. Officials say no formal request for military deployment has been confirmed, though discussions include potential involvement to guard the works.
A House committee hearing on corruption and graft tied to Philippine land deals faced opposition from a majority of Insular Affairs members. The discussion drew support from Representatives from Missouri, New York and others, with critics urging changes to current land laws.
Two armed masked men boarded Mountain train No 4 near St Louis within ten miles of the city last night. They tied and gagged Express Messenger M. M. MecRoberta and rifled the strong box, obtaining more than $2,000. The bandits leaped to Vanileventer streetcar tracks after the train slowed at Tower Grove station.
New York City reports a federal indictment expected against several Chicago packers linked to the National Packing company. A Jersey City prosecutor supplied extensive evidence that led to New Jersey indictments, blocked by extradition issues until possible federal prosecution.
Boston, Mass. A blank verse play written in 1850 by the late Mrs. Julia Ward Howe will receive its first local production soon. The work titled Mippolytes was originally written for Edwin Booth.
Fire at Skagway Alaska barracks burned nearly four hours. It damaged the regimental band quarters and Company H of the Sixteenth Infantry at Fort William Goward, with a loss around 5000 dollars.
Washington The Senate voted 40 to 40 to keep Lorimer of Illinois in his seat despite a bitter forty hour contest. Support came from old guard Republicans and some Democrats, with opponents urging unseating amid fraud allegations. Key remarks by Senator Cullom and allied factions highlighted the split among party lines.
The article reports a senate vote of 186 to 4 approving a measure to appoint Captain Robert E Peary as a rear admiral on the retired list and place him with the highest pay and rank from April. It notes the president would appoint Peary to the new post and assign him to the retired list with full insignia and honors.
In Indiana wets won across fourteen counties led by large margins, with Decatur showing the largest edge at 147 votes. Majorities reported in Tipton 63 49, Gas City 2 Greeneneity, Noblesville 99, and Kendalville 185, among others as the wet victory prevailed statewide.
Washington DC naval appropriation bill reported by naval affairs committees retains the Stanley amendment excluding the Steel trust from any battleship contracts. The bill provides for two first class battleships a submarine tender and two gunboats with total appropriation of 12640965.
Washington DC reports that the first congress has completed about 25 000 public and private bills out of a total 28 440 proposed for the Sixtieth Congress.
Helena Montana The state senate voted unanimously to pass a bill providing for the commission form of government for municipalities.
Sterling 1 Bandits who dynamited the Bank of Walnut last Tuesday morning and obtained 3700 dollars have been identified by Descriptions by Deton the Worth of Chicago as members of the Brown gang of Chicago.
Cape Girardeau Missouri. Judge Ran ney of the common pleas court ruled that an island in the Missouri River near Saint Genevieve cannot be sold and that the tax collector in Missouri lacks jurisdiction over the matter.
A fragment from Suburban Life depicts quirky dialogue about fashion and mood. The cartoonish exchange features a bobbie gown and casual threats to remate and waste time, highlighting lighthearted suburban banter.
An unclear fragment describes a confrontation with an officer over a daughter’s hand and mentions arrest for violation of a regulation. The passage indicates tensions in a dispute and possible legal action but provides limited concrete names, dates, or places.
In Byria consumptives face widespread treatment with fierce social stigma similar to ancient leprosy. Arabs and Syrians show differing disease patterns, sparking fear among natives. When a family member contracts the illness, ostracism and hopes of exile follow. A small hospital for segregation is opened under Mary Eady’s guidance.
A Texas practitioner admits bias against advertised foods and praises Grape-Nuts after trying it with his grandsons in Corpus Christi. He reports improved digestion, no belching, and greater energy since starting the diet, crediting Postum Co for the claim and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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