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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
3
A Canadian notice defends emigration to Saskatchewan from the United States, citing honest farmer experiences and stable land values. The letter by a Manitoba-born American farmer describes settled life, earnings from wheat and land, family safety, and a desire to remain living in Canada despite pushback about taxes and conscription.
A faded ad touts a kidney health cure by Dr Kiveet A Co of Binghamton NY. It urges readers to send ten cents for a four sample bottle and claims remarkable cures and cheap, accessible treatment via a “herbal remedy” for kidney issues. The piece appeals to broad audiences and notes revenue comparison for countries, framing health as a financial matter.
An advertisement promotes La Creote Hair Dressing claiming to restore natural color for gray hair at a price of one dollar. The snippet also notes Sorway will establish a museum of the whaling industry.
Jefferson City the state public service commission has rejected Wade Frootco plans for a reorganized St Louis and San Francisco system. The ruling limits the plan to a $669,000,000 general lien bond and rejects a voting trust and stock transfer provisions. The decision centers on constitutional issues and the prohibition of preferred stock without stockholder consent, with broader implications for the Wade plan and its main features. The report also notes related legal and corporate issues surrounding property deeds and the ongoing political scene including governor candidacy filings.
The Board of Equalization prepares to assess state real estate and personal property for the current year taxes. Delinquent tax returns delay exact valuations, but totals are expected near 1.6 billion dollars. Major increases occur in St Louis, Jackson, and Buchanan counties, with St Louis County showing the largest rise. Also reported are sentences of Walter Dourat and mentions of Convict incidents connected to a pension claim.
An OCR fragment discusses Thomas Purlong and proposals about an agency, court decisions, and alleged collusion involving a California paper. It mentions trials, resignations of college staff, and political maneuvers surrounding Gardner and farm leaders, with scattered names and locations.
The article praises Elihu Root of New York as intellectually superior and delivers a sharp attack on the Democratic administration. It notes Root’s keynote speech at the Republican convention as adroit and plausible, while accusing opponents of fallacies and warning that the public will see through his critics. It condemns the Wilson era neglect of the military, banking, and revenue systems and asserts Root’s defense of a strong National program.
Fragmented text describes industry figures and politicians reacting to Democratic policy shifts. It cites Parasyivonut manufacturers, Senator Penrose, and figures like Pankor Maun and Pat Ne, highlighting concerns about prosperity, wage pressures, and potential protective measures. The piece portrays a tense political climate affecting business confidence and upcoming party conventions.
Fragmented text discusses the New York convention and President Roosevelt facing a choice between the president and the vice president. It mentions Roosevelt’s foreign policy and the Republican party rallying around the national convention amid attacks.
In a Montana scene a saloonkeeper insists his building and family depend on his work. He warns that prohibition or dry conditions could ruin him. The speaker argues business may collapse anyway and urges practical steps to survive while others fear loss of patrons and livelihood.
A garbled OCR passage hints at themes of temperance, women voting rights, and constitutional questions. It references reformers, courts, equal rights, suffrage, and legal debates, with scattered mentions of names and places, but the readable content is largely incoherent.
Fragmentary text references phrases about country state phrases and war, mentions Wheat and feeds, and a misread line about Nance Thompson in relation to sobriety. The article text is garbled and includes multiple incomplete items and misaligned names.
A temperance exhibit plan traveled nationwide as part of a comprehensive traveling display from Seattle in January. It aimed to show varied social welfare efforts and featured numerous larger rifle displays to illustrate the era’s public interest.
Fragment from an old ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It claims quick relief for constipated bowels, lists common symptoms like stomachache and indigestion, and promotes the product as safe and pleasant tasting. The copy imitates a medical endorsement and mentions price and availability.
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