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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
2
The Marble Hill Press notes Lombard University in Calenburg adding dancing to the college curriculum amid reflections on dancing taste and virtue. It laments overworked common talk, cites a Millerton NY liveryman losing a horse and $11, and jokes about divorce advice and old age wit.
Demand for flour holds strong as priony rise alongside wheat, with markets reacting cautiously. Buyers fear shortages from Lester so they rush to cover, purchasing at higher values before the trend tightens further.
A report notes a female teacher conducted vivisection on a live cat in a public school. The resignation of the gay ban is mentioned, but students and public opinion remain opposed. The writer suggests placing butcher shops in schools as a shocking but provocative compromise, while arguing teaching should not degrade children.
A writer asks why women laugh more than men. The author counters they do not laugh as men do but giggle at mere fancies. True, lasting humor remains with a man for days, while women dismiss fleeting wit as soon as it arises.
The passage criticizes the reliance on a green hand interpreter in a vast empire's commercial relations. It argues the interpreter holds no influence due to status, and questions whether the American idea of public office is about taking the post or actually performing duties.
A dated plea argues all druggists selling cocaine based tonics or dangerous drugs should be jailed for five years, with merchants of such drugs facing ten years. It calls for whipping as a prelude to hard labor and condemns brothel keepers as more respectable than the drug trade.
A Philadelphia locomotive factory completed four engines for the British government, to be shipped to South Africa, just thirty-one days after the order. The feat, not matched elsewhere, highlights the folly of protective tariffs in the United States.
The Peabody Library hosts many seeking royal lineage amid the new Order of the Crown. Baltimore papers note enthusiasts consult long genealogical records to trace ties among the Smiths Joneses and Crowns. The piece lampoons how any old king suffices for many seekers and mentions a playful note on Khartoum and imperial size.
A London newspaper advertises an unusual post: Wanted, in Jan, an experienced Working Matron for a day school. The fragment critiques vanity and presumption in men, and notes the evolving use of the word lady reflecting English language quirks.
The New York Journal printed W. J. Bryan's fusion ideas with a sensational headline then published letters from Jones and Morgan out of order, implying a Democratic backing for a new party. Jones and Morgan protest, calling the Journal’s conduct curious and misleading.
A compact critique arguing that Brazilian money shows depreciation is largely due to paper money not tied to gold. It cites U S consul reports on wages and prices, notes Brazil’s heavy imports, and warns gold standard advocates that money volume drives purchasing power. The piece concludes with lessons for gold standard proponents from Brazil’s experience.
The Thirty-fourth Wigwam of the Chicago Tammany Society adopts a platform pledging to support democracy and the unlimited coinage of silver at 18 to 1. It denounces monetary policy favoring money lenders and lauds William J. Bryan and John P. Altgeld as leaders in the political struggle.
Senator Cannon of Utah lauds Uryan Jennings Bry fin wis and declares his enduring place in American hearts. He says silver supporters view him as the logical 1900 candidate and predicts Bryan’s landslide victory two to one, with the issue clearly defined.
In FOR WOMEN AND HOME, long verse and fashion notes discuss Corinas poems on professional womanhood and mourning gowns. It critiques mourning dress as ostentatious, urging restraint and subdued black wear for genuine grief over public display.
Creamy the Back, Mrs. Almeric Hugh Paget of New York hosts entertainment honoring her brother Captain Payne Whitney of Yale. The article notes dress suggestions for home ceremonies, ideas for bridesmaids, and a trend toward refined favors for young guests, including miniature tobacco pouches and novelty boxes, all tied to electric, lace, and silk details.
Gamilropa confectioners shift from harmless sweets to a novel gumdrop product. The piece notes a trend away from traditional candy toward innovative confections as manufacturers explore new styles.
A vivid catalog of gowns in pale blue satin and orange velvet coats reveals a world of fashion. The article recalls pioneering women like Jane Austen and Caroline Herschel, praising Maria Mitchell’s teaching presence and the memories of her gatherings with students.
The text portrays Trebert Marr and Robert Barr living in England for a decade or more. It notes Barr’s Maga ine success and his ability to stroll London in a high hat and sack coat without losing respect. Barr’s novels earn praise in England and he remains a notable figure in British literary circles.
A fragmented report notes Republican lawmakers express regret over a bill, warning it could jeopardize re election prospects. The piece hints at party tensions and the potential for political maneuvering surrounding immigration policy.
The Washington Star runs a full column of Bateman of Maine criticizing public figures. He brands Bryan as passé and assails Jones Butler and Barker, while praising Tom Watson as a patriot. The piece ridicules Bateman and questions his identity.
The speaker decries further taxation and deficits and argues Congress will not cut pension abuses until justice equity and patriotism are strangled by public indignation, insisting the nation must burden itself further before any reform can occur.
The text rails at camp followers and public spending, insisting Americans should pay far less than current sums. It laments the perpetuation of pauper lum and perjury and the public's growing indignation toward the camp followers of a victorious army.
A New York bar member in Aleta cites that not more than half of witnesses before judges tell the truth under oath, while the rest are said to be conscious and deliberate. Other lawyers broadly agree on the point, though few fix the number six as a high threshold, noting veracity as a relatively recent weakness.
In Weetmineter Abbey Wurtal a dispute over laterment fees emerges not over money but the aggregate charge of 50 dollars. The fragment notes a contention around payments tied to accommodation.
In a Gotham vignette a mourning gown favors understated elegance with drap de ete, braided skirt, and a doll touch toque. The piece warns of sly red candies and cologne laced sweets used to provoke tears or brighten eyes, and notes dangerous substances like belladonna hidden in confections.
The note asks if it is proper to send announcements to absent wedding guests and whether hat and gloves are appropriate attire for a 4 traveling breast 4 wedding. It also queries if a bride attended by two ladies needs etiquette beyond standard card sending to all relatives.
A quirky write up notes how party favors captivate children as pantry cooks, caterers, and house mothers balance budget and novelty. It mentions multicolored favors, chocolate decorations, and fashionable items like rabbits, mowers, and shoes reflecting evolving tastes among kids.
An article argues that old fashioned female crying is out of style and impractical. It contrasts male and female crying, noting men discourage tears while women cry more freely, and suggests women derive satisfaction from crying despite social norms.
A weird exchange discusses Mist Prattygirta and asks which feature pleases her. The speaker references a pony and ehtn as possible choices in a terse, informal dialogue.
The provided text fragment is garbled and lacks identifiable persons, organizations, or events to form a coherent news item. No clear entities or actions are decipherable for a factual card.
National Democrat reports on addresses by chairmen of Democratic Populist and Silver Republican committees urging three party cooperation in 1896 and endorsing fusion where legal. The plan calls for one candidate on ballots where allowed and joint conventions in same location and day to nominate allies, with Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans urged to begin work immediately.
The piece mocks opponents who call the Tetlor upheaval a Shylock bond act. It argues such remarks insult intelligence, comparing bondholders to Shylock and challenging their claims of national honor. It also notes New York tailors on strike, criticizing their demands as out of step with prosperity and wages.
Senator Garfield introduces a bill in the Ohio legislature to place every state and city appointive office under civil service rule. The measure aims to reform patronage, but may be unpopular among Ohio political factions.
A house committee considers establishing a new Department of Commerce and Industry to aid infants and improve government action. The measure argues this department would address infant needs and advance public welfare through organized commerce policy.
By 285 to 153 the English house of commons refused to consider a proposition to meet hostile parties and bounties by counter duties on imports. The Britons have prospered by free trade and will not abandon it.
The text outlines Chinese funeral practices noting infants buried without coffins, the elaborate rites for the elderly, and the widow’s duties when childless. It describes deathbed transitions, washing rituals, new clothing, and placing the departing person in the main room to guide their spirit, with symbolic spirit money placed above the coffin.
Mt Thomas Ontario reports population changes over thirteen years with rising numbers and a surge of superstition among residents. Community leaders note tensions between old beliefs and modern life as demographic trends unfold.
A quirky dialogue excerpt shows Houwhband and Tam arguing over a street walk and a stubborn ire as a wife struggles with a fire that refuses to burn. The exchange ends with Tam deciding to go out.
Readable parts indicate a possible notice about a will and named individuals but text is garbled. Key names appear as Bmoke Sledge Mirrurottis and references to feta and enin. No clear event date or place.
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