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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
3
The institution of a five cent per day rise for convict labor passes the House amid debate. Firemen gain a 12 hour act and 18,000 dollars are allotted to transport veterans to Gettysburg for the Peace Jubilee. The bill faces strong opposition over the price hike and delays in implementation.
The document outlines appropriations from revenue funds and speculative sources, noting a $1 from speculative funds and $2,482,0183 from revenue funds. It mentions previous years’ railroad funding, a $2,512 appropriation, and a plan to adjust for a temporary shortfall with potential deferrals. It references key state offices and committees and hints at continuing debates over capital versus operating authorities and large capital accounts.
Iowa leaders led by Chairman Clifford Thorne aided by Henson L. Javonein and others secured substantial changes in Interstate Commerce Commission Western Classification No. 1. The decision, effective March 31, reshapes rules for shipments from the Mississippi to the Pacific, benefiting shippers and consumers across many western states.
The House debate centers on pausing the tax measure amid objections by Rep Orr and business leaders. Supporters warn against delay while opponents push for growth and public revenue. the delegation includes banker Charles Schottis, JW McAntire, and ex-State Senator John M Malang.
Education bill clears both houses with emphasis on state aid for rural districts. It would grant every school district $100 annually per teacher paid up to $50 a month, surpassing the current $90 aid under existing law.
A weary mood lifts as books on shelves offer warmth and liveliness. The passage evokes how reading binds people to memories, scent, and shared moments, suggesting shelves glow like moons in quiet rooms.
Fragmented text discusses care for children and nursing training. It urges young women to seek proper schooling to supervise children's health and welfare, noting the role of a nurse in dress, conduct, and supervision. It mentions social expectations and possible delays in opportunities.
A paste made from ordinary whiting applied wet and allowed to dry before rubbing off will remove grease from paint without injuring the surface. The process describes a simple cleaning technique using whiting as an absorbent to lift grease without damaging the paint finish.
Missourian reports the Joplin Symphony to travel to western venues with a new program. The orchestra will rehearse under Victor Krever and expands practice to include a broader member roster as it prepares for performances in multiple cities.
Fragmented text from a historical newspaper page includes garbled references to universities, elections, and local officials. It mentions Linn County, Joplin, and a spring meeting about farm adviser appointments, with scattered names and places obscured by OCR errors. The piece resembles a miscellaneous column of notices, schedules, and civic items.
A reminiscence recalls an old church catechism scene where a minister tests children on biblical knowledge. A young girl answers eagerly that Isaac was Rebekah's man, highlighting a bygone era of strict instruction and simple, earnest dialogue.
New York Evening Post argues saving time through a fixed schedule would reduce convention costs. The piece suggests extending the idea to 1920 124 and 1928, claiming efficiency gains for both organizers and attendees.
A passenger named Mufford Lefferte slipped while boarding a train near Bowling Green and fell, his legs pinned under the engine as it passed. He was believed to be heading home at the time of the incident.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentioning Cordelia, a criminal lawyer, and court case with unclear names and details. Reads like notes on a criminal matter or trial with references to a reform or remodelling of a hat and various unidentified actors. No clear facts or outcome emerge from the readable text.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Tull and a claim about not paying for a telephone service or bill. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or places are readable to confirm facts or context.
Fragmented text mentions wine tasting and a batide beamed, with garbled names and places. The readable words reference liver, wine, tastes, and a strange sequence of misread terms. No clear event or identifiables emerge to anchor a full card.
Fragmentary note questions why two individuals are present and hints at confusion. It mentions a law phrase and a partial reference to a dispute or legal context. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
Union Men member recounts that a telegraph editor aided the truth of the story about painter John La Farge's death. The account alleges a reporter from Willoughville and a contract matter connected to the tale are involved, with unspecified details and dates.
The readable lines reference travel to South America, mentions of Spain, and an incomplete list of names or phrases. The text appears garbled with stray letters, lacking coherent events or clear facts to summarize into a full news item. No identifiable persons, dates, or organizations emerge from the legible portions.
In a personal account, a man describes years of alcohol use ending after a doctor advised quitting. He details withdrawal spells, sleep improvements, and a sense of regained health. He credits a potent instant tea remedy, Dostum, marketed for home use.
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