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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
8
A historical blurb credits The Chicago Record as a model newspaper, citing praise from Harrisburg Pennsylvania's Mail, New York's Newspapedom, and Evanston Illinois' Index. The notice notes distribution through newsdealers and subscriptions via postmasters, directing readers to 181 Madison Street.
D J Hennessy of Butte and Anaconda Montana rejects restrictive party platforms. He urges Montana delegates to push free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1, criticizing eastern business prejudice and urging the major parties to adopt silver policy. Also notes army worm damage to crops in parts of the county and field.
A southern politician recalls meeting Abraham Lincoln in Washington. He notes Lincoln's charm and respect he commanded, recounting Lincoln's witty retort about youth and pleasures. The anecdote illustrates how personal experience shapes moral insight and storytelling.
In a Dillington Iowa Hawkeye reminiscence a poorer family shares gingerbread with Abe. The boy begs for a man and a second piece, then confesses a love for gingerbread while munching the first. Lincoln’s presence closes the scene as the old politician concludes the subject.
Excited caller tells the editor that a thief entered the room two days ago, broke the desk, and stole money but left a gold watch in the bottom drawer. The thief returned last night and took the watch. The editor confirms the facts.
A Chicago Evening Post excerpt contrasts faith in the Almighty with faith in a healer or doctor. The dialogue questions whether belief in being well leads to actual health, exploring the idea that belief may affect outcomes and payment.
Rancher Jim Mote recounts a chaotic ferry crossing with Jim McCue, a ram named Werder, and bystanders. Mote describes a ram attack during which he used a sledgehammer and was knocked against a fence. He claims the ram grabbed him and crushed him with repeated blows amid a tense scene on the river.
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