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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1891
Page
2
A column argues white supremacist ideas about relocating African Americans and colonization of Africa or new lands. It critiques lynch law, praises progress from the Eiffel Tower era, and speculates on migration and potential future colonial movements for Black people, including calls for emigration and fantasies of racial outcomes.
A historical critique argues for subordinating classical studies to American history and institutions to foster national economics, statesmanship, and social philosophy. It cites a German observer on European decline and stresses labor's role in prosperity, noting railroads rely on coordinated effort beyond shovel work.
At a Christiania meeting Dr Fridtjof Nansen described a novel ship design to ride the ice and drift toward the pole. He proposes a 170 ton vessel with a five year provisioning for twelve men, to be steered with currents toward the New Siberian Islands and beyond, leveraging the Arctic Gulf Stream and ice dynamics.
An English gentleman named Archer contemplates a cautious voyage, arranging plans for an expedition to the unknown Arctic seas. The piece hints at favorable arrangements and the prospect of setting out with care and purpose from these shores.
Frank Martlett, son of Alderman Martlett of Norwich, recounts a bizarre Killingley Connecticut incident where two boys misadventure with a frog tied to a string ends with a blacksnake catching the frog. The snake is slain, the frog dies, and the tale echoes the old Jonah and the whale legend.
Harmon, probate judge of Essex county Massachusetts, will rule on the will of the late Mrs Hopkins Searels dispute. He is a Fairness and integrity minded jurist with Williams College education and wartime service He has served as probate judge since 1846 and previously worked in Lynn police courts He lives in a comfortable Lynn home and enjoys local respect and trust He was appointed rather than elected.
A simple science toy called the magic boat uses a clay pipe and bicarbonate of soda with tartaric acid. The pipe is wired to a small boat and gas pressure drives the boat forward as water dissolves the powder, moving in the opposite gas escape direction.
Joseph Howard, an employee on Cannon Street in Baltimore, reported a large alligator about eighteen inches long that crawled from a sewer at a street corner. The animal, unseen for weeks, finally ventured onto the gutter plate and frightened passersby before disappearing again.
A general plan outlines a new road route from the Straits of Fura to Columula Miver. The scheme envisions a coastal road of pearllike length and would affect Boros Slate. The description suggests a public works initiative of regional scope.
A Detroit Tribune correspondent reports the Ethan Allen sword tied to the Fort Ticonderoga surrender, tracing its chain of ownership from Ethan Allen through Hannibal M. Allen and Agnes B. Allen to H. Allen Hopkins of Jackson Michigan. The 34 inch blade, bone handle, silver and gold mounting, and engravings on the scabbard and maker’s mark are noted along with related commissions dated 1806 and 1812.连
The piece claims the world’s annual coffee cup exceeds one billion pounds valued broadly in distant regions. It notes production across a vast band near the equator with locations named in India and neighboring islands, Liberh and other parks of A'vlon, and various Atlantic and South American areas. United States consumption totals about 661,184,100 pounds with a percent from the continent region.
A fragmentary note recalls the Cyclades treasure, the Venus of Milo, and the age of its discovery. The text hints at ancient sites and famed sculpture while remaining unclear about details or dates.
A San Francisco Chronicle report details a fifteen minute duel between Augustus Whitmore's savage bulldog and his thoroughbred roadster horse near Bernal Heights. The dog fatally maimed the horse after biting its throat and locking jaws. Whitmore finally killed the dog with a rifle as the horse died. The horse cost $1,200.
A designated committee reports on housing for young men clerks and others with modest means in London. It suggests Peabody style dwellings for 450 tenants featuring a sitting room and bed alcove per unit, weekly rents from 10 to 18 shillings, plus common rooms library reading whiting lecture smoking billiard and recreation facilities.
A long walking stick once owned by Louis XVIII failed to attract the offered price of ten at Hotel Ornat. The state sword of Charles X, described as a handsome weapon, was withdrawn with a reserve of 40.
A collection of short, disjointed notes ranging from a quip about a hospital bed as a memorial to Mrs. Griumdy, to mentions of Mrs. Alice Bhaw’s daughters inheriting her whistling talent. The montage includes a kite frame with an oxidized toothpick, a silver cigarette case etched with Dig nity and Impudence, and scattered blurbs on American Indians, Vermont morals, church membership, and papal legation wills.
A chaotic narrative depicts threats, gunfire, and petty feuds as a mock campaign erupts over local leadership. The author boasts victory in a mayoral nomination, laments rival Jim Renshaw, and recounts staged violence and retaliation within a turbulent town.
A London letter describes General Booth leading 62 000 plus Salvation Army delegates in Crystal Palace. The vast, disciplined army wore scarlet uniforms with gilt Salvat ion Army titles, and sang Hallelujah volleys. The musi c and pageantry featured 5 000 instruments, a grand organ, and 10 000 banners while a Darkest England gallery depicted dram shops and prisons.
In Egypt an American traveler recalls Cairo donkey boys using patriotic names to attract customers. A boy announces a donkey named Prince of Wales, others offer titles like Duke Wellington and General Grant. The scene blends humor with street commerce as tourists consider rides.
An artist in provincial France captivates audiences with sand painting on a table. She forms vivid designs using colored sand, arranging grapes in violet, leaves in green, and shadows in mixed tones, before brushing it away for new compositions of roses and other subjects.
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