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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
7
A collage of sensational ad copy and quips promotes hair treatments, a turkey scheme, and Castoria for children. It mentions La Creole Hair Creme, price 1.40, and urges mothers to examine bottles for the signature. A Colupsius, Ohio retiree note appears amid miscellaneous gossip.
The Missouri general revenue fund shows only about 4,400.07 left after October salary warrants were cashed, with officials warning that November salaries may not be paid unless revenue improves. Rail fuel shortages loom as coal supplies and distribution face strain, while indictments and public notices shift focus to a state austerity program and a road convention in Kansas.
Judge James A Cowgill resigns as Democratic state committee chairman and schedules a Nov 24 meeting to formalize his departure to focus on Kansas City election commission duties. Missouri moves to meet military qualification needs for 750000 registrants under Wilson administration guidance. Lieut Gov Crossley acts to alleviate a coal shortage, ordering forceful borrowing from railroad stock when local supply fails.
Advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs sore throats and lung irritation promising rest overnight and easy morning expectoration. Claims include being non prescription homegrown in America and beneficial for bronchitis asthma croup and related maladies.
A fragmentary note suggests a hair darkening remedy named La Creve Dreming Aid. The text mocks vanity and age, mentioning a Mrs. Nig and a Mr. N in a terse, satirical tone. The overall readability is limited and lacks clear context.
Obscured text fragment mentions Moer Chiitren MoAber and names like Hendectr Mane Trevino Teething Liar Gers. The legibility is poor with multiple typos and garbled phrases. No coherent event or date can be determined from the readable portions.
Fragmented OCR captures stray phrases about talks and people at a theater event. The readable text includes names and places obscured by garbled letters, making the exact event and participants unclear.
A dubious 19th century style advertisement promotes "Aftoric" as a cure for rheumatism and gout, alleging tric acid buildup in the eye vein causes joint inflammation. It seeks readers to purchase from a store and promises free tests and a money back guarantee.
Fragmentary Missouri newspaper note promotes Dr. Vierce Goldup Medical Incrow for chronic indigestion and stomach trouble with claims of improved strength appetite and weight. Includes misread names and stray phrases, unclear endorsements, and ad-like tone.
A jagged memory fragment recalls a child named Billy and his brother by the fireside one night. The verse hints at a distant mother and a cryptic line about a bell and an old gray head, with mixed phrases and misheard lines.
OCR reads as a garbled local notice featuring misheard lines about a German diplomat an Arkansas town and an ad for a hair pressing device priced at 1.9 dollars. The text is largely incoherent with numerous misspellings and fragmented phrases. It resembles a scattershot page fragment from a vintage newspaper containing odd quotations and an advertisement.
The fragment suggests a debate or sporting contest involving Gan Be Afforded Wrong and Waren. It hints at stakes and consequences of a loss, with references to preparation and performance. The readable text centers on a competitive context and potential outcome.
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