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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary report recounts dubious remedies and claims of cure for kidney trouble. A celebrated criminal lawyer’s opinion on medical estowment is noted, praising Dodd's Kidney Pills through a revived testimonial. The piece references exotic remedies and old colonial lore, with scattered notes on trades and graveyard symbols.
Mary Lockwood, a strong fearless 25 year old woman living at the Star and Garter in Kirk, captivates townsfolk as Jack Meadows, a steady farmer and neighbor, quietly cherishes her. Morley the landlord praises her balancing work, strength, and loyalty while the village austere scene of highwaymen and gossiped tragedy looms in the background.
Two travelers Richard Parker and Andrew Foster arrive at the Star and Garter Inn on an autumn evening. Parker, London born with a bold look, enjoys supper and beds while his companion eyes Mary the Maid of the Inn. They seek shelter after a long ride with pistols and maps, amid a scene of rustic, lively inn life.
A tense exchange unfolds between characters as they debate motives and danger. The speaker accuses another of trifling while asserting their own dire circumstances and looming exposure. The dialogue hints at criminal intent and imprisonment near a potential quarry, ending with a tease that the scene continues.
A Western visitor and a New Yorker contrast in how New York crowds affect them. The Westerner finds energy, buoyancy, and vigor amid the street bustle and perpetual vehicle flow, while the New Yorker feels depression from crowded tenements and noise, seeking solace only in theatres before returning home.
Detroit Free Press recounts a playful anecdote shared by Jones about a forgetful wife who misplaced a cherished jam recipe. The dinner conversation with a minister leads to a humorous misinterpretation when the Bible is dusted and a recipe slips out, causing comic misgivings.
A passage from the Indépendant criticizes pound foolishness in households. It cites the Young Housekeepers Complete Guide to Domestic Economy urging bulk purchases of sugar flour potatoes and apples to cut waste. The piece argues small purchases lead to spoilage and perceived lack of domestic management.
A mother consoles her child May who laments God made her but did not finish her. She says she must cut her tooth by herself, a poignant line found in Harper's Magazine.
President Diaz weighs plans to check trusts in Mexico and curb monopoly power. A major reform focus is the national lottery, with monthly drawings in the city. The piece notes political risks, including personal costs of pushing reforms.
A Kentucky governor faces criticism over a letter concerning Durbin and alleged acts tied to an assassination inquiry. Louisville dispatches indicate pressure for mandamus actions to enforce regulations, with potential court appeals to the Indiana courts and the U.S. Supreme Court looming.
O P Austin head of the bureau of statistics argues in North American Review that the claimed European alliance against American goods is unfounded. He notes the eight month drop in exports mainly reflects Hawaii and Porto Rico purchases not counted as exports and a decline limited to refined mineral oils.
The wife of the author of The Christian emerged from Greeba Castle as her husband began his campaign for a seat in the Manx Parliament. Mrs Hall Caine became a familiar figure in Ramsay district, driving the district for a month and visiting factory workers and fishermen to win votes. Mia Caine, described as pretty and graceful, is believed to have helped sway voters and bolster her husband’s candidacy.
London Engineering reports on progress in naval speed citing ten year ago benchmarks. It notes sustained speeds rising from 20.7 to 23.61 knots, large warship speeds from 22 to 23 knots on longer trials, and craft reaching 26 knots. The 1991 fleet over 20 knots grows from eight to fifty eight ships as speed records advance.
The article discusses a continuing policy traced to James G. Blaine when Secretary of State, aiming to improve U S relations with Central and South American republics. It notes Blaine’s push leading to the first International Congress in Washington from 1888 to 1890 and mentions 195,000 Britons in the United Kingdom born in the colonies.
OCR fragment shows assorted 1908 notices and ads. Topics include Allen's foot mass, Pollak telegraphic transmission claims, Baker’s Chocolate packaging, Pigmy Camels of Persia, hair growth device, Defiance Cold Water Starch, sponges, calcium remedies, and light humor. Names and places vary, with emblems like Toled o, Dorchester, Baris, and Baris municipality referenced alongside curiosities and product pitches.
The readable fragments describe questionable remedies and superstitious ideas, noting a bizarre rule about room counts and odd-numbered features. It references Admiral Dewey and calls for self government in the Philippines, with remarks on nonviolence and potential future annexation talks.
A report notes that a state program or medical effort cures a mother and her daughter. Authorities describe the treatment as effective and promising, with both patients recovering and returning to daily life under medical supervision.
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