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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
The Marble Hill Press column mocks campaign poetry and public reformers, with riffs on Morocco shows, Vesuvius, and fashion. It mentions a German steamship fleet raid and a Philadelphia trader resisting a fortune, while jokes about Newport wardrobes and international politics swirl through a mosaic of speculative satire.
The Atlanta Georgian highlights that the town of Choopee lies in Toombs county and contrasts it with Such County. A Mira Woman leaves a $15,000 bequest to her washwoman, noted as a quip on starch and shirtwaist care.
The German war department invites Wilbur Wright to observe his aeroplane experiments in Berlin as a political gesture. The move is seen as aiming to pressure France by showcasing advanced flight work.
The public believes Edison could perfect an electric automobile running 100 miles without stopping if he devoted full attention to it, contrasting with Mr Vesta.
The energy spent in England to rescind the regulation barring bank clerks from marrying before earning a stated salary could be better used to push for higher bank clerks salaries.
A Belfast grocer with more than five decades of operation plans to close out his stock and retire. It remains to be seen whether he still has items in stock that he changed when first opening his shop.
The Argentine ant has arrived in Oakland California and is now established in Louisiana near New Orleans. Though tiny, it is described as the most pugnant and destructive member of its family, raising concerns about its impact. It is noted as a small but provocative sign of emigration by Argentina.
An agricultural paper argues the rise in meat costs stems not from trusts but from young married women who, wary of jokes about novice cooks, have begun serving their husbands steak dinners. The piece portrays a shift in household dining habits affecting market demand.
Ed Morell, who broke into the county jail in 1894 and served 14 years, has been pardoned and gone to Millwood to recover. He secured a life saving suit patent while imprisoned and hopes to profit from it. Morell is described as a peculiar, original figure and his future career will be watched with interest.
A Philadelphia water supply bureau notes a July influx of letters on spelling of “hydrant” with 93 variants such as hy drant hidran hidone and highdun. The compilation mocks widespread illiteracy yet shows reader ingenuity in the curious spellings.
Washington report on President Roosevelt’s defense of his administration against money influence claims in the last campaign. The piece cites indictments, convictions, and ongoing cases involving major trusts, shippers, and railroad firms, with reference to critics and supporters including Gov. Haskell and Gov. Gilroy.
A Montana crash reports 271 dead with several victims identified including Millines and Youres Point residents. Injured survivors are hospitalized as authorities investigate the single horrific incident that shattered Millines, DilHess, Alchison, and nearby communities. Police say the cause remains under inquiry with extensive wreckage and survivor accounts surfacing.
In Manila, the naval authorities barred shore leave for visitors from the ships due to a cholera threat. The fleet's arrival prompted plans that could not guarantee a clean city before the visiting vessels anchored offshore.
A fire in Excelsior Springs Missouri destroyed the Excelsior Sanitarium Bathhouse earlier Friday morning. Nine guests, four nurses and two bathing attendants were evacuated by staff and neighbors with little saved. The building, once a music hall, had been rebuilt in gray stone after earlier fires and was mainly constructed of white pine.
A late Friday fire in Fond du Lac Wisconsin started by a gasoline explosion in the Crescent Garage. High winds spread flames to nearby church property, with firebrands igniting roofs over a ten block area before it was contained by Saturday morning. Estimated loss around 8250000.
In Omaha Nebraska Mrs Abbie Rice the other woman in the life of Frederick T Rustin testified that Rustin told Charles E Davis had agreed to kill him in exchange for poison to end his life by suicide The trio including Rice conspired to murder the physician Austin then Nevis allegedly aided by turning to the plan and the doctor was found shot on his front porch
In Rome the International Sporting Congress marked the pope’s jubilee with a Belvedere courtyard ceremony. National Gymnast Nastia Linn led a procession of athletes who received blessings from the pontiff as they paraded past, then the kneeling athletes were blessed.
New York reports the Fall River liner Commonwealth collided with and sunk the Norwegian steamer Volund early Saturday amid dense fog. The Commonwealth’s crew and officers calmly guided passengers from cabins to safety as the ship, badly damaged, was put out of commission. onboard travelers awoke to the shock and rushed to the decks in night attire while crew conducted orderly evacuations.
Ohio senator Foraker lodges broad charges against Taft, accusing him of insincerity and misrepresentation. Taft replies with a formal statement, calling the accusations baseless and detailing his positions on the Brownsville matter and joint statehood as he travels toward Minneapolis.
Milwaukee message from William Jennings Bryan replies to President Roosevelt’s comments on Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma. Bryan defends Haskell, questions trust influence, and cites campaign contributors including Morgan, Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Cromwell while challenging Roosevelt’s stance on monopolies and Hughes.
William Randolph Hearst spoke at the State Convention of the Independence League in New York. He renewed assaults on the Republican and Democratic parties and released letters claimed to be written by or to John D Archbeld of the Standard 671 Company. One letter was addressed to former Senator John Mc Laurin of South Carolina, and another from McLaurin to Archbeld claimed he could beat Tilhan if property and support were provided.
Isaac D Weir known as the Belfast Spider and winner of the featherweight world title twenty years ago died Thursday at his Somerville Massachusetts home after a long illness He leaves a widow.
Winnipeg Manitoba reports eight million bushels of wheat inspected to date this season far above last year and far from the eight percent of trade mills wheat. Early data show the crop largely low grade with a smaller portion meeting higher standards.
London reports the sultan of Amzilar announced at the Hotel Ritz his plan to visit President Roosevelt. He aims to visit the British protectorate on the east coast of Equatorial Africa and believes he can offer the president insights on his domain.
Thirteen persons were killed and 48 injured in a railway collision here Saturday when the engineer of one train ignored a danger signal.
New York reports Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee says Charles H. Keating of Ohio will replace Thomas Volumen Dupont who resigned from the Executive Committee of the National Republican Committee.
In New York shipping circles it is feared Captain Thorsens and a crew of fifteen on the Norwegian bark Fox of Arendale were swept away in last week’s hurricane.
A humorous vignette shows Rev Mr Brown deferentially trusting his wife in practical matters. A family dentist teases him about relying on Mrs Brown after a toothache message arrives. The scene notes the couple’s dynamic and a light domestic moment.
Property owners are advised on handling paint work and the quality of White lead. The article cites National Lead Co as a major white lead maker and offers a test outfit for evaluating lead quality, with address at Woodbridge Building, New York City.
A playful anecdote from Everybody Magazine recounts Mrs. Rorer noting a maid dropping and breaking a planter at a recent dinner, with the host dismissing the accident as common. A maid, formerly a dairymaid, leaves her job due to injuries, while Ottawa area business matters and a quack remedy claim by Frank J. Chesry are also mentioned amid imprecise notes.
In a humorous exchange Hewitt brags about a new wad while Jeaxti laments no chance to display it. Whenever asked the time, someone sews a clock before he can uncover his watch.
A dialogue notes how new telephone tech once sparked laughter then provoked profanity as its social impact changed over time. A cautious inventor recalls past ridicule, while a skeptic remarks on evolving reactions to innovation.
A fragmented ad page notes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It warns mothers to examine each bottle carefully and mentions teething relief and gut soothing effects. The text references various quotes and brands including Lewis mule Binder cigar and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup.
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