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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
2
The Marble Hill Press notes Treasurer Roberts praising $10 bills and Phipps gaining a divorce, qualifying to play wolf at Newport, while a grim line about gutting people to sheep appears. Jim Jeffries plans to enter the hotel business as an eastern editor confesses fatigue with a question about who follows in this train.
The czar's newborn heir must learn to speak Russian, presenting a notable early obstacle. A dressmakers' convention at the Thine is expected to attract more male attention than anticipated, suggesting surprising interest levels among men.
The readable portion mentions Maelishtman and Hever with uncertainties about locations and fittings. It suggests a possible statement of consistency, but the text is fragmented and lacks verifiable facts or context.
A king from Ivaly measures just over four feet, yet his stature looms large in legend and courtly tales as he commands attention and respect beyond his height.
The Cypress Dowater of Chinates shifts toward reform, while she reserves the right to undertake her own reforms.
The article notes a Canadian vegetarian movement opposing meat eaters during a Toronto contest held a few days ago. It mentions that, by contrast, the best swimmers are fish eaters, highlighting a curious contrast between dietary choices and athletic prowess.
A new accord between Great Britain and Tibet grants Tibet the right to pay John Bell two million five hundred thousand dollars for the privilege of Bell acting without constraint.
A reader quips about Ella Wheeler Wilcox claiming real success comes from pushing work and asks if she ever saw a football game or burlesque show, mixing literary irony with a playful sports/arts reference.
At the season of the year it is proper to expect Maid Mui Ish to come forth at any moment with another of his justly celebrated aur breaks.
A Chicago woman who found a pink-eyed Uorglar in her pink tenudeir plans to file an application for membership in the Municipal Art League.
The annual us crisis in Mr. Harry Lehr's life nears as Newport's season ends and he must decide what to wear for the train home.
A St Louis newspaper reporter died recently leaving an estate valued at about 80 000 dollars. The remark suggests few could have endured the circumstances as well as he did.
A quip cites railroad figures claiming the average passenger might ride 58 917.045 miles before death, then urges readers to take a safer step by walking the 5S8,917.646th mile. The line mixes probabilistic data with a dark humor twist about rail travel risks.
A fragment hints that dancing masters may patent a simpler form of terpsichorean fun than the two-step. The line suggests a plan to popularize an easier, awkward dance as a new social form.
Thus far 800 or more double stars have been discovered and catalogued. They will soon be so plentiful as to attract no more attention than the birth of a girl baby in the family of a European monarch.
Scientists claim placing a man with toothache in a dark room with a blue light can extract teeth painlessly. The idea is that darkness and blue illumination create a calming effect making dental work easier.
A historical newspaper item notes that Mr. Astor may live where he wishes and be a subject of any monarchy, but Americans should not expect pride in his American origin. The remark frames xenial attitudes toward wealth and heritage in a national context.
A lighthearted note on choosing between oil milk urged by Dr Reynolds and sour milk backed by Professor Metchnikoff. The average person remains undecided, avoiding both sides of the dispute.
A Smithsonian Institution anthropologist warns that within a few centuries blondes could disappear from the earth. The piece urges men who prefer blondes to marry one soon.
During a class rush at Wittenberg college one student died and several others were seriously injured. The incident revealed Wittenberg has considerable football material and participants remain enthusiastic about the outcome.
The text muses on the abundance of inexpensive cigars sold yearly and notes it seems remarkable that anyone would permit such cheap items to be used by children to light slow matches. It reflects on social consequences and the ease of access to ignition sources.
John Burt and Hawkins attend a tense city council meeting where Cosmopolitan franchise proposals dominate debate. Alderman Rounds confesses a shift in vote influenced by money while Morris plans a celebratory dinner with Jessie Carden and General Carden as the council votes on new ordinances amid party factions.
Cosmopolitan improvement stock showed strong activity during the session before the special franchise hearing. Brokers for Arthur Morris bid up the stock and absorbed all offerings as prices rose rapidly. Heavy selling followed from an unknown source and large blocks were dumped at closing. Rumors circulated that James Blake was selling.
A garbled dialogue discusses a father figure, prison, and a financial scheme. The speaker questions a father’s fortitude while mentioning a friend Schmidt, a waiter, and a plan involving a coat, carriages, and a potential $100 stake. The text reads like a rough, transliterated excerpt with unclear names and actions.
A garbled passage discusses surveys and opinions about aborizine and a Scottish servant. It mentions Clarke of the Vie and Leo Vereaert with vague remarks on reliability, a wood deal, and a day protiwin. The fragment notes desire for trustworthy eye tests and summaries midair of them.
Mr. Hillyer, a heavy sleeper, fears burglars and lives with a burglar alarm. He woke smiling after a dream in which a burglar opened his window and the alarm failed. He recounted the tale and then returned with his watch and pocketbook missing, realizing it was all a dream.
A scrambled narrative recounts a switchman named Whe towk who loses his cool and seizes control of a train toward a chaotic stunt. Hammond Casell is credited as an alderman figure amid the frenzied scene as coworkers react and the express car rushes forward.
A fragment tells of a man resisting thoughts of retirement after a tense encounter with a local adman. Mr Jones urges him toward pension, but the man laments not feeling fit to fight or think about it. The scene shifts to neighbors and a tone of concern.
A summer vacation hoax mentions a self supporting college group claiming a new auto related occupation. A New York multi millionaire daughter employs eight chauffeurs for fourteen cars ranging from light runabouts to touring models. Students who studied automobiles during the year report easy access to needed positions.
A lengthy text outlines proposed constitutional changes for Missouri, including amendments to sections of Article IV and various fiscal provisions. The measures address tax changes, school funding, property and debt rules, and the mechanism to place amendments before voters, with multiple sections detailing procedural and substantive shifts. The speech references several named figures and parties, and ends with a formal certification by the Secretary of State.
A sailor wandering ashore finds a cemetery and reads a tombstone declaring I am not dead, but sleeping. He quips that if he were dead he would own up to it, turning the moment into a dark joke.
The new 50 powerful electric light at Dunkerque Lighthouse projects beams visible at a distance of forty miles, enhancing navigation and safety at sea.
The Buffalo Express denounces bachelor young men and praises an 89 year old Connecticut man married for the thirteenth time to a 22 year old. The editorial urges young men to fulfill their duties in marriage and notes the elder’s latest venture.
The cradle of industry notes that Beverly Massachusetts saw the nation’s first cotton mill established in 1787. It was built to manufacture cord and bedticking, marking a pivotal early step in American industrial growth.
A brief dialogue recounts how the burglar was restrained until police arrival. Todd asks how the narrator kept the burglar in the dining room, and the reply notes it was easy to keep him contained until authorities arrived.
In Ireland goats are rarely known among the forking classes. The immunity from this complaint is believed to stem from their diet, which largely consists of potatoes.
A monument has been erected in New Scandia to honor three Swedish pioneers in Minnesota, Oscar Rous, Carl Fernstrom and August Sancohl, commemorating their contributions to the community.
A statistician reports that one tenth of Long Muarseten villagers in Hertfordhire England have reached the age of ninety, highlighting remarkable longevity in the rural community.
The Cleveland Methodist convention reports healthy interest in missions as about $300,000 was raised. The tone suggests confidence in the vigor of missionary efforts and finances, with no sign of trouble in the church’s resolve.
A phrase from the Atchison Globe notes that after a certain age, faces seem to develop a dull hue suggesting infrequent washing. The item reflects social commentary on grooming norms and aging perceptions without graphic detail.
Canada with six million inhabitants consumes India tea at a rate comparable to the United States, despite a smaller population. The data notes heavy per capita tea use and references a monetary figure of 400 thousand units in the text.
Alderman Manton of Birmingham England in his ninety fourth year has served on the city council for half a century reflecting a long public service career.
Citizens face arrest for whistling in the streets of Buenos Ayres as police claim sole right to whistle. The rule, enforced by authorities, targets public sound as a safety measure in the city.
A fragmentary remark captures a travel scene in the Adirondacks. The speaker urges continued shouting with a party of motorists as they trek through the rugged landscape. The dialogue hints at a lively, informal outing amid natural surroundings.
A farmer of South Elmham England Mr Page dreamt three times that Crickmore a former threshing machine proprietor had drowned in a pond on Page s land. He searched the pond and Crickmore was found there later. A small dog that accompanied Page whined during the search.
Health officials warn noise is a major foe to public health in city life. Officials urge residents to reduce noise levels to protect well being and sleep quality.
The Dutch Parliament recognizes mothers and fathers equally in deciding domicile, profession, and marriage for their minor children. Holland also enacts a law allowing women to be appointed guardians for children not their own.
The dory, a flat bottomed lap-streak boat, though only 12 to 18 feet long, is described as the safest boat that floats.
The annual report from J Will Ardline, Superintendent of Public Schools in St Louis county, notes 9411 whites and 4050 whites girls, 676 negro males and 465 negro females enrolled. Average daily attendance 6715, term 175 days, four under eight months, eight under nine and seven over nine months. Seating capacity 1577. One hundred fifteen graduates in state course. Seventy ten libraries valued at 7278.20. Expenditures for reforms 1280.47. Libraries donate volumes. Thirty nine teachers hold state certificates, thirty normal diplomas, 117 county certificates. 205 white and 23 colored teachers paid 1125 14 salaries. Average male salary 70.25, female 53.05. Expenditures total 16741045.55. Four new schools built, construction cost 1275.78. Estimated value of school property 1. The average tax levy 53 cents on the dollar.
Mrs Anna J Bentley disclosed the Miller body to police claiming she saw it after fleeing Robert Sassaman who she says killed Miller. She says Sassaman lived in Topeka six weeks while she was in Kansas City and hasn’t seen him two weeks. Coroner’s jury ruled Miller died from an ax blow by Sassaman and Bentley, who knew Sassaman in St Louis, is jailed in Warrensburg for safe keeping.
A badly injured elderly woman was found beside the tracks two miles from the city Thursday morning after a south bound passenger train passed at midnight. She said her name was Mrs James Graff and that she came from Haverhill Ohio en route to Webb City to visit two sons. She had a dislocated right shoulder a broken left wrist a deep cut over an eye and facial injuries. The train reportedly passed the scene at full speed.
G Jaeger of Rich Hill Missouri won the Marshall city council bid to erect a new water works plant at a cost of twenty thousand dollars. The project will combine with former public property to render the plant valuable.
George P. Cunningham a prominent Joplin lawyer and real estate man was found dead in his office reportedly from heart failure. The body was discovered by his wife.
Rich Hill Missouri Mr and Mrs Leon ard Gee celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Rich Hill home They were married at Anamosa Florida They received many handsome presents.
Mrs A F Cook of Renssallier ten miles east of Monroe City Mo fell from her buggy and died almost instantly on a trip to a wedding. Death attributed to heart trouble.
Pilot Grove Missouri reports that Richard Smith a Black man from near Harriston who was assaulted Sunday night died from his wounds and authorities indicate the attack aimed at robbery.
Jefferson City Mo State Auditor Allen has registered bonds for Gasconade County five bonds of 100 each at 5 percent interest and Pulaski County one bond of 100 at 6 percent interest.
Jefferson City Mo Gov Dockery appointed Alexander McCandless as Inspector of Oils for Schuyler county for a term of two years.
Ed Porter, a Clayton jail prisoner, tried to flee the chain gang and was shot in the back by Deputy Jaler Kammer Jr. as he ran behind a house. Porter later collapsed east of Hanley road and was recaptured. He had been warned not to shoot and was returned to jail for trial. officials noted prior gang ties and prior sentencing in August.
Jefferson City Mo exclusive of merchants and manufacturers statements shows the assessed taxable wealth of Missouri for 1904 at 1 284 294 571 dollars. It breaks down real estate personal property and telegraph and telephone property with totals and grand sum, listing various categories and values.
JeVercon City Mor After twenty two hours deliberation the jury in the Trueblood case was discharged Saturday unable to agree upon a verdict the case reset for hearing December 0 Trueblood is charged with bribery alleged he paid 2100 to Prosecuting Attorney Price Stone not to press a case of criminal assault against Peter Ellis Stone has proved his innocence of having received a bribe from Trueblood
The St. Louis Transit Company reports September gross income of 105,452 with fees totaling 605,100 in 1903 gains. Earnings rise since March with September about 416,034 more than September last year. Officials anticipate October will top all 1904 months. In Ironton Mo farmers institute marks most successful county event with Col Waters and Prof Mumford speakers on roads and soil utility. evening session well attended.
Columbia Missouri registrar reports total university enrollment at 1597 to date an increase of 200 from last year. Many law students have not enrolled due to recess for American Bar Association meetings in St Louis and enrollment is expected to reach about 1600 by week’s end the largest in the university’s history.
Christopher Jones of 4455 Hunt Avenue obtained a warrant against his 16 year old son Thomas Co Jones alleging assault and battery. Jones claimed his son struck him with an ax handle, a detail relayed to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dalton.
Washington announces rural free delivery will start November 1 in Perryville Perry County with an added service route of 20 miles serving a population of 340.
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