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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
2
A garbled page from Marble Hill Press Hill and Chandler Missouri notes shifting meat prices signaling prosperity, drivers lax with football players, surgeons waking for football care, and a quirky mix of social observations. It mentions newborn fathers, Austrian visitors, revolver practice, county fairs, Finnish czar discussions, and a Spanish treasure swindle with notes of vitality and risk.
A New Jersey court case questions a judge’s ruling regarding custody and spousal rights. The judge weighs whether a wife can challenge a husband’s authority over her decisions and property under state law. The decision may set a precedent on marital agency and protective orders.
Trees hinder early flight corridors with collisions and landscape blot, yet forestry science proceeds. The fragment notes aviators clash with trees and golfers object to visible scenery, while the discipline of forestry carries on.
The piece notes lone weather prophets predicting a long severe winter while country reports remain uncertain. It mentions upper air explorations as fertile for science, Blériot’s plane accident linked to hot air booms, and an eerie mix of familiar governance troubles. It also reports 3,000 homestead entries filed in Montana in six months, with a Dry Farming Congress planned at Billings October 26-28 to discuss crop choices for dry farmers.
Distinguished Japanese Kentomen visiting the country express warmth toward the people, honor toward President Tutt, and a wish to strengthen friendly ties. The author argues that fears of conflict are unfounded and that the “yellow peril” is merely imagined.
A British anti slavery group aims to enlist American assistance to end slavery in European colonies in Africa. The piece notes a prevailing practice of turning to the United States amid doubt trouble or financial stress.
A garbled report notes another unloaded fan presenting as a victim and argues that weapons have caused more harm than countering bureaucratic fears. The text contrasts household burdens with a broader critique of weapon use and public safety, framed as a contentious opinion.
A public statement by Commander Peary and corroborating Eskimo testimony dispute Cook’s voyage to the pole. Eskimo boys recount their travels with Cook and Francke, confirming route details while Peary questions bearing on the pole claim and notes inconsistencies in Cook’s timeline and provisioning.
Little Cial and a girl from Chicago were recovered after a ten week kidnapping spree by the Ketepers. Police traced them to St Louis where the Viviano cousins were reunited with their parents and the captors arrested. The children, once hungry and undernourished, had pneumonia from exposure and were being held in a Chicago house until detectives secured their return.
A fugitive Indian murderer in Sah Bernardino California reportedly killed himself with a bullet in a mountain pass after a long pursuit by Sheriff Ralphs and Lispewse. The slain victim was Mike Boniface and his daughter. An improvised funeral pyre was built on the desert edge.
Huvelars forced entry into the FOOW Beckman & Co. general store in Morrison Missouri. A blaze swept through about half the business section before it was controlled. Property loss is estimated at more than $50,000.
In a memorial to their late mammy, the six children of J R Bingham, a noted planter, have given 500 to the Woman's Home Mission Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church South for Paine Institute, a negro school.
The principal address before the convention of Negro Baptists of Missouri Friday was by Rev. J. H. Garnett president of Western College Macon Mo an institution for Negro Baptists The Rev Harris of St Louis urged Negroes to stay together or risk white interference led by Mre Obert as Bt Lowe presides over the Mite Missionary Society.
A Philadelphia Press note describes a drying bag made from strong white mosquito netting. A long shallow bag with a draw string and tapes is sewn with corner Spex to hold small items like handkerchiefs collars and dollies. Articles are placed in the bag then pinned to the line to air dry.
A garbled note suggests President Taft on tour will present a prepared message to the upcoming regular session. The document is described as containing a summary of the message and related plan for congressional action.
The passage argues for early proclamation of ideas and suggestions so that statesmen know in advance what is expected when they assemble. It emphasizes clear communication and forward planning among political leaders.
A Worcester bank official reports that mortgage notes failed to be repaid. Owners used proceeds to purchase automobiles, sparking concerns over debt and luxury spending. Authorities consider actions to recover sums while restraint is urged.
Fragmentary text remarks on autos and saloon traders, noting a cynical view that drinking harms business. It mentions a temporary reduction of duty on corn to replenish Mexico's supply. The passage reflects mixed economic opinions and policy action amid a broader trade context.
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