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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
2
A quirky item from Marble Hill Missouri notes the business manager J S Hill and a string of humorous lines about habits and truth. It highlights oddities like frogs farms and the cost of transport while poking at croakers and clever billing in a small town paper.
Elsie Duval assistant postmaster at Cheyenne is short 1.60 in her accounts. Her mother says the money was spent on her lovers. In college boat race talk a boast about inch-a-stroke gains is noted, claiming small gains shift race outcomes.
A Missouri judge decides slot machines are not gambling devices in law and finds no inherent harm in playing them. He notes gambling is not a crime by itself unless a state enacts laws to make it so, and Missouri statutes do not mention slot machines.
The Klondyke rush stirs public interest as thousands plan to try prospecting next spring. Many may change plans, but many will press forward with the gamble, drawn by the lure of the diggings and the appeal of a hopeful prize.
The article discusses Prof Robert Koch, the German scientist once linked to tuberculin, and reports on a renewed hope in tuberculosis treatment. It notes that early tuberculin failed and that new injections, with mechanical digestion to aid absorption, are under trial. Koch does not promise success in advanced disease, but reports many curable cases. European scientists remain cautious, suggesting Koch’s two decades of study may yet crown with full success.
Paris dispatch notes the Bank of France charter renewal likely before year end. The bill shortens the term from 23 to 15 years and sets a new contribution based on discount rates and loans. Treasury advances of 140 million francs shift to interest-free terms, with a further 40 million francs to be advanced, and note circulation rising to 200 million pounds.
A fragmented report notes readers can imagine distant scenes via wire telegraphy moving pictures and Roentgen rays, letting someone watch a friend thousands of miles away from a porch. It mentions Belgium's government refusal to recognize a United Hinton Commissioner to the Mongolia exposition, with further references to a convict and procedural bar.
A detailed critique connects money to law and value, arguing that the dollar’s purchasing power shifts with circulation. It cites Locke, Mill, Calhoun, and Jones, warning that banking and credit systems can concentrate currency control, risking national property values and economic freedom.
A letter to James D. Wiehardson, head of the national silver Democratic literary bureau, quotes Professor B A Ross of Stanford alleging limited academic freedom on money questions. The missive cites several professors from Correll, Johns Hopkins, Amherst, Syracuse, Chicago, and Pennsylvaniа, and mentions C W McWarlane commenting on the matter.
Henry Carey Baird of Philadelphia writes to the Philadelphia Press on March 6, 1882, that national banks hold loans and discounts larger relative to capital than in 1879. He argues currency inflation differs from war era inflation and links it to broader power shifts as bank credit expands with currency growth.
The Rev rank Crane of Chicago spoke on man’s unique drive for progress. He described civilization as a march of a great army with prophets and dreamers in front, shaping history through war and change, guiding humanity from barbarism toward a millennial future.
A fragment suggests a distant view of improvement after a long downturn. The speaker reflects on enduring hardship and longing for a sight of better days, while remains uncertain about the near future.
In New York City on February 13 1886 Henry Carey Baird comments on a pamphlet about compulsory silvery coinage. He warns that silver producers and the people are pitted against guardians the national banks. He fears custodianship by banks will harm the public.
The National Bimetallic federation urges reform forces to unite on common goals to win 7.5 million votes for 1900. It argues to set aside disputed issues for now, join on shared positions, and build cross faction friendships to gain leverage in elections.
A February 12 1885 letter to the Irom Age of New York laments state banks and obsolete money functions. It argues against controlling money supply and condemns inflated loans and artificial shortages as causes of financial instability. The writer warns about future generations questioning why governments allowed such monetary manipulation.
A compact feature notes the Mi portal savings trend with emphasis on accessibility and quick access. It highlights user benefits, potential rate changes, and a call for readers to monitor updates as platforms roll out new tools.
A fashion note highlights white mohair gowns and silk touches with feminine advice on self care. A feature on rose sachets traces uses from gifts to perfumed drawers, with tips on scenting clothing and rooms using rose petals and chiffon.
A seaside ballroom gathering showcased a feminine bicycle costume trend with skirts deemed improper for a formal setting. A young woman in a short bicycle skirt drew attention among attendees as the event highlighted fashion norms on wheels.
A discussion of late month fashions for serge and denim gowns with varied collars cuffs and hats. Describes outing dresses with sailor styles, color contrasts, and accessories. notes a social incident where a hotel mistress criticized a dancer, prompting mixed public reactions about taste and gender cues.
Remedies for stains include pure water before chemicals and boiling water for fruit and grass stains. Alcohol and lemon can aid stain removal, with oxalic acid solutions for rust. A San Francisco woman’s vow to walk on her hands to prove prayer’s power followed her husband’s restored sight, a faith tale from California.
For seventeen years Mrs. Williams has walked the rough quarter mile on bare knees to church at a fixed hour. Her vow, made in faith, was fulfilled with the restoration of her husband’s eyesight, a remarkable act observed in the community.
An article advices on building a reusable outdoor pavilion using canvas and poultry netting to shelter gatherings. It covers materials, assembly by a small group, and cost efficiency, suggesting churches and clubs adopt such shelters for strawberry festivals, lawn parties, and meetings to protect attendees from weather and unwelcome visitors.
The article reviews sleeve trends for wash gowns: sheath sleeves with one to three top ruffles, wing drapery, fullness drawn tight then released into a back frill, and double sleeve combos. It notes mousselake sleeves with back tucks, a swagger bottom shape, and occasional ribbon bows to match outfits.
A Saratoga garden party showcases white mohair gowns with braided hems and ornate trims. The narrator notes mohair’s affordability, easy cleaning, and durability compared with silk, while describing several outfits including a blouse with braid, a white bow hat, gloves, and a festive mood among fashionable attendees.
Dr J L Limes of St John Kansas endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after using them in neurasthenia rheumatism and nervous disorders with satisfaction. He states the pills restore vitality and nerve strength and recommends them to patients while noting his local standing and trustworthiness.
A clothes-washing contest drew attention at a colored church picnic in Westminster Maryland. Sisters Ann Scott Muulshy and Minian Lavett Breese, both of Washington and Mt Airy respectively, died on the same day. A Bristol England case sees a woman imprisoned for six months for destroying mail by acid. An Illinois widow from St Louis reports hair length of fifty five inches. Caroline Kilby in New York heads a large carriage manufacturer’s art department staffed by twenty women. A noted trend says women now show superior steadiness in daily life, attributed to shifts from embroidery to tennis and gym activities.
Allen's Foot-Base, a foot powder, claims to cure painful swollen feet and bunions, ease tight or new shoes, and reduce sweating and calloused skin. The ad touts quick relief, trial package free, and availability at druggists and shoe stores with mail order via stamps.
Mrs Harrison ordered a new set of china after wear and accidents reduced the Grant and Haviland pieces. Paul Putski prepared a special design in blue and gold with marine borders and gold stars. The set covers a full service for elaborate dinners, featuring an eagle crest and corn motif as a nod to Hoosier America.
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