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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
3
Reading from a late 19th or early 20th century page, the text blends medical ads and public notices. It mentions medicines and tonics, home remedies, a Boston Latin school note, rural life aches and pains, and bank savings figures. The jumble references Joss, Mrs Dale, Dr Edward, and Allen's powder among scattered lines.
Details an individual named Henry Bates 21, elevating from deputy grand master to grand master of the Knights Templar in Texas. Notes his Confederate service, parole in 1860, later work as a cotton broker, and ties to militia leadership and local Texas history, including Millican and Gab Venton.
A survey of gifts from prominent American women shows totals reaching millions for universities, institutes, and charities. Givers include Mrs Joseph Newcombe, Mrs P D Armour, Mrs Bana McPherson, and Helen Gould among others, supporting Tulane Yale Chicago Watertown and various religious and charitable causes.
England fails to accept the United States as the dominant Western hemisphere power says Samuel B. E. Moffett. The piece argues Americans are united on this principle and England’s indifference outside the hemisphere contrasts with its stubborn stance on American affairs within it. It claims this misread attitude causes friction in Anglo American relations.
A fragment notes a 600 mile New York to Buffalo run where 100 are slanted and mentions J. He. A view of reviews contrasts European and American automobile manufacture. It credits French for adventure and originality in industry development.
Mr Kingman notes total auto production surpassing bicycles with 150 firms building practical machines and Parke city leading in vehicle numbers. Over 6 000 motor carriages and about 11 000 motor cycles were registered nationwide, with New York about 1 000 autos and eight thousand motor vehicles countrywide. The era sees steam carriages reemerging while electric and gasoline forms gain attention. A key issue remains whether autos will endure rough roads and higher speed or stay limited. Also reports the late Empress Frederick left seventeen grandsons and three granddaughters.
Miss Abble G. Aldrich, long a favorite in eastern society since debut three years ago, is formally engaged to the Rockefeller family's only son. They met four years ago at Brown University in Providence. Aldrich is the second daughter of Senator and Mrs. Aldrich of Rhode Island, with relatives including former Congressman Aldrich of Chicago and several judges and authors.
Former naval trials explore two high ranking officers charged with cowardice, Barron and Craven, with sentences and debates over punishment. The piece compares Russian bank director arrests to American views on justice, plus a note on record rae bats in London.
Data from the latest census indicates the Negro voting population in Alabama has advanced in literacy far more rapidly than whites, with a gain of 78.29 percent attributed to the Black voters and 21.10 percent for white citizens of voting age.
Miss Isabgila Thoburn founder of Lal Bagh school and Luck- Women's College, first Asiatic executive for Women, died of cholera in Lucknow last week. She, born March 29, 1840 near St Clairville Ohio, was a premier figure in the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, devoting over thirty years to missionary work and Christian education.
Holbein, a German, tried a reverse English Channel swim from Cape Gris Nez to Dover. After 12 hours 46 minutes and 26 miles, seasickness and glare left him unable to continue. a tug pulled him from the water. He wore a white cap and facial mask and drank raw milk during the attempt. He vows to try again next year.
A Hone Magazine writer notes ivory from elephants is now the only material used in fine carving while earlier tusks came from walrus narwhal nylghau and mammoth. tusks range up to ten feet and 200 pounds with prices near a cent per pound narwhal ivory remains abundant in Arctic regions but unsuitable for fine carving, used instead for cheap items like umbrella handles frames and cheasemen.
William Bodenburg of Bryan Ohio trained a brindle steer named Dick to harness and saddle work. He reports Dick pulls a long country road faster than a typical farm horse and guides with a bit, challenging ordinary animal roles. The steer’s transformation reflects Bodenburg’s determination to find a productive, versatile animal this spring.
Fragmentary account describes a plan to move the Jefferson Monument from the University of Missouri campus in Columbia to a site in Louielann territory. The article recalls Jefferson's bequest for a granite shaft over his grave, detailing his roles as author of the Declaration of Independence and father of the University of Virginia.
An old Detroit French Baptist church history notes Rev. Des Roches serving four years without salary after a fort site was donated by General Lewis Cassa. It also describes Pope Leo XIII’s summer residence in Leo the Fourth's Tower near Vatican Hill and praises public schools promoting organized play for children.
Princess Dolgorouki, formerly Miss Fleetwood Wilson, rose from quiet society to prominence after her father’s death with social patrons Mrs Cornwallie West and Lady Julia Wombwell aiding her. She married Prince Alexis Dolgorukl, becoming a noted and popular hostess in London society.
A bishop and pastors from Georgia to Arkansas tout Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and debility. Letters describe relief from bowel and chill ailments after using Peruna and urge readers to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice if results aren’t prompt.
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