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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
7
The article discusses a wool shortage amid global demand, urging farmers to increase sheep herds. It cites declines in wool production, rising prices, and calls for improved breeding, health, and management to boost output. mentions United States and Australia as key players in the market.
George Miner in the Mexican Review describes Yucatan as a vast but largely unexplored ancient landscape. He highlights the palaces, pyramids, and ceremonial sites around Uxmal and Chichen Itza, the ceremonial heart of Mayan society. The piece notes limited excavation by government, the enduring mystery of temple climbs, and the magnificence of stone carvings and serpentine motifs amid centuries of erosion and earthquakes.
A speaker named Sef-Defenne voices frustration about holiday plans and a week off work. The text notes pressure from others asking about destinations and whether pot is involved, reflecting tensions over vacation timing and privacy. The excerpt conveys impatience and practical limits on taking time off.
A historical column advocates temperance amid urban misery, arguing drinking fuels poverty and crime. It cites mothers, children, and working families, urging reform through prohibition and moral governance. Strong voices weigh national leaders and the spiritual duty to alleviate hardship.
Fragmentary noise on Olympic games and ball contests, contrasting true text with the Times. The piece questions who will cheer, calling acts treacherous if misused to mislead national aims, and asks what Clptan games or other contests signify beyond play.
A garbled 19th century style letter discusses alcohol, social habits, and visits to saloons and cabarets. The text mentions Mr Samuel Wilana writing to Willison Randolph Weaver and references law enforcement and drinking behavior with unclear phrasing and missing context.
In the How to Keep Well column, Dr W A Beas discusses heat stroke and warns that beer is more harmful than whiskey for many when drinking in hot weather. He notes people wrongly believe beer cools, while actually it impairs keeping warm and may increase risk of heat distress.
A local courtroom hears a curious case involving a mind slur incident described in cryptic terms. Officials, including the judge and prosecutor, outline motives and the victim’s identity. Readers are urged to follow proceedings for later sentencing details.
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