Cooper's New Discovery Promises Health to Suffering Readers
Letters from N. V. Marsh of Los Angeles and W. B. Stewart of Chicago praise Cooper's New Discovery for stomach troubles. Marsh reports rapid relief from catarrhal gastritis and renewed appetite after a week of treatment, while Stewart says two weeks brought renewed energy and no lingering discomfort. Cooper's New Discovery is sold by all druggists with a Dayton, Ohio address for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. V. Marsh
South Daly Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Cooper
W. B. Stewart
Madison Street
Chicago
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
He Was Immune From Talking Heads at 28 Years Married
An elderly gentleman in a stagecoach listens to two women chat. When asked if the talk tires him, he replies that he is not bothered because he has been married 28 years.
Fighters Yeast Battles Echoes of a Fighting Family
A Yonkers Statesman piece notes the boy’s lineage with a father who served as a colonel and a mother who was a suffragette, highlighting a family steeped in military and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeast
Crimsonbeak
Yonkers
Missouri Bankers Clash Over Clearing House Pact
A St. Joseph banker refused a $300 fee to join a joint association with Kansas City bankers. Ellicott W. Major advised the two banks are a trust under state law. Also noted is a $10,000 fossil relic gift to William Jewell College from Mrs. A. L. Ernst, plus Missouri wool and sheep data from 1909 and soil experiments at Lamar showing crop gains from improved farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ges
Arese
Kansas City
Dars
Am Exchange
St. Joseph
Ellicott W. Major
Jefferson City
Enock Smith Buried in Courtenay Cemetery at Independence
More Than a Century Old Enoch Smith aged about 100 plus is buried at Courtenay Cemetery near Independence. Family birth records burned in Civil War era obscure his birth date, suspected 1809. He moved to Independence from Tennessee in 1836 and recalled Kansas City as a place with a single blacksmith shop and two stores. He married at 19 and had nine children, two surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Smith
Courtenay
Independence
Smith
Tennessee
Kansas City
County Delegation Seeks Property Tax Cut in Jasper County
A Jasper county delegation asked the state board of equalization to lower land values set by the assessor for the current year's taxes. They reported a $9.5 million rise from the prior assessment, a 36 percent increase, larger than any other county. Total county valuation stands at $22,188,946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
State Board of Equalization
Prominent St Louis Figures Face Tax Dodging Charges
Former Gov. David R. Francis and several top business men including Judge Henry S. Priest John Scullin James H. Allen and Alfred E. Clifford are listed as defendants in warrants alleging failure to file returns on all taxable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Francis
Henry S. Priest
John Scullin
James H. Allen
Alfred E. Clifford
St. Louis
Farmer Frank Callaghen Dies Sudden Illness Near Palmyra
Frank Callaghen, a farmer east of Palmyra, fell ill suddenly and died within hours in convulsions. Rumors of poisoning prompted a coroner's inquest, with a jury returning a verdict of death from unknown causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Callaghen
Palmyra
Wheat crop in Missouri river valley labeled dead by farmers
Farmers statewide report nearly all wheat in the Missouri river valley is dead with only scattered green blades. Upland fields may yield a small crop, but overall production will be short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River Valley
National Guard Association to Meet in St Louis
The next annual meeting of the National Guard Association of the United States will be in St. Louis October 3 5. Gen James A Crain of Washington DC, chairman of the association's executive committee, sent the telegram to Adjutant General Rumbold. More than 500 adjutant generals and high officials are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard Association of the United
Yell of Pain Save Him From Mine Shaft fall
W H Thomas fell into a south Carterville mine shaft while returning home. Found by boys at play about 1 PM the next day, he was uninjured but unable to signal helpers. A stone thrown into the shaft elicited a yell for help and he was pulled out exhausted but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Thomas
Carterville
Thomas
Howell County Pioneer Capt. Wil Howard Dies
Captain Wil Howard a longtime Howell county settler and veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars has died. He helped found the county and in 1849 drove an ox team to California gold fields returning in 1851 via the Isthmus of Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell County
Wil Howard
Captain Howard
Plains
California
Panama
Ringling Suits Thrown Out by Federal Judge
Judge Philips in federal court dismissed damage suits against Ringling Bros. arising from a windsstorm four years earlier that toppled the main tent in Marysville. One spectator died and a dozen were injured as a result. The lawsuits sought 30000 dollars in damages. The judge credited the Ringling management for taking steps to avert injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling
Philips
Ringling Bros
Marysville
Ringling Circus
Third Corn Special to Tour Missouri Rail Lines
A third agricultural special train will tour Missouri March 22 23 and 24 with lecturers from the University of Missouri and other agricultural workers. The train will stop 45 minutes in 23 towns and cover soil management fruit growing corn growing and dairying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri, Kansas Texas Railway
College of Agriculture
Missouri Tobacco Is Better Planters Move Northward
About 200 men have come from Kentucky to Clay county to plant tobacco this spring and about three times as many to Platte county. Nearly ten times the acreage of last year will be planted. The planters averaged a profit of $300 per acre last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kentucky
Clay County
Platte County
Phelps County Names New Treasurer After Death
At the adjourned term of the Phelps county court M E Faulkner was appointed treasurer to succeed John S Livesay who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps County
M. E. Faulkner
John S. Livesay
The Top O' The World at Grand and More in Kansas City
Bailey & Austin's Musical Comedy Company brings 75 performers to the Grand for the week starting Sunday March 20 with The Top O The World and exclusive features. Willis Wood hosts Thompson Buchanan's A Woman's Way for three nights and Wednesday matinee starting Monday March 21 with Grace George starring. John E. Young sides with Money and the Girl as another Kansas City attraction.
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Bailey & Austin
Thompson Buchanan
Willis Wood
Grace George
John E. Young
Allen Family Sells Pierce City Bank Interest
L L Allen and his son Lewis L Allen of Pierce City sold a controlling stock interest in the Lawrence County Bank at Pierce City to parties tied to the National Bank of Commerce St Louis. The bank was founded by Mr Allen over fifty years ago and remained in the family with Allen as president since its organization.
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Lewis L. Allen
Pierce City
Lawrence County Bank
National Bank of Commerce
St. Louis
Allens
Allen
Mr. Allen
Golden Wedding Observed at Versailles
Judge and Mrs. John M. Salmon celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Versailles with all eight children and families present. Salmon, born in 1836 in South Carolina, settled in Versailles in the 1840s and became a longtime figure in Masonic circles and Democratic politics. Mrs. Salmon was born near Versailles.
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John M. Salmon
Versailles
Judge Salmon
South Carolina
Salmon
Pine Concentrate Aimed at Cold Quick Relief
A historic ad touts Concentrated Pine as the fastest cold remedy. It claims cures in twenty four hours and warns buyers to insist on genuine pine concentrate bottles in a tin screw top case, available from any druggist or via wholesale supply.
Dictionary Author Faces Home Truths After Late Night
A quotation on vocabulary and dictionary authorship notes a witty remark about the writer failing to explain his work to his wife at 3 a.m. The line implies cleverness in language but humility in personal explanation.
Danger of Spitting on Sidewalks Revealed
A Birmingham health officer Dr. John Robertson finds seven percent of public spits contain consumption germs. In contrast Adirondack Cottage sanitarium dust shows no tuberculosis germs, suggesting careful consumptives pose no danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson
Birmingham
England
Adirondack Cottage
Castoria product reminder bears the signature line
An admonition urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature “In Use For Or . . The Kind You Have Always Bought” to ensure safety for infants and children.
A Foe to Progress Revolving Door Joke
A witty exchange contrasts the gloomy philosopher warning of foes to progress with the busy man lampooning those who run a revolving door the wrong way. The quip frames a light critique of stubborn habits as hindrances to progress.
Fido's Portion In a Family Dinner Dialogue
A humorous Los Angeles Express snippet shows Norah and her mother debating meat scraps for the dog. The exchange notes that the family has given up eating meat while offering carrot tops and potato parings to the pet as scraps.
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Fido
Norah
Los Angeles Express
Allen’s Foot Ease Shoe Comfort Ad
If you are sensitive about shoe size, Allen’s Foot-Ease Powder smooths into shoes to cure tired swollen aching feet. Provides rest and comfort, ideal for breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere 25c. Sample free from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Son Aviator Takes the Pledge
A conversation reveals Mrs. Come up’s son once pursued aviation but has since taken the pledge. The exchange hints at a change of lifestyle or commitment influencing his path and status within the family.
Beautiful Post Cards Free from Art Post Card Club
Free offer for four samples of Gold and Silk Finish Birthday Flower and Motto Post Cards. Readily available from Art Post Card Club at 792 Jackson St Topeka Kansas with vivid colors and designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Post Card Club
Jackson St
Topeka
Kan
It seems to me that your husband is not of a very even temper
A quoted exchange notes a wife doubting her husband’s temper while a friend retorts that he is indeed temperamental, with a running joke about his constant growling.
Rheumatism Cured In a Day by Dr. Detchon's Relief
The advertisement claims Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism cures in 1 to 3 days with a first dose delivering quick benefits. It asserts the remedy removes the disease cause and that relief is dramatic. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. A poetic aside contrasts grief turning to a flower with bitterness turning to a thorn.
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Detchon
Spohn
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
U.S.A
Pettit's Eye Salve Celebrates A Century Of Relief
Pettit's Eye Salve marks 100 years of relief for tired eyes and eye aches. The product claims to soothe inflamed sore watery or ulcerated eyes and is sold by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
It Is Almost As Easy To Do Good Work As Poor Work
A compact aphorism noting that once mastered, quality work costs little more time and yields greater profit, implying efficiency and value in skilled effort.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Endorsed by Sir Walter Scott
An old advertisement urges using Red Cross Ball Blue for clean smelling clothes and better care. It cites a quotation from Sir Walter Scott about focusing on privileges, and notes availability at grocers.
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Sir Walter Scott
Bromo Quinine Advertising Claims Historical Cure
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quin ine as a universal cold remedy with a signature by E. W. Grove and a 25 cent price. It promotes Allen's Lung Balsam for coughs and notes long running sales, plus a quip about reform for others and a suggestion that smokers switch to Lewis' Single Binder cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Allen
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Thomas W. Allen
Ernst
United States
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Lamar
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National Guard At
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Pioneer Bank
Earth
Lewis
Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Segerstrom
Lipton
Europe
Segerstrom Piano Mfg. CO
Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis
Minnesota
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Resinol &Chemical Company
Baltimore
National
National Dairy Machine Company
Indiana
Ssieno
Linois
Theodor C. Peltzer
Scearritt
Kaneae City
Putnam
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