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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
5
A description of Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee’s large scale scientific roasting process in a revolving cylinder. The ad boasts market-leading sales, cost reductions, and claims of being the cheapest coffee in the world and the best value for consumers.
The Glad of St Adrian Journal notes the editor’s five terms as mayor of Adrian end, expressing gratitude for conscientious service and pledging focus on supporting the new administration. The retiring editor trusts Judge Adams will find strong backing from colleagues and the community, with continued local backing for E. C. DeWitt & Co. A testimonial from C. N. of Rod lug, Ga, dated Aug 27, 1906, praises Kodol for stomach and bowel health benefits. Sold by Clay’s drug store.
An incendiary blaze at 5 o'clock this morning razed Frank Lennartz meat shop in Montrose. The log building and contents burned totally with no insurance. Owner C W Jenks of Los Angeles owned the building. A nearby unoccupied frame building owned by R H Dogan also burned. Caliber glass store fronts cracked from heat.
Judge Evans comments on a Joe Folk style platform for governor while noting Cowherd will run on a Democratic ticket. The piece reflects partisan views and the expected candidates in the election context.
American lawmen dynamited an Italian boarding house in Warsaw Indiana as part of action against the Black Hand. Several Americans had previously reported threats from Italian members.
Elstor Medical Department offers guidance on when and how babies begin walking, warning against forcing early attempts. It notes joint fragility in infants, risks of bowlegs and permanent deformity, and stresses gradual progression, massage, proper feeding, and bone nutrition with oils and phosphates.
Neathrode and Merchant report preparations for Washington departure. Goods sold, relocations, and new leases noted for Ed Henderson and Tom. Pleasant Gap residents visit Rockville to view a dredge boat. Mrs Wix celebrates 49th birthday with friends. Kinship among Smith families at Elder Wix’s dinner remains unclear. New baby born to Peter Bartz and wife at Happy Hill. Wheat and farming anecdotes include Frank Bearce renting Bob Davis’s farm. Dr. Compton visits Butler. Mr. Cordell visits from Casa County. Pappinville dredge boat progress and stump blowers at work. Uncle Joe Miller’s daughter under care of a physician. Green Price’s draft horse featured. Apostolic Saints near Prairie City gain converts. Wm Ellabarry injured in hog rack accident. Sick list includes Frank Buckirk’s son, Mrs ieo Cowley, and E. E. Hols.
A testimonial from C.8. Woolver of Laramieville New York states he completed a twenty year health sentence after Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago. The salve also heals sores boils burns and wounds and costs 25 cents at Frank T. Clay's drug store.
An army of 200000 caterpillars has appeared in Krugersdorp district after a severe hailstorm. Old colonists link insect swarms to recent hail, noting past plagues followed phenomenal storms. Farmers speculate hailstones may carry a germ. memories recall butterfly, moth, and tick swarms tied to germ evolution after hail.
An old advertisement claims Plenty of Trouble stems from sluggish liver and bowels and touts J Kings New Life Pills as reliable purifiers. It promises relief from headache biliousness and jaundice with a gentle action, priced 25 cents at Frank T. Clays drugstore.
Knute Ohnstead died after a 31 day fast in St Paul while attempting to prove mind control sustains the body. Neighbors heard of his weakening, a fellow boarder alerted police, and a doctor found him emaciated and dead after he refused medical help or food.
The naval appropriation bill reported to the House by Chairman Foss calls for a total of 103,967,518 for the fiscal year ending June 24, 1909. It authorizes two battleships and eight submarines instead of four each, with ship manning provisions for nine named vessels and 6,000 sailors, plus 1,500 more for torpedo boats. A minority report by Representative Hobson urges four first class battleships.
Dr Engebards Voerster Jr longtime city dispensary chief physician was arrested on charges of killing Reese Bell a 25 year old paperhanger. Bell was escorting a woman and two daughters from a party when a man and woman taunted his singing before a partner drew a revolver and shot Bell in the head. Detectives have worked four days on the case.
Senator Platt recalls the Amen Corner and the Blaine visit as the Fifth Avenue hotel nears demolition. He cites Rev Mr Burchard's address and the phrase Rum Romantem and Rebellion, saying its significance only surfaced the next day.
In Montgomery Missouri the old City Council refused to appoint Mrs Gertrude Barney widow tele phone operator as collector citing ineligibility under state law. Friends then planned to run her aged father Elder W L Carr on a special ticket with the intent he would appoint his daughter clerk and she would receive the salary. Carr, a preacher, was described as bedridden. Democratic city committee in effect declined to oppose the potential ticket.
In Assumption Illinois on April 13 two boys were found dead at J F Umplebys grain elevator. William Floyd Brown 14 of Pana and Frank Wilburn 19 of Assumption were reportedly playing about the elevator when they were smothered by corn.
Miss Verna Miller a former Butler girl was awakened about 1 15 this morning by a heavy hand at her throat and a threat to kill if she screamed. Miss Ethel Deardorff of Jewell City Kas sleeping nearby aided the struggle as a knife cut the victim’s hand. The assailant a short heavy black man fled as Miss Deardorff alarmed the house. Five people were in the home on the second floor when the rear window to a veranda roof was left open last night.
Jease P Morrin of Skippers Virginia recalls a 1904 pneumonia scare with a severe cough that threatened consumption. After trying Dr King's New Discovery he improved quickly, using two and a half bottles to recover. The remedy is sold at Frank T Clay's drug store with a guarantee, 50 cents, one dollar, and a free trial bottle.
A national convention of African Americans met in Philadelphia to oppose Secretary of War Taft's presidential nomination. They urged Congress to pass the Foraker bill restoring Black soldiers dismissed after the Brownsville incident. About 200 delegates from 27 states elected William M. Trotter president and Bishop Alexander Walker vice president.
Callaway county will supply a case for a supreme court decision on cider in local option territory. A. N. Brash ear of Portland, arrested on information for selling cider in violation, faces a $300 fine and costs before Justice J. H. Goodrich. appeal to circuit court and then to the supreme court is planned.
The notice outlines westbound passenger and freight line movements including No 2¢ pile and Southweet mail Ex 560m, routes via K.C. and Joplis, Seveda mall, So. 24 Lowel, and So. 93 Ramesa City. It notes a halt at Rangae City and requests delayed operations on No 28 Local Freightzug, with reference to West Bound lines and intercity express movements.
Fragmentary travel notice lists voyages to Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Georgia Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mexico Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. Mentions round trips at varied fares with dates in March and April 1903. Names E U Vaspervoorr and multiple coastal and inland destinations including Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Sacramento and Mexico City.
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