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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
7
Dr Fenton B Turck of Chicago blames corsets and early social schooling for nervous prostration and early breakdowns in women under 35. He argues girls are kept indoors and styled, while boys gain strength outside, leading to poor development and stomach troubles. He urges equal physical training for girls and heightened attention to health over fashion.
Carl Myers of Frankfort New York announces a forthcoming single occupant airship powered by a kerosene explosion motor. He claims a pound of kerosene yields more force than four pounds of dynamite. The craft combines features of an aerial electric torpedo and sky cycle with aeroplane rudders and dual steering blades.
A short joke recalls an English actor with a stubby claim to fame hiring an Irish carman. After a ride the driver quotes fares. He notes Sir Henry Irving paid half a crown and Mr Wyndham three shillings. He concludes you are a sorcerer than either. He gets the fare.
A recently built house leased by Ambassador Mec Cormick near the English quay Galernaya in St Petersburg is offered for sale at one-fifth its cost, excluding the site. Von Wervie’s 40,000,000-rouble estate faced misfortune and miscirculated speculation, delaying offers. The estate’s administrators instead lease the property to McCormick after rejecting Ambassador Tower. Three Galernaya front apartments exist with embassy offices and servant lodgings, asking about 300,000 dollars.
Dr W H Park a New York bacteriologist reports experiments on lemon juice as a disinfectant for typhoid prophylaxis. A one percent lemon juice solution killed typhoid bacteria after half an hour, but not quickly or effectively enough for practical use. He recommends boiling water or proper filtration instead.
Doe de Loubet funds two Loubet prizes at Columbia for original work on North America before 1776. First prize at least 1000 dollars and second at least 600, open to all. Submissions of original manuscripts, books, and pamphlets welcome until June 1905 to committee including Prof William M. Sloan, Columbia, A. Bell, and Dr. George N. Olcott.
MM de Buranx and Castilleon de Saint Vict or plan to launch two small balloons from Tunis to study winter winds across the Subaru desert and, if successful, attempt a balloon crossing of the unexplored desert. The French government backs the effort with balloons and registering instruments. Maj. Marchand will meet the explorers at Gabes to launch.
The Chicago Tribune argues for a faster and more accessible way to preserve the swan's heat for winter, criticizing current coal storage methods and urging invention or discovery of a better system.
In New York Francis Rosberg of Chicago ends a 11 year search for his lost daughter Marie Josephine Hardy now Mrs Ethel Mardy Boyles of Brooklyn. She married Doyles of the Equitable Life last September. The pair met at Grand Central after Rosberg identified the woman from old photos, confirming their kinship and reunion.
German newspapers in Berlin react to Ernest von Wildenbruck's poem replying to Kipling's The Rowers. They denounce Kipling as coarse and brutal and say Germany will no longer acknowledge him as part of Shakespearean land. The verse leads to a vow that Kipling's name will not be heard in Germany again.
The article notes dibs or knucklebones dates to ancient times with evidence from the third century B.C. Sheep and other animal ankle bones were used as astragal bones. In Scotland the game is called chuckies. Stones and metals have also served as playing pieces and markings varied to denote kings queens knaves and pawns.
Two bishops created by Pope Gregory XVI remain living. One is Leo XIII. The other, Archbishop Daniel Murphy of Hobart Tasmania, now 48, was made bishop of Philadelphia in 1845 during Pope Gregory XVI’s tenure.
A fragment from Chicago Tribune humor notes forbidding looking a gift horse in the month but permits looking him up in this pedigree. The line wittily contrasts superstition with curiosity in a playful social quip.
A reflective piece urging nonjudgmental support for those tempted or fallen, praising encouragement over reproach. It stresses that life is hard, friendship should inspire better conduct, and small daily kindness matters, citing the New York Sun saying a dewdrop adds fragrance to the rose.
Cal Freeman, a miner, committed suicide by hanging with a chain while jailed in Webb City for disturbing the peace. The incident occurred in the city jail during his imprisonment on July 80 in Arthage Missouri.
An 19th century advertisement urges women to purify and enrich blood through a healthy liver rather than cosmetics. Green's August Flower is advertised to cleanse the liver, purify the blood, improve complexion, ease constipation, nervousness, and promote sleep. The product is sold in trial and regular sizes by the Atal Drugists in Woodbury New Jersey.
The Twice a Week Republic proclaims quality over price and offers comprehensive news all year. It promises reliable reporting, aiming to inform all family members with updated affairs of the world. Subscriptions are $1 a year, available through newsdealers, postmasters, or by mail to Tur Rervanie, St. Leonia, Mo.
In Bates County Missouri the Circuit Court orders sale of Lot Five in the northwest quarter of section thirty-four township thirty-nine range thirty-one to satisfy delinquent taxes. Publication deemed sufficient against defendants Seene Stetler E H Mickelberry Viola Simmons and others. sale planned in Butler at the courthouse before the next term.
The State of Missouri Bates County Circuit Court issues an order of publication for Leonard Fry and John Showers in a delinquent tax case. The notice states the defendants are nonresidents, lists the tax total and interest, and commands appearance at the next term in Burleigh, Missouri, with publication in the Bethel Weekly Times for four weeks.
Notice is hereby given to all creditors and others interested in the estate of Rh. Natus deceased that Minnie Natus administratrix intends to make a final settlement thereof at the Dates County Probate Court in Waller Missouri on August 16. Minn ie Natus Administratrix.
In the Circuit Court of Bates County Missouri a delinquent tax action is published by order of publication. The defendant George B Page and Jack Reparwoe must answer before the next term in Batlar city or judgment will be entered by default to satisfy the tax lien on described real estate. The notice states publication weekly for four weeks in the Butter Weakt and Bates County papers, with the final deadline at least thirty days before the next term. Witness before the court and seal affixed.
Notice to all creditors and interested parties that I J B Durand executor of the estate of David T Short will make final settlement at the next term of Robetes County phase Court in Bates County Missouri. The court will be held at Buller Court on the to day of August 103. J B DURAND estate executor.
Notice to all creditors and others interested in the estate of Alexander McDonald. C M Scanlan, executor, intends to make a final settlement at the next term of the Bates County Probate Court in Bates County, Missouri, to be held at Butler on the loth of August AD.
In Bates County Missouri a civil action seeks delinquent taxes year 1900 on multiple land parcels including sections five seven and seventeen in township thirty-nine range thirty-one. Defendants Webster and Green are non residents and publication is ordered for four weeks in Hatlam Weekly Times prior to October term.
Trust deed by DN Carnes and Florence Carios tying wife recorded in Bates County Missouri motivates sale of 15 acres. Property lies northeast quarter of north side and other described parcels in section 2 township 28 range 20. Sheriff acting trustee enables sale to the highest bidder for cash at the west front door of the courthouse in Butler on Saturday August 22 between 9 and 11 am to satisfy lien.
Letters of administration granted by Bates County Probate Court Missouri to IRAM BROWN administrator for James Melton deceased. Claimants must exhibit claims for allowance within two years from publication or be forever barred. Administrator’s address is given as in the notice.
The Bates County Probate Court issues a claim notice bearing dates and deadlines for all persons who may have an interest in an estate. Recipients must file claims within one year from the notice date or be barred from any benefit. The executrix Teresy Allman signs.
In the event of an administrator’s notice the undersigned is appointed to manage the estate. The document indicates that letters of administration will be granted to the named undersigned on a specified date. Details include the date, the responsible administrator, and the proceeding location.
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