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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
Peruna is presented as a universal catarrh remedy with ingredients proven in chronic catarrhal diseases. The text credits Dr. Hartman and a blend of herbal remedies from multiple schools, claiming broad home use, transparency of ingredients, and lower cost, arguing many doctors have failed to relieve chronic catarrh.
Stephen G. Grubb, Civil War veteran who likely saved General Sherman s ammunition store before the Atlanta to Savannah march, died in Tacoma Washington last week. A lightning strike hit a telegraph pole amid 3 million rounds of infantry and 300,000 rounds of artillery ammunition. Lieutenant Grubb, urged by private Daniel R. Anderson, extinguished the flames.
Lincoln Neb a nonpartisan notification event for William J Bryan includes a 46 gun salute, band concert, luncheon, formal notification at 2 pm, informal reception, and a Bryan dinner. Bryan prepares his acceptance speech and jokes about the Democratic emblem choice noting Minnesota mule before donkey.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. It includes endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co and local druggists, with claims of testimonials and a 75 cent price, plus a suggestion to use Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The New York Sun is accused of bias over its claim that Gompers would sell labor votes for personal gain. The piece defends Gompers against such insinuations, stating he has not promised to deliver labor votes to any ticket and highlights his leadership of a 2,000,000-member organization. It questions Republican appeals to prejudice and urges reason.
Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, defends his stance on labor's political independence. He rejects any pressure to back a party and vows to continue championing labor principles despite hostile criticism and attempts to undermine his leadership. He asserts no political office or sale of honor, speaking from conviction.
New York publisher Lawrence H Bubsler and Chicago Daily News head Victor Lawson discuss Bryan’s political surge aboard the Oceanic. They note strong Western sentiment for Bryan and belief he can carry New York, with Delany predicting Bryan’s victory and a return to the White House.
Mrs. M. M. Davison of San Jose testifies to Electric Bitters as a powerful family remedy for headache dizziness and sluggish liver bowels noting more health benefits per bottle than any other remedy she knows. Sold at Frank T. Clay's drug store for 50 cents.
A promotional item extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for women's weakness and related symptoms. It claims multiple ailments, strengthens the body, aids pregnancy, and touts endorsements from medical authorities. Readers are invited to request a free book by mail.
The article argues the Republican party is narrowing to the East, contrasted with a national Democratic cohesion behind the South. It asserts Western interests are harmed by East driven tariffs and misaligned national policy, calling for a party realignment to restore Western representation.
The Farmers Bank has arranged a three day boys encampment with lecturers from the State Agricultural College near Butler on August 14 15 and 15. All farm boys aged twelve to twenty are invited as guests. The encampment will follow regular army style and all expenses are paid by the bank. Attendees are asked to sign and return the enclosed coupon promptly.
A fragment from the Atlantic Constitution recalls Joel Chandler Harris after his death. A tame rabbit, Br’er Rabbit, found an unlikely home at Snap Bean Farm, with Harris’ family pondering its origin and honoring the memory of the universal friend. The tale contrasts Southern hospitality with northern scrutiny and recalls Harris’ animal stories.
East Poland Maine resident W Stone endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet and healing burns cuts and abrasions. He adds it’s also effective for piles. Available at Frank T Clay’s drug store for 25 cents under guarantee.
Mrs. Pickett widow of General Pickett recalls overheard northern women on a southern train after the war making ugly remarks about the service and country. The incident highlights lingering tensions and regional pride in healing era McClure's narrative.
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