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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
1
The advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Family Medicines as open publicity with no alcohol. It claims endorsements from eminent medical authorities and professional writers, highlighting non secret compositions and glycerine as solvent. It promotes Pleasant Pellets for constipation as a gentle laxative.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a 25 year tested remedy claiming iron and quinine in a tasteless form with a money back offer if it fails to cure. The copy emphasizes reliability and value for a penny per dose.
Dr J M Norris Specialist offers treatment for catarrh and its effect on ears throat and lungs. Free eye testing and proper glasses available. Office on the south side over Elmer Dixon's store from 9 am to 4 pm.
Henry C. Brokmeyer is honored in a long obituary recounting his Civil War era stance, political rise, and moral outlook. The piece recalls his opposition to postwar dis union, service as lieutenant governor, and deep religious faith cited in memories of a Jefferson City convention.
Nearly sixty relatives and old neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Borland near Spruce on the 5th inst. to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Z. M. Garrison returning after thirty years away. A long table groaned under good things as old-time songs and speeches recalled past incidents before departure.
A Magnolia man John N. Pleasant touts Dr. King's Life Pills as the cure for periodic bilious attacks and constitutional woes. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction with a money refund of 2 percent at Frank T. Clay's drug store.
Rainy period boosts corn and grass in vicinity while farmers begin plowing for wheat and hauling hay. Revival meeting led by Rev. Duncan and singer Rev. Branham continues. Local hog shipments to Butler reported by several residents. others market hogs locally. Mrs C M Thomas mourns mother’s death. family sorrow noted along with funeral attendance.
A traveler describes leaving London for Dover then crossing to Paris and Versailles, touring galleries, courts, and monuments. The journey continues through Switzerland to Lausanne and Lake Geneva, noting Napoleonic sites, the Chateau de Chillon, and Geneva watches. The account covers France, Switzerland, and Ireland with observations on vineyards, towns, and wine production. The writer mentions meeting Americans abroad and plans to visit Chamounix, Rome, and Venice before returning home aboard the Zealand.
Major Hamm editor of the Constitutionalist recalls using Bucklen's Arnica Salve four years ago for piles and reports total cure in ten days with no trouble since. The ad notes 25 cents at Frank T. Cley’s drug store. Also included is William V. Hay of Lamar praising Barton county and its farming, claiming wide corn variety and plentiful growth versus other counties.
London Kentucky August 14. After a fierce battle at Rose Hill Virginia a posse from Kentucky led by Frank Ball hunted the outlaw Ball who had fled Richmond for two months. In the clash near Bardy Creek Jobo Lee and two companions were killed. Ball was captured and brought to Richmond jail after a long trail.
The testimonial from E. H. Wolfe of Bear Grove Ja reports kidney trouble two years prior causing much distress. He credits Electric Bitters with saving his life and curing general debility, and notes relief for stomach, liver and kidney complaints. The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a cure-all.
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