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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
A woman traveling from El Dorado to Marshall, Missouri, forgot to thank the finders after her purse containing $8.35 and an endorsed $199.50 check was found by Conductor Twyman and Art Ferguson at Union Station. The Nevada Post notes her apparent omission but implies gratitude was shown.
The piece notes the Democratic nominees for state offices led by Governor Marmaduk and lists aides including Morehouse McGrath Seibert Walker McCulloch Black Boone. It also covers local items: Sells Bros Circus coming to Rich Hill August 27 1884 and a county convention call for September 6 1884. A separate item recounts Julia Mikes attempting to become an airship, her perilous clothesline stunt ending with her safe landing and transport to Bellevue after police involvement.
The Twice-a-Week Republic launches a statewide subscription contest with a three day visit to St Louis during the Centennial, October 5 6 7. County winners get 20 cash for hotel expenses, round trip railroad fare, a Seeing St Louis automobile ride, theater tickets, and a chance at an upright piano. All Missourians eligible.
A humorous comparison from Ava Missouri Herald noting farm kickers such as a cow and a mule contrasted with a town kicker who opposes municipal improvements without payment. The piece playfully suggests the cow could be sold for beef and the mule traded for a shotgun, while only a funeral would remove the town kicker.
Thousands with back ache and kidney complaints seek cures. Doan's Kidney Pills are hailed by Mark S. Clay of Butler Missouri as giving lasting relief from sciatic rheumatism and disordered kidneys. He reports continued good health for years and occasional use as tonic. Sold everywhere 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Colorado Springs confirms the death of Robert M. Womack known as Bob Womack discoverer of Cripple Creek. He turned a cow pasture into a mining empire, sank the first shaft and launched a $250 million gold influx. His passing followed grief over the death of his niece Dorsey Womack two weeks earlier after four years of feebleness. He began prospecting in 1891 at Requa Gulch ranch and found El Paso mine among thirty claims, later selling many for little before their true wealth was known.
Obituary notices announce the death of Mrs. Alva Mitchell after a lingering illness. Henry Carr attends a burial for Mr. Cowrie’s young son in the Ballard neighborhood. Kash Vansant and Bert Pulliam recover from a Spokane trolley wreck injuries. George Moore sells his home and relocates to South Dakota. Jesse Olive and Ada Kinney wed in Adrian with well wishes. A missing horse and buggy case prompts pursuit. Medical ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a money-back promise.
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