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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
3
A humorous frontier anecdote questions currency values across the US Mexico border. A man buys a ten cent whiskey in an American saloon paying with an American dollar, receives a Mexican dollar in change, crosses into Mexico, buys a flat cent drink, and ends with the same American dollar he started with. The story ponders who ultimately bears the cost.
The excerpt argues the Republican party bears blame for federal abuses and tariff issues, urging reform and direct public control. It contrasts Democratic aims with Republican inertia, pledging to promote justice, regulate corporations, and ensure fair shares of prosperity for all citizens.
W Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Hucklenn Arnica Salve for sore feet and a range of minor injuries. He notes it also relieves boils burns and cuts. Sold under guarantee at Frank T. Clay's drug store for 25c.
Historical praise from the Elmira Star-Gazette extols Mir Bryan as the only private citizen with unmatched honor and public affection. It lauds his independence from corporate influence, crediting the people for his nomination and asserting he can fulfill the electorate’s will unlike any other.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the fastest remedy for female weakness and pelvic organ displacement with many symptoms listed. It claims no alcohol or drugs, and cites endorsements from medical writers, along with Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a companion product. The copy stresses unknown substitutes are inferior and urges customers to demand the named remedies.
William J. Stone is portrayed as a staunch Jeffersonian Democrat who fought federal encroachment on states’ rights. The article recounts his House actions, Missouri’s stance on federal court power, and his opposition to federal overreach during his governorship and senate terms, aligning with Denver platform principles.
Choctaw Ben D. Locke of Antlers assaulted depot agent Thompson after learning the train was reportedly late. Locke pleaded guilty to assault before the mayor and was fined eight dollars. townspeople then funded all costs and the fine.
Missouri wheat farmers increasingly use fertilizer with soil tests from the State Experiment Station showing nitrogen and phosphorus are key. For lasting fertility, rotate crops with clover or cowpeas and apply 100 to 150 pounds per acre of super phosphate or steamed bone meal, with bone preferred for long term fertility and bone meal with potash for higher yields where land is worn.
The text argues fertilizers are temporary aids and that proper crop rotation and manuring sustain soil fertility. It notes nitrogen can be maintained with clover and cowpeas, while phosphorus needs direct application, especially before corn. Ground rock phosphate is usually unprofitable for wheat. apply 400–600 pounds per acre before corn, incorporating with manure or decaying matter.
An eminent physician touts Muco Solvent as the only cure for all catarrh forms. The ad claims Dr Williams C. Hoteler praised its germicidal properties and urges readers to obtain it to cure dyspepsia weak heart and foul breath, listing illnesses it supposedly prevents. Sold by C W Hues, Druggist, Butler Mo.
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