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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

7

Who Are Them Jimseys Linneus Bulentin Foyls McJimsey

Linneus Bulletin attacks E E MeJimsey editor of the Maryville Tribune and Kansas speech writer who taunted Missouri Democrats with a prophecy of defeat. The bulletin brands MeJimsey a baseless critic and empty hanger on, calling him a pariah and a bird that fouls its nest.

E. E. E. MeJdimsey Maryville Missouri E. E. Kd. McJimsey MeJdinsey Martinique Pukedom Linneus Bulletin MeJimsey Nodaway MeJinsey Kansas McJimsey McJimseys Commonwealth

Arise and sow seed for foreign mission work exhortation

The verse urges young men and women to rise and help the Lord by preaching to the heathen and performing good deeds. It recalls prophetic guidance to sow in morning and evening, praying for nations to come to Christ. Then an ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment to counteract insect bites and bites, claiming quick healing and prices at 25 and 50 cents.

Christ Ballard Price H. L. Tucker

Thirty Oil Cars Wrecked in Pittsburg Suburb

Sharpsburg, a suburb of Allegheny, reports the wreck of a freight train carrying thirty cars of benzine avoline kerosene and lubricating oil. A tank car holding 5,000 gallons of benzine leaked, with more than 150,000 gallons of inflammable material along the tracks. Officials fear a Sheridan like explosion. engineers warned to pass carefully. No one was injured.

Pittsburg Sharpsburg Allegheny Sheridan

The Finest Fabric made by human skill ie course com ae Wi

The fragment references travel pains and a medicine labeled Pain killer carried by travelers in various bottle sizes, noting ill effects and lining of the bowels. It presents unclear claims about medical relief and consumer use. No clear event or person is identified.

Married life urged by Dr Andrews to university students

Chicago August 14 Dr E Benjamin Andrews chancellor of Nebraska argues to University of Chicago teachers and summer students that marriage is essential. He claims the unmarried are nearly useless to society and cites Washington Lincoln Grant McKinley as examples of married men. He also says football builds endurance and character, urging every child to play if able.

Chicago University of Chicago E. Benjamin Andrews University of Nebraska Dr. Andrews Washington Lincoln Grant McKinley Christ Andrews

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim

An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine. It claims all druggists refund money if it fails and bears E W Grove’s signature on each box. The message emphasizes a money back guarantee and brand attribution.

E.W. Grove

Boers to Meet King Aboard Royal Yacht

London dispatch reports Generals Botha De Wet and Delarey may visit King on board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert after the naval review. They are to be escorted from transport Saxon to the Nigeria for presentation to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and cabinet members before proceeding to London and then Holland.

London Southampton St. James Botha de Wet Delarey Victoria and Albert Saxon Nigeria Kitchener Chamberlain Holland

Bones of a Primeval Bear Found in California Cave

Eustace L. Furlong, UC geology student assistant, finds nearly complete skeleton of a gigantic primeval bear embedded in a Shasta County limestone cave floor. Previously only fragments were known to geologists.

Berkley Cal Eustace L. Furlong Geological Department University of California Shasta County

The McJimseys and Missouri Politics Unmasked

A critical account accuses the McJimseys of municipal usurpation in Missouri, alleging voter disenfranchisement and public funds theft. It links their influence to St. Louis corruption, erosion of the Globe-Democrat, and widespread Republican disgust from figures like Kerens and Filley, marking their era as a dangerous political spell.

Missouri St. Louis Ohio Republican Party Medimsey Globe-Democrat Joseph McCullaugh Hauncey L. Filley Filley McKimseys McKinley Kerens E. O. Stannard Major Warner J.W. (. Karnes Gardiner Lathrop McJimseys Flanagan Canard

Blacksmithing services offered by Lacods and Sons

When you need any kind of smithing done call Lacods and Sons at S'viv's old stand, Southwest Corner. They do repairing, horseshoeing, plow work and any first class blacksmith work. They promise quality as good as the best and prices as cheap as the cheapest.

Lacods & Sons S'viv

Storm Rips Kansas Farms Leaving Widespread Damage

August 11 Leavenworth reports show uprooted trees, damaged fences and chimneys as a fierce storm sweeps Kansas towns including Florence Junction City Oswatomie Manhattan Paola damaging corn and fruit trees. Heavy rain and hail kill birds under a park tree. telephones down.

Leavenworth Kan Florence Junction City Oswatomie Manhattan Kansas Paola Ang Les Miami County

Painkiller Perry Davis Remains Unmatched Remedy

During the heated term stomach disorders cholera morbus cramps and diarrhoea threaten. The notice claims Painkiller Perry Davis' is a sure cure for the severest attacks and warns against substitutes while listing prices of 25e and 6e.

Perry Davis

Two Americans killed in French car crash near Trouville

Evereux France Aug 14 Charles Fair Armoricius and his wife related to Mrs Virginia Fair Vanderbilt died when their fast automobile swerved into a tree ten miles from Evereux while returning to Paris from Trouville. The chauffeur became insane from the shock. The Fairs had been staying during racing week and attracted attention for their 45 horsepower car. Charles Fair may be a distant Vanderbilt relation. the report notes his family’s wealth and complex history.

Evereux France Charles Fair Armoricius W. K. Vangderbilt, Jr Virginia Fair Paris Trouville

Winds of the Windward Afloat Letter From Captain Bartlett

A letter received by the Penny Arvetlc-club secretary from Capt Samuel W Bartlett of the steamship Windward dated Domino Run Labrador July 26 reports smooth operation of new engines and hopes to reach Aug 5 with no trouble crossing Smith Sound and finding Peary. Bartlett expects to see in New York Sept 20 with good news.

New York Penny Arvetlc — Club Samuel W. Bartlett Windward Domino Run Labrador Sydney Tah Smith Sound Peary

Butchers to Carry Fight to the Polls Over Meat Tariff

The Retail Butchers and Meat Dealers National Convention urged all bond bodies to question congressional candidates about voting to remove duties on meat products. The move targets the Republican slate aligned with Speaker Henderson and tariff supporters, signaling a major campaign flashpoint in the upcoming election. Missouri bond payments will reduce state debt by 300,000 with further cuts anticipated if school certificates policy continues. Governor Dockery applauded the plan, noting potential tax relief from 25 to 17 cents per $100 valuation and earlier debt reductions.

Washington National Convention Republican Party Enderson Bitchers Congress Jefferson City Board of Fond Commissioners Missouri Geeverup Dockery Jist

Alarm over customs appraisers in graft scandal

Washington reports charges alleging graft and underassessment by customs service appraisers tied to china and pottery imports. New Jersey pottery interests claim twenty years of underpaid duties have cost the treasury millions yearly, with foreign wages undercutting U S pay and tariffs failing to capture value.

Washington Trenaury Shaw United States Trenton France Germany Austria

Skeletons Found Beneath Robidoux House in St Joseph

In St Joseph on August 14 bones and eight human skeletons were found under the old brick mansion at Second and Robidows streets once home to Joseph Robidoux founder of the city. Discovered by A Grose who bought the house from Judge W A C Tootle, the remains include skulls of adults. The site has long been tied to the founder’s death and a full inquiry is underway with residents respectful of the disturbance.

St. Joseph Second and Robidows Joseph Robidoux A. Grose W. AC. Tootle

Bullet-Proof Vest Tested at Police Convention

Bloomington Alabama August 14. Chiefs and sheriffs at their annual convention demonstrated a bullet proof vest invented by Casimir Zegien a Polish priest from Chicago The test at Miller Park used 32 and 44 caliber revolver bullets which failed to penetrate the fabric.

Bloomington Casimir Zegien Chieungo Miller Park

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Jd. Tygard Newberry Clare Cashier Bates County Bank Buutilean Saccenor Bates County National Bank Bankin Bates County Investment Co Butler, MO Capital Bates County Tree Dvo C. Hatus J. B. Newa Feye Rene Wannoce Jimsey Ducer Arrie B. Couchman Attendard Jeans Marry Edward Board the Royal Yacht Rvars Pred Lefker Singer Sewing Machine Jane Homer Am Ages Ciarity F. Richards Citee Atel Selerning Sonthonet Corner Square, Miller, Mo Charles L. Fair James Fair Castoria Feacn C.C.C
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