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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
7
An array of rural observations on farming practices, grain quality, weed control, and crop labor. The piece notes seedlings gaining on weeds before seed, bread makers favoring old wheat, and the value of thrifty shoats. It highlights strong demand for feedlot fits, hog skin commodities, and a active fall public sale season shaping auctions through seasons ahead.
W J Copeland of Rich Hill visited Metz to gauge local interest in forming a coal prospecting company. Citizens expressed enthusiasm and encouraged exploration, believing coal discoveries would raise land values. optimism arose despite low gas concerns, with promises of profits if prospecting proves worthwhile.
A historical advertises Dr Pierce's family medicines promising full disclosure of ingredients printed on bottle wrappers and sworn formulas. It touts natural roots from American forests, declares no alcohol, and highlights glycerine as a key antiseptic and demulcent component, with claims of safety for women and children.
John Bear aged 20 was struck by a Kansas City Southern engine one mile south of Worland while waiting for a freight to Hume. He died later at 3:45 a.m. after severe injuries and loss of blood. He worked with the bridge gang for weeks and was visiting his parents in Worland when the accident occurred.
In Portland a bay horse about sixteen hands, feeding near Fairview, bolted as a Spokane express neared. The animal ran seven miles down the track, leaping sixteen cattle guards and crossing a sixty foot bridge without a slip. It finally paused when the locomotive whistle called and a Troutdale station agent corralled it with a lariat. The horse maintained remarkable speed most of the way, slipping only at the Troutdale bridge.
An ad warns idleness brings trouble and lists liver symptoms like constipation headache and rash. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Liver Pills claimed to banish liver troubles and boost health. Price 25c at FT. Clay’s.
A short sale note records 104 Berkshire units priced at 760 dollars each with total proceeds of 4 368 dollars. The fragment indicates one tranche sold at this price, reflecting a cash sale listing in a local property market record.
Samuel C Williams a prominent El Dorato citizen and veteran horseman was attacked by a vicious jack in a carrel while showing it to a prospective buyer. The animal bit his neck and arm, bruised his shoulders and back, and required medical care from Dr. W E Dawson. Recovery appeared probable if no infection develops.
In Fedora Tennessee a man saved his life after suffering deadly lung hemorrhages. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing his illness after three weeks of use. The remedy treats coughs colds hay fever lagrippe asthma and bronchial issues. Price 50 cents to 1.00 with a free trial bottle offered by F T Clay.
Kansas City inventor R. E. Howard debuts a clockwork contrivance to trap flies. A wheel inside a box, sugar on the wheel lures flies into a multi chamber cage where they become trapped. He claims the device can catch ten thousand flies an hour.
In swampy Potomac bottoms malaria germs cause chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters destroy malaria germs and cure related troubles. Praised by R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina and guaranteed by F. T. Clay. 50 cents.
A mad dog was seen south of Nevada and traveled west, biting several dogs. Owners in the Glimpse Norris and Hackett areas killed their pets or pursued the animal. One dog escaped west of the city and may require alerting residents there. Hot days risk sickness and irritability in dogs. owners should ensure water and food.
Williamsburg Kansas residents in a town of 300 report a string of disappearances. Five people vanished in as many weeks, including Reverend Wallace Stucky his widow and three children, Maggie Timmons age 15, Lorena Southerland 16, Harry Thomas 24, and Wilbur Fogel 22. No link between diversions is evident as the town searches for the missing residents.
Louisvill e Ky Aug Basil Hayden who swore he would never leave his room if Lincoln won the presidency died at his Greenbrier home in Nelson county. He was 88, known for eccentricities, and valued at more than 100000 dollars.
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