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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
A Des Moines reader extols Peruna for curing his son Iman from scarlet fever and lung complications after exhaustive illness notes. The account credits the remedy with restoring health within two bottles and includes a Bible reading promotion and ads for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Mrs A C Willama of Bac Ky says three years ago a graveyard cough nearly killed her. Doctors failed but Dr King New Discovery eased her lungs and helped her gain 58 pounds. The medicine is advertised as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung diseases. Trial bottle free at Frank T Clays drug store with 50c and 1.00 prices.
Rich Hill High School defeated Butler High School on the local court yesterday afternoon. Rich Hill led by Stich Hill with 15 points to Butler’s 13 as both teams traded momentum from start to finish. A large Butler following could not rally the comeback.
A dialogue with an eminent physician on cold remedies and the limits of medicine. It cites Muco-Solvent as a claimed cure for diphtheria, croup, and other illnesses, urged by Dr. Boteler and endorsed by druggist W. Hess in Butler, Missouri.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve promoted as a best salve for burns scratches and hurts. It claims usefulness for piles and is sold by C. W. Hess.
An 83 year old Indiana farmer, William B Cunningham, was defrauded of 3100 in Indianapolis by two men posing as a friend and confederate. They convinced him of a forged Carnegie prize, arranged a fake drawing, and after obtaining money from the Indiana National Bank placed it in a tin box. The box contained a taunting note and a warning to keep quiet.
A vast piano sale lists hundreds of fine new and used instruments from Lyon and Healy. Detailed, trustworthy descriptions accompany each item, with unusually low prices. The firm aims to clear all stock within days, offering monthly payment options and cash terms.
Thorne A. Ndman argues that long observation of nature points to a governing Intelligence. He cites water and ice as evidence, noting ice can sink in water while other crystals do not, and suggests such precise outcomes imply deliberate control by a higher power.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark reports malaria and stomach troubles improved by Electric Bitters, claiming the tonic purifies blood and energizes the nerves. The ad promises refunds if no help and notes a 50 cent price at Frank T. Clay’s drug store.
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Folk issued a call for a special election in Vernon county on December 30 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John L Morrison Democrat who had been re elected to the House of Representatives and died two weeks later.
Mrs Clara L Barney wife of Senator Milo W Barney Swanton Wisconsin was arrested in Boston on four charges of shoplifting She used a false name and was held in jail She wore expensive attire and claimed intoxication at the time She admitted the theft and gave a false name saying she did not want to disgrace her people The case was postponed to Friday and she remained jailed Her husband telegrammed after learning of the arrest
Joe Graves, a Sprague horse and mule dealer, bought a fine span of horses in Lamar for the J. Melson horse and mule company of Jacksonville Florida. The team was shipped directly to Jacksonville to be used on one of the city’s fire trucks. Graves says it is one of the best teams he has run up in a long time, costing four hundred and fifty bucks.
Republicans Giurhrie and Pelton return from Okfuskee and Metarkala counties where they backed the State Committee amid emerging fraud concerns. A writ affected county board actions, while W. Pelton seeks election as representative in McCorslan county.
A fragmentary report notes a massive stone ax unearthed in Clark county near the Des Motives area north of Revere. The tool is described as the largest ax found in the region, weighing an estimated 30 to 40 pounds, with precise measurements not fully clear. It is said to be in the possession of Hon James TH Fore, former Clark County representative.
A brief list of marriage licenses issued in Chatteraville Hl Adrian Mo shows Sara Castotita and Hoa Kel Yeu Nae as applicants along with Lak e STL as witness or issuing location. The item notes local civil records activity in Missouri.
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