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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
3
Brazil has received its fires batch of Japanese immigrants under a nine month old agreement with Japan. Within two days all were at work on the coffee plantations. Other emissaries will arrive regularly.
London taxi drivers lose money to mischievous street arabs delaying fares. Wartime era ads praise De Witt’s Little Early Risers and Cassenna Stomach Tablets. Holden Progress notes an evangelist’s press notices, a preacher shouts for the lamp to be blown out.
A brief notice records marriage licenses bearing the odd claim that Woolford's Sanitary Lotion, sold by Frank T. Clay, druggist, processed licenses in about thirty minutes.
Washington justice Stafford sustains a demurrer for F E B Goldenstein injur ed in service of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The railroad cannot dodge liability under the employers' act by claiming the employee agreed to limited damages before joining the company.
A Missouri Telegraph editorial mocks Joplin preachers who prayed for a protective tariff on zinc ore. The writer jokes prayers should go to Joseph G Cannon in Bay, not to the throne, recounting a feeble minded boy anecdote and critiquing Republican brothers for asking blessings while seeking more.
This column notes Leo F. Zalinski of Buffalo NY praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing a stubborn cold sore with daily applications over two days, sold under guarantee at Frank T. Clay's drug store. It also reports L G VanBenthusen returning to Bates County from Mena Ark with plans to purchase a farm near Adrian, and mentions DeWitt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve sold by C W Hess.
The Missouri corn harvest for 1908 stands at 182,471,700 bushels from 6,550,400 acres, down 761,400 acres from 1907 due to floods along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Yields vary by region with a statewide average around 270 bushels per acre, while crop quality and farm prices show declines and volatility. A wheat note follows, noting drought impact and acreage reductions, with updated seeded area about 1,050,000 acres.
Dr Roshnore discusses lightning protection design emphasizing a low resistance earth path. He warns that steel framework can attract lightning discharge, so earth resistance must be minimized and conductors placed away from competing paths. The text also abruptly promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and a Canadian vendor.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure that relieves constipation headache biliousness and malaria without discomfort. Priced at 25 cents, the pills are sold by Frank T Clay's drug store.
A farmer in a 6 winter afternoon scene claims dragon fly scarecrows repel mosquitoes. He pins a gaudy dragon fly on a leaf and notes mosquitoes frequent the area due to rain barrels and nearby duck ponds. He insists placing dragon flies keeps homes skeeter free, promising boards will see rooms free of pests next summer.
An essay discusses women in the West States entering paid work across many industries, challenging traditional gender roles. It argues long hours and economic participation blur male dominance and female idealization, redefining individuality and class dynamics.
An agency promotes Dr. Houx famous Perfect Vision spectacles at a drastic discount to reach every wearer in the county. The ad touts 10 karat gold filled frames priced at 1.80, far below the 5.00 regular price, with a five year guarantee and sales pitched as a limited introductory offer.
An advertisement hawks ape crafted spectacles that need no sight testing. Customers are invited to visit the store, state their age, and purchase pairs at low prices. The seller guarantees a better, clearer fit than prior purchases and touts Moroccine silver-tipped plush-lined pocket spectacles as unique new items.
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