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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement touts umbrellas designed for heavy rain and defense against the elements. It claims sturdy construction that resists fading and offers reliable protection, even suggesting protection from the gun.
Exclusive Handles offers a practical Christmas, birthday, or wedding present. A clever, stylish way to keep friends away from temptation and add a unique touch to gifting.
The West Side community reports the December 4 1909 death of Martin V. Van Misner at his Ilwaco Washington home formerly of Adrian. Other notes include Attorney A J Smith and son Leon hunting success a freak white rabbit sighting a stroke of paralysis for Louis F Page and a burglary at Mrs Pearl Zimmer’s home with groceries stolen while she was away for the night.
A Missouri farmer who visited the Texas Gulf coast in 1909 describes the land as varied in soil, with abundant chaparral and thorny shrubs, cactus, and scrub timber. He notes the high cost of clearing land, labor camps, and extensive cotton farming with irrigation limited by scarce water. He warns Missouri farmers to expect cotton as the main crop and criticizes land schemes as overvalued while urging caution on water availability and irrigation.
A fragment from a Butler Missouri letter dated December 16 1900 begins with a child’s request to Santa Claus and mentions a mother’s guidance, reflecting a holiday note amid early 20th century small-town life.
Missouri reports 99,870 licenses issued with a $67,000 balance in the department. Statewide licenses total 2,861 at $5 each. nonresident licenses 55 at $25. local licenses 78,009 at $1. St. Louis leads in total licenses with 2,864 and Statewide licenses at 1,600. Counties over 1,000 licenses include Jackson, Jasper, St. Louis, and others, with Camden County at 82. All licenses expire at month end. total may approach 90,000 and the department expects a year start balance near $70,000 after expenses.
Harry Whitney recounts a musk ox hunt described in January Outing. He notes setting a sprinting record when a charging bull nearly reached him as Eskimos urged him forward and Takshu waited to fire. The encounter ends with the bull felled by Takshu after the exposure.
Mrs M M Coombe of 407 S Dakota St Butler Mo testifies after years of kidney trouble. She credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with relief from back aches headaches dizzy spells and urinary troubles, noting a renewed energy and ambition following treatment.
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo that the firm owes a one hundred dollar claim for every Ea sure document. Notary public Gleason records this on the sixth day of November. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and promises blood and nerve system relief with testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo vendors.
Kansas City Mo December proposition to extend the Metropolitan Street Railway Company franchise for twenty five years was defeated at a special election by a majority of 7 091 votes. total vote cast 30 371 with 11 against and 11 64 for grant.
Holidays excursion rates listed with ticket details for a male detective unit or division, noting schedule windows and pricing terms. Read as a brief public notice indicating limited travel offers around holiday periods.
Atlas Coal Co plans to resume work at its New Home mine in Bates County after reorganizing and expanding capital. A new shaft will be sunk as weather permits, with machinery installed rapidly to reach a production goal of 10 000 to 15 000 tons daily by next season.
Luther H. Gulick, president of the National Playgrounds Association, urged at a Missouri campus assembly that the ideal heroine today is athletic and versatile. He noted advances in health and longevity, saying diseases have declined and consumption may be abolished in his era. He praised women who look youthful and active across ages.
A patient suffered 15 years of stomach and bowel troubles with headaches and kidney issues. Doctors prescribed 120.04 medicines with varying side effects. Advertisement claims a cure from F. T. Clay at 25 cents.
Samuel Miller of Flora plans to meet his sister on Christmas Day after five decades apart. In 1850 the siblings were separated and only recently learned of each other through a railroad civil engineer in Shoshone Idaho who found Mrs Steff ler, believed to be the missing sister. It was once reported she died in an Indian massacre.
Mrs C Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praises Electric Bitters as a divine aid for women claiming it brings buoyant health quick relief from ailments like sleeplessness headache and dizziness. The testimonial notes rapid improvement and recommends the tonic at 50 cents from F T.
Washington reports the Speaker corrected a misnaming and traced his lineage to a line of kings. He claimed descent from Niall of the Nine Hostages and Owen More, King of Munster, via Rory Cannonan, ancestor of the clan O'Cannonan later shortened to O'Cannon and Cannon, with twelve family members said to have been beautified by the popes over centuries.
A brief item highlights a residence in a hill region spanning southern Missouri and northern areas. The note contrasts locale features and accessibility, noting local geography and potential development angles.
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