Oldest Man in America Sees 118th Birthday
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas is described as 118 years old, with a long life marked by witnessing 22 presidents and four wars. The piece emphasizes his use of Peruna, praising the remedy as essential to his health and longevity, and notes a letter from his wife corroborating his improved health after starting Peruna.
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Isaac Brock
Saac Brock
McLennan County
Texas
Bosque Falls
Waco
Valley Milla
Jenac
Andrew Jackson
Brock
United States
Pe-eru-na
Peruna
Miedivoek
Mr. Brock
Sarah J. Brock
Brock Adde
Sager of St Louis Faces Criticism in City Court Probe
A three page Post Dispatch report questions outcomes from circuit court operations led by A. N. Sager in St Louis. It notes dismissal rates above 30 percent among held-for-trial cases and claims several high profile prosecutions were dropped or failed to convict. The piece highlights perceived office weakness and calls for reform, referencing grand jury findings and a push to abolish corrupt delegates. A later ad promotes Wire’s Kidney and Bladder medicine sold by Frank Clay.
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Stt. Louis
Joseph W
Olk
Sager
Public Auction at Butler Missouri Seeks Property Sale
Public sale at the auctioneer’s residence five miles southeast of Butler Missouri on Thursday January 2 1905 offers horses cattle farm machinery and household goods in first class condition with terms cash for ten dollars or less and nine months credit over one hundred four dollars with interest after due 8 per cent on late payments and a lunch served at noon notes from bankable buyers required rostered items include mares cattle plows cultivators and a Peter Schuttler wagon among others
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Butler
Missouri
Welding
Peter Schutler
John Deere
Cas
Fight on House floor pits Williams against DeArmond
Washington December reports a scuffle between Rep John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and Rep David A. DeArmond of Missouri on the House floor after adjournment at 2:21. Williams drew the first blow and DeArmond retaliated, leaving Williams with a cut and a red, abraded forehead while DeArmond showed no marks. The dispute stemmed from Democratic committee appointments and prior discussions over Booher’s assignments.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
Miselesppi
David A. DeArmond
Missouri
House of Representatives
Williams
Mr. DeArmond
Mr. Williams
Booker
Cannon
Representative Williams
Missouri Democrate
DeArmond
Booher
Agricultural Department
Tillman Liquor Bill Debate Signals State Power Clash
Washington December 23 Senator Tillman moves to study how states may use police powers to control liquor and alcohol within their borders to aid temperance and curb federal interference. He cites Supreme Court rulings but withdraws the resolution and fires the Knox bill, sending it to judiciary. An ad for Kodol follows, touting stomach relief.
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Washington
Tillman
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Tates
United States
Eis
Supreme Court of
Tn United Sttea Tive
Congress
Tilinen
Knox
Committee On Judiciary
Enrollment Bates County Teachers Association Meeting Held
The Bates County Teachers Association annual meeting occurred in Butler from November 28 to 30. The report lists attending teachers and their schools, including Bertha Angle, Maude Borejay, Myrtle Braden, Laura Camplal, Myra Bey, Nellie Grant, Anna Moore, Clara McCoy, Maude Morgan, Emma Mattingly, Nellie McKee, Kate Walker, and many others from Butler, Rockville, Rich Hill, Independence, and surrounding districts. A noted note mentions a carload of mules sold to James Yves of Shelbyville, Tennessee, for India via the war department, with specifications on harness and size.
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Butler
Bertha Angle
Freze Ou
Eleanor Alfred
OM Wainat
Isabel Ashley
Klondike
Allison
Lacey Bausch
Siders
Frances Blow
Liberty
Nettle
Barker
Pleasant Gap
Maude Borejay
Rockville
Maury Hraden
A Burke
Myrtle Braden
Warland
P Fi
Buckies
Minge
Auna Board
Lou Halibuch
Plesennt Valley
Jobe Mradhey
Agmeaterdem
Emma Mound
Kusbers
Lor Water
Mertl
Rao
Liha Boastiais
Eurser Peters
Laura Camplal
Crooks KP
Cox
Hume
JC Crossette
Enterprise
Jesse Co
Dudoms Mille
Ole
Firigwe
A Cbenbere
Boslers
Bertha Chesnter
Bareoo
Melhavitts
Bare Rm
Gree Eowels
Moen
Karson
Ril
Viedlew
Kihel Ploey
Huceon Oley
Anun Rank
Kiet Hilly Leezie
Pie
Seed Fuwer
Myra Bey
Richily Lore Fisher
Vorsaic
Jails
Kamiuniiy
Hich Hill
Ellie
WT. Hoover
Adrian
Minnie Moffuca
Merwin
Cona Ugast
Wallie Hateler
Ric Till
Roma Hoover
Folie Wiid
Henderson
Herrell
O. King
Rich Hill
Lenora M. Lyle
Miller
Ira Ludwick
Oak Grove
Nellie Sealle
Fry
Mary A. Lacy
Etwewood
Hatile
Loater
Orchard Grove
C. M. Leedy
F. L. Laffoon
West Point
K L Lynn
Pleasant Ridge
Ella McCune
Clay Hill
Nellie Moore
Prairie City
J. C
Elele McClenny
Smoky Row
Nellie McKee
Lucy Mattingly
Coroland
Maggie McCann
Mulberry
B. M. McCulloch
Crawford
Fannie Moreland
Hillside
Lucy Melton
Ara E. Newsome
Anne Nightwonger
Maude Pharis
Elm Grove
Addie Pettus
L. A Pelley
Double Branch
Joos Brow
Warrensborg
James Yves
Shelbyville
Tenn
Yves
India
War Department
England
Missouri
Bocland
Warrensburg Star
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Pure Ingredients
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe remedy made from nature’s native medicinal roots. It claims the formula is printed on bottle-wrappers and sworn complete, offering digestive, liver and mucous membrane benefits, with Sage’s Catarrh Remedy recommended alongside for thorough treatment.
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Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pierce
Sage
Why Refer to Doctors Why Refer to Doctors
An old advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as medicine for coughs colds bronchitis and consumption. It claims doctors prescribe it and readers should ask their own physician. The copy emphasizes trust and long sale history saying sold for over sixty years.
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Ayer
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