16 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
1
K S Oil controversy erupts as Kansas resists coercive tactics and urges private investment. Advocates state policy to drive out the trust, promote independent refineries, and ensure competition. Emphasizes Kansas as key crude supplier and champions equitable oil trade within the state.
Harriett Howard of 209 W 34th St New York says Salt Rheum or Eczema plagued her for years until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it. The salve also speeds healing of cuts burns and sores and costs 25 cents at Frank T Clay’s drug store.
A Beattyville Ky message reports a thirty foot swell from the Kentucky river sweeping downstream through the valley near Madison Ind. The flood carries away everything in its path as it moves downstream.
A frightened horse bolts through the street tossing its rider amid numerous accidents. The ad urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles, claiming quick relief. Available at Frank T. Clay's Drug Store.
The article notes the president's push for congressional collection of marriage and divorce data as a remedy for a degrading social ill. It cites 1886 as the last official census, cites rising divorce rates, and highlights state figures from Indiana Michigan and Ohio, urging nationwide harmonization of laws and action.
A Beall Mississippi man recounts his wife’s battle with consumption. After trying other remedies, she used Dr King’s New Discovery and recovered after four bottles. Trial bottles are offered free and a guarantee is stated by a local druggist.
The piece ridicules rapid leg passage with repeated jam imagery. It notes the Republican conference aims to jam the railway rate bill through both chambers, while cautions that the Santo Domingo affair and military promotions are similarly jammed. It warns against silencing the constitution as beef packers and railways may bow to expedient law.
In Portland Oregon the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition runs from June to October 15 1905. Tickets go on sale May 23 with multiple sale dates listed. round trip fare is 45 dollars and final return is 90 days from sale but not after November 30 1905. Stopover privileges apply for both directions. For the scenic route request the booklet.
The Culver Voice reports a lively community notice with names, visits, and events. Dr Bakers agent reports success on bin canvas while Rev Stamper delivers sermons and Bethel prayer meetings draw crowds. A teachable spring term begins at Fair Play and a church social at Geo Stephens party delights locals.
In New York on February 1 Hannah Elias, a Black woman, defeats an injunction aimed at freezing nearly 700 000 dollars. The aged John W. Platt had sued to recover the money he says he gave her, but today the court set aside the injunction and allowed Elias to withdraw funds from multiple banks.
Newport News Virginia July 22 1903 a man recovering from inflammatory rheumatism describes severe knee pain and limited mobility. after trying various treatments he used three bottles of S S S and recovered, praising the remedy and inviting others to write for a free special book on rheumatism from the Atlanta company.
Missouri passes the game law defining open seasons for wild turkey quail grouse ducks geese antelope dove and woodcock with dates ranging from November to December and January to April. Violations incur fines from 25 to 50 dollars plus 5 dollars per bird. hunters must have licenses and Gov Folk supports the bill.
Washington February 11 Senator Platt appears safe from Charles W Post efforts to unseat him over opposition to the postal currency bill. Post must present his petition via a Senator, but Senator Frye declines citing senatorial courtesy. Platt says the petition will not be presented to the Senate.
Feb 14 reports in St. Petersburg focus on General Kuropatkin perceived loss of will power, with Dr Botkins returning from the front stating the malady and asserting General Gripenberg's imminent return and forthcoming revelations split society into parties and spark sensation.
F J Huntly of Oaklanken Indiana reports his wife cured of consumption after doctors gave her up by using Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The druggist Frank I T Clay guarantees relief with a 50c and 1 trial bottles offered free.
Paris reports a premature burial tragedy in Ricamarte near St. Etienne. Cheveaux a boy aged 15 reportedly suffered a seizure in January and was buried seven days later. Upon opening the coffin red hue visible, body found turned, indicating the youth survived days after burial.
A late Feb story claims Rudolph, eldest son of Emperor Joseph of Austria, survived and is living in the United States. Affidavits from men assert personal acquaintance and recent sightings of the crown prince, challenging reports of his death in his homeland.
A claimed wartime style notice extols Electric Bitters as a universal medicine to calm nerves and revolt fears, claiming to tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. The advert promises eyeing benefits including relief from aches and general well being with guaranteed satisfaction by Frank T. Clayton Drugist.
London reports England relies on President Moorevelt's Monroe Doctrine interpretation as troops prepare to withdraw from possessions in the West Indies. The United States aims to prevent foreign encroachment on Western Hemisphere shores and defend strategic interests, amid expectations of broader European actions.
A reader letter from ES Monday recounts how a brother recovered from malaria fever and jaundice after taking Electric Bitters, praising the remedy for its curative power and noting the drug’s lack of serious after effects compared with quinine. Frank T. Clay of a local drugstore confirms the product’s availability and price.
Jefferson City February 12 Warde Hall of the Missouri penitentiary issued an order effective February 15 prohibiting reception of any eatables for convicts without a special permit from the warden. Hall said the rule aims to curb spending by visitors as many wives and mothers have given up hard earnings to feed inmates when they need support at home.
In high demand medicine promises relief for blood, stomach and liver troubles. Sold at Frank T. Clay's drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
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