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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
8
Byron Williams presents a playful verse about Willie racing through a chaotic morning to reach school on time. The boy misplaces items, forgets grooming, and endures a final bell’s regret as a note from the teacher reads Our boy is sick today.
This article describes care and selection of hair brushes and combs, detailing bristle types, brushing techniques, and cleaning practices. It covers rubber-backed brush construction, damp cleaning with mild soap, ammonia in rinse water, and storage. Also advises on glove washing and general grooming tips for scalp health and coiffure maintenance.
A household guidance piece suggests making washable pillow and mattress covers with tied ends or sewn edges for easier cleaning and longer use. It also advises copperas rooms to repel rats, then transitions to a witty anecdote where Miss Fannie Lomer recounts Gus Simpson’s playful but sly marriage prank ending with his joke about taking number nines.
Court met for regular session with Judge T. Harper presiding. Orders include refund of 45 cents on district school taxes, school loans approved, drainage and road work contracts awarded, numerous tax assessments adjusted, and insurance policies required for school loans. Also named are county officials and various bonds and audits reviewed.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York complains doctors misdiagnosed his ailments heart kidney blood poison stomach and liver trouble. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after one bottle. Sold by F T Clay druggist price 50 cents guaranteed to cure blood poison weakness and related stomach liver and kidney complaints.
The Rich Hill Brick and Tile Company outlines expected prices for new residential building brick and vitrified hard brick products. Details include per inch and per square foot costs, with factory pricing aimed at the silent market.
Rich Hill Review and Henry Brooks, of Brush College, visited Coleman Place seeking a new bridge near the old Marion Burrin farm. The site lies on the Bates Vernon county line, requiring joint action, potentially delaying progress. An El Dorado Springs to Lowry City railway survey has begun, with Harrison in Kansas City pursuing funding. Take De Witts Kidney and Bladder Pill. The Johnson County sheriff candidates will announce in the first week of June after a 60 day canvass.
Holden Missouri mayor W G Boisseau is charged by his father attorney Dav T Boisseau with assault and battery after a recent incident described as a panic over the financial outfit. The complaint alleges the mayor attacked his father with a can several days ago.
An ad from Clay's Drug Store promotes a digestive relief product claiming to ease daily digestion problems. The brief notice emphasizes quick effects and bold assurances to attract customers seeking relief from chronic discomfort.
Holden Missouri residents unable to count a population of 2500 will be compelled to vote with Johnson county. Warrensburg will vote on local option February 6.
Letters testamentary on the estate of M I Welsh deceased were granted to the administrator by Bates County Probate Court Missouri dated December 26 1907. All persons with claims against the estate must present them for allowance within one year from the date of this notice or they may be barred. claims not filed within two years from publication will be forever barred. James Wear Executor.
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration upon the estate of Fredinand Schmidt deceased have been granted to the administrator by the Bates County Probate Court Bates County Missouri bearing date the last day of December 1907 All persons having claims against said estate must exhibit them within one year from the date of letters or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate If said claims are not exhibited within two years they will be barred Wa SCHAPELER West Administrators
A promotional note offers one year subscriptions to Rural Route Republic and the Butler Weekly Times for 2.50 for existing Times subscribers paid in advance. New cash subscribers can pay 2.50, or 2.50 plus order for the Daily Republic for one year and receive the Butler Times as well.
The Rural Route Republic is a mail only edition identical to the Fass Mail Edition except for Sporting News. It includes Telegraphic, Market and Financial pages and a miscellaneous reading section. Delivered daily except Sunday, 312 copies a year to rural free delivery route subscribers.
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