Butler Weekly Times Classified Ad Fragment
Fragmentary notice from Butler weekly paper listing a misread ad about an item described as a Mropelesers sold for 1.00 with postage paid. Limited readable details.
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from Butler weekly paper listing a misread ad about an item described as a Mropelesers sold for 1.00 with postage paid. Limited readable details.
An Oklahoma town suffered a fire that burned a block of habitations near Der Doeck. The scene leaves little sign of life as streets show a calm aftermath. A St Louis to Kansas City dispatch notes Judge Graves is expected to be a leading candidate for Supreme Judge, while political talk mentions regional statehood and party prospects across New Mexico Arizona Indian Territory and Oklahoma.
The Monteae county democratic committee will submit the question of choice for US senator on primary vote in March. They will even express second choices, so that wherever represents that community will be voted, instructed.
The best observers in the state praise Judge Graves for suitable fitness and tireless energy for the Supreme bench. Reporters note his vigorous character and claim strong blood and vigor are needed on the high court. The piece also mentions a blizzard in northwest Nebraska causing cattle havoc and a congress panel's $330,000 funeral expense appropriation, plus a St Louis murder confession by William Strother at a Turkish bath.
Three former members of St Louis city council were arrested amid bribery allegations. The grand jury reportedly has 12 to 13 more indictments in the case. Allegedly, two years ago Suburban Railway deposited 135000 in a safe deposit box with 75000 to delegates and 66000 to city council if a franchise extension bill passed into law.
A Missouri critique accuses the Globe Democrat of repeating lies about democratic tamement and suspended work on Parmington gymnasium. It notes the paper admitted work has resumed, yet calls for fair, thorough investigation by the paper and the administration to restore reader trust.
Washington dispatches to the Globe-Democrat note four congressmen ready to enter the next Missouri gubernatorial race. The piece lauds Sam B. Cook, claiming he has withstood envy and malice while advocating real democracy. Missouri Democrats are portrayed as aligning with the strongest party leaders.
Farmington Herald reports the new deep well on the Asylum grounds was completed last week. Mr T J Short tested water flow early this week, noting a rate of 2000 gallons per hour over 24 hours and estimating the well could twice that amount steadily. The well reaches 470 feet.
Merwin oil barrel placed on depot platform for travelers to inspect. Train crews take a supply as they pass through, claiming it is a better lubricant than the company oil. Mirror reports the incident.
In a testimonial from Mrs. Alin Quick of Cascade City Michigan, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to cure skin diseases caused by impure blood. The letter describes extensive edema and mobility loss, crediting the product with a full recovery after thirteen bottles of the Discovery and ten vials of Pleasant Pellets, with All Healing Salve also used.
The paper extends thanks to Hon. W. W. Graves and numerous state papers for publishing our editorial announcement of Judge Chaves' candidacy for Supreme Judge. We express sincere gratitude and acknowledge obligation for the broad dissemination.
Judge Walter W Graves of the 29th judicial circuit announces his bid for the Missouri Supreme Bench. Described as an able jurist of high character, he draws support from many local papers noting his merit and advocating for a homegrown candidate.
Judge Graves of Butler, current judge of the 29th district, announces his candidacy for Supreme Judge on the democratic ticket. Described as a strong lawyer and upright, he is backed by multiple papers in Butler and surrounding counties who praise his qualifications and anticipate party support. A separate notice mentions a large land sale in Appleton City where John Carroll sold 900 acres for 725000 to William E. Magruder of Carthage, brokered by Laughlin of Rockville.
Women as well as men are made miserable by kidney trouble. The ad claims kidney and bladder issues stem from kidney disease, not habits, and promotes 001 as a remedy from Dr Kilmer Co. The copy emphasizes widespread prevalence, including children, and urges readers to buy the product through the listed address in Albany New York.
The Osceola Democrat reports a proposed Osceola Monegaw Springs and Western railroad to run nine miles from the Springs toward Rich Hill or Butler, with a survey approved and right of way secured from Osceola to the Springs. Construction could start once weather permits and contracts are in place, linking Taberville Schell City or Harwood with a Missouri Pacific connection. The line would pass near local residences and mines, boosting Monegaw Springs as a premier watering place and civilization milestone.
In a rear end collision between two northbound stock trains at 3 o'clock in fog, W. T. Stillwell of Rosebud was instantly killed and J. G. Adkins injured. An orange train signaled, but the second stock train failed to see danger, plowing into the caboose, catching fire, and trapping Stillwell under wreckage as cattle were killed or hurt. Adkins, of Rosebud, helped in stock shipments.
Students at Grant University Tennessee demand the resignation of Professor R J Cooke after an incident involving an attack on the Daughters of the Confederacy. The report notes that the students are described as Negroes, reflecting the era’s inflammatory rhetoric.
A massive early afternoon explosion at the Park Avenue rapid transit shaft exploded, killing six people and injuring about one hundred. The blast caused widespread property damage across an irregular zone bounded by Murray Hill Hotel Grand Union Grand Central and Manhattan Eye and Ear. Losses exceed a million dollars with major hits to the Murray Hill Grand Union and Manhattan hotels and extensive glass damage near Grand Central.
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for thinning bodies worn by worry and disease. It claims the product strengthens bones blood and lungs, with instructions to patch and repair on own using the bottle and a free sample offer from Scott & Browne at 40g Pearl St New York, and available for a dollar from druggists.
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