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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
A Georgia farmer jokes about poets being useless for field work. They fear plowing would harm a wild flower and refuse to swear at a mule because the animal might have a soul. The exchange ends with a ironic twist on their reluctance and stubbornness.
An old time advertisement urges women to protect health and finances while pursuing costly jewels. It touts Dr. Boschee’s German Syrup as a prompt remedy for early consumption and bronchial ailments, claiming it heals lungs and bronchial tubes and pushes the disease from the system. It also references Dr. G. G. Green’s remedies and a Green’s Special Almanac.
Unclear navy memo describes forthcoming trials in Washington where Lt. Cmdr. and a team will supervise workmen preparing equipment within ten days. The tests compare oil burning systems and steam usage, inviting inventors to submit devices for identical, controlled evaluation across regions to measure efficiency and range.
The London season opened with a royal dinner at Moulton Paddocks hosted by Sir Ernest Cassell as King Edward VII attended in a brown bowler and gray overcoat. American guests and notable society figures filled the venues, while discussions noted delays in court presentations and the precedence given to foreign embassies, especially the United States, in the guest lists.
The Pittsburg Gazette reports United States Steel will invest heavily to upgrade holdings and construct three mills near Pittsburg rather than one large plant. Most funds will go to the works, with repairs and operation to full capacity. Sites for the new works not yet decided, and details remain tentative.
Generous gifts from George Foster Peabody, W Everitt Macy, and Crosby Brown established seven annual scholarships at Teachers College Columbia University for southern teachers. Each award totals 400 dollars, open to any southern teacher with credentials. No race or sex preference in selections.
A physician warns ping pong players of hidden dangers from harmless hooks and coughing that may lead to pneumonia or debilitation. The piece advises caution and suggests safe indoor play, rapid exits, or cooling off after games to avoid catching a cold.
Items by N M Nestlerode show late harvest activities threshing haying and plant work with family visits and local events including births marriages and a well attended prayer meeting. Several names and places appear such as Aunt Betty Dudlew Mrs Kate Bracken Mr John Phelps Prof Whistler Alderson Mo and Olive Branch.
A Los Angeles political club Teddy's Terrors invites President Roosevelt to an event during his California visit. The invitation, printed on calfskin with ornate design, draws sharp criticism for its tone and alleged presumption, and the matter is noted as the president plans to visit California next spring.
Captured Mexican band linked to multiple murders across the border. Chacon confessed to killing two men as authorities report the gang’s deep operations in Arizona and New Mexico ended amid threats of frontier violence. Authorities anticipate a quieter international line after the crackdown.
A Fargo correspondent reports a great wave of immigration to the west with over a thousand settlers heading to North Dakota alone. Counties shift from cattle ranges to farms as cities rise and industry grows, extending settlement beyond the Red River valley. Ranchers move toward the Badlands or into Montana while national chatter cites future royal plans in connection with political intrigue.
A letter on October 1, 1820 from Daniel Boone to his sister, via Bryan of Nevada, outlines Boones religious creed. He states faith rests in love and fear of God, belief in Jesus Christ, doing good, avoiding harm, and trusting in God’s mercy, while admitting personal ignorance and uncertainty about the next life. The note closes with an unrelated ad for Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
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