18 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
Garbled OCR suggests a probate or debt settlement note mentioning a seven in the there era of eight loan terms. It references payments and prohibitions but lacks clear names, dates, or places to specify parties or actions.
Annie Hendren of Rocklyn Washington writes that Peruna has made her well and able to do housework, milk cows, and handle milking duties after years of illness. She credits Dr Hartman’s remedy with restoring health and happiness and notes many women write with similar praise.
Hon. Perry Rader visited a Canadian manufacturing town where saloons close at 8 pm and reopen at 6 am, with Saturdays until 9 pm and locks in place otherwise. Police hold keys. any whiskey sold during closed hours leads to prosecution for owners. Rader saw orderly streets, thrift, and reported prosperity tied to early closures.
Dr J M Norris Specialist offers special attention to treat catarrh and its effect on ears throat and lungs Those needing glasses receive free eye tests and proper fitting
A Board of Managers at Farmington Insane Hospital resisted Governor Folk's centralizing orders at Jefferson City. After removing or reinstating officials, the board declared its independence, elected officers, and defied the governor’s slate, signaling a brewing political fight likely to shape regional campaigning.
Walter Williams discusses the Missouri name origin arguing it derives from a wooden canoe term in Silinose Algonquin, not muddy water. He cites historic Indian dialects, Marquette references, and pronunciation debates ending with the phrase Grand old Miz-zou-ry.
In America Mrs Julia Ryyee and Mrs Paine praise a new remedy as the only sure cure for weak lungs sore throats coughs and colds after other treatments fail. The product offered by T Clay at fifty cents and one dollar is advertised as guaranteed.
Lexington July 15 A feud between Roberts and Allens factions at a Baptist gathering in Lanesville Floyd county left Lawrence Roberts dead and James Roberts and Jake Allen seriously wounded Deputy Sheriff Henry Clark intervened and took control claiming the shooting began with Allen supporters in the clash
Bandit Baldridge issues taunting challenge claiming he will not surrender to authorities. Police vow pursuit as investigation continues and residents remain wary of potential manhunt developments.
A posse pursuing Jack Baldridge, who killed U S Marshal Sam Roberts at Porum on July 5, cornered him in a thicket near Porum. Baldridge, claiming not to run, sent a boy with a note taunting officers as the chase continued. He has a reputation as a deadly marksman and further violence seems likely as reinforcements are awaited. In a separate alert, deputies captured Jim Balbridge and John Adkins near Whitefield on charges tied to the same killings and injuries.
Do you want to know the composition and character of what you take into your stomach whether as food or as medicine Dr Pierce asserts the right to insist on such knowledge Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a remedy for women weak irregularities and derangements causing headaches backache dragging down pain and pelvic distress with severe drain and weakness
Charley Lucas of the Caceola Democrat is a combative figure who voices strong opinions in letters to the Kansas City Post. He mocks Barney Sheridan and downplays threats from poisonous snakes, noting no local deaths from bites in 37 years.
A discussion contrasts plain women with idealized looks noting neat eyes skin and upright health. An advertisement touts Electric Bittera as a remedy to restore strength and brighten eyes for a smooth complexion.
Harvest work for potatoes draws a transient crowd from St. Louis to Alton in the American Bottoms. Farmers pay brokers 10 000 to 20 000 dollars weekly for the product while crowds camps near Nameoki Mitchell and Edwardsville Crossing. Hobos refuse field labor but unload potatoes from wagons for cash, while wandering tramps sleep in empty box cars and live off corn and potatoes offered at market.
Members of the Presbyterian church of Moran Kansas harvested a twenty five acre wheat field, the proceeds to go to the church treasury. The farm forms part of the church farm used to derive expenses. On Monday they cut the grain with binders and set bundles in shocks, finishing by four in the afternoon. Women provided dinner beneath a cottonwood tree near the field. Last year a farm was rented by church members and several crops were harvested, a plan repeated this year due to success.
The report describes a naval training voyage where officers prepare to confront imagined enemies, detailing strategic aims and disciplined operations aboard a lengthy Pacific cruise. It notes efficiency of officers and potential coal usage across ports.
Washington July 15 The American battleship fleet will begin a 13,000 mile cruise to the Pacific under war conditions with imaginary enemies to be repelled at sea. Ships will form in varied formations, night searchlights will locate vessels, wireless telegraphy will carry orders, and crews will be kept constantly prepared. The aim is a more efficient command reporting at San Francisco. The voyage is not expected to break speed records. Rear Admiral Evans will select young capable officers and detach armored cruisers from the vanguard while auxiliaries and torpedo boat destroyers join as scouts and support.
A reminiscence praises Dr. King's New Life for pain relief and health benefits. The copy claims cures for headaches and biliousness and promotes a purifying effect, offered at 25 cents by F. T. Clay's drug store.
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