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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
5
Advertisement for The Republics Twice-a-Week issue and Farm Progress monthly, promising extensive world news coverage and special local editions. Includes pricing of one dollar per year and an offer to mail to addresses on request with an order blank.
The Republic of St Louis offers a free complete wall chart set with a one year subscription to The Twice a Week Republic and Farm Progress. The set includes three 28x36 inch sheets with world and US maps, state maps, Alaska and territories maps, portraits of presidents, and Russo Japanese war data. The package is valued at $2.50 but free with a $1 annual subscription, limited to 60 days.
Russian commander Batjanoff, addressing his troops, expresses hope that a telecommunication link or ceasefire will be established soon, signaling a potential shift in the battlefront. The remark frames a moment of cautious optimism amid ongoing operations.
Reports from Vladivostok say Admiral Rojestvensky’s fleet suffered heavy losses with 9 000 to 10 000 killed or drowned and about 5 000 taken prisoner. General Batjanoff urged troops for a telegram of victory to the empress as morale steadies for renewed fight on land if sea losses prove irreparable.
Manila reports on disarmament arrangements for Russian ships. Rear Admiral Train may remove breech locks and disconnect engines. Russian officers to be paroled within island limits and crews within city limits upon word from Rear Admiral Enquist.
The White Star liner Majestic hove to in mid ocean during a gale to perform a delicate operation in the ship's hospital. Arthur Campbell, a second cabin steward, became severely seasick and needed surgery, which the surgeon conducted with the ship motion unrelieved for two hours. Passengers emerged from cabins to learn the cause of the holdup.
Centennial exposition in Portland Oregon runs June 1 to October 15 with ticket sales May 23 24 25 and June 13 14 15 27 28 29 July 6 9 11 12 13 25 26 August 5 15 17 29 30 31 September 25 13 14 26 27 28 Round trip fare 45 dollars. Final return limit ninety days from date of sale not valid after November 30 1905 Stopover privileges both ways Booklet available.
Ifa Cow argues that giving butter would spur mankind to invent milk. He calls milk nature's emulsion butter shaped for digestion and notes cod liver oil is nourishing but must be emulsified for digestion.
Scott and Bowne promote Scott's Emulsion as the best oil with hypo phosphites to aid digestion and deliver superior nourishment. The ad cites price at 50 cents and one dollar and lists Scott & Bowne chemists at 406 415 Pearl Street New York and notes availability at all druggists.
An Oklahoma officer requests information on a missing person case and whether a reward remains available. The inquiry seeks tips or leads that could advance the investigation and locate the individual.
A 1865 Missouri document offers a $300 reward for Samuel Hilderbrand, described as a killer and robber active since 1861 in southeast Missouri. Governor Fletcher’s handwritten proclamation, dated June 3, 1865, requests arrest and delivery of his body to Pilot Knob or Farmington, with Secretary of State Francis Rodman’s signature. A telegram from General Wagner accompanies the fold.
A dated St Louis 1865 inquiry offers $210 to deliver brigand Samuel Hilderbrand to federal authorities. The offer, via telegraph through Brigadier General G D Wagner, notes rewards may not be available if alive or in sheriff custody, but will revive recollections of his crimes.
In Indian Territory near McGee Valley, authorities discovered a hidden moonshine still with 180 gallons of whisky in the Jack Fork mountains near Antlers. The operation, dating last winter, involved selling liquor and evading officers who failed to trap the bootleggers until the stake-spotting of a railroad worker led to the find.
William Allen White of Emporia Kansas criticized reformers in a humorous address before the National Editors Association. He argued reform is everywhere yet often self serving, noting preachers politicians railroads tariffs and Standard Oil as perpetual targets in a satirical overview.
An OCR fragment describes a booth game with bizarre prizes including cigars and multiple babies, and a tease of a magazine subscription. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or verifiable entities.
The piece portrays Thomas Edison as valuing time above all else. It notes his locked safe containing a $2,700 Swien watch gifted by a European scientific society, which he never uses. He buys a steam winder, damages it, pockets it, and if clogged, hammers it and buys another, never checking the time.
Advertisement warns that pain poisons come from undigested food and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills guaranteed to cure such ailments. Mentions price of 25 cents and availability at Frank T Clays drug store.
Secretary Taft reports a cable from Governor Wright of Manila stating Russian warships failed to depart within 24 hours and are now interned behind the breakwater under guns of the Ohio and Monnadouck. Admiral Train will disable machinery and remove breech locks. Full details will be sent to the Navy department.
T. K. Keall of Beall Mississippi endorses Dr. King's New Discovery after his wife suffered consumption symptoms. After trying everything else, she improved at once and was reportedly cured after four bottles. Trial bottles available free, with a guarantee by Frank Clay, Druggist, price 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Il'aul Morton, retiring from the secretary ship of the navy July 1, was chosen chairman of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The move begins a major reorganization. resignations followed from President James W. Alexander and several vice presidents, including James H. Hyde and J. G. Tarbell.
A warning against counteritters selling imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and related medicines. The notice urges readers to beware of deceitful remedies faking protection labels on wrappers. Authorities H. E. Bucklen & Co. Chicago and Windsor Canada remind purchasers to look for legitimate branding.
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