Henry County Wins $65000 Verdict Against Salmon Bank
In Springfield Missouri Judge Neville delivered the morning verdict in the Henry County suit against Salmon & Salmon bank of Clinton. The jury awarded the full $65000 school funds deposited at the time of the bank's failure. The case targets bondmen of the insolvent bank, with Thomas Casey, former cashier, as principal witness. The decision followed claims the bond was unsigned by the county court and the bank was solvent when funds were deposited.
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Springfield
Henry County
Salmon & Salmon Bank of
Clinton
Neville
Thomas Casey
Casey
State Penitentiary
Kansas City
Bank
Benchemen
Osage Bridge at Roscoe Washes Out in Flood
The new steel bridge across the Osage river at Roscoe was washed out by a Saturday noon flood. The structure was one third complete with a 300 foot span, the largest in the state, if not the nation, and driftwood a quarter mile long slammed into it, breaking the falsework and sending the bridge into the river.
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Rosco
United States
Peruna Credited By Prominent Patients For Kidney and Back Aches
Letters from Mr J Blyler of 1605 Ohio St Des Moines Iowa and Mr Leopold Brandl of 46 Bluecker St Brooklyn recount long battles with catarrh of the kidneys and lung illness. Both praise Peruna noting lasting relief, better appetite, sleep and health after using the remedy, with Brandl recommending it to others.
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Leopold Brand
Bluecker Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Peruoa
Leopold Brandl
Peruna touted as remedy for kidney catarrh and related diseases
Advertisement claims Peruna relieves kidney catarrh and congestion, aids urine filtration, and strengthens heart circulation. Cites patient testimonials from Mt. Beering Kentucky and others, warning neglect may lead to Bright's disease or diabetes, and invites readers to seek free confidential advice from Dr. S. S. Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
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5S. B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Dr J M Norris Specialist Opens Eye Ear Throat Clinic
Dr J M Norris Specialist offers treatment for catarrh and its effects on ears throat and lungs. Those needing glasses may obtain ophthalmic care. Office on the south side over Elmer Dixon's store. Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Elmer Dixon
Gem City Business College Ad in Quincy Illinois
Gem City Business College in Quincy Illinois proclaims itself the largest and most successful business college in America. It lists 20 teachers 1400 students and a $100 000 college building with offerings in bookkeeping shorthand and more. A four page tea catalogue is offered free by D L Moe.
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Gem City Business College
Quincy
Illinois
America
D. L. Moe
Chicken Thief Shot Near Iola Kansas In Shootout
The Gas City Herald reports Andy Hankins was shot while stealing chickens from Frank Parks’s hen coop southwest of Iola Kansas. Parks fired his Winchester wounding Hankins who, badly hurt, attempted suicide with a revolver but failed. Nearby, a hunting accident injured Howard Gathright when a shell exploded in his head. he survives with encouraging signs.
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Andy Hankins
Ewing
Iola
Kas
Gas City Herald
Hankins
Frank Parks
Parks
Roper
Gathright
Ray
Howard
Fewell
Symptons
Foliage Saved a Little Girl's Life
In Morgantown Kentucky a girl’s life was saved by foliage acting as a shield during a dangerous incident. Local responders and witnesses describe the moment as remarkable and credit the surrounding trees and shrubs with absorbing impact. The event highlights the value of natural surroundings in accident safety.
Jefferson City Killing At State Penitentiary Saloon
C A Gaunt a guard at the state penitentiary shot and killed Richard Smith a negro porter at the Pacific House saloon this afternoon in Jefferson City. Gaunt was intoxicated and angry after Smith asked him to move so Smith could sweep. He fired five times, surrendered, and was jailed. Warden Hall discharged Gaunt and named W. S. Richardson to his place.
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Jefferson City
C. C. Gaunt
State Penitentiary
Richard Smith
Pacific House
Gaunt
Smith
Hall
W. 8. Richardson
Pope Might Hire Jesuit To Explore St Peter's Tomb
Rome rumors say Pope could authorize Dr Harman Grian a Jesuit archaeologist to explore St. Peter's tomb in the Vatican Cathedral. The resting place has been unseen since the Scala Santa and only seen when Clement VII eye crypt collapsed in 1594. The rest is local commentary on printing costs and home-office patronage.
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Rome
Harman Grian
Scala Santa Church
Vatican
Apostle
Clement VII
Saving for the inevitable rain day
The piece argues saving money builds security through investments like railroad stocks and land. It urges starting in childhood, with parental provision and self-discipline, to reduce future poverty and avoid the misery of tomorrow.
Jett Sparks Arrests in Jackson Ky Murder Case
In Jackson Kentucky former Sheriff Edward Callahan and Elbert Hargis were arrested on a murder charge tied to Dr. E. D. Cox killings. Warrant by Judge Taulbee, based on Tom Cockrell affidavit. Hargis and Callahan in custody of Sheriff Crawford amid tense crowds and expected testimony by Curtis Jett connecting to the confession.
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Ball
Jackson
Curtla Jett
Hargis
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. The copy promises a money back refund and features E. W Grove’s signature on each box. The price shown is 25.
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E. W Grove
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Hair Wellness Ad Claim
Four verses claim Ayer's Hair Vigor stops hair loss promotes growth cures dandruff and maintains a healthy scalp. The product is described as a regular hair food and the ad cites its “wonderful success” as the real secret.
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Ayer
Two Eggs One Fried One Boiled Punchline
A sad faced American tourist in a London restaurant orders two eggs, one fried on each side. The obsequious waiter mishears, repeats, and delays. After a struggle the waiter returns with a disheveled look and asks if boiled eggs would suffice, confessing he had words with the cook.
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London
Gald
Groves Tonic Promises Iron Quinines Tasteless Mix
A brief old ad notes Groves Taste less chill tonic containing iron and quinine in a tasteless form Nocure nopay priced at 50e¢.
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Citizen Daily Democrat
J. Blyler
Ohio Street
Doe Moines
Bigler
L. Brandl
B. Visor
Mt. Beerling, Ky
Bright
Dr. Hartman
Peruna
J. M. Norris
Morgantown
Kentucky
St. Peter
John Chinaman
Appleton City Journal
Jett
Song
le Ae
J.C. Ayero
Lowell, Mane
Raise Manufacturers
Lake Park Springs
Chautauqua
Nevada
Missouri
Dr. Dawson
England
Nat M. Brighton
A. Breele
Thos. McClary
Col
G. A. Gearhart
I. N. McCoah
E. M. Robertson
Bam Jones
Richard P Hobson
Madame Thelma
the Meisters Quartette
The
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Midland Jubilee Singers
Rawlings Sisters
English Bell Ringers
Fred Hastings
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