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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
7
Local advertisements trumpet cheap cotton goods 25c desdemona Swiss and largest bath towel 10c at Hills Cash Store. Notices cover assessors listing property, remittance for renewal, and social visits across towns like Harrisonville and Columbus. Community updates include school appointments, a cyclone near Snyder, and upcoming excursions.
Little Elizabeth Zey, 23 months, died after drinking gasoline found on a back porch near J. E. Williams's home. Neighbors alerted, but she remained unconscious until death about an hour later. Funeral held at family residence with Rev. Hill presiding. pallbearers and flower girls participated. The incident has shocked the community and prompted sympathy for Dr. and Mrs. Zey. The report notes efforts by parents and doctors and mentions a local shoe sale ad and Bates County Fair stock policy.
Reports indicate northeast Missouri farmers endure crop stress due to insufficient rain impacting yields. Local weather gaps raise concern for planting timelines and fertilization plans as growers monitor upcoming forecasts and soil moisture levels.
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