Malaria and the Swift Specific cure advert from 1892
An early 20th century malaria brochure asserts malaria is spread by marsh gases and decay, then promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifying cure. It claims symptoms include chills, fever, fatigue, and skin eruptions, and urges springtime treatment with a vitamin-like tonic to eradicate malaria germs and purify the blood. It invites readers to request a free medical book from The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loversville
S.S.S
Swiieft
Atlanta
Missouri Fair Dates Announced Across Counties
Lists fair dates for Missouri towns and counties including Albany Gentry Aug Sept and Oct events. Notable entries include Sedalia State Fair Aug 17-22 and Lee's Summit Sept 8-11 with multiple towns such as Joplin and Warrensburg scheduled in September and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Missouri
Albany
Gentry County
Banceton
Cooper County
Boone County
Cuba
Crawford County
Carthage
Jasper County
Centralia
Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau County
California
Moniteau County
Dexter
Stoddard County
Gallatin
Daviess County
Mailton
Caldwell County
Tlarrivonville
Cass County
Hermitage
Hickory County
Joplin
Dasper County
Kennett
Dunkin County
Lee's Summit
Jackson County
Moberly
Randolph County
Paria
Monroe County
Palmyra
Marion County
Matte City
Platte County
Rockport
Atchison County
Louis
Sedalia
Trenton
Grundy County
Warrensburg
Johnson County
Washington
Franklin County
Chillicothe
Livingston County
Grasshoppers Threaten Cotton Crops North of San Antonio
In the Coker neighborhood twelve miles north of San Antonio grasshoppers in vast numbers devastate cotton fields on the Salido. Most insects measure about two inches. The pests are moving northwest, causing widespread crop damage to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Constipated Bowels Promote Daily Bowel Movement Advice
A health note urges keeping the bed in laxative condition and bowels moving daily to expel wastes. Mr. G. L. Edwards of 142 Main St Wichita Kansas endorses Herbine to regulate liver and bowels after ten years use. Available for 50 cents at H L Tucker's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Edwards
Main St
Wichita
Kansas
H. L. Tucker
Dynamite Plot Aimed at Petersburg Courthouse
An explosion attempt occurred near Petersburg courthouse in Pike county Indiana, with dynamite and powder placed under the building. The powder detonated, plastering damaged walls, while the dynamite failed to explode. The episode follows a county-seat feud between Petersburg and Winslow, with theories pointing to Winslow allies or opponents of saloon licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Petersburg
Pike County
Here
Winslow
A Splendid Remedy for Neuralgic Pains
Dallard's Snow Liniment is advertised as penetrating nerves and bone to heal neuralgic pains rheumatism lumbago and sciatic pains. Testimonial from D F Moore Illinois Central Railway agent Milan Tennessee reports its effectiveness for rheumatism backache and more. Available at H L store for 2d 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallard
D. F. Moore
Illinois Central Railway
Milan
Tenn
Ballard
H. L. Tucker
A Bride's Friends Decorate Pullman Sleeper in Denver
In Denver on June 12 the Pullman company demanded $200 from Fr Woolston a Christian Endeavorer for damage to a sleeper used on his bridal tour. The car was decorated by Mrs Woolston’s friends at union depot with shoes and horseshoes nailed to windows and other unsightly marks. The sleeper returned from Ogden and looked shot through by nails, then was taken out of service and sent to the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Pullman Company
Fr. Woolston
Woolston
Union Depot
Ogden
Call Mr. Roosevelt A Traitor
In a resolution by the Western Federation of Miners executive committee Roosevelt is denounced for ordering federal troops to Morenci Arizona. The document claims treason to organized labor and calls workers to engage in political action in 1904 against the ballot box and franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Roosevelt
Morenci
Ariz
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman
Barbariam
Big Jones Family Reunion Grips Southwest Missouri
In 1841 William Jones and his ten children moved from Kentucky to Dade county. A recent Everton reunion gathered 1019 descendants, said to be the largest family living in one neighborhood in Southwest Missouri, most settling near the old homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade County
Kentucky
William Jones
Everton
Missouri
Dow
Grand View Hotel Cheney Kan Advertises Herbine
Hot weather weakness and listlessness blamed on summer heat. An ad touts Herbine as a tonic to regulate bowels and stimulate the liver, claiming ages of use and a doctor's recommendation. Available for 5 cents at H L Tuckers Drug Store in Cheney Kansas.
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Freegard
Grand View Hotel
Cheney
Kan
Newton
H. L. Tucker
Drag
Five Post Office Indictments By Federal Grand Jury
A federal grand jury in Washington is expected to bring five indictments today in postal affairs. The cases, led by Assistant District Attorney Taggart, target August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff and George E. Lorenz of Toledo. The charges are conspiracy to defraud the government with a go-between possibly involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal
Taggart
August W. Machen
Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
Machen
Groff Brothers
F Ir
Mia Loreng
Missouri farm life exhibit at World’s Fair aims to show daily living
The Missouri World’s Fair Commission plans a comprehensive exhibit to portray farm life beyond sacks of corn and plates of apples. Photographs of farm homes will reveal daily use of farms, including school, church, transport, and communication. The project seeks farmer cooperation statewide to educate visitors from Missouri and elsewhere on how farmers live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lleretpifare
Missouri
Missouri World's Pair Commission
Ivie
Pretty Girl Disappears Near Joplin Utah Suspect
Miss Maud Gage twenty two year old daughter of a wealthy farmer seven miles northeast of Joplin has been missing for a week. Relatives think she was persuaded by Mormon elders to join their church and go to Utah. She has light hair blue eyes and is very attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Ranchman's Good Nerve
Missoula Montana June 19 A well known rancher and Clinton politician Pat Donovan was fatally shot by three highwaymen last Tuesday. He fired back killing one robber and wounding another. The wounded fled, leading the dead man on a horse as they escaped. Donovan cannot live over night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Pat Donovan
Clinton
Here
Donovan
Missouri Woodcutter Kills His Wife Near Aldrich
Missouri woodcutter Henry Birdsong shot and killed his wife Wednesday morning after she refused to live with him. He fled into the woods as bloodhounds tracked the fugitive. search continues as of June 19 in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Henry Birdsong
Polk County
Aldrich
Oglesby v. Missouri Pacific Decided By Supreme Court
Henry R. Oglesby, a brakeman, sued Missouri Pacific for injuries from a freight wreck. The Missouri Supreme Court reversed a $15,000 lower court award, ruling Oglesby gets nothing after a twelve year, five-argument case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Henry R. Oglesby
Missour Pacific Railroad
Missouri Supreme Court
Kane
Supreme Court
Oglesby
May Pay Missouri's Claim in Civil War Reimbursement
Jefferson City June 19 Elwyn Green a Treasury clerk in Washington arrived here last Tuesday night to investigate Missouri's $400000 claim against the federal government for placing Missouri troops in the field during the Civil War. Officials hope the claim will be allowed after previous states were reimbursed and a $2000 legislative appropriation funded the federal representative's visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Elwyn Green
Treasury Department
Washington
Missouri
Green
Cornwall Gone. Bank President Missing in Alabama
Cornwall's whereabouts are unknown. Captain Thomas J. Cornwall, former president of the Bessemer Savings Bank, previously connected to the Bessemer Bank of Commerce, failed to explain the bank's closure and is believed to have fled to Honduras to join Major B A Burke. Observers speculate minimal personal funds were taken, with most losses from cotton speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas J. Cornwall
Bessemer Sayings Bank
Bessemer Bank of Conpmeres
Cornwell
Als
Honduran
B.A. Burke
Louisiana
Major Burke
Central America
Cornwall
Burke
Governor Bailey Calls Legislature in Topeka
Governor W J Bailey of Kansas convenes a special session at Topeka Capitol on June 24 1903 at 2 PM to enable counties and municipalities to build necessary bridges after devastating floods. Proclamation dated June 17 1903 cites lack of adequate law and extraordinary constitutional authority for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bailey
State of
Kansas
Topeka
W. J. Batvey
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For All Stages
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh, a constitutional disease, with internal use that treats blood and system. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and invite readers to send testimonials to F. J. Camner & Co. Toledo, O. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Tor
F. J. Camner & Co
Toledo
O. SP
Notice of Legal Settlement
A legal settlement notice informs parties of a final agreement and terms. The document outlines roles, obligations, and deadlines for performance, with authorities named and the settlement to be filed with the appropriate court.
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Mr. Roosevelt
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CABST
Post Office
Pretty Girl
Bailey
Bane
Missouri Pacific Railway
Batler
Lule Mall
Kravess City Express
Pragam
Iim
Renees
ATE
Butler & Madiena
Butler & Madison
Butler
Pittsburg
Gulf Time
Resmane City Soft
Port Arthur
Siloam Springs
Oxden San Francisco
Portland
Mone
H.conn
Gon' Pasa
Agt
Kansas City
Norton
T C. Houlware
H. M. Cannon
Butler, Mo
Ly Witber
Adrian
Fat
J. M. Christy
M.D. S.A. Roe
M. Mineaser
Christy & Roe
Over Butler
Harriet Frederick
Tlostoffics Shatler, Mo
J. T. Hull
Model Clothing Co
Raiev 9Hite
Uexgedorn’s
Nerth An
Paine
MR. Alfred Brown
Jeff Edward E
Phelps
Brown
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