28 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
1
The piece promotes Peruna as a leading treatment for catarrh, noting its widespread recognition and use in the United States and beyond. It claims 200,000 Americans suffer annually and presents Pe-ru-na as a trusted remedy across hemispheres.
Dr J M Norris Specialist gives special attention to catarrh and to the ears throat and lungs. Those in need of glasses can have the eyes tested free and properly fitted. Office on the south side over Elmer Dixon's store. Office hours from 9 a m to 4 p m.
Detroit officials banned the play The Clansman adapted from a Thomas Dixon novel after concerns by Mayor William B. Thompson, Judge Alfred Murphy, and white and colored residents that its presentation would provoke bad feeling and possible unrest among Black residents.
Mrs N F Rowan of McDonough Ga credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic liver and stomach trouble and a blood condition that reddened her skin. She says she feels 20 years younger and can work at her brother in law's store. Guaranteed at F T Clays druggist for 50 cents.
Henry County Democrat reports a bridge over Tebo Creek at Beatyford gave way while a cotton seed meal wagon descended, tossing two men into the water. One is identified as Combs, son of Bud Combs, and a hired man. Both were bruised but rescued. horses and wagon sustained damage. A neighborly effort freed the animals, then kept them in a barn as they stiffened overnight. An anecdote about a patent remedy ends the item.
A debate over Wallace Crossley’s measure to classify gun carrying as a felony failed after a forceful speech by Representative Biggs of Schuyler County. He cited his wife’s ability to carry and defend, saying she can shoot a crab-apple from 100 yards and should not be jailed for carrying a revolver for protection.
Washington March under a congressional act the postmaster general may fix rural delivery salaries up to 900 dollars annually after July 1 1907. The highest rate now is 3600 per year. The plan would grant the maximum to carriers on routes twenty four miles or longer benefiting about 22000 carriers or roughly 60 percent with an annual raise of 180 dollars.
A dubious advert offers guaranteed care for piles including itching bleeding and protrusion. It claims drugglars will refund money if PAZCOINTMENT fails to cure within six to fourteen days. The notice uses strong payback language and lists a price of 50e.
Joplin March 24 A machinist named Joe Trim collapsed and died after handing his wife a small sum for shopping when she asked for money. The incident occurred at their home in Joplin Missouri.
DeWitt's carbonized witch hazel salve billed as relief for piles is sold by Clay's drug store, indicating available medical remedy in a local retail outlet and promoting its effectiveness through the storefront listing.
Captain J D Cook recalls Theodore J Wint commanding two squadrons of Siew cavalry and 200 English lancer troops in a 1900 Boxer uprising action near Pekin. He led a traditional saber charge against 2,000 Chinese regulars, routing them and demoralizing the force. The charger highlighted Anglo American cooperation and was praised by Wint for the English cavalry.
An 19th century advertisement touts Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and tonic for stomach and liver ailments. It lists native roots with extracts in glycerine and cites authorities to support healing claims, offering a free booklet and All-Healing Salve for sale or by mail order.
A cavalry unit engages in a surprising clash using only pietols and sabers. The confrontation highlights dwindling firearms as troops rely on melee and pistol sidearms in the skirmish. Local commanders report no decisive outcome and ongoing efforts to deescalate tensions.
Governor Folk calls the Forty fourth Missouri General Assembly to meet in Jefferson City on April 9 1907 at noon for eight purposes including regulating utilities restraining dramshops enforcing dramshop laws policing city systems, removing derelict estitals, suppressing race track gambling and a session expense appropriation.
In Stamps Arkansas two accused black women were shot by a mob after alleged attacks on Mrs Ella The ton and her daughter. The women were held at a schoolhouse before being taken by the mob and killed. An accompanying notice promotes Kennedy's Cough Syrup.
A Missouri State Bankers Association committee urged the state board of equalization to set a 40 percent minimum assessment for bank stock, down from the current 55 percent rule. They compared stock to livestock at 36 percent, merchandise 40, and real estate 29 percent, with a decision due in April.
One of the best bred general purpose horses with strong conformation and utility traits. Event offers include fashion, temperament, and suitability for drivers, roadsters, or race charges. Price reduced to 15 dollars during 1907 at Lake Park stable, Dutler, Missouri.
The Enterprise of Louisville, VA reports that a salve claimed to heal wounds and various skin ailments caused no inflammation and allegedly cured sores, burns, and other conditions. The note mentions the editor Ton Walker and a store run by Chunmrantet abl lny with a price of 25.
In Kalamazoo on March 2 a wager arises over the Thaw trial outcome. Harold Gihaon and Davis Lewis of the Niagara Hotel argue as bystanders watch twelve men split six for and six against the defendant. Gibson suggests the group remain unshaven until the verdict and honor the winners with a banquet paid by the losers.
Fragments note a cough remedy Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold at Clay's drug store. An obituary reports Frank Marshall aged 26 died near Mt Vernon Church March 13 1907 after fourteen days with typhoid fever. he married Milas Maud Rinehart December 31 1905 and left one child along with wife, two parents, three sisters, and a father.
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