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Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

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Peruna Faithful Housewives Endorsement in Ads

A collection of testimonial excerpts praising Peruna medicine from housewives and families across the United States. The letters claim Peruna eases stomach trouble catarrh and other ailments, with patients attributing long term health benefits to Dr. Hartman’s remedy. Weighs family use and personal anecdotes as evidence of effectiveness.

Nolen Gem Peruna Augusta Pauline Orhs R. F. DD North English Iowa Lanvin Hartman Lis

OKLA WHISKY SIGNAGE INFURIATES OKLAHOMA DISTILLERS

In Muskogee on May 18 a report notes contractors for Oklahoma liquor contracts erect banners along the Arkansas border claiming OK Whisky as the official state brand. Western distributors previously involved with the contract had run campaigns in the state but now refrain from inside advertising, using the state deal as endorsement.

Muskogee Okla Oklahoma Commonwealthe Arkansas Nquor

Oklahoma to ban whiskey ads using state name

Prohibitionists protest the use of Oklahoma in national whisky ads claiming it brands the state as the official whisky. State officers have been alerted and may take action to cancel contracts if distillers persist.

Oklahoma

Drowning At Annapolis Claims Midshipman Lucas

Midshipman Arthur Linford Lucas of Cleveland Ohio died after a 16 foot canvas canoe capsized near the Santee dock at the Naval Academy. Fellow midshipman Carl D Hibbard of Northfield Minnesota nearly drowned while attempting the rescue and helped recover Lucas's body within an hour.

Annapolis Arthur Linford Lucas Cleveland Carl D Hibbard Northfield Minn Academy Santee Dock Lucas Midchipman Hibbard

A Californian’s Luck and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Story

Charlies F. Budabn of Tracy California claims the luckiest day of his life came when he bought Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Two 25c boxes cured a long standing piles condition with no other treatment. Sold under guarantee at Frank T. Clay’s drag store.

Bucklen Charlies F. Budabn Tracy California Frank T. Clay

Name the Farm Promotes Professional Respect for Farm Identity

Warrensburg Star notes that Farm Stock and Home argues a named farm and writer’s bold address on letterhead elevates perception. A farm business gains enterprise, progress, and credibility, encouraging careful consideration, prompt attention, and courteous treatment from professionals.

Warrensburg Star

DeWits Kidney and Bladder Pill Promoted by Local Seller

Mr John Riha of Vinlog In saga states he has sold DeWit's Kidney and Bladder Pill for about a year and claims it gives better satisfaction than any pill sold. The product is distributed by C W Hees.

John Riha Vinlog Saga DeWit C. W. Hees

Water Spilled Over One Million in Iowa Oil Stock

At the Standard Oil Company of Iowa annual meeting in Blaffa on May 15 the capital stock was cut from 1,000,000 to 1,000 and debt limit from 666,666 to 66,666. Des Moines' M Storer and New York's Charlee T White cast the whole vote. Officials say move aims to dodge taxes as Iowa tightens corporate taxation. The firm began in 1885.

Council Blaffa Standard Oil Company of Iowa M. Storer Des Moines Charlee T. White Broadway New York

Exposed the Golden Circle feature in Civil War tale

Chicago on May 15 Felix Grundy Stidger exposer of the Golden Circle who died at his home will be buried today. He served as a secret service man in the last two years of the Civil War and rose to a chief officer in the Knights of the Golden Circle a secret order aiming to forge a slave state around the Gulf of Mexico. The group spread castles north of the Ohio river and in 1864 attempted an Indianapolis demonstration dubbed the Battle of Pogue's Tun before Gov Mor ton helped dissolve the faction. The order later retitled itself as the Order of American Knights and Sons of Liberty with leaders like Clemens Vallandingham.

Chicago Felix Grundy Stidger Grant Richmond Stidger Knights of the Golden Circle Sit Gulf of Mexico Cubs Elands Central America Thio River Ohio Indiana United States Grand Indianapolis Pogue's Tun Oliver P. Morton Order of American Koighte Sons of Liberty Clemens Vallandingham Vallandingham Knights South

Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold With Gold Value Claim

Cedar View Mississippi merchant LB G Stewart says customers who buy a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills get value equal to gold in weight for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at F T Clay’s drug store 25c.

G. Stewart Cedar View Miss Dr. King

Warlike Shoes in Comic Exchange at Store

A Chicago News excerpt depicts a polite clerk offering a bayonet collar while Uncle Hezekiah, wiping his brow with a red handkerchief, declines and boasts gun metal shoes and non ball suspends, claiming they are warlike enough for an old man.

Sonny Uncle Hezekiah Chicago News

Court cases dominate session with felonies and liquor charges

Circuit Court ended a lengthy session with guilty verdicts in two cases. Sly Nichola was convicted of carrying concealed weapons after about fifty witnesses testified, with a $50 fine plus costs. Elmer Simpson was found guilty of felonious assault and fined $20 plus costs for an incident involving a heavy whip while on horseback. John Garrison’s liquor sale case was dismissed in abatement, and two liquor charges against Almer Leo and O. Sears resulted in fines of $25 and $40 respectively. The report notes editorial debate in the Kansas City Journal over political money and Mor­ran’s nomination, referencing a 1000 election contribution linked to Metropolitan Street Railway.

Sly Nichola Nich Hill Panama Luncen W. C Jackson Costa Ve. Elmer Simpson Wuilby Simpson Max Werner John Garrison Svate We Almerleo S. Walls Wre Coats O. Sears Commmonce Kansas City Journal Hng Morran Bryan Journal Ryan Metropolitan Street Railway Company New York

Representative Tawney Warns of Treasury Peril

Commoner Tawney of Minnesota, chairman of the appropriation committee, told the House that a fiscal year end surplus could vanish with a projected deficit, risking treasury insolvency and possible issuance of indebtedness certificates. He criticized Congress for higher spending, questioning the Republican label as the business party.

Tawney Minnnesota House of Representatives Congress Iss Rpublican Party

Snake Bite Remedy Reported in Appleton Cley History

In a note attributed to Izaak Walton followers, Klein cites a salt brine remedy for snake bites during a severe drought era. The method prescribes drinking large amounts of salty liquid, then applying a salt poultice to the wound after abrading the skin to aid penetration. The Oklahoma Journal notes travel salts as historic antidotes.

Izaak Walton Appleton Cley Hill Klein Okla. Journal

Maryland Crime Note Sparks Racial Sentence Debate

A Maryland report notes a convicted assailant, a Black man, received a penitentiary sentence rather than harsher punishment after an assault on a white woman. The piece reflects tensions over race and penalty severity in state justice.

Maryland

For the Children and Ayer's Sarsaparilla Ad

An old medical ad urges parents to bolster children with grit courage and strength while promoting Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and general health aid. It appeals to readers to choose the tonic for robust growth and vitality.

Ayer

Local Notes and Obituaries From Community Briefs

A testy local notice section reports on deaths and birthdays near Awron and Teter Creek with Mrs. John C. Gragw's death on May 6 after a paralytic stroke. District No. 3 votes to keep the old schoolhouse. Nev J A Smith’s son Joe suffers brain trouble and is in serious condition at his father’s home. several residents attend social visits in Wrockington and Kansas City.

Rank Miller Kansas City Lim Parete Awron F.C. Tyer J. A. Douglas Wrockington John C. Gragw Teter Creek

Wife Divorces Governor in Kalamazoo Court

Jarlee Adams granted a divorce decree in Kalamazoo on May 11 dissolving Mrs Clare Wack's marriage to William Pack governor of Mati Traviave Philippines. She claimed coercion to entertain in the Philippines with objectionable associates linked to political reasons. She did not allege her husband’s immorality.

Kalamazoo Mich Jarlee Adams Clare Wack William Pack Mati Traviave Phillipines Jack Philippines

The World's Best Climate and a Cure All

The article claims climate cures disease with fevers at high elevations malaria at lower levels and prescribes Electric Bitters as the remedy for malaria jaundice biliousness fever ague and general debility. Sold with guarantee at F T Clay's drug store for 50 cents.

F. T. Clay

Don t Spit Notice From State Board of Health

The State Board of Health bulletin posted in depots bans spitting on floors to stop the spread of consumption influenza coughs and other diseases said to kill 10 000 annually in Missouri Trainmen are urged to warn passengers and enforce a five dollar penalty for violations.

State Board of Health Missouri

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE United States Dr. Hartman T. J. Ballard Pryor Creek Indian Territory John M. Stubler Millersburg Ind Pertina D.C. Nolan Augusta Pauline Ochs MIS J. M. Stadler Okla. Whisky J.M. Norris Catterlin Butler Golden Circle F. G Circuit Court C. W. Hess J.C. Ayer Co Taoturere Wlingo Te Sam Javobe Amertes Clare
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