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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
A promotional narrative asserts many Americans restored to health by Peruna. It quotes testimonials from Mr. G. Conyers of Hot Springs Arkansas and Mr. James P. Bracken of New York City describing relief from catarrh nasal issues indigestion and colds after using Peruna.
Samuel A Paxton of Katiene City Missouri writes that Peruna cured his long standing catarrh and kidney issues. He states he felt better after starting the medicine and continued use for four months, claiming the system cleaned out and he became well and strong.
Mr. Michael Rooney of Watervliet New York reports he suffered catarrh of the bladder due to years of exposure and carelessness. He credits Peruna with a full recovery in two months. A Minnesota reader also endorses Peruna for stomach catarrh, saying it cured his bone and stomach issues after other remedies failed.
John T Buchanan long time principal of Dewitt Clinton High School New York died at his home in May age 74 Born in Virginia in 1847 he taught in Missouri and Kansas City before leading New Boys High School later Dewitt Clinton Under his eleven year tenure the school grew from 200 to 2000 pupils aiding the creation of nearby high schools His widow two sons and a daughter survive The funeral is set for Saturday at 8 PM.
New York notes Mrs Anmard Saunderson daughter of John D. Archbold of Standard Oil, with husband and child returning from East Africa with three elephant tusks, a lion pelt, and two lion cubs. She claims credit for the third elephant and the lion, recounting shots that reportedly felled them. The trophies were brought home for presentation to Bronz zoo.
The article notes that fever prevails on high elevations while malaria is more common at lower levels, linked to altitude. It discusses climate-related health effects and mentions combating symptoms such as lassitude malaria jaundice and fever.
Edward Killian and Frank Shelton, farm hands from Springfiell Missouri, are jailed in Ozark Christian county charged with the murder of William Bowen a huckster near Nixs. Killian confessed to Sheriff Wilson and Prosecuting Attorney Barress. He said Shelton proposed the plan a week earlier to steal Bowen’s hidden money and forced Killian to accompany him.
Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth created a sensation in the National Theater not by action but by dress. She wore a flaming red, extremely low back gown with no sleeves, drawing attention in a city unused to such attire. In the conspicuous box she shared prominence with prominent figures including Bengensin arenas and Secretary Charles G. Bennett.
Jefferson City May 25 Missouri Democrats name Will J Stone and Gov Folk as delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Rothwell reelected national committeeman from Missouri. Several former officials and long list of alternates named to represent the state. Local electors to represent Missouri in the national party body are listed along with numerous county delegates.
Kansas City Mo veteran General Creates P Chaffee longtime Confederate leader and brother of Adna S Chaffee died. Born in Ohio and raised in Montgomery Alabama he joined the Confederacy as a planter and officer. He fought at Lookout Mountain and later aided in foraging operations before amnesty restored his US citizenship in 1882. He worked in rubber and government service in Cuba and New Orleans, admired for his education and Spanish language skills.
Charles F Budahu of Tracy California proclaims Bucklen Arnica Salve the luckiest purchase of his life Two 25 cent boxes cured years of itching piles that resisted other treatments Sold under warranty at Frank T Clay's drug store.
In Eperson Rusela on May 25 authorities hanged 22 men linked to the agrarian disorder around Ekalerisnosiav. The executed belonged to an association vowing to expel landed proprietors. Peasants drove landowners from homes, seized stock, and burned houses, leaving many homeless as large areas of the countryside were devastated.
In Gialveston on May 2 a Houston Texas league baseball team adopted a one month old baby named Edmond Winters on a train. The mother, away briefly, left the child with pitcher W B Foster who agreed to foster. The team members then vowed to care for the boy as mascot and provide a home.
Cedar View merchant Lir. Gr. Stewart advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills promising customers receive gold-equivalent value per box. The claim suggests relief from constipation malaria or biliousness and notes sale under guarantee at T. Clay’s drug store, quantity 250.
H M J Nikoloff a Bulgarian professor who began a pilgrimage on foot in 1903 reached St Louis after traversing Africa and Asia. He plans to continue his walk for seven more years despite losing two companions in Turkey and later journeying through the Sahara before traveling to Seattle and Victoria by steamer.
An old testimonial touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a quick remedy for hair loss. The ad urges immediate decision to use the product to keep hair, claim scalp health, and hair retention as nature’s way. Victory claims about “Soilddor over siaty Swarr” remain unclear.
A fragmentary excerpt presents Lincoln Steffens confessing to sympathies and errors in exposing graft. He reflects on the mob hunt for scapegoats, acknowledging temptations linked to his public role and the need for humane understanding amid a broader call to accountability. The passage also includes stray product promotion lines.
In San Francisco on May 25 the Ruef bribery trial jury failed to reach a verdict after forty three and a half hours of deliberation. Judge Manrlee T. Dooling discharged the panel. The charge centered on a $1000 bribe offer to ex Supervisor Jennings Phillips to influence a Parkside Realty Company electric railroad franchise vote. The jury was deadlocked six to six after thirteen ballots.
A fragment from a historic page references De Witt and a work titled Which Hand We It Good Bold by C Wy Bicen. The readable text is sparse but indicates a literary or editorial note tied to De Witt.
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