Virginia Items Reflect Local News And Gossip
A Virginia section records Alfred Jackson buying a Wallstreet store, a church gathering with delegates chosen for a county convention, marriages and family news, a hail storm damaging crops, asylum escape rumors, a note on Cynthia A Collings born in 1831 and died 1902, and a planned statue for Richard Parke Bland in Lehbanon. The column also mentions a well-digger and local social highlights with clergy, farmers, and shopkeepers in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Jackson
Wallstreet
Kaw
Cliff
David Forbes
Amsterdam
Virginia
Darkey
Ed Thornbrough
C. A. Jackson
Leman Hensie
E. P. Maloney
W. E. Sullens
J. J. Wolfe
John W. Webb
Butler
Bertha Fritz
Southeast
R. T. Judy
T. J. Heard
Mountainview
Judy
Aaron
Mount Carmel
Luther Park
Nevada
Cynthia A. Collings
Selota County
Ohio
Dee
Morgan County
Ila
Bates County
M. EB Ehures
Joahna Dickerson
Mary E. Boling
Josa Duncan
Lawrence
Charley
Alice
Maeese
Thomas H
John W
California
Andrew J
Arizona
W. Hensley
L. T
Jude
That Tired Feeling Signals Blood Deficiency Warning
The text claims persistent fatigue indicates blood deficiency and compares skin eruptions to blood impurity. It presents fatigue as a warning that only the rash ignore, framing illness as a marker of poor vitality.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills promising renewed life courage strength and animation by cleansing the blood and removing tiredness. It claims to cure scrofula and to restore health after use with testimonials from Mss. 0. M. Gilead Conn and mentions a promise to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
M. Gilead
Conn
Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption
Reveals a great secret of how this cure works by cutting phlegm and germ infected mucus, enriching blood with oxygen, and aiding healing of inflamed throats and lungs. Hard coughs and stubborn throat ailments respond to this infallible remedy with guaranteed bottles available and free trials at H. L. Tucker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. L. Tucker's
Turkey must do something urgently in Constantinople
London May 22 A dispatch from Constantinople describes a dire financial crisis for the Turkish government worse than since the 1876 bankruptcy. Grand Vizier Said faces a ruined treasury and massive arrears, with possible confiscation of about 15 million dollars yearly revenue ceded to foreign creditors. European powers would likely respond firmly to such a move.
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London
Constantinople
Said
Europe
Germany
Asia Minor
Digestive Aid Promises Health Benefits At Local Shop
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pill work wonders by digesting and assimilating, toning digestive organs, expelling poisons, enriching the blood, and improving appetite. It asserts these pills improve health and flesh and are sold at H. L. Tuckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. L. Tucker
Butler ad proclaims record low prices on groceries and implements
A Butler area catalog style notice lists cash prices on sugar coffee flour yeast and canned goods plus discounts on lima beans pickles and tea. It promotes direct purchase same as cash with extended offers on Sayers Scovill buggies and other wagons emphasizing durability over flashy paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich Lye
Butler
Williams
Oae
Sayers & Scovill
Owen Bates County
United States
Sayera & Scovill
Attempted death by self by Watkinson case
John Watkinson, 15, railroad employee, attempted suicide first with morphine then with a knife. Dr Amerman sewed a deep wound from his left side across ribs, declaring recovery unlikely. Brother J J Watkinson, Missouri Pacific engineer, hosted him at North Elm Street. no clear motive found, health blamed.
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John Watkinson
Watkinson
Amerman
Saturday Business Bringers and Last Saturday Push
A reader note shows a recurring Saturday business push urging large patronage. It emphasizes the upcoming last Saturday of the month and thanks customers while mentioning a limited giveaway of shoes. The tone is promotional and aimed at boosting weekend sales.
Children’s Fertilizer Emulsion Ad Idea
An ad style line promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a fertilizer for children. It compares kids to young plants and suggests some need extra nourishment to thrive, implying the product helps growth when ordinary care isn’t enough.
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Scott
Electric Bitters Story and Local Notices From Champlark
A Champlark Missouri note touts Electric Bitters as a cure for overwork fatigue and nervous tension promising health and vitality. The item also lists local business promotions from Crumly Bros. Co in Vinton and McGrew's rye trade, plus social announcements and a violin program at Nyhart with Mrs. Taylor and a new piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlark
Missouri
H. L. Tucker
Crumly Bros. & Co
Vinton
McFarland Bros
Butler
McGrew
Nyhart
Jeff Dansworth
Chas. Clark
Taylor
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Missouri State Bank
Butler, Missouri
Batea County
T. C. Boulware
J. R. Jenkins
John Deerwester
C. H. Dutcher
J MW
Christy
A. B. Owen
Booker Powell
R. Radford
T. J. Wright
CasHixl
E. Walton
Prof
Geo. L Smith
Frank M. Voris
Wm. E. Walton
N. L. Whipple
Walton Trust CO
Butler Missouri
Bates
Vernon
Barton
U. S
J. Everingham
Wm. W. Trigg
Bam Levy
Tt. c. Boulware
0. R. Radford
Walton
Pres
L A
Lehbanon
Richard Parke Bland
Turkey
Cash Grocery
Yours Truly
Williams Bros
Nevada Mail
C.m.henderson&Co’s
Nfigotves
Duce
Rel
Children’s Fertilizer
Richmond
Baldwin
Planos
Buffalo
Howard Pianos
the Weatherholt Music Co
Ross
North Side Square
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