10 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
1
A clipped notice warns depositors about financial measures. It mentions a bank and authorities seeking a remedy, with assurances of continued access to funds. The fragment hints at stabilization steps and public confidence efforts.
In a Butler and Lexington dated wrap, a military captain marries nurse Lucy Batchelor after malaria and long nursing care. A second item notes Justice Gantt denying unauthorized opinions in Atkinson vs Lay, with the journal's formal reply from Jas. B. Gannr. Also a medical ad praises Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a life line for the sick.
Spot Cash offers a World's Washer advertised as a furniture like article priced at 1.50 with guaranteed satisfaction. The seller claims it is a cheap, sturdy household item and invites customers to buy while stock lasts. H Sussex of Butler, Missouri promotes the deal.
A 19th century testimonial urging preventive care for pneumonia and praising Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. John Henry of St. Joseph La credits rapid recovery after a severe cold with the remedy. Francisco A Severiano of Taunton Masa reports cure when doctors deemed incurable.
Scarce mentions of medical claims describe eradicating scrofulous taints from blood as the cure for catarrh. Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to purify blood, soothe mucous membranes, and rebuild tissues while energizing the system, claiming a permanent remedy beyond local treatments.
An advertisement for Eclipse barber shop on the west side of the square offers first class shaves haircuts and shampoos by experienced barbers with a workmanship guarantee. The ad is signed by J W Hotzowar.
Fill a pottle with water, let stand twenty four hours, observe sediment to judge kidney health. Kilmer Swamp Root claims to cure rheumatism and urinary issues, including back pain, liver and bladder disorders, and frequent urge. Available at druggists for fifty cents or one dollar. free sample and booklet offered by Dr Kilmer Co. Send address to Binghamton New York, mentioning Buried Weekly.
A Missouri tale recalls Captain Johnson of the Second Missouri Volunteers who, saved by Lucy Bachelor from Butler, falls in love and marries her in Lexington Kentucky. The story ends with a telegram home noting the captain’s recovery and Missouri pride in wartime devotion and romance.
Rich Hill readers report a mysterious attack on Geo. Cook’s valuable cow. The animal suffered fatal gashes, with blood and signs of a two edged knife, suggesting vandalism rather than animal predation. The incident echoes reports from Nevada about similar mutilations. Henry M. Walker of St Clair County, jailed for alleged fraud, was released on bond by Judge Wofford.
The Ft. Madison Democrat reports welterweight Harry McCoy, who gave boxing lessons in Rich Hill years ago, traveled down the Mississippi aboard a houseboat and is currently in the city. Also visiting is famed lightweight Kid McCoy. The two are described as a lively pair.
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