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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
4
A promotional piece for the Mirror, a St Louis weekly magazine edited by William Marion Ready. It touts varied content from current affairs to poetry and music reviews, and includes an advert urging women to protect health while pursuing jewelry. Claims Dr Bosehoe's German Syrup cures bronchial issues though not a cure-all.
A Grand Encampment telegraph reports fires growing along the Wyoming Colorado border. Pearl and Encampment residents fear towns may be wiped out if not checked, as fires creep toward mining camps and ranching settlements. No deaths reported, but miners prospectors and herders fear exposure to the flames.
A Kansan named James Hetertson, a farmer three miles south of Claudres, shot himself last night after a confrontation with authorities. Officers from Frankfort had gone to his home to arrest him for rude words toward Witly his daughter. He asked to step into another room to dress, then stepped out and fired four shots into his head, dying instantly.
A Weatherford widow, Mrs Margaret Heel, a southern Lake County pioneer, resists selling her farm despite offers from multiple men. She remains settled at her hayfield home near Lake Forest, keeping ownership as groups press for a sale, while neighbors note her steadfast attachment to the land and its memories.
The article discusses American submarine policy and wartime reactions, noting public interest in a recent Mediterranean battle where the submarine Kerlew was attacked. It references naval actions, expert opinions, and figures like Captain Dewey and Wainwright in a period tone.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a cryptic exchange between speakers including Mrs. Sheeler as one party. The text hints at a plan or sentiment about moving on and doing the word or action referenced, with unclear context and dialogue from multiple voices.
A stray balloon with a letter sparked a cross state romance. Howie Messick, a grain dealer, sent a balloon from Ocean City to Miss Zerevins in Cambridge. The couple married after a brief courtship and now enjoy a quiet life in the Catskills.
Sept 10 Charles PF Murphy elected leader of Tammany Hall by a vote of 25 to 8. Murphy, 40, a native New Yorker, has long led Tammany in the Eighteenth district where his party seldom loses. He previously served as a dock commissioner under the Van Wyck administration and is described as wealthy.
A fragmentary note mentions CASTRIA and the phrase The Kind You appearing with a repeated line Always Bought and a faded signature. The readable text centers on branding and a product tag. The incomplete content lacks clear event or full attribution.
Order of Publication in Bates County Missouri names Chariva Schopp as plaintiff against Lewisant J Young and unknown heirs of Leonard J Young deceased. It directs publication to plead by November next term, noting adverse possession over the southeast quarter of section twelve township forty range twenty nine, and warns that failure to appear will result in judgment by default. The notice records the court clerk and official seal and sets weekly publications in Bates County.
Reports from Madrid say Ossum district suffers tarantula invasion. Spiders swarm fields and homes biting many people. Bites trigger nerves and erratic behavior. Locals endure wild dancing fits and protracted sweats as ancient custom incites number of musicians to entertain patients.
A damaged OCR passage describes a rural area in western Montana with references to fields, leases, and local conflicts. It mentions names and terms in a garbled form, noting estates, parties, and a possible legal or dispute context without clear specifics.
The article reports a heated exchange as the President defends an anti tyranny approach amid sharp questions from supporters and opponents. Critics press for clearer remedies while noting concerns about executive power and public reaction.
Professors Winchell Upham Willis Hare and A C big erator of the Kansas Cite minsen visited the discovery site of an ancient glacial skull. They pronounced the fossil as likely the lowest stage of the glacial period, possibly terglacial or earlier, noting its large size and significance as the oldest skull found on the American continent.
Nagiyanpe, a Sioux from Fort Shaw Montana, is described as the first red man to lead a concert band of white musicians. A 21 year old smooth faced youth, he has been elected Leader of Carlisle Municipal Band. He adopts the name Robert Bruce in dealings with white peers and is praised for modesty and the esteem of his students.
A London dairy advert placed by trustees of a Hampstead will offers £20 a year to anyone who adopts a woman's pet dog. The notice drew many applicants and sparked competition among suitors, reflecting local interest in the charitable provision.
The Chicago Record-Herald argues it is a fine time for people who lack skill with yachts to remain on shore, urging caution around nautical thrills and potential hazards at sea.
The West Times reports on theft at the Krupp cannon works where most pistol factors are believed to be operating at their usual capacity. The Chirtey Tribune notes ongoing activity, suggesting steady output despite the incident.
The Chieng Record Herald notes the region’s oldest resident reflects on a summer that surpasses the current season in heat and memory. The گزارش highlights a long view of climate and community endurance as days grow warmer.
A fragment from a Republican era report discusses tariff policy and party discipline. It notes Speaker Henderson attempting restraint and Senators Hania Aldriel Kode Spooner urging timely action. Masco criticizes factional meeting tactics while stressing a broad national majority stance.
DeSoto September 22 reports J Bryan Sepelt Chis received crowds for a touring event. A special train from Dexter carried Heiter Layettis Brekerke and Corti eter Elkins to meet the speaker. The journey covered about 74 miles at an average speed around sixty two miles per hour with few stops.
An odd OCR fragment mentions a claim to cure constipation forever and references refunds. The readable text lacks clear names, dates, or places, making it difficult to identify a definite event or organizations involved.
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