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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
7
A column mix reports two births in 1908, then shifts to political exhortations for Democrats led by Bryan. It notes New York and state ticket leanings, banking guarantees, and a Taft speech amid wage strikes. Also includes medical ads and a sensational triple egg tale from Protection.
Text argues that a baby’s growth depends on adequate nourishment from mothers milk or Scott Emulsion. It states fat elements are essential and that insufficient artificial feeding signals a need for Scott Emulsion to support the infant.
A promotional blurb touts Scott's Emulsion as magical for babies and children, claiming a half teaspoonfulSeveral claims include a fifty cent bottle proving the statements and an offer to send a "Complete Handy Atlas of the World" for four cents plus address.
William J. Bryan told the Business Men's National Bryan and Kern League at the Auditorium in Chicago that a Democratic victory is essential for restoring confidence and sustaining prosperity. He said workers, farmers, and businessmen should support the Democratic ticket if it advances legitimate business, labor, and agricultural interests.
C C Davidson writes to a Sun editor stating support for Wood Stone as U S Senator. He notes Gov Folk should have served two years then faced Warner, a Republican, and praises Stone’s twenty years of Democratic battles. He also supports D A Ball for Governor and mentions past votes for Grover Cleveland and W J Bryan, seeking a future vote for Bryan.
Castoria advertises a semi colonial Lyon & Healy piano in excellent condition from a private owner. The instrument features an exquisite mahogany case and high standard musical quality. Chicago firm Lyon & Healy offers illustration and low net price on this and other slight used pianos with three day sales agent discounts. Uprights from 10080 175.
A trader on the board of trade reflects on speculation and reveals a man he knows who has shifted from conservative to gambling. He defines the man as an ass after a cautious exchange, illustrating market mood and wit in a single vignette.
At the Fulton fair two weeks ago W B Wayts won first on a 2 year old all purpose horse and Zod won 2 year old roadster. Dr W A Williams took blue ribbon on best gentleman's turnout and second on team roadsters. F E Cunningham won first money with his saddle mare. Claud B Thompson was awarded second on a 2 year old draft mare. Carl Thompson earned second on a 3 year old all purpose colt and first on a 3 year old roadster.
Rural districts show push for practical farming at High Point School near Wo tolles west of the city. Prof T R Melton leads students in exhibits of agricultural projects. prizes totaling about 850 awarded. Missouri and Warrensboro educators attend, praising the event as a model for the nation.
Hanley A Clark and partners announce a public auction at 74 miles east of Butler on Butler and Spruce road on Thursday October 22 1908. The catalog lists horses mares mules cows two purebred dairy Jerseys cattle and assorted farm implements including wagons plows mowers ards and more with cash and installment payment options and a 3 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers De Coote and clerk Frank P. Girees.
I was sick and near despair yet Vinci rebuilt my health and energy, letting me return to work. It combines cod liver oil elements without the oil and is praised as a strength creator for old people, children, and those run down. We offer a money back guarantee if Vinci fails to satisfy.
An advocacy piece touts Moco Solvent as a universal preventive against diphtheria and related diseases. It claims wide use in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin hospitals and by the public, urging readers to consult physicians and try the product in minor cough or fever indications.
More than 1,500 acres of warsh and pasture land burn near Norwalk Ohio. Homes along the tract are abandoned as the ground undermines, making access difficult. Farmers cannot control the flames. only heavy rain can curb the loss. The fire, started ten days ago by workers, threatens Marne Farm Company cattle and pasture.
A recipe excerpt from the Los Angeles Times describes layering cooked rice with steamed ree and grated cheese, interspersed with butter. Repeat layers, top with cheese, moist with milk, cover and bake then uncover to brown. Serve hot after cooking thoroughly.
Mrs Ada Sroom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi says she suffered a severe cough for months and consumption seemed to grip her. A friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery and after taking three bottles she was cured. Sold at Frank T Cley’s drug store 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Rail timetable notes train numbers and routes for Joplin, Nevada, St Louis, Kansas City, and intercity connections. It lists freight, express, and local services, plus a Home Seekers Excursion offering third Tuesdays monthly with one and a half fare plus 240 for round trip to many western states and territories.
Mo. Je Telephone a toner Dwleparme records show a dispute involving Oldeades Of WolkeR at Clits & Syellaliy Offite and A. H. Culver Puenieure Company. The filing notes a formal complaint and inquiry into business practices.
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