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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
12
A African lion escaped from winter quarters in New Jersey, killed several stock, and was finally killed. A plain farmer with an old shotgun loaded with aluga ended the beast, avoiding any call to famous Teddy Roosevelt. The odd tale adds to a string of local notices and anecdotes from North Dakota to New Jersey about ships, potions, and small-town life.
A youth recalls learning to swim in Huck ns Cove and, while at sea, experiences cramp and fear of wetting. After initial hesitation he splashes and performs tricks, then unexpectedly surfaces and asks a parent if swallowing water will be noticed or judged.
Reports quote President Castro as declaring revolutionary movement members involved in blocking the Venezuelan port will be shot on capture. The stance responds to rumors of Dutch gun backed efforts to topple Castro, framing a hard line against traitors and rebels.
An advertisement promotes Devoe Lead-and-Zinc Paint as the best option, asserting it uses the least gallons, looks best, and lasts longer. It urges readers to request the product booklet.
Missouri Pacific offers unusually low one way colonists tickets in September and October to Arizona New Mexico Utah Nevada California and the northwest with stopover and side trip permits from Poinke to Hnew for patrons. Through tourist care operated during this period. Will furnish rates and schedule of trains and assist trip planning I. e. V ASpr RVooRT.
Serious complications threatening peace between China and Japan arise from a clash between Chinese and Japanese troops in Hun tao Northern Korea. Several soldiers were killed or wounded. China refuses to permit pursuit of a detachment, raising the risk of a frontier crossing by Japanese forces.
A drummer, while signing the register at a local hotel, notices a bedbag crossing the page. He jokes about past misadventures and demands to know where his room is, as the bedbage seems to loom over the register.
A farmer from Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga W A Floyd says Becklen’s Arica Salve cured two bad sores on his hand and leg and that he would mortgage the farm to obtain it. The ad claims the salve costs 25 cents at Frank T Clay’s drug store.
A village tale tells of carpenter Clayton King advising a sand diet to cure many ailments including indigestion and liver issues. He demonstrated by chewing sand and drinking water, while doctors and locals debated its efficacy. The piece also lists Missouri Pacific timetable amendments at Butler Station and local railroad notes.
A zealous young curate stays with friends at a country house and hears of a haunting. Each morning the hostess asks how he slept, and he recalls a spectral figure by his bed. He replies asking for a Sunday school subscription, and the ghost vanishes.
Virol offers a positive guarantee that if it does not give satisfaction the full purchase price will be returned. The ad targets run-down nervous or weak individuals and those with stubborn colds, lingering coughs, bronchitis or early consumption to try Vinci under this understanding.
A curious tale on Main Street features a jack rabbit set loose by Kelton Weraldt for amusement and canine mischief. The scene drew crowd interest from local boys and dogs while quick relief claims follow a novelty cure sold by Frank T. Clay Druggist.
A fragmented notice lists an excursion program titled Home Seekers Excursion with numerous states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Georgia Idaho Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mexico Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. It mentions flat and third Tuesdays monthly air rate of one and one half fare, 2.00 round trip, valid twenty one days from the date of scale.
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