24 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
1
In Bates County a local store advertises big samples of men and boys caps priced from 50 cents to $1.50 and women and children undergarments at low, bargain prices. The ad highlights a wide hosiery selection, wool mittens, golf gloves and fleece lined items as best values for the money.
A mob of about 800 women, many from prominent families, surged toward a King Street bargain store in Charleston as doors opened. Shoppers trampled and injured, with Mary Coleman seriously hurt. Police dispersed the crowd. store opened later after barricades were removed and entry blocked.
James R. Woods, who won the Lawton land district capital prize in the El Reno lottery last August and claimed a near $50,000 holding, died of typhoid fever after a brief illness. His widow gains undisputed possession after Interior Department actions on adjacent quarter sections. The piece also markets White's Cream Vermifuge for infant health, priced 25 cents and sold by H. L. Tucker.
A fragment recounts a proverb about a stitch in time saving nine and urges early use of Ballard's Horehound Syrup to ease a cold. The text includes garbled OCR remnants and a price note attributed to H. Tneker, showing era language and advertising tone.
Mrs Joa E Wann of Cove Point Maryland reports persistent itching and burning from salt rheum, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her skin condition within two days and that she has remained free of skin disease since. The testimonial promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as effective remedies.
Virginia items mention Geo Adams suspected rustling near town and a claim about two United States officials protecting someone. Several residents visit relatives in nearby towns, drought concerns in Linn county, haymaking on the river, and a chicken of local church and school life. Bucklen’s Alpha Salve praised for burns and sores. local notice lists farm sales and community events.
Dr E N Chastain visits Kansas City for professional business while a string of farm transactions and social events unfolds in Bates county. Hay sales, land trades, and residents returning from extended trips fill a busy week, capped by the Old Settlers meeting with awards, speeches, and a riding contest, plus a report of Electric Bitters aiding a Cherokee man’s kidney pain.
A week of fine weather and much work observed. Mr Gibbs of Deepwater, an experienced blacksmith, has moved to Ballard. Anderson and wife, Asbury and wife, and Hooper and family attended the Burgoo at Clinton Friday. Dale sold cattle to a local buyer last week. Venerable runs a large molasses operation. Embree and Teeter did business in Butler Saturday. John Hill of Indiana visits relatives. Rev King preached a capable sermon at Walnut Sunday. Tom Bearé and Mrs Poage with Maud visited their father in Warrensburg. Howard Trimble harvested a large millet crop last week. Wilson Davidson and Bob Gill played a game of baseball nearby.
Historical shopping list advert promotes numerous groceries and household items with prices. features teas, breakfast goods, baking supplies, dairy substitutes, canned goods, soaps, starches, and coal stove parts. Names brands like Morning Glory Java Blend and Adams brands referenced. Includes various prices and packing details denoting sale spread.
Lon Keirsey transacted business in Kansas City last Friday Newton Young and family spent Saturday in the hab. The woodmen had a gay time Thursday night. Sam Young and Lon Otis visited home folks in Butler. Burkebile hosted relatives. Belisle attended a school camp meeting in Butler. Young people attended the Burgoo at Clinton. Dr Snyder entertained Elva Church and Maud Thompson from Passaic and Mrs Cloud from Kansas City. Township institute meets Friday night at Enterprise school house. The Old Mas Banker Route a Robber. JR Garrison of Thornville recovers health with Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. Trial bottles free at H L Tucker’s drug store.
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