Bear with pig sighted near Morrison place five miles out
A large black bear was seen about five miles from the city carrying a pig in its mouth near the Morrison place. Pulley, passing through the woods, approached within forty yards before the bear fled, prompting a $20 reward offer for the bear skin. The article also notes the death of Mrs. Althea Brown Travis, detailing her family and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pulley
Bourger
Morrison Place
Pulley
Louis Bouck
Long Absent Husband Returns to Kentucky Family
RichMond Kentucky February 2 Twenty years ago James P Gooch a farmer from Waynesburg Lincoln county deserted his wife and family and went to Texas He was declared dead last week he returned at age 73 now nearly blind and begged forgiveness His son Hon E G Gooch is a notable figure and the family is well known in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RichMond
James P. Gooch
Waynesburg
Lincoln County
Texas
Gooch
E. G. Gooch
Marvelous Results From Dr King’s New Discovery
Rev J Genderman of Dimondale Mich writes of his wife recovering from pneumonia after La Grippe with terrible coughing fits. A friend recommended the medicine and trial bottles are offered free at a local drug store, with regular price of 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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J. Genderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
la Grippe
Ite Sock
Reo Aman
Winter Memories of Missouri Cold Spell in Springfield
The article recalls a harsh Missouri winter from seventy plus years ago as Judge M J Rounree describes travels from Tennessee to the Ozarks in 1830. Snow 18 inches to nearly 2 feet, treacherous wilderness, wolves and starving wildlife, guides from Canadian fur traders and Indians, and perilous journeys across a frozen landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssouri
M. J. Rounree
Misssouri
Springfield
John P. Campbell
Ozarks
Tennessee
Mississippi River
Massey
Warron
Ozark Country
Missouri
Sus
Police Pay Scales Across Major Cities Compared
The article lists weekly and yearly police salaries from London to Calcutta, detailing pay for constables, sergeants, inspectors, and chiefs. Notable figures include Dublin about 0.50 less than London, Glasgow constables at 6.75 dollars, inspectors at 8700 yearly, St. Petersburg chiefs at 22500, Paris patrolmen 2.25 to 1.50, Vienna patrolmen 225 to 260 yearly, Brussels 200 to 320, and Calcutta native policemen from 4.50 to 4.50 per month.
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London
Dublin
Glasgow
St. Petersburg
Paris
Vienna
Amsterdam
Brussels
Calcutta
Tapeworm Found After Dog Licks Face Infections
A seamstress, fond of allowing her dog to lick her face, developed severe inflammation in the right eye. Surgeons removed the eye but found a tapeworm inside. The left eye soon became inflamed and was also removed. The incident highlights parasite transmission risk from dogs that lick faces. The author notes such accidents are rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Medicine Moderns
Haunted Tree Tale Foils Coons and Spooks
In Danville Kentucky the hunting party fled after their dogs balked at a haunted tree. A local recalls a prior similar incident near that tree and an old murder nearby involving Louis Stroat. Henderson was once arrested for the crime, posted bail, skipped town, and vanished. Danville Advocate reports the tale with eeriness and local recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Louis Stroat
Henderson
Test of huge 12 inch gun at Indian Head proving grounds
A 12 inch rifle built to test high explosives will be used next week at Indian Head proving grounds. The weapon’s interior could be bored to 13 inches and fitted to a battleship under construction if it withstands the tests. The program follows a 250000 naval appropriation for such experiments and stresses safety precautions. Revolving widows of Revolutionary War soldiers are noted by Clifford Howard in Ladies' Home Journal, detailing seven pensioners including Mrs. Levey Aldrich and others across Virginia, Tennessee, Vermont, and California.
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Wast Hindon
D.C
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Iinvertors
Navy Yard
Washington
Clifford Howard
Ladies’ Home Journal
Los Angeles
Cal
Mra
Levey Aldrich
Caleb Aldrich
New England
Nancy Jones
Jonesboro
Tenn
Darling Jones
North Carolina
Nancy Cloud
Chum
William Cloudy
Christian
Virginia
Esther S. Damon
Plymouth Union
Nash Damon
Massachusetts
Mary Snead
Parksley
Bowdoin Snead
Nancy A. Weatherman
Elk Mills
Robert Glascock
Rebecca Mayo
Newbern
Stephen Mayo
Esther Sumner
Noah Damon
Nancy Serena
Daniel F. Bakeman
De Soto men oppose rate cuts sent to Jefferson City
Petitions and resolutions against proposed passenger and freight rate reductions are being forwarded to Dr. C. H. Williams, De Soto’s representative. Local business men, railway shopmen, and lodge members have approved protests, with the Brotherhoods to send equally strong resolutions, arguing service is good and wage levels must stay to avoid cuts.
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de Soto, Mo
Dr. C. H. Williams
Jefferson City
de Soto
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Electric Bitters SpringTonic for Languid Feelings
Electric Bitters is a spring medicine that renews energy, stimulates a torpid liver, and acts as a tonic and alterative. It is claimed to avert bilious fevers and counteract malarial poison. Headache indigestion constipation dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. Available for fifty cents per bottle at W. C. Haman's drug store.
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W. C. Haman
Bicycling Alters Ladies Foot Size and Fashion
The Westminister Gazette notes the bicycle craze reshapes women’s footwear. Doctors warned against high heels and tight toes, but cycling prompts a shift to balanced feet. Pedaling reveals natural proportions, reducing the appeal of Chinese deformity and prompting fashion to align with practicality and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminister Gazette
Vandiver to resign Normal school presidency
Hon Louis Houck president board of regents receives a letter from W D Vandiver announcing his resignation from the presidency of the Normal school as his term as congressman begins on March ith He says his annual report will be handed before he leaves and that his interest in the school will continue and he stands ready to render service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Houck
Board of Regents
Normal School
W. D. Vandiver
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing
Ad for Bucklen arnica salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Price set at 25 cents per box sold by W. C. Haman's.
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W. C. Haman
Brewers of St. Louis Donate 20000 for Poor Relief
The Brewers of St. Louis contribute 20000 to the St. Louis Provident Association to aid the suffering poor amid harsh weather and slow business. President R M Scruggs notes increased need and urges others to follow, praising self reliance and urging prompt support.
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Brewers of
St. Louis
R. M. Scruggs
St. Louis Provident Association
Brewers
City of
Masonic Lodge Mourns Brother Edward Randol
Obituary and lodge resolution detail the death of Edward Randol born August 15 164 in Cape Girardeau Missouri at age 42. The text notes his active membership Hass Lodge No 4 and survivor family members while expressing condolences and memorial actions. A separate item reports two brick business blocks destroyed by fire in Malden Missouri early morning, with several injuries and extensive losses including the Dunklin County News and Register office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Randol
Cape Girardea
Universe
Harmony Lodge
Jefferson Williams
William H. Brown
John S. Cobb
Malden
Register” Printing Office
Raymond
Dunklin County Bank
T. C. Stokes & Co
Ashcroft Bros
City Drugstore
Watkins Bros
Central Hotel
Watkins & Grimes’ Livery Stable
Drs. Vanclere
Scruggs & Dalton
Dunklin County News
Bill to Largely Increase State Circuit Judges’ Salaries
Jefferson City Mo Feb 3 Senator Anderson of Boone County introduced in the Senate a bill raising the salaries of state circuit judges from 2000 to 3500 per year. The measure excludes St Louis city judges who now receive 5500 from the state and 3500 from the city.
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Jefferson City
Anderson
Boone County
Senate
St. Louis
Vaccine as a Cure for Diphtheria in California
In Oakland on February 1 Dr. F H Woolsey reports two vaccination related fever cases that developed diphtheria yet recovered rapidly. He suspects a blood interaction where vaccine virus countered diphtheria toxin and notes the dipped cases now strong and well. He calls it a new idea with potential scientific interest and future experiments.
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Oakland
Cal
Woolsey
Resolution of Condolence for John Sullivan
The Home Forum Bene fit Order of Cape Girardeau resolves to mourn the death of John Sullivan. Sympathy is extended to his wife, daughter and three sons. The charter will be draped in morning for thirty days and copies sent to the family, the Home Forum, and city papers for publication.
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Cape Girardeau
God
John Sullivan
Earth
White House to Move as Cleveland Packs for Princeton
Washington Feb 3 One month from tomorrow there will be a change of occupants of the White House and the Cleveland family has begun packing personal effects for shipment to their new home in Princeton New Jersey. The President and Mrs Cleveland will invite the president elect and his wife to dinner at the executive mansion on March 3. The traditional luncheon after inauguration will be omitted to avoid delaying the procession after the Capitol ceremonies.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Executive Mansion
Harrison
Capitol
Gratitude Expressed To Parochial Hall Supporters
W H Corryer thanks voters and Hall managers for a public demonstration of support at the Parochial Hall last night. He notes the caning was friendly and for a noble cause and expresses deep gratitude for the interest shown in voting it to him and the managers.
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W. H. Corryer
Ballard Horehound Syrup Promises Cough Relief
A vintage medicinal ad touts Ballard Horehound Syrup as a prompt reliever of croup and whooping cough and as a cure for the worst cough or cold. It claims never to disappoint and notes Wilson Drug store as the seller.
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Ballard
Wilson Drug Store
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Ktte
Wilson Brown
Amanda Giboney
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Samuel Sloan
Albert B. Sloan
Geo. Travis
Soys
Electric Bitters
Vandiver
Bucklen
Com
Malden, Mo
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