Destructive Fire Destroys Advance Store Damage Ten Thousand
A blaze at 2 o'clock Monday morning destroyed D. C. Flynn's store in Advance and left the block ruined. Losses cited include three Sohenhoff Bros. buildings, J. A. Barres Bloomfield holdings about three thousand, M. Y. Griesem one thousand, J. H. Simemons goods five hundred, and Wincest arrests drugs worth about three hundred. Fire origin undetermined. Flynn carries insurance. Other unspecified losses affect nearby owners.
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D. C
J. H. Simemons
Wincest
Arréts
Doctor’s Remedy Endorsed For Natural Health
A reader describes consulting Dr. Inaction and Dr. Reason about home remedies. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for safety and relief, while Dr. Clinater claims it restores natural health. Sold by I. Ben Miner.
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Clinater
Jhamberlain
Judge Rules Jury Trial May Apply to Personal Tax Suits
Judge Whithrow issued a decision in a personal tax case allowing a jury trial, a first for the Louie courts. The ruling impacts thousands of civil calls in seven divisions and motions for costs in tax cases against states, cities, counties, or revenue collectors.
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Whithrow
John Campbell
Circuit Court
Costa
Globe- Democrat
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment advertisement
An early printed ad touts Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment as a remedy for tetter salt rash eczema and itching. It claims rapid relief and permanent cures for various skin complaints and sore eyes with a price of 2 cents per box, sold by I Ben Mler druggist.
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I. Ben Mler
Oclf-Iy
Piano for Sale in St Louis Bargain Upright
Fine new upright Kranich and Bach piano for sale. Bargain price to save shipping to St Louis. Local buyers preferred. All reasonable offers considered.
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St. Louis
All Colds Are Tainted and Grip Prevails
An old druggist ad notes all colds tainted, claims grip dominance over colds, and mentions a 25 cent price line with a quotable claim about relief. The snippet reads as a pill or remedy promotion tied to general patent medicine language.
Boston Transcript on St Louis Exposition Aid Plan
The Boston Transcript discusses St Louis preparing for a centennial World’s Fair to celebrate the Louisiana Purchase. It urges Congress to approve 5 million dollars in aid with a 10 million local match, arguing the national significance and timing for a major industrial display in the metropolis.
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St. Louis
Louisana Purchase
American Republic
Congress
United States
Boston
Geser's August Flower Endorsed by Professor Houten
Prof Houten notes a long experience worldwide with Geser's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach problems and occasional headaches. He claims it aids indigestion and sour stomachs without harming the system. Sample bottles are free at W Coerver and widely sold in civilized countries.
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Prof. Houten
Trewal
August Fiewer
P Orsons
Gareen
August
Seldiby
Child placement notice seeks homes for orphans ages one month to twelve
State Superintendent of the Orphan Children's Home Society offers a fine batch of boys aged one month to twelve for three months trial in carefully selected homes. Transportation is the only requirement. References required. Apply Mev. Bavidhay, 80 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo.
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Bavidhay
Olive Street
St. Louis
The
Oubihiren’e Home Society
Free Boschee's German Syrup Sample Offered at Local Pharmacy
Adults with cold breast throat or lung troubles may call at W H Coerver to receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. One bottle per person, not for children without parental order. Claims include widespread endorsement by physicians and past large scale giveaways. Sold by dealers in civilized countries.
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W. H. Coerver
Boschee
Malin
City Council Bans Slot Machines in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Missouri city council orders suppression of all slot machines including those that pay in trade or cash. The marshal has served notice to owners to remove and store the devices. The move follows a church driven crusade against gambling. About a hundred machines were operating.
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Chillicothe
Sulphur Bitters Promoted by Health Gazette
An 19th century notice extols Sulphur Bitters as a cure for facial blemishes and disfiguring humors in children, claiming it cleanses the body of all impurities and will remove pimples blotches and sores while contrasting reactions from others who mock the afflicted.
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Healti Gazette
Governor Taylor Refuses Peace Agreement Submission
FRANKFORT KY February 8 There is consternation in the Democratic camp Gov Taylor refuses to sign any compromise except terms drawn by himself The Louisville conference is ended and Democrats may still seek terms from him The election cases progress before the US Court of Appeals The report notes justice and fact will be impartially considered Mrs Grace Lemmond dies at Bristol Tennessee aged 33 The bereaved husband M M Lemmond and her family mourn her loss Grace Van Doren Lemmond was educated and a noted elocutionist The piece laments her death and echoes a religious farewell with rest in Haven of Rest
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Frankfort
Taylor
Globe-Democrat
Louisville
Monroe Lemmond
Bristol
Tenn
Grace Lemmond
M. van Doren
Mrs. Lemmond
Grace van Doren
M. M. Lemmond
Missouri Prohibition State Convention Call 1900 Mexico Mo
The Missouri Prohibitionists call a state convention at the Ferns Grered Opera House in Mexico Missouri June 13 14 and 15 1900 to elect delegates to the National Convention form a new State Central Committee nominate a state ticket and conduct business through the session. Two votes will be allotted to each county and St Louis for early voting tallies with one vote per 25 added votes. details on travel rates and program to follow. By order of the State Central Committee CHas E Stokes Chairman J O Bore Secretary.
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Prosebituex
Mexico
Pek
Missouri
Ferns Grerd
Prohibition Party
St. Louis
J. B. Robinson
Supreme Judge
State Central Committee
Sedalia
Chas
E. Stokes
J. O. Bore
Quills and Feathers booklet buys turkey quills
The Warren Featherbone Co. of Three Oaks, Michigan prints Quills and Feathers offering to buy all turkey quills and feathers. The notice advises readers to save their stock as they fetch a good price.
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Turkey
Warren Featherbone Co
Three Oaks
Mich
Dr Humphreys Manual Offered Free By Humphreys Co
An offer announces free mailing of Dr Humphreys Specific Manual on care and treatment of the sick bound in white and gold. Readers are directed to address the Humphreys Company in New York for the booklet.
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Humphreys
Humphreys Company
New York
Statistical crop yields and values for 18 percent crops
The Department of Iure declares final crop data based on December 1 farm prices. Wheat acreage 44,592,416. production 1,051,846 bushels. value 319,545,259 dollars. average yield 12.3 bushels. price 64 cents. Corn acreage 82,108,587. production 2,078,145,0H bushels. value 29,210,110. yield 23.5 bushels. price 30.3 cents. Oats acreage 26,541,380. production 796,177,713 bushels. value 198,167,575. yield 34.2 bushels. price 24 cents. Rye, buckwheat, potatoes, hay reported with various figures. A family ad for Sul Bitters touts malaria cure. Co ownership Vogel & Brunkhorst dissolved. notices for settlement. Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. free trials offered.
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Department of Iure
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Diseases
An honest medicine does not claim a new ingredient or cure-all. It asserts it cures certain diseases and uses ingredients recognized by skilled physicians as best for kidney and bladder ailments.
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Foley
DeReign for Legislature Promoted by Voter Letter
A Scott County endorsement urges Albert DeReign to run for the Legislature. The writer calls Scott County a Democratic stronghold since the Civil War and argues a brainy, independent candidate is needed to counter party leaders. DeReign is praised as a man of letters who can speak and be respected.
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Scott County
Albert DeReign
Democratic Party
William J. Bryne
Tie
Pine Tar Honey Remedy Claims To Strengthen Lungs
A patient chronicles 25 years of cough and medical expenses before using Dr Beil s Pine Tar Honey a remedy that allegedly strengthens weak lungs and saved her life Pat B Rosell Grantaburg Ill asserts the treatment cured her condition and improved breathing
Missouri could carry McKinley ticket in 1900 plan
Wahler Wellman reports that Republicans seek to win Missouri to divide the solid South by nominating ex Lieut Governor Stanard of Missouri for vice president. Prominent figures Henry C. Payne and Richard Kerens back the idea, arguing Missouri’s shift mirrors Iowa Kansas and Illinois.
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Chicago Times- Herald
Wahler Wellman
Missouri
Wiuve
Henry C. Payne
Milwaukee
Richard Kerens
St. Louis
McKinley
South
Stanard
St. Louis Board of Trade
National Committee
Democraats
Bryan
Iowa
Kansas
Illinois
Missoori
Stanart
Payne
Cardus Weather Chart and Calendar for 1900
The Chattanooga Medicine Company publishes a twelve sheet calendar for 1900 measuring about Mx20 inches with a gilt tin strip and brass hanger. Each month shows large figures readable from afar and features De Voe weather signals and forecasts, moon changes, and legal holidays. Copies are available for 10 one cent stamps from Chattanooga Tennessee publishers.
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Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Company
McElree
Thedford
Democrat Tas
De _Voe
Chatee Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Enn
How to Prevent Croup
A consumer testimonial from J. M. Nickle of Nickleville Pa praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing croup attacks in two children. He states it is essential and more sold locally than any other cough medicine. Available for sale by L Ben Miller.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Nickle
Nickle Bros
Nickleville
L Ben Miller
Ladies invited to free cocoa samples at two stores
All the ladies are invited to call at the stores of Louis H. Graessle opposite Steins Mills and W. M. Stone on Main Street Friday and Saturday February 9 and 10 to sample Walter Baker & Co breakfast Cocoa at no cost and take a sample home.
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Louis H. Graessle
Steins Mills
W. M. Stone
Main St
Walter Baker & Co
Health ad claims No 10 relief for heartburn
An old classified style notice touts Dr Humphreys No 10 as a first dose remedy for heartburn caused by smoking or other factors. The 25 cent patent medicine blurb promises quick dyspepsia relief effi cacy through a simple dose.
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Humphreys
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Edition de Luxe
F. Brooks
Irm
Vogel & Brunkhorst
William Fr. Vogel
Vogel
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A. F
Michael Curtain
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