Thomnell and Kohn store visits noted in brief items
Fred Thornell, an enterprising youth, attended to business in Memphis on Monday and is listed on this week’s Herald subscription list. Julius Kohn, Kohn Store manager at Kennett, visited his parents here Sunday. Also promoting Yourex Brand silverware at Turnbaugh's Jewelry Store in Caruthersville, Missouri.
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Fred Thornell
Memphis
Tenn
The
Herald
Mr. Thornell
Yourex
Turnbaugh's
Caaruthersville, Mo
Julius Kohn
Kohn
Kennett
Will Smith Dies From Influenza Pneumonia at Woods Home
Will Smith, 31, died at the home of P. W. Woods Tuesday morning from influenza and pneumonia. He had worked for Woods for three years. His mother lives in Memphis, Tennessee. The remains were laid to rest Wednesday morning.
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P. W. Woods
Mr. Smith
Mr. Woods
Memphis
Tenn
Americans Hope Capital and Labor Shake Hands
A brief item notes calls for improved cooperation between capital and labor in the United States, juxtaposed with a Mazda glow of optimism as workers and owners seek peaceful progress and mutual understanding.
Dodson's Liver Tone Cuts Calomel Sales Says Druggist
A local druggist notes a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains trust by claiming calomel is dangerous and that Liver Tone is safe and more effective. The comment reflects a townwide shift in liver tonic preferences and consumer caution.
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Dodson
Dodson's Liver Tone Liver Tonic Ad Claim Card
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a guaranteed vegetable remedy for liver sluggishness constipation and bilious headaches. The ad claims a large bottle costs only a few cents and promises easy relief with no next day weakness, unlike calomel, appealing to both children and adults.
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Dodson
Hayti Missouri booster sheet highlights town
Hayti on the Mississippi Valley rail line 213 miles south of St Louis and 91 miles north of Memphis presents a booster view. The town lists banks lodges hotels grist mill schools newspapers and many shops and services with Frisco railroad terminal status and a thriving alfalfa basin nearby.
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Teyti
Missouri
Pemiscot
Munsco
Itoh
Missiissippi
Nile Valley
Egypt
St. Louis
Memphis, Tenn
Stamp Sales Appeal From M. E. Baile at Sedalia
A mimeographed circular from M E Baile of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad Sedalia office urges employees to buy Thrift Stamps. It promises value on demand and compares stamps to a future vacation fund, endorsing a monthly purchase of at least $4.25 and noting stamps grow to $5.00 over five years. Baile signs as Stamp Peddler.
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M. E. Baile
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Sedalia
Uncle Sam
Sam
Glory of a Nation Quote on Character and Liberty
An excerpt attributes true national glory to intelligent honest industrious people and argues that civilization springs from individual character. It contends that a constitution alone cannot preserve liberties if the people's character has deteriorated, citing E P Whipple.
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E P. Whipple
Frisco to Add Three Passenger Trains Along Division
Rumors among Third Division railroad men say the Frisco will add three new passenger trains soon. A fast through train stopping at Ste Genevieve, Cape Girardeau, Chaffee, Sikeston, Hayti and Blytheville is among the possibilities to carry mail and through passengers from St. Louis. Restoration of the St Marys train from Chaffee to St. Louis and a new early morning run from Mound to Memphis are also mentioned as likely developments.
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Frisco
Ste. Genevieve
Cape Girardeau
Chaffee
Sikeston
Hayti
Blytheville
St. Louis
Memphis
St. Mary's
Mauti
Nash
Cape Morning
Cooties and Rats Warn Homefront Health
A wartime notice urges soldiers to beware rats spreading disease. An at home remedy advertises RAT SNAP in three sizes from local stores. A small fire near Frisco depot damages a caboose in Frisco yards. Houston Buckley returns home from Missouri University for a visit. Highfill-Neifind Furniture advertises wall papers and furniture in Caruthersville, Mo.
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Frisco
Houston Buckley
The
Missouri University
Caruthersville
Highfill-Neifind Furniture Co
Caruthersville, Mo
Mrs Sutton Returns to Duties After Illness
Mrs. W. R. Sutton, previously very sick, has recovered sufficiently to resume her activities and duties, marking a notable improvement in her health.
Local Hardware Offers Seed and Trade Deals
Ruthersville Hardware Co pitches native alfalfa seed at 45 cents a pound while urging shoppers to trade with them. Coleman & Sorrell note Morgan Worth renews subscription and Mrs Mary Curtner recovers from illness as measles cases rise in town.
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Caruthersville Hardware Co
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Chesterfield
Lefler
Hayti, MO
White Star
R. L. Popham
Prop
Hayti, Missouri
Will Smith
Mazda Light Globes
Federal Land Bank
A-1
Bell Telephone Service
Beast
Baile
Europe
Lesler
Kohn Hardware Co
Victor Records
Hightill-Neifind Furniture Co
Morgan Worth
Coleman & Sorrell
Mary Curtner
Coleman & Sorrell's
George Elders
Ingersoll
Lefler's
St. Charles
L. H. Gale
FORD
Burke
Patterson Tire & Battery Company
Ward Ave
G. T. Taylor & Sons Taylor, Mgr
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