Women of delicate health seek favor in marriage era
An 1890s style medical advertisement extols a patent remedy “Favorite Prescription” as a tonic and nervine for women, claiming it strengthens the system, aids nursing mothers and expectant mothers, and helps with pelvic drains and weakness after marriage and childbirth. It invites free consultations from Dr. Pierce’s Invalid Home and Institute in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borance
Narely
Tr. Pierce
Ingritute
Main Street
Buffalo
N.Y
Local Briefs From Kansas City Trips And Cough Syrup Ads
Oswald Winkler and many townspeople spent recent Sundays and Mondays in nearby cities including Kansas City and St Louis. The notes mention travel, visits, and local commerce, with Crenshaw Young selling products and Kodol and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup marketed for families. A laundry service advertises convenient pickup and thrift pricing, alongside several short social mentions.
To Be Happy Health and Liver Tonic Ad Patents
An old health ad promotes Ba lard a Herbine as a liver tonic aiding digestion and vitality. Crenshaw and Young sell the product. The item also reports social notes: Mrs N A Tindell returns to Kansas City after a visit with daughter Mrs J K Leiter. Mr J D McGrew awards contracts for three cottages on east Booth street to James Cheatham. Mrs Jean Farley returns home to Scedall after time with grandparents Hatch. Mr and Mrs Gordon Jr visit St Scott Kansas. Mrs W El Toone and Albert travel from Los Angeles after mother’s death. editor Saw Williams returns from vacation in Eldorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrew
James Cheatham
Jean Farley
Scedall
George Hatch
C. Gordon, Jr
St. Scott
Kans
Gordons
Gordon
Ales
W. el. Toone
Pow
Albert
Los Angeles
Cal
Hall's Catarrh Cure advert and local social notes
One hundred dollar reward ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims and endorsements from Toledo druggists Walding Kinnan Marvin confirm Cheney firm reliability. Short notes report Mrs Sallie D Russell, Miss Lee Meng, Miss Mary Winkler, and Mrs Owen Gaffin with daughter Inetta traveling to Kansas City or Michigan for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
Hall
Sallie D. Russell
Kansas City
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Winter Cough
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports a winter cough vanished after using Dr King’s New Discovery bought as a 60e bottle. He repeats the result this season with a few doses banishing the annual cough and endorses the remedy as the best cough and lung treatment. Crenshaw & Young’s drug store sells it 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Crenshaw & Young
Warrensburg professor visits friends in area
Prof. C. A. Phillips of Warrensburg arrived Saturday for a visit of several days with friends. W. B. Wilson and son Donald went to Independence Monday evening to visit relatives. Mrs. George Vaughan and daughter Miss Nannie went to Napton Monday to visit relatives. Mrs. D. M. Frazier and Mrs. Gus Weber left Saturday for a trip to Corder and Higgingville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Phillips
Warrensburg
W. B. Wilson
Donald
Independence
George Vaughan
Nannie
Napton
D. M. Frazier
Gus Weber
Corder
Higgingville
A Burglar in Town and Other Local News
A humorous warning describes a generic burglar, then promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cough remedy priced 5c 50c and 61.00 per bottle. The note records travels of Mr. and Mrs. B C Bischoff to St Joseph after a relatives visit, Phillipa’s return to Warrensburg from Guy, and Young’s trip to Kansas City to resume teaching duties in Polo Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Eckle
Eldorado Springs
Arenshaw & Young
Ballard
Crenshaw & Young
B.C. Bischoff
St. Joseph
Guy Young
Kansas City
Polo, Mo
Four Black suspects arrested in chicken theft ring
Stanhope Hars George Grar Roy Gilmore and Spudgens Workupp, all linked to a city chicken theft wave, were arrested after evidence built by Marshall Price. Ex convict Stanhope Hays confessed and implicated others, leading to further arrests and possible penitentiary time for the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhope Hars
George Grar
Roy Gilmore
Spudgens
Marshall Price
John M. Price
Sherr
Charles Kinkead
Wilhelmina Quant
Prank Acres
Stanhope Hays
Hays
Workupp
Peerson City
Death of James F Marrs in Lexington Missouri
James Fountain Marrs an elderly respected resident died Friday night at 10 o'clock from heart trouble after a long illness. Born November 13, 1830 near Lawrenceburg Kentucky he moved to Missouri in 1859 and lived in Platte Ray and finally Lexington. Married 1842 to Mary Augusta Straugher. six children William S Maria Walter C Marrs and Mrs EL Crowe survive along with seven grandchildren. Funeral at Seventh Street residence Saturday at 3 conducted by Reva KB Milne and BR T Mansfield burial Machpelah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Fountain Marrs
Mr. Marrs
Lawrenceburg
Kentucky
Missouri
Platte County
Ray County
Lexington
Mary Agusta Straughe
Lost Close Game at Crick Between Lexington Merchants and Fleming
The Lexington Merchants lost a tight 5 to 3 decision to Fleming at Crick on Sunday. The game stayed even until the final stretch when Fleming pulled ahead. The Merchants, noted for strong play of late, have several more matches before season's end and next Thursday afternoon at 2:30 hosts the Lexington Elka and Richmond Elks. Local events include practice at 6 o'clock tonight and visits from various townsfolk and families accompanying returning students and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Merchants
Fleming
Crick
Merchants
Lexington
Lexington Elka
Richmond Elks
Nike
Cheap Texas travel special from Illinois line offered
In Fort Worth Texas Aurnet 20th and 30th 1908 Chicago and Alton Railroad promotes a special travel opportunity for the general public connected to National Convention Partners Union. Return limit set to September 30 to allow spending September in Texas. For tickets contact Higgineville Missouri agent H. A. Vermillion, Chicago and Alton Railroad.
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Aurnet
Sia Chicago & Alton Railroad
National Convention Partners
Union
Texas
Summer Tourists Fares on Sale by Chicago and Alton
The Chicago and Alton announce daily sales of tourist tickets at greatly reduced fares to East West North South and Southwest points through September 30, 1908. Long limits and liberal stop over privileges offered. For details contact 8 A Vershllion, Ticket Agent C. & A. R. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Alton
8. A. Vershllion
C.& Aor. RR
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Oswald Winkler
Kiaunas City
Warren Willam
Jobo Bristcoe
Virgle Shouse
Audley Grove
Higginsville
Frank Meyer
St. Louis
Forest Shelby
Lessie Bates
Gil Weber
Kennedy
D. L. Mitchell
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Warren KL. Comstock
Mrs. W. Wright
Waterloo
Susie Brauner
Odessa
Vialt
William Hope
Misa Many
Hugh Seward
Hardin
Misa Jessie Grover
John
Crawford
Phrope
Glaude Price
Kanes City
Mary Shack
Balard
Mra. N. A. Tindell
Mra. J. K. Leiter
Fr. Chaney &Co
Toledo, D
C. A. Phillipa
James F. Marrs
Wolfe
Giltam
H. B. Tunstall
Eugene Shouse
J. W. Shouse
the Normal
W. B. Henry
Howard Henry
Oscar Andreen
Hettie Linnehan
Misa Lina
Portland
Oregon
Taylor, Sr
Chicago
Charles Lovell
Alj
Louisiana
H. F. Ardinger
Laura Hyde
Belton
Baylor College
G. W. Hyde
Kansas
Oleg
Las Suite Alford
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
the Tribune
FT. Worth
A. Vermillion
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Higgineville, Mo
Catron
Taubman
Hot Springs, Ark
Hot Springs
Peepee SS . Loomis
Pengion
B. H. Payne
Pacengur
Pac Bron Mountain
Louis, MO
Colorado
Reigne
Missouri Pacific
A. S. Loomis
R. R
Malta Vita
Uneeda Biscuit
O. L. Benney
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