Locals Seek Cure for Old Ailments with Elixir Claims
A local belief touts an elixir distilled from herbs to cure old sores pains and ailments. Promoters urge residents to try the remedy despite limited evidence and warn buyers to use caution.
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
5
A local belief touts an elixir distilled from herbs to cure old sores pains and ailments. Promoters urge residents to try the remedy despite limited evidence and warn buyers to use caution.
Fragmentary OCR describes farm sale and barter along a main line in a rural area near Meowntain. It mentions bolts and a price around 61 percent, and various farming goods including a high fence or barrier. The text references New York and Arkansas regions and a person named Geetha Virtue Ar.
Farm owner WK Chandler and Howa Seabangh announce a strict no hunting or trespassing rule across the property. The notice states clear prohibition to protect livestock, crops, and safety, with enforcement implied.
Fragments describe a notice about hunting or sale of miscellaneous items. It mentions Candies Fruita Nuts confectimeries and maintaining a complete stock of family chronicles and restaurant gossip with set prices. Also references thefts Colt and LaGrippe and a Defender. No clear names or dates.
Local items list barber shop hours, farm sales, hunting bans, and household notices. Includes shop hours for The Makkip Hill Barber in Marble Hill, farm sales of fencing and timber, notices of hunting prohibition on farms, local names such as Walter, Rickert, Baker, and Hinkebein, plus brief societal updates on residents visiting, schooling, and Christmas greetings.
Notice states the annual meeting of the Bank of Zalma shareholders in Zalma Missouri Bollinger county on Monday January 11 between 4 am and 4 pm for election of five directors and other business. Dated December 14, 1820 signed BH Bollinger president C I Bollinger cashier. Another road machine arrives and will screen gravel and load it if size matters.
Master Cibhert Chandler shows improvement after hospitalization in St Lantia and may return home soon. President A F Hendricks conducted business in Jackson this week. Char Bilewell and family from Dongola visited Goo Wo Hidewell and shopped locally. rumors float Otis Hahn and family may return from California soon. he previously suffered rheumatism. Will Fo Welle will handle lumber business in Chetrak this week. A. Mabe, a lumbermart, is ill with rheumatism and plans bed rest. Ele 4 Bair remains under severe cold spell. The Lear teg Yeon may hire a temporary worker in the absence of We Haniriek. Henry Miller and Marhie Philx traveled to Chicago for diphtheria treatment and show improvement. Chas Kien received a rent payment. Kee Lae Jownt, involved with Sayaesport work, attends Presbyterian church. The heady daughter of Mr and Mrs Vea Eetes has made a notable drive. Noten Tagher ty creting fle mvente duder. A. Tartar aiding during holidays. Washington University attendance noted. John Deck of Bollinger region transacts business here Monday with local merchants.
CF Liler of near Liteseille hosted a welcome visit Monday while The Proes W. Auer clerks at the Farmers Supply store. Rev James, recently moving into San Newell cottage north of town, left for Greenville last week. Henry Moyander and family secured a new home near Tareva's, with last Saturday noting progress.
All American Legion posts in the 13th District are urged to attend a district meeting in Bismarck on December 27 at 1 PM. The gathering aims to plan future Legion work, organize new posts, and boost membership across the district. District officers will be elected to promote growth in the next months.
A garbled note references a forthcoming gathering at a meeting named Biamarce where attendees are urged to cheer and enjoy a social event. The text is fragmented but suggests entertainment or social plans with multiple misread words indicating a festive purpose.
A large, heartfelt obituary notes the death of Linda Murray, praising her as beloved by family and friends. The piece laments her early departure, lists grieving relatives, and describes funeral arrangements and cemetery details with reverent tone. It also mentions community members visiting and paying respects.
Senator Harding voiced support for compulsory military training and voted in favor. He drew fire from the National Woman's Party which issued an official bulletin denouncing his stance on equal suffrage.
A fragmented wartime appeal urges aid and health measures. The text references Red Cross efforts, safety and nutrition guidance, and community actions to support soldiers and families during peace time.
Unclear readable fragments reference a ceremony or meeting with names and places but most text is garbled. No coherent events, dates, or figures can be derived beyond mentions of people and generic actions.
Across the country soldiers wounded overseas receive aid from Red Cross workers who provide friendly relief and teach new occupations to help them earn a living. The organization also keeps families informed and supports dependents facing food shortages and hardship.
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