President Roosevelt praised St Louis Exposition effort
A cable from St Louis dated December 3 1901 congratulates President Roosevelt on his wide ranging message. It urges continued cooperation to mount an exposition commemorating the Louisiana Purchase centennial. David R Francis expresses strong support for federal backing and international participation. The President endorses a grand national display to mark a turning point in US expansion and calls for full government exhibits.
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Roosevelt
St. Louis
Washington
Louisiana Purchase
David R. Francis
Congress
St. Louie
Missouri
De A V Hanes Rheumatic Specific and Ointment Ad
An 1900s style advertisement touts De A V Hanes Rheumatic Specific as a blood cleanser and kidney regulator for eczema and skin diseases. It claims toxins in blood from decayed tissue cause eruptions and parasites. Also promotes Hanes Ointment for skin relief and mentions a medicine company in St. Joseph Missouri.
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de. A.V. Danes
de. A. V. Banes
Decerna Bey
de. A. V. Hanes Medicine Co
St. Joseph, Mo
Preacher Hints at Notes and Money in Vestry Exchange
A Philadelphia Press item records a vestry discussion where a new member asks about preaching without notes. The old minister replies he would preach with notes if they were five or ten dollar bills, hinting at financial motives behind sermon preparation.
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Philadelphia Press
Pile-ine Ofen Piles Money Refunded If It Ever Fails
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee for Anti Ague cures Chills and Fever. The claim notes that refunds are issued if the product fails to meet expectations. No dates or locations are provided in the snippet.
Lon V Stephens on Witness Stand in St Louis Case
Ex Governor Lon V Stephens testified for W O Cardwell in the St Louis Republic suit. He declined several questions about transportation favors from Phelps and Nebel, and admitted receiving campaign cash from Tony Steuver. The exchange highlighted corruption within the Democratic state ring as witnesses clashed with lawyers.
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Lon V. Stephens
al Independence
W. O. Cardwell
St. Louis Republic
Stephens
Frank P. Walab
Cardwell
Mr. Phelps
Furnlesh
Colonel Phelps
Mbelpato Furnleh
Mr. Stephens
Tony Steuver
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Burns And Sores
AJonesville Virginia man W F Eads recalls severe foot burn healing after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The testimonial claims relief from burns, scalds, cuts, sores, bruises and piles after other remedies failed. Sold by F A Franklin.
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W. F. Eads
Jonesville
Bucklen
F. FL
Franklin
The Questions They Ask and the Encyclopedia Pitch
A Chicago Post excerpt shows a book agent probing a merchant about marriage and children to introduce the encyclopedia sales pitch. The resourceful seller uses family curiosity to steer the purchase toward the encyclopedia, illustrating sales tactics and persuasion.
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Chicago Post
What Shall We Hive for Dascort
A playful ad styled prompt introduces Tey Jell-O as a quick two minute dessert with no baking. It lists lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors and mentions grocery stores Loc ts.
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Dascort
Which in Right Missouri Reporters and Experts Debate
The Osceola Republican argues the true state of Missouri finances requires a nonpartisan, law-appointed committee to examine without interference. It dismisses Dockery and allied sheets that claim certificates of indebtedness are as good as cash, urging independent figures for public trust.
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Missouri
Acc
Dockery
Osceola Republican
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and claimed to destroy the disease's foundation while building up the body's constitution. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, with testimonials available. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 74 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
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Hall
F. J. Comery & Co
Toledo
Ohio
A Few Smiles Shared in a Lighter Moment
A humorous exchange features Myrtle doubting lake outings after a past kiss, Dick comparing golf to croquet in rough language, and several playful jabs about courtship, milk, and engagement. The snippets show light domestic banter and small-town wit among several named speakers.
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Jessie
Milkwan
Kaw
Maurie
Edith
Arpien Salve touted as cure all by Hillsboro writer
Bays Howin details severe corn pain to H. Robinson of Hillsboro. Buckiin’s Arpien Salve claimed to cure corns and ease sprains bruises sores burns ulcers and skin diseases. Sold at PL. Franklio’s drug store with guaranteed cure for 2 cents.
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H. Robinson
Hillsboro
PL. Franklio
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State Board of Health of
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Sandine
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Nvcenthe
Marshall
Ishully
Trenton
Hermie
Myrtle
Lake Stone
Joe
Jennie
Maud
George
Clara
Bays Howin
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