The Man Who Dered in the Twenty Four Hour Race
Ralph Stanton, famed reckless racer, orders his new mechanic Floyd to join him after the original mechanician collapses from heart disease. The Mercury car leads early as Floyd, a twenty one year old gas engine expert, volunteers to race in place of the fallen man. Stanton pushes to maintain pace despite warnings of a possible blowout as the crowd roars and the race intensifies toward a cliffhanger ending.
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Mercury
Stanton
Stp
Ralph Stanton
America
Durand
Ops
Jones
Walters
Tts
Ecorn
Maxon
Floyd
Singer
Jes Floyd
Mr. Green
Blanton
Ths
Branton
Peddock
Colorado
Lightning Strikes Homes and Barn in Local Area
In the Monday shower lightning hit John T. Vaughans residence south of town, knocking the telephone from the wall with minor damage likely costing about ten dollars. Friday afternoon lightning struck Sam Utes barn near Sharon, burning the barn and 125 barrels of corn. Mr W A S Hyland of Norton, returning from F A Audsleys 77th birthday, stopped to visit Carroll county relatives before continuing to Salt Springs where Audsleys brother is ill.
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John T. Vaughan
Sam Ute
Sane
Sharon
W. A. S Hyland
Norton
F. A. Audsley
Carroll County
Mr. Audsley
P. G. Sullivan
Salt Springs
Electric bitters praised by Lewisburg reader
Shout for joy from CB Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia thanks Electric Bitters for curing a decade of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The testimonial claims relief from dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons. Each bottle guaranteed to satisfy and priced at 50 cents at PD HL Franklin's Drug Store.
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CB. Rader
Lewisburg
W Va
Franklin
Gilliam's new station praised and depots praised
Gilliam's new station nears completion and earns praise for its handsome dep ot. The C and A management is commended for a well arranged depot. Lon Cotts name is tied to a lightning strike that killed a valuable horse. A birth is recorded Friday May 5, a son to Mr and Mrs R Dell. Oliver Dickman's house was struck by lightning, his wife slightly stunned. C H Leimbrock and family plan an extended trip to the Northwest estates and Canada with possible relocation if impressed.
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Gilliam
Lon Cott
R. Dell
Oliver Dickman
C. H. O Leimbrock
Canada
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Clear Complexions
Famous stage beauties fear skin eruptions blotches and sores but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised to prevent and cure eczema salt rheum sore lips chapped hands chilblains burns cuts and bruises. It claims unequaled for piles and is sold for 25 cents at Franklin’s Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Franklin
Slater Co trip and local news from Sedalia Record
Slater Co A O Leimbrock and family and William Land of Gilliam left for a Pacific coast tour. William Lason, News printer, welcomes a newborn eight-pound boy. Geo W Markwell returned from Mexico and Louisiana after attending the Federal Vet Memorial exercises. Sedalia’s new summer resort by J H Bothwell features two springs, a cliff stair, and a three story building over a cave.
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A. O. Leimbrock
William Land
Gilliam
Pacific Coast
Land
William Lason
News Office
Babe Os
Geo. W. Markwell
Mexico
Louisiana
Sedalia
J. H. Bothwell
Fedalia
Foolproof Health Ad Promotes Dr King’s Life Pills
An old newspaper ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure to “gently compel” action of the stomach liver and bowels. It claims to end abuse of the system and restore health and good feeling. The price is 25 cents.
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Dr. King
P. H. Pranklin
Nelson Joplin Drives Four Oxen Through Elk Lick Area
Mik Joplin from near Elk Lick visited on Wednesday driving four oxen to a wagon. The animals were a big draw for town residents and especially children. Joplin has used oxen for most of his life. A group from Postal attended Sunday at Bothwell lodge about ten miles north.
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Nelson Mik Joplin
Elk Lick
Mr. Joplin
Postal
Bothwell
Lightning Strikes Slater Area Cause Notable Loss
Lightning has struck around Slater over the past week, causing significant property damage and disruptions. Reports note multiple incidents with damage to outbuildings and infrastructure, though no serious injuries are mentioned. Local officials urge residents to stay vigilant and report further strikes.
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Slater
Fire and Theft Hit Local Farm and Town
Last Friday a farm barn and contents belonging to Samuel Dots burned after a blaze that caused heavy losses including corn, hay, harness and implements. A Monday report adds a steer and a neighbor’s cow gone, with insurance of 704 dollars on the barn and its contents. In a separate incident a tramp named Frank Colville stole a pair of gold rim spectacles from E. B. Casady of Hotel Saline, was arrested by City Marshal Butta and jailed in Marshall on larceny charges.
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Samuel Dots
Samuel Black
Henry Leimkuehler
Shmuel Dots
Frank Colville
E. B. Casady
Barn Fire Destroys Flayre C Neale’s Barn
A Monday morning lightning strike set Flayre C Neale’s barn ablaze at about seven o’clock. Neale saved many items but not all, and only a hog perished in the flames. Insurance on the barn was $100 and will not cover the loss. He congratulates himself on not being in the barn at the time of the fire.
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Flayre C. Neale
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Kiel
Rock Island Lines
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Omaha
Colorado Flyer
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Kansas City
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