Prayer and locust plague influence in the Midwest and Northwest
The article recalls historical efforts to quell grasshopper swarms in Minnesota and the Northwest, noting prayer for rain and a 1877 proclamation of fasting and intercession. It details the dramatic wave of locusts, the rapid rise and abrupt end after a cold night, and ties to regional belief and crisis response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Pillsbury
Minnesota
Cherches
Suromer
Col Waller as a Supreme Judge candidate next year
Alex Waller of Moberly will run for supreme judge with a three seat election. Supporters back Waller and his wife as they settle in Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Waller
Bennewick Brunswicker Flow
Alex Waller
Moberiy
Supreme Jludge
Aleek
Mrs. Waller
Jefferson City
Contempt for naval historians over Sampson and Schley feud
A sharp broadside argues against Sampson as a savior of the fleet at Santiago and defends Schley’s actions. The author accuses a naval history project and authors like Maclay of bias, asserting Schley located Cervera, commanded at Santiago, and that Sampson had no naval engagements or orders affecting battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Querrera
Sampson
Santiago
Maclay
Sebley
Cervara
Colon
Navy Department
Cervera
Story of a Saw
Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan testifies that his wife, long bedridden, regained strength after using two bottles of Bec tric Ditters. The remedy is claimed to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness with a cure guaranteed at 50 cents by Dr Burke Hast Side Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Williama
Manchester
Mich
Burke
George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Kine
Long
The Joke on Brother Baker in Paria Mercury
The paragraph mocks Brother Baker of Moberly and mocks his chin whiskers. It references a depot in Paris and a Hannibal militia company returning from Nevada. A chaotic scene in camp includes looting wine and a humorous, magical taunt about a man and his horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria Mercury
Moberly
Paris
Bonday
Hannibal
Nevada
Alaraweol
Bagint
Jim
Wise Sayings and Evening Verse Fragments
A collection of maxims from various authors on conscience success prudence and time with a short testimonial about Dr Kine's New Discovery curing Mrs Long and Mr Long from pneumonia. Includes a poetic excerpt about an evening and nature’s restful imagery.
Alia Drug Package Promises Malaria Cure
A notice in the TO CUR MLA ALIA region announces a four day limit for a drug product named ChUL 8. It claims to fund ruaway in any case of chills or malaria but may fail to cure. Price listed as 60 cents per package.
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Tara Quinoria
Prica
Trade and public notice on new product launch issues
A garbled notice from Atlanta discusses a land, trade, and product launch concept, mentioning public reception and wall advertisements. It references annual costs and unnamed entities while asserting potential regulatory concerns and unclear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Uae
Gothing
Exchanges and notices from area papers beg for aid and update
Among Our Exchanges notes Edgar Radabaugh of Moberly now a baker after leaving Macon. J N Daylor moves Macon store instruments to Moberly and may close Macon shop. Madison Times reports ice famine as local harvests fail and Moberly plant cannot meet demand. A mad dog was killed near Middle Grove six weeks ago. hydrophobia illness follows a son of Jim Stephens in Arkansas. My. Kothum reports a bitten horse acting oddly. may shoot if not better. Herbaline advertised as liver remedy for lethargy and drowsiness. price 50c. sold by Surry and Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Grove
Jim Stephens
Stephens
Arkansas
My. Kothum
Rex Tea Promises Blood Purification and Summer Readiness
An old advertisement touts Rex Tea as a remedy for kidney and liver purification and skin improvement. The copy claims a money-back guarantee through druggists and mentions a special round trip train from Moberly to Sedalia on August 4th at 9:25 am priced at $1.00.
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Moberly
Sedalia Augus
M KY & 1
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la Roy
EL Hardin's
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Brother Baker
Wranklin
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Hmerson
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Buxton
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Jeremy. Taylor
Balguy
Brann
Alia
Liebig’s Beef Iron
TRON
L. E. Frost Drug CO
Last’s PharMacy
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Idgar
Macon
J.N. Daylor
Huntsville
Madison
Madison Times
John FB. Surry
Mast Side
Ua Uw
Ptaantt
Abe Quality Revel Acted Vd
Yan
Lou
Bowers
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