Aging farmer marries 17 year old in Warrensburg
In Warrensburg Missouri on August 21 8 Goodwin aged 71 and Mrs Mandel Willson aged 17 were wed. He is a prosperous farmer from near Hastings while she is a young widow from Higginsville. The couple traveled to Lafayette county for the ceremony with the bride’s father giving consent.
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Warreaburg
Goodwin
Mandel Willson
Hastings
Lligginsville
Fover
Lafayette County
Delightful Social At Wass Side Christian Church
A social at the Wass Side Christian church on the Mollie and Rosie Nise farm drew 100 or more guests from town. Held between 7 and 10, attendees enjoyed light refreshments served by the ladies, making it one of the nicest affairs presented by the church.
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Mollie
Rosie Nise
Wass Side
Nise
Shopping Bag Tops Beauty Pins Belt Pins and More
Local retailer showcases a range of accessories including shopping bags, beauty pins, belt pins, and related items. The display emphasizes practical everyday use and fashion accents for shoppers.
Will There Be a Glut of Gold
A Harvard geology professor predicts a surge in gold production over the next thirty years, potentially lowering gold’s value as a standard. He suggests silver could replace gold as an international value token due to its harder mining and uneven global distribution. Iron aside, gold remains widely disseminated, with modern mining expanding the gold field.
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N. 8. Shaler
Harvard University
Dr King’s New Life Pills Proclaimed Cure All Ailments
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sickness and headaches. It claims thousands proved their merit by clearing blood and boosting health. Sold by Dr. Burke on the east side, 25 cents with money back guarantee if not cured.
Buying HLUING: insist on loving Red Cross Bal
Fragmented ad style note urges selecting a 20 percent package and mentions groceries. Limited readable text centers on branding Red Cross and a discount percentage, with unclear product details.
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Red Cross
Secretary of State disavows interest in Missouri Intelligencer
The Globe prints a personal card from Secretary of State Sam Brook denying any involvement with the Mexico Intelligencer or its editorials. He states no state official is party to current Democratic infighting and emphasizes he fights only the enemy, not internal politics.
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Globe
Sam Brook
Coole
Intelligencer
Missouri
Stara Ae
Dapary- Maen
Soares
Olay Om Jiwunson
Sam
Cook
Mexico
Stephens
Mexico Intelligencer
Gov. Stephens
Chevanuor Dockery
Ooon
Story of a Slaver and a Woman Healed by Bitters
Manchester Michigan resident Geo D Williams credits Electric Bitters with restoring his wife after five years of paralysis and helplessness. The tonic is touted as a supreme remedy for female diseases, curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches and dizziness. Sold by Dr Burke on the East Side Drugstore for 60 cents with a cure guaranteed.
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Geo. D. Williama
Manchester
Mich
Burke
Tragedy in Mining Camp Near Joplin
A quarrel between two miners at Chitwood Hollow mining camp three miles from Joplin ends with Walter Craig shot through the heart by red Berry around 4 am yesterday. The incident happened in the main street of Chitwood.
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Joplin
Mon
Chitwood Hollow
Niles
Red Berry
Walter Craig
Chitwood
A Long Bicycle Ride From Toledo to Kanus City
A group from Tolncdo Ohio Allen Mosier Andrew Wald Tronie Wall and a child named little Miss the Wall completed a two week bicycle journey. After planning to cycle from Toledo to Skansaga City to visit relatives they prepared supplies and agreed to take a train if any rider fatigued. They arrived yesterday showing little fatigue and continued toward Kanus City.
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Allen, Mosier
Andrew Wald
Tronie Wall
Little Miss the Wall
Tolncdo
Ohio
Toledo
Skansaga City
Ethel
Kanaus City
Missouri Conference to convene in St Joseph city
The annual session of the Missouri Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will be held in St Joseph at Francis Street M E Church from September 1 to 3. The meeting draws 800 to 400 ministers and laymen from churches north of the Missouri River with Bishop Candler presiding. Notables include Bishop Hendricks, Rev John D Vinci l, Rev Doster Barbes, and Rev O Brown. opening sermon by Rev W B Whealer. Also mentions a patent remedy for blood purification and a money-back druggist offer.
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St. Joseph
Missouri Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Bala
Francis Stroat M. St
Missouri River
Candler
Georgia
Bishop Hendricks
Kansas City
John D. Vincil
St. Louis
Doster Barbes
Nashville
Cana
O Brown
Vindalia
W. 13, Whealer
Gallatin
For Sale Properties on South Fourth Morley Barrow and Halleck
Multiple listings for eight room two story houses at 819 South Fourth Street and 109 South Morley Street with barns, sheds, wells and fruit. a five room modern cottage at 518 Barrow Street. a nearly new four room cottage on Halleck Street 218 with outbuildings. inquiries to 519 South Fourth Street. Also a medicinal patent tonic ad claiming blood purification and complexion benefits with a 25 cent price.
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Peck Williams
South Fourth Street
South Morley Street
Barrow Street
Halleck Street
Pourth
Woman Accidentally Killed by Gun Near Maryville
Maryville Mo August 24 Mrs Dr Snodderty 34 was killed Sunday night by an accidental discharge of a shotgun she held. The farmer's wife living in the county investigated a hen house noise, raised up, and the hammer of the gun discharged killing her before her husband could reach her.
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Maryville
Notice to settle accounts for fall and winter stock
A notice from J. Bowers asking all indebted parties to call and settle their accounts to fund the purchase of new fall and winter stock. The message is polite and reiterates the need for timely payment.
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Bowers
Umpire's Leg Broken In Ball Game Accident
Jasge Wilkerson, 13, son of ex Policeman James Wilkerson, broke his leg while acting as umpire at a local ball game in Sedalia Missouri on Sunday. He twisted his leg to avoid a fast inshoot, and the bones snapped. This marks his twenty fifth fracture history with the right leg broken twenty times and the left leg five times. Complimentary notices follow about Miss Magna Chandler entertaining Misses Ruby and Louise Allen of Paris, with music games and refreshments. Also an apparent ad for Jell-O desserts ends the snippet.
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Sedalia
Jasge Wilkerson
James’ Wilkerson
Ines
Wilkerson
Misses Allen
Magna Chandler
Ruby
Louise Allen
Paris
Misa Maya
Appendicitis Rise Linked to Constipation Claim
Appendix inflammation is linked to digestive health and constipation, not seeds. Regular use of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin before meals is claimed to strengthen digestion, improve appetite, and relieve constipation, with bottles sold by druggists and a testimonial book offered by Pepsin Syrup Co.
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Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup ,Co
Monticello
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