Winter expedition probes snake den in Salew region
On a hunting trip Pram lola near Salew iil, Van Swalley and Lwobong found a ledge called the snake den at Charles Park’s farm. They killed twenty seven rattlesnakes, the largest with sixteen rattles and a button, eleven racers and seven house snakes. The party plans to dynamite the den and destroy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pram Lola
Salew Iil
van Swalley
Lwobong
Charles Parka
Mr. Swalley
Electric Bitters Said to Cure Malaria and More
A Homed a lawyer from Munday recalls his brother’s malarial fever and how Electric Bitters cured him after other remedies failed. The ad claims the remedy purifies blood, aids digestion, liver and kidney function, and treats headaches, nervous disorders, and female complaints. Available for 600 at De Burke’s the Mast Side Drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munday
Homieda
Tox
Denver Visit Inspires Colorado Democrat Letter Writer
SW Matthews of Dolder County writes the Democrat with impressions from his Capitol trip in Denver. He describes a crowded legislative hall, the Capitol exterior, the museum exhibits including Kit Carson's gear, and notes on Denver’s climate, labor conditions, and views of North and South Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SW. Matthews
Dolph County
The
Democrat
Dexvir
Coa
Taarrose Medorta Demeckat
Epara
Denver
Etuta
Capitel
Kit Carson
Auction Buyers Snag Household Staples at Local Sale
A fragmentary notice shows cash purchases of bacon lard soap and flour at a local sale. It lists items like salt bacon and Best High Patent flour with prices and vendor initials J P Spars. The readable bits suggest a general goods auction or market transection in a neighborhood.
Monster Oil Fire Threatens Beaumont Area
Owners J M Guffey and J Gatley plan burning 200000 barrels of Lucas oil near Beaumont to prevent spillover from a surface oil deposit. Captain AF Lucas says the fire, set in ditches next week, could cause large losses to the well owners and requires strict precautions to protect nearby property. The burning aims to prevent contamination as ground remains saturated and the well’s 60000 barrels daily flow is noted by a local authority.
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J. M. Guffey
J. Gatley
Lucas Oil
Beaumont
AF. Lucas
World Baater
Cincinnati Enquirer
Austin
Elf
Lucas
Decline of Dublin Town Linked to New Rural Routes
The once thriving Dublin in Jasper County faded over 25 years. The establishment of a rural mail route last week led to the abolition of the local post office, leaving the old farmhouse as a landmark. The Missouri Pacific line's arrival shifted trade to Carthage, Joplin, and Jasper, driving residents away and ending Dublin’s role as a trading center.
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Dublin
Jasper County
Citizans
Postoffica
Missouri
Kitchener Fails Grand Coup Report From War Office
Lord Kitchener reports Gen French in pursuit of Gen Botha in eastern Transvaal with partial captures and surrender counts. French’s forces, up to Feb 25, seized artillery, ammunition, rifles, horses, cattle, sheep and wagons while Boer losses were light and There were few casualties for the British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
French
Botha
Transvaal
Kitchener
Majoba Hill
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Teaches Quick Relief
An old advertisement promises immediate relief for bruises wounds sores and sore throats using Ballard's Snow Liniment. It cites a price of two bits and a bottle and credits John Fl Curry and Dr. Burke's Drug Store as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
John FL Curry
Coulter and Goddard dissolve partnership in Missouri
Notice states Coulter and Goddard dissolve their partnership with G Hodard retiring. The firm will be continued as Coulter and Son, inviting all debts to be settled promptly as the business passes to the new partnership in Jacksonville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulter & Goddard
Jacksonville
G. Hoddard
Is Coulter & Son
Whit Coutter
Arnica Savo Promises Quick Pain Relief
A misprinted ad claims Boehlen's Arnica Savo will kill pain and heal injuries, curing fever eruptions and boils with a 260 box guarantee. Sold by Dr. Burke at East 5? de Dingg Street.
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Boehlen
Burke
de Dingg St
Night of Terror Ends With Doctor King’s Discovery
A widow of General Burnham of Muchas Missouri feared pneumonia would kill her but Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life. She slept through the night after taking the remedy and was cured of consumption. The ad claims it cures throat, odes and lung diseases with 500 and 100 trial bottles offered free at Burke’s East Side Druggist.
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Burnham
Muchas
HL. Lincoln
Dr. King
Chia
Ir Burke
East Side
Organ's Bill Favored on Senate and House Clerk Pay
Organ of Dent reports a bill favorably to regulate Missouri legislature clerks pay. It fixes daily wages for assistant, engrossing, enrolling, official reporters, chaplains, stenographers, and reading clerks in both chambers and caps Senate and House support staff at set counts with pay only for time on service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Missouri
Senate
House
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Restores Health Note
G A Roberts of Lintner Illinois suffered years with a sore stomach and weight loss. After taking Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin his stomach trouble cleared, he regained strength and weighs healthier than before, crediting the remedy for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A Roberts
Lintner
Caldwell
Raid in Evening Dress Brings 11 Gambling Houses Target
In New York on February 28 a Citizens' Committee raid led by Austin G Max and aided by judges and prominent businessmen raided 11 gambling houses in the Venderloin. Police seized roulette wheels chips cards and paraphernalia while dozens of prisoners were taken to the station. Some venues closed before entry but doors were smashed and the raid produced a storage-full haul.
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New York
Austin G. Max
Gitzens
Raader
Ibreal
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Organ
Richardson’s
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TRAD
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Dingle
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Duesday
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