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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented column discusses Chicago motto notions by Tym Gasgow Missouriay, future street railway talks by Jerrenson Orry, and plans for a Springfield Missouri encampment with a daily automobile exhibit. It notes Sedalia Nevada and Macon losing bids and comments on Democratic passes and a Belgian hare issue across Minnesota and Iowa.
Report from Pekin says Seymour's column was beaten back while three hundred lives were lost in the Friday attempt to reach Tien Ten. Four U. S. Marines killed on Thursday as another attack is made. Admiral Kenney heads to Taku with the Brooklyn and a Manila brigade as more troops are dispatched from the United States. Dispatches indicate Taku fell, but relief force may have been captured.
The text links child health to worm infections, noting irritability fever and illness when worms are present. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm expeller and tonic to restore health and cheerfulness, offered by John F. Curry at 28a or in full.
An old ad touts a “Sure Kidney Cure” with bold guarantees for kidney and bladder ailments. It asserts high cure rates and offers painless, positive results, naming F. Curry as seller and urging readers to contact by mail order.
The game at Randolph Springs Sunday pitted Chifficothe against Moberly in front of a good crowd despite many missing due to a railroad picnic. Edwards the new Moberly pitcher fanned seventeen, including seven in a row. Moberly won 21 to 10 as St. Charles and Mexico supporters anticipate next Sunday's clash and a larger attendance.
A Macon Georgia line passenger train struck a washout near McDonough. the fire destroyed the cars and killed all aboard except the Pullman sleeper crew largely perished. Thirty five dead total. A Chicago and Northwestern excursion train collided with a freight at De Pere near Green Bay. Eight killed, one missing, fifty three injured, with many seriously hurt.
A second annual fundraiser picnic for the German Catholic church will be held on June 27 at Miller's Fair Ground Park. Handbills provide further particulars about the event.
A local shop assures careful filling of prescriptions with security and promptness. They offer pure and fresh drugs, aiming to aid patients toward a speedy recovery. The store also maintains a selection of toilet articles and related goods.
A fragmented critique of cigarette ring blowers and their need for an audience. It contrasts ring blowing with solo smoking, notes vanity and bravado, and observes how young smokers may imitate rings to gain approval, sometimes leading to more harmful habits. The piece touches on social dynamics, competition, and fleeting mentorship by a dentist figure.
A long letter from Ngankin China dated May 1 1900 describes daily life, kites, Shanghai style dress, and street sounds. It notes the city’s walls a three mile circuit, compounds housing Chapel and Missionary Home, and the heavy snow fall. The writer discusses superstition grave rites, coffins sealed for years, and the looming Chinese crisis with Empress Dowager rumors and Open Door policy. concludes with faith that God will keep doors open and prayers for workers.
AL Lafalette of Gregory Landing Missouri recalls a near death from cholera and diarrhea nine years ago. A neighbor offered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which gave instant relief and restored health. He notes the medicine remained at his home ever since and would keep it stocked. Sold by J L Curry Last's Pharmacy and Dr Burke's East Side Drug Store.
Three acres of ground on South Morley street in Moberly with a good six room house and outbuildings. Includes fruit trees such as apples peaches plums raspberries grapes and strawberries. Will sell or trade for small town property or small farm. Call at Boz Tadleels street box day tin JM Sevrius.
Rain did not dampen attendance at the Big Baptist Tent as nightly services continue at 8 pm and 9 pm this week. The pastor invites all Christians and seekers to attend, praying for salvation and noting strong interest in this ongoing revival effort.
A chaotic garble of early 20th century patent medicine pitches praises various elixirs and ointments. Dr D B Cargile promotes Bittera and health claims while White's Orbay Vermifuge and Tabler's Buckeye Cleb Ointment are advertised. Local vendor John Gurry sells goods. J W Corry markets tonics.
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