Col Cornelius C Smith Relates Scraps With Redskins
Col Cornelius C Smith of St. Louis in charge of the St. Louis army recruiting district visits Hannibal to reopen the tent office. A veteran of Indian campaigns and the Philippine war, he earned the Medal of Honor for a 1890-91 Sioux fight at Little Grass Creek. He later served as civil governor in the Moro district under Pershing.
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Army
Hannibal
Cornelius C. Smith
St. Louis
Col Smith
Hannital
Fort Missula
Mont
Godsantry
Gilbert C. Smith
Yas
Helrna
Cornelius Smith
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Wingate
XL. MI
Jiem
Little Grass Creek
White River
South Dakota
Capen
Congress
Tower
Corp. Smith
Philippines
Cal Smith
Paseen
Ariz
Isfin Teing
Ife
Cok Smith
Islands
Leonard Wood
Smith
Cotabate
Ladi
Flershing
Toit Te Leia
Weedaru Pershing
Col. Smith
Mores
Dato Ali
Painful Rheumatism Remedies Warned About Salts Drink
A dubious home remedy article promotes taking four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water each morning for a week to flush uric acid through the kidneys and skin. It blames rheumatism on uric acid, touts cheap lithia salt mix from gravel and lemon juice, and claims widespread success with thousands using the preparation.
Mefford serves as acting judge in Hannibal court
Sheriff Z W Mefford officiated as judge of the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas Monday morning, beginning the April term. He will continue in that role until Governor Frederick Gardner of Missouri appoints a successor to Judge W T Ragland. Ragland has been elected Supreme Court commissioner in Jefferson City, a post with a $7500 salary under a bill before the legislature.
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Z. W. Mefford
Hannibal
James F Greenville Returns Home From France
James F Greenville son of Mr and Mrs Greenville of Hil street has returned home after service in the tank corps. He entered service about a year ago and served in France several months. His company was preparing to relieve a front line unit when the armistice was signed.
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James F. Greenville
Merc
Greenville
Hil Street
Tank Corps
Ife
France
Jan Ecit
Tiz foot balm promises instant relief and joy for tired feet
A vintage advertisement touts Tiz as fast relief for burning corns blisters and aches. It claims acids are drawn out and feet stay fresh and comfortable after long work or walking, urging readers to buy a 25 cent box from druggists or department stores.
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Tiz
Hays Fighting Jim Boyd for Appointment
Hannibal and three Missouri counties back Attorney Hays for the judgeship seat in the tenth judicial district covering Marion Monroe and Ralls. A petition and strong Democratic backing in Jefferson City accompany Boyd’s bid, with signals of governor Gardner’s preferences unclear as discussions continue.
Theatrical Employes Move to Form White Rats Union
Hannibal theater workers including motion picture operators plan to form a White Rats union affiliated with the AFL. Quincgan, an officer from a similar group in the city, is expected to visit to lay preliminary plans. Arch Little, organizer for the Hannibal Trades & Labor Assembly, assists the locals and a meeting will be called soon.
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Hannibal
The
White Rats
American Federation of Labour
Quincgan
Arch Little
John J Bowles III in Chicago
John J Bowles III of North Main street Cuthier was seriously ill in a Chicago hospital with pneumonia. His condition improved after treatment as his wife stayed with him. They had traveled from Hannibal and planned to return after a week in Chicago and New York.
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John J. Bowles
Main Street
Cuthier
Chicago
Bowles
Hannibal
Pir Ates
New York
Beayles
Mrs Chas E Watson Dies on Grace Street
Mercy Ruth J Watson 77 wife of Charles E Watson of 1428 Grace street died at 4:85 this morning in the family home. She leaves three children Anna Maude V Watson and Harnet Watson all of Hannibal beside her husband. Funeral from the home at 2:30 this afternoon conducted by Rev B E HL Ely Jr pastor of First Presbyterian. interment Mount Olivet cemetery.
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Ruth J. Watson
Charles E. Watson
Grace Street
First Presbyterian Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Death of William Reddin in hospital
William Reddin, well known Han nibal man of 610 Walnut street, died at 7:40 Monday morning in Levering hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his widow Mrs. Mayme Reddin, three children Eva Thelma and Sarah Reddin of this city, mother Mrs. Mary Reddin, and two sisters Mrs. Matt Wood and Mrs. Arch Stewart. Funeral at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon from the home conducted by Rev Taylor of Arch Street Methodist church. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
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William Reddin
Hannibal
Walnut Street
Levering Haspatal
Mayme Reddin
Eva
Thelma
Sarah Reddin
Mary Reddin
Matt Wood
Arch Stewart
Rev Taylor
Arch Street Methodist Church
Riverside Cemetery
Quincy to Build Theater and Hotel Near Dipuness
A Quincy theatricalman plans a three to four story complex at Dipuness in Plannitbal to house vaudeville and motion picture theaters on the lower four floors with hotel space above. Negotiations have been underway for days and a stock company of Hannibal and Quincy residents is hoped to back the project, citing insufficient local hotel facilities.
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Quincy
Sovet
Dipuness
Plannitbal
Pisitindail
Vannibal
Sister Of Mrs. F O Brown Dies
FOO Brown of Union street received word that Mrs Bessie Scruggs sister of Mrs Brown died last Friday at Lawrenceburg Pennsylvania after a short illness Mrs Brown was at her sister's bedside when death came Mrs Brown and her daughter will visit relatives and friends in New Mexico before returning home
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Foo Brown
Union Street
Bessie Scruggs
Mrs Brown
Lawrenceburg
Penn
Brown
Hannibal
New Mesxico
Negro given sixty days in county jail
Edward Curren, a Negro, arrested Monday morning, was brought before Judge Thomas H. Hagan Monday afternoon and sentenced to sixty days in the county jail after pleading guilty to peace disturbance.
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Edward Curren
Thomas H. Hagan
John E. Fink Returns Home From Navy Service
John E. Fink son of Ben Fink of Weet Ely Missouri and brother of Frank Fink of Hannibal Trust Company has arrived home after a navy discharge as a class seaman He enlisted last August and has been in service since Thanksgiving Day.
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John E. Fink
Ben Fink
Weet Ely
Frank Fink
Hannibal Trust Company
Navy
Maryland City Emerges As Potential Willard Dempsey Site
Cumberland Maryland offered inducements to stage the Willard Dempsey heavyweight bout promoter Tex Richard. A conference left open the chance Cumberland could be chosen if terms are met within a week. Another locality held a virtual option, with one organizer opposition and backing from several associations.
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New York
Cumberland
Tex Richard
Wag
New York Nationals Edge Washington Americana in Scores
At Newport News and Lynchburg meetups, teams posted records including New York Nationals seven to one over Washington Americana and Doverpett Americans seven to four against Boston Nationals. Key players Winters McCarts Harper Gharrity and Armsmith led scoring rallies in mixed results across multiple pairings.
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Newport News
New York
Washington
Jones
Winters
McCarts
Harper
Neutron Prescription 99 Promises Relief From Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Neutron Prescription 99 as a sure remedy for rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief from soreness stiffness and swollen joints, urging readers to buy a $1.00 bottle at druggists including Owl Drug Store.
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Eatonic
Owl Drug Store
No. 6Th St
Quincy
George Returns to London From Paris Visit
Premier Thord George arrived in London this afternoon after a stop in Taunton and a prior visit in Paris marking a brief European itinerary.
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George
London
Taunton
Thord George
Lonen
Paris
Relief from lumbago advertised remedy claims quick relief
Warmth giving external remedy penetrates to aching spot for fast relief from lumbago sprains bruises headaches and other pains. Handy for the whole family the big bottle economy priced low with druggist by name.
Roth Returns To Wife Bedside In Mayo Clinic Visit
W J Roth rushed to Rochester Mayo Brothers Institute to be at his wife’s side as she fights a serious condition. He had earlier hurried from Mankato to Rochester after a Sunday arrival, with daughters Mrs Louis Appal and Mrs Harry Roth at the bedside. An N ray examination was planned for Monday.
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Woo. Reeth
Roclester
Minn
Mayo Brothers Institute
Roth
Manmibal
Rochester
Louis Appal
Lyon Street
Inlaw
Harry Roth
Happenings in Hannibal update from local visits
Joe Conlan returns from Perry Missouri while Mr and Mrs G D Harris visit relatives in Mienntad. Mere John Wallace returns from Vales Missouri after visiting kin. Henry Thompson of Camp Point Illinois returns home after several days visiting relatives in Hannibal.
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G. D. Harris
St. Louis
Mienntad
Henry Thompson
Camp Point
Great Old Remedy for Skin Diseases
A vintage advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic that claims to cure skin eruptions, eczema, Scrofula, and related ailments by purifying the blood. It urges readers to trust the product from their druggist, notes a 50 year history, and offers medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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S.S. S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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