Hancock County Fair Directors Decide to Hold Two Days Auto Races
Carthage reports Hancock county fair directors decided to hold auto races at the fair grounds on Wednesday and Thursday with aggregate purses totaling 725 dollars. Wednesday features five and 25 mile races for Hancock county cars, and a 20 mile free for all. Thursday includes several races and an exhibition with Barney Oldfield.
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Hancock County
Carthage
Francis Harding Jones
J. M. Jones
Jones
Tunes
Baptist Church
Z. M. Jones
Dorothy
Weston
Mt. Vernon
Kansas
Hancock County Fair
E. M. Robbins
Barney Oldfield
Christie
King Kelley-Mercer
Capt
Kennedy
Edwards
Jerry Mormester
McBuick
Guy Doyle—Blitsenbuck
Lee
Jd. Hendricks
Samuel Waston
Wo J.yen
J. T. McCullough
Courthige High
High School
Lne
Robert Clark
Ehner Carter
R. E H
Chalmer Hecox
L. H
Carl Whipps
Tim Seyfield
Dred Perris
Jos. Price
Frank Cheney
Olhcr
Edward F. Dunne
Democratic
Dunne
Wilson
Lowden
Worth Knowing A Herbal Remedy For Women Health
A brevity advertisement notes women suffer chronic ailments and may seek doctors with little relief. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a simple root and herb medicine available at local drug stores to restore health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Deafness Cure Formula Promises Relief From Catarrhal Deafness
A home remedy claim offers a tonic to dispel catarrhal poison causing head noises and deafness. It instructs mixing Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar, then taking four times daily to relieve symptoms and restore hearing, asserting ninety percent of ear troubles derive from catarrh.
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Ady
Miss Nona Gray Guests and Local Visits Across Week
Baylis and others report visits and guests across Pittsfield and nearby towns. Families from Missouri Nebraska Wisconsin Oklahoma and Illinois are noted with travel and extended stays as residents hosted relatives and friends over the past week. An advertisement for Foley remedies concludes the page in a block of classified copy.
Four Governors Expected At Palmyra Gathering
Palmyra hosts a large Democratic tent meeting on October 23 with seats for 2500. Speakers include Vice President Marshall, Champ Clark, and several governors and senators. Local courts report on cases while residents attend events, visits, and sales across Pike county.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Champ Clark
Palmyra
Palmmyra
Frederick I. Gardner
Olle James
Kentucky
J. Ham Lewis
Ilinois
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Summer Hill soldiers monument to be unveiled Oct 20
Pittsfield Oct 17 The soldiers monument in Summer Hill will be unveiled and dedicated October 20. Speakers include Henry L. Turiney Carvolton and General Frank Dickson adjutant general of Springfield. A band and musical numbers will accompany the program. Major Sam Hayes Post invites comrades, Woman's Relief Corps, and patriotic citizens of Pike and adjoining counties to attend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring lunch for a picnic dinner.
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Pittsfield
Summer Hill
Hunkenry L. Tuiney
Carvolton
Frank Dickson
Springfield
Sam Hayes
Woman's Relief Corps
Pike County
J. C. Davis
Illinois Copper and Silver Mining and Milling Company
State Bank
Willmer
Washington
East Manila
Keller
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Blood Purity and Health
Advertisement claims impure blood weak and susceptible to disease. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies enriches and revitalizes the blood and strengthens the whole system. The product is presented as having tested for forty years and urged for immediate use.
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Hood
Griggsville Births and Local Socials Report
Griggsville area reports a fine boy born Thursday morning to Rey and Mrs. Pettit. Emmer Elliott went to Canada for new employment. Mr. and Mrs. Harry George visited Cap Dunham and family. the Dunhams joined H. S. Hunter in Quincy for the civic parade. John Craven Jr. and others attended events in Quincy. Sam Power plans to buy cattle in Kansas City. Ed Newman and Cap Dunham spent Friday night in Quincy for the big event. Milton relatives visited Saturday night and Sunday. Emmett Dunham visited grandmother Mrs. Wm Dunham in Mayaville. A large matinee crowd was in attendance Thursday.
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Q. L. Sowers
Pearl
Wednesdy
Barney McGary
St. Louis
Mudd
A. B. Carey, Sr
Helen
Quincy
Tripp
Charles T.lovell
A. J
Harriet Jacquin
Louisiana
Vannatte Ia
John
Fairfield
Iowa
Dell Phillips
Cedar Rapids
Harry O. Beacom
Ffarry O. Ig
Wellsville
Wash McClintock
Frank X. Ducey
Pittsfield
Mary B. Brown
Florence Uoskins
Barry
Josey Frussell
Henry Morgan
Sadie Grace
Joseph Stearns
Marion F. Hendricks
el Dara
Fints Downing
Virginia
Tfl
R. Lee Evans
Martinsburg
Evans
Roy Foster
Plittsfield
Quincey
Henry Wagg
Plainville
Keller & Son
Hanna Worthington
Jacksonville
Giles Penstone
Hardin Cooper
R. R. Wimimell
A. Clay Williams
Palmyra
J. ON. Clark
Pike County
George Thompson
Grover Jones
Alfred Schemmel
Ed Kern
Arthur Koontz
John Craven, Jr
Sam Power
Kansas City
Ed Newman
Cap Dunham
Rari
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Hursin Funk
Missouri
Sarah Funk
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Nebraska
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Hannibal
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James Fish
Id Grammer
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Trumbull Neb
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Mroo
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Oklahoma
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Quinney
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Miller & Arthur Diig Co— Adv
Sens
W. J. Stone
J. A. Reed
J. Ham. Lewis
Ollie James
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Mississippi
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Arkansas
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Alabama
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James A. Reed
Congress
Jovery
Ragland
Win. T. Ragland
Hays Heather
Henwood
Truth Marshall
Nelson
Digeer
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City of Thinnibal
M. L. Wood
Cannibal
L. D. Rhodes
Warren Township
McPike
Fabius Township
Qoleien
Druezist’ Self Jr
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
Electric Wheel CO
Illinois
Perfection
Japan
Standard Oil Company
W. Adams St
Chicago, U.S.A
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Federation Labor
Tenk
UNION
Search Light
Arc Light
Apex Coal Oil
Richardson Lubricating Co
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