Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for backache relief
An advice-type notice promotes Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for backache and related female disorders. It claims relief from drains inflammation and ulceration, notes no alcohol or narcotics, and includes customer testimonials. The offer mentions a 1008 page Medical Adviser and mail-order details from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Stephens
Bellville, Wood Co
W. Va
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Confederate Veterans camp organized in Boonville
The Robert McCulloch camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans was organized in Boonville Missouri on Saturday with eighteen charter members. George Zollinger and F D Richards were elected delegates to represent the new camp at the Confederate monument unveiling in Springfield Missouri on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Robert McCulloch
Sons of Confederate Sons of Veterans
George Zollinger
F. D. Richards
Springfield
Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure
An Arkansas era advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims two months of treatment per bottle and offers mail order from Dr H W Hall with testimonials, sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
H. W. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
Arlington Pharmacy
Large man-eating shark caught near Stomach Washington
A large river shark weighing over 400 pounds and measuring several feet was captured below Stomach on August 5. It carried a varied assortment of articles in its stomach including a 25 cent piece. The shark was brought to the city alive but was killed as it could not be kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas Wonder praised by Lindell barber patron in St Louis
A St Louis customer from Lindell Barber Shop at 615 Washington Avenue endorses The Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery. The testimonial notes great benefit and cheerful recommendation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Hall
Lindell Barber Shop
Washington Avenue
Barber bites himself with pockets teeth incident
A Jefferson City barber sat on his false teeth kept in his hip pocket and bit them. Friends fear he may contract lockjaw from the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Unclear fragment on employment by gender
A fragment states twelve months and contrasts with women’s employment rising by 2 950 during the same period.
Homer Feart Drives One of the Swellest Turnouts in Town
Gallatin Democrat notes a lively gathering with Homer Feart at the wheel, saying a ride would be eagerly accepted if offered, reflecting strong local turnout and interest.
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Gallatin
Homer Feart
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Healthy Complexion
A claim that poor complexion stems from inactive liver and bowels is linked to DeWitts Little Early Risers with the statement they produce gratifying results. Ad by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
No orders against fast driving at Sturgeon noted
Authorities say no speeding orders are considered necessary at Sturgeon as numerous bad crossings make speeds over a walk impractical. The situation suggests slow, cautious driving is safest due to poor road intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon
Positive Cure Promised for Stomach Troubles by Dr Caldwell
A local vendor promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach troubles highlighting Arlington Pharmacy as the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Drought in Ban Ker Worms Affected Apple Harvest
A drought, caused by ban ker worm presence, reduced water supply and damaged the apple crop. Local growers report fruit loss and economic strain as harvests decline and supply contracts are unsettled.
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Eas
Bear to be hunted after stock killings near Macomb
Hartville Mo August 5 a large black bear suspected of killing stock near Macomb post office Wright county will be hunted down this week. More than a hundred farmers and sportsmen will join the chase after multiple sightings.
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Hartville
Macomb
Wright County
Preventing Heartburn With Diet and Tablets
Advice urges eating slowly and not too freely to avoid heartburn after rich meals. If fullness follows, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. product sold by Mertz & Hale and Otis W. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
Otis W. Smith
Best Remedy for Stomach and Bowel Troubles
O W Wakefield of Columbus Ga praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach and bowel troubles saying it cured two cholera morbus cases in his family. He has sold hundreds of bottles to customers with full satisfaction. Sold by Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Banner Salve Heals Skin Ailments Claims Superior Cure
An advertisement extols Banner Salve as the great healer for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases. It urges use with no substitute and notes availability at all druggists.
Missouri man's risk in rain test ends with injury
The article notes Missourians determination when told it was raining. A man stuck his arm from a car window to feel the rain and was injured after his arm struck a trolley pole.
Marriage in a lion's cage lasts beyond a year
A famous couple wed in a lion's cage and survived together for more than a year, defying expectations about such a bold union. The unusual wedding drew attention and the pair remained united despite the sensational setting.
New Pupil Shows Whistle Skills at Chicago School
A Chicago classroom game turns into a small moment of pride as a new pupil confidently answers a question about whistling. The teacher’s prompt reveals a lively, curious student body and a moment of classroom humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Danville Mother Credits FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR Cure
Mrs. O. E. Dutton of Danville Illinois says her two children were saved from whooping cough by FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR and she notes it saved a doctor bill. The product is sold by all druggists.
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O. E. Dutton
Danville
Foley
White House East Windows Cleaning After 25 Years
Four east side windows of the White House are to be cleaned for the first time in a quarter century. A visiting housewife from Canton is likely responsible for initiating the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Canton
Woman's Hotel to Rise Twelve Stories in New York
The woman’s hotel planned for New York will stand twelve stories high. Elevators will spare guests the strain of climbing many flights, avoiding a loud ascent and keeping the building accessible for its female clientele.
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New York
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Sparks Nostalgic Aims
An old timey advertisement promises Rocky Mountain Tea helps crabbed bachelors and disappointed women over 30 return to childhood happiness. Priced at 35 cents, it urges readers to ask their druggist.
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Rocky Mountain
Renaming Goo Goo Avenue Provokes Town Debate
Goo Goo avenue serves as Law ton’s main street in a new town. Residents consider renaming it but the process might require a vote to decide the fate of the fantastic street name.
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Lawton
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Immediate Use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve should be promptly applied to cuts burns and scalds. It soothes and quickly heals the injured part. Beware counterfeit products and ensure you obtain DeWitt's from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Women Take Their Places In Missouri Labor Report
The state labor commissioner notes a drop of 3 564 men employed by manufacturers in Missouri during the last period, reflecting shifts in industrial employment and labor force participation.
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Missouri
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Quick Healing
The ad promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve to heal piles quickly and permanently. It warns buyers to beware of counterfeit products and names W. E. Ravd Drug Co as the supplier.
Snake skin proof in Philippines tale
A Cawker Kansas soldier plans to present skin said to come from a snake that allegedly carried a hog inside its hide when shot in the Philippines. The claim centers on a remarkable survival tale and the skin as evidence.
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Philippines
Sedalia Players Placed in Top City Clubs
The Sedalia baseball team is considered productive material by the major leagues. Several former Sedalia players are now in the clubs of large cities, indicating strong prospect development and national reach.
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Sedalia
Kansas City World
Pokeasy Jones Bit Ear During Neighborhood Scrape
A Wichita man named Pokeasy Jones bit off a piece of a neighbor’s ear in a dispute. The justice warned of a $10 fine and peace bond, but Jones claimed he swallowed the ear. The item includes unrelated ads from B F Mouser of Chetopa and Arlington Pharmacy touting Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin.
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Pokeasy Jones
Pokeasy
B. F. Mouser
Chetopa
Kansas
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Corn Market Sparks Gallatin Excitement After Rain
A fresh Corn market surge in Gallatin drew lively interest resembling last week's rain impact, as buyers and sellers watched prices and demand closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Bowel Action
Advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers laxative by W. E. Bard Drug Co. claiming they keep bowels in order and never gripe.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Switzler Edits Columbia Patriot Sixty Years Ago
Sixty years ago last week Colonel William F. Switzler became editor of the Columbia Patriot, and he remains writing for the paper today.
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William F. Switzler
The
Columbia Patriot
Kidney Cure Claim From A H Davis Letter
A. H. Davis of Sterling, Iowa, reports a two year kidney complaint cured by two one dollar bottles of FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Davis
Sterling
Foley
All Drug
Red Cross Ball Blue Tops World Market
A short feature touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best in the world and notes large two ounce packages selling for five cents.
Modern stomach and liver tablets praised by customers
A modern physic ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and pleasant in effect. The price is 25 cents with free samples at Mertz & Hale's and Oug W. Smith's drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertz & Hale’s
Oug W. Smith’s
Dental prices offered by Dr Major & Son during drought era
Due to crop failure and drought, Dr. T. T. Major & Son advertise limited time low prices for dental work at 410 Ohio Street opposite the courthouse. Services include extractions, fillings in gold and platinum, bridge work, painless extraction, and warranties, with prices starting around four dollars and up.
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T. T. Major & Son
Caccavcvsis
Tee
Jel
Alvatunder
Ohio Street
Court House
Temporary Removal of Peter Pehl
Temporary relocation notice lists Fulton Market restaurant rebuild and wholesale liquor house work. Quarters at 211 West Main Street and 213 South Osage Street next to Stevens Livery Stable. Phone numbers 95 with ring codes for each office.
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Fulton Market
West Main Street
South Osage Street
Stevens
Main Street
Osage Street
Avansino's Ice Cream Promises Prompt Delivery
Claiming the best ice cream in the city Avansino's markets a family specialty with prompt delivery. A large two ounce package is offered at a quoted price in cents and a phone number is listed for orders.
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Avansino’s
Mellor's Osage Street Saloon Ad Promises Cheap Spirits
The notice advertises Sphermagetus Con carne Stew nightly at Mellor's 12 Osage St with Spring ’94 Early Times whiskey at 10 cents a drink, Ginseng Liqueur at 10c, Abilena Waters at 10c, Moerschel Sedalia Beer in the largest glass for 5 cents, and cigars at 5 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilena
Moerschel Sedalia
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Kosted’s
Wm.Kosted & Sons
Ohio
A.J. Fultz Telephone
Sons Confederate Veterans
Texas
J. H. Lee
Jet
Iroceries
Poindexter
G. H. Ayers
Astor CL
Goo
W. E. Ravd Drug Co
Peter
Pehl
Moerschel Brewing CO
Mellor
Osage ST
S.M. Walker
Ohio St
Sedalia, Mo
Reynolds & Reynolds
Ghio Street
Nu. F. Muckey, Prop
F. E. Hoffman
Fire Insurance Agency
Hoffman Building
Team Ship Lines
Mary Andersen
G.N. Boutell
Peter Pehl
Second Street
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