British army kills twenty three Boers this week
The British army killed twenty three Boers this week an average of less than one Boer for every ten thousand British soldiers in the field. Mr Daniel Bantz Otterville la says Have had asthma and a very bad cough for years but could get no relief from the doctors and medicines tried until I took FOLEYS HONEY AND TAR It gave immediate relief and done me more good than all the other remedies combined All drug gists.
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Daniel Bantz
Otterville
Foley
Miss Mattie Beal Returns to Wichita Telephone Work
Miss Mattie Beal has returned to duties at the Wichita telephone office while cautioning that requests for No 2 may be refused, as indicated by a lighthearted note on the switchboard etiquette.
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Mattie Beal
Wichita
Leave My Happy Home and Cross the Sea Song
The speaker vows to cross the sea rather than be without Charley and Rocky Mountain Tea as urged by a druggist. This line suggests a promotional lyric or advertising sentiment from a historical advertisement for a remedy or product.
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Blue Sea
Charley
Rocky Mountain
Emphoria Groom Forgetting License Delays Wedding
A groom from Emporia Kansas forgot his license and kept the preacher waiting an hour. The courtship ends with a light note that he will be a peach of a husband if sent for a spool of thread.
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Emporia
Kas
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promotes Gentle Bowel Action
An advertisement from W. E. Bard Drug Co. promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle laxative that keeps bowels in order and never grips. It suggests taking the product before issues arise to stay well and avoid cures.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Why was the Arkansas called a river at Wichita
A light humorous note questions why the Arkansas is termed a river while describing a bride crossing the stream at Wichita without getting her slip damp. The item playfully contrasts perception with geography.
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Wichita
Arkansas
A Cure for Cholera Infantum Encourages Use
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recounts a neighbor infant cured from cholera infantum after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She reports rapid recovery within two days and ongoing health nearly a year later. Sold by Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Col Anthony Emerges as Firm Schley Advocate
Col. D. R. Anthony has developed into a strong Schley partisan. He shows no sympathy for any man distant from the fighting when shooting is underway.
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D. R. Anthony
Schley
Woman Divorces Husband Over Paris Exposition
Idaho woman obtains a divorce after alleging her husband refused to take her to the Paris Exposition. He testified he feared water and even bath tubs, claiming seasickness. The anecdote closes with a plug for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at Arlington Pharmacy.
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Idaho
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Disgusted Man Angered by Hoisington Preacher
A Kansas resident, labeled the most disgusted man in the state by the Wilson County Cities, criticizes the Hoisington Methodist preacher who worked himself into a heated dispute.
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Kansas
Wilson County
Hoisingington
Depot Fire Rescue Saves Whisky Barrel
An account of a depot blaze where a man removed a barrel from the flames before it was fully burning. After the fire investigators learned the barrel contained whisky, though its ultimate fate remains undisclosed.
Kidney Cure Promises Two Dollar Remedy Ends Illness
A letter from A. H. Davis of Mr. Sterling claims FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE cured a two year kidney trouble after two one dollar bottles were taken. The note endorses the product as a permanent remedy.
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A. H. Davis
Sterling
Foley
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promotes Digestive Health
An old advertisement from W. E. Bard Drug Co asserts mashed potatoes cost more than ice cream in Bonner Springs. It claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure provides natural digestants to digest all foods, restore nourishment, and improve health and appetite.
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Bonner Springs
W. E. Bard
Fort Scott Man Strikes Gold For Mexican Bride Ring
A Fort Scott man recently married reportedly mined gold from his own Mexican mine to fashion a wedding ring for his wife. The tale highlights an unorthodox union of frontier resourcefulness and romance with a curious claim of ownership.
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Fort Scott
Mexico
Hall's Catarrh Cure Admonishes Mercury Dangers
An old warning against mercury in catarrh remedies urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is claimed mercury free and taken internally. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Osage Man Interprets Nest of Eggs as Winter Coal Omen
An Osage City man discovered a nest of eggs in his coal bin and took it as a sign to lay in his winter coal supply.
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Osage City
Miss Elliott Yost Shown In The St. Louis Republic Picture
The Sunday edition of the St. Louis Republic features an excellent photograph of Miss Elliott Yost of this city.
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The
St. Louis Republic
Elliott Yost
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Sold At Local Pharmacy
B F Mouser druggist at Chetopa Kansas says his store has the best sale of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Arlington Pharmacy also carries it. It claims to cure constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Old papers offered for sale at this office.
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B. F. Mouser
Chetopa
Kansas
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Fine Goods for Bid on Holcomb Stock at Admin
Sealed bids for chinaware glassware tin and granite ware silver and plated ware toys and related items from this date to August 24 1901 at 2 pm. Inspect stock at 114 West Second Street. Office for bids is 309 Ohio Street. Right to reject all bids. Cash terms.
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Ohio Street
D. I. Holcomb
New Falstaff Beer Launched By William J. Lemp
E. G. Cassidy and company announce a new bottled beer brand called Falstaff from the William J. Lemp Brewing company. They claim Falstaff is the best beer offered to the trade and urge a trial order, noting phone number 114 in Sedalia Missouri.
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E. G. Cassidy and Company
William J. Lemp Brewing Company
Avansino's Ice Cream zeichnet city favorite
Avansino's offers premier ice cream in the city with prompt delivery. Family or orders a specialty. Phone 358 for quick service.
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Avansino’s
Money Loans On Pettis County Realty At Low Rates
$1 000 and up at lowest rates and on best terms on Pettis county realty. Farm loans at 5 percent interest with partial payment privileges. J. H. Bothwell attorney and counselor.
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Pettis County Realty
J. H. Bothwell
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William Courtney
John B. Stetson Co
el Jaine-Grerson
Iroceries
W. E
Poindexter
Meier
Sedalia
East Third
S. M. Walker
Ohio St. Sedalia
Old Reliable Fire Insurance Company
Ashes Telephone
Missouri
Smith and Cotton Building
Chas. Clingenpeel
Mercury
Miss Yost
Landmann Bros
Insurance and Rental Agency
MO. Trust CO
Fourth and
Ohio Streets
Sedalia, MO
Gentry Bros
Oklahoma
West Main
A. J. Fultz
Twelfth Street
Jersey
Eighteenth
Warren Streets
Charles Martin
Standard Co
Wells
Chicago
Opera
H. W. Wood
J. K. Kidd
S. G. Mason
Barrett Farm
F. F. Rush
Broadway M
K. & T Crossing
Sedalia Plannum Mill Company
Third and
Osage Streets
International Detective Agency
Milwaukee
Wis
G. A. Major
South
Vermont
West Fifth Street
Wan’ Ted
Central Hotel
Frank McAllister
West Main Street
F. Muckey
McGinley Bros Grocers
Druggista
J. B. Holdner
Holcomb
Istrator
West Second Street
Frank Hughes
Pendente Lite
D. I. Holcomb Estate
W. Sharp Pianos and Organs
East Fourth Street
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