United States Germany sign first parcels post convention
The United States and Germany signed a post agreement enabling merchandise mail exchanges starting October 1. Rates: 12 cents per pound from the U.S. to Germany and 2 marks 40 pfennigs per parcel for Germany to the U.S., with a reduced 1 mark 60 pfennigs under one kilogram. Customs declaration provided. President Taft era details follow.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Smith
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Germany
Treasury
The
Secretary of the Treasury
Fusion plan eyed for joint Democratic and Populist conventions
Kansas City dispatch reports fusion leaders considering calling the national conventions of the Democratic and People's parties on the same day. The move aligns with W. J. Bryan’s wish for a broad Chicago platform and aims to unite factions by adopting populist friendly planks and using conference committees to resolve differences.
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Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Kansas
Bryan
Chicago
Hall's Great Discovery Kidney Remedy Promises Cure
A Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatic discomfort. One bottle covers two months and can be mailed for one dollar. Temple Texas claims April 16 1899 and includes testimonials from W R Tyner D D S praising the treatment.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Death of R. M. Fraker Aged 65 in St Joseph Missouri
R. M. Fraker, 65, died yesterday morning from a stroke of paralysis in St. Joseph Missouri. Former Sedalia resident and county recorder, he had lived in St. Joseph seven years. Funeral held in Warrensburg where his family resides.
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R. M. Fraker
St. Joseph
Deafness Cure Claim From Hall's Catarrh Cure
Announcement offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case due to catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube. suggests constitutional remedies and promotes Toledo based Fr. J. Cueney & Co. as sellers. Pills sold by druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
Fr. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
Robbins Killed in Joplin Mine Explosion After Major Deal
C H Robbins died in the Joplin mine explosion while a large sale closed before his death. The commission on that deal is estimated between 2500 and 3000 dollars.
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C. H. Robbins
Joplin
No-To-Bac: quit tobacco easily with promise of strength
Our ad promotes No-To-Bac as a magnetic wonder-worker that makes weak men strong. Cure guaranteed with booklet and sample free. Sold by Adavsess Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York. Accessible to all druggists for 50 cents or one dollar.
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Adavsess Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
J M Cannon to Return from East Purchases
J M Cannon is due home this week returning from a purchasing trip through the east and to New England manufactories. He will spend Monday in Philadelphia and reach Sedalia before week’s end.
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J. M. Cannon
East
New England
Philadelphia
Sedalia
Week of Sport in Dubuque
The eve of the big race meeting and boxing carnival finds Dubuque fast filling with strangers. Hotels are booked to capacity and the information bureau, though outwardly prepared for thousands, may be taxed for every room. Many carloads of horses arrived yesterday including fast rivals from Readville. The week is shaping up to offer fine sport.
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Dubuque
Bureau of Information
Readville
Mass
Twelfth District WCTU Convention Set at Marshall
The annual convention of the Twelfth district W C T U will meet in Marshall Missouri on August 31 and September 1. The business session includes reports from local unions and district superintendents with papers by state superintendents arranged by department.
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Marshall
Missouri Nursery Stock Being Investigated
Prof. J. M. Stedman tours Missouri nurseries inspecting stock for infectious insects as some states require outbound trees to be inspected. Missouri hosts two of the world’s largest nurseries.
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Missouri
Columbia
J. M. Stedman
A Railroad Deal In Wall Street Circles
From semi official sources the New York Herald reports a pending railroad deal in Wall Street circles with negotiations centered on a major carrier and potential changes in control awaiting formal announcement.
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New York
the Herald
Wall
Banner Salve Proves Effective for Skin Ailments
Tetter eczema and various skin diseases yield quickly to Banner Salve crafted from a renowned skin specialist’s prescription. The remedy is offered at 25 cents.
Eisenmayer Roller Mill Company Incorporation in Sedalia
Secretary of State Lesuer issues a certificate incorporating the Eisenmayer Roller Mill Company of Sedalia with capital stock of 25000 dollars. Incorporators include P H Eisenmayer J Eisenmayer J M De Jarnett and others.
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Lesuer
Eisenmayer Roller Mill Company
Sedalia
P. H. Eisenmayer
J. Eisenmayer
J. M. DeJarnett
To Cure Constipation Forever with Cascarets Candy
An advertisement promises permanent relief from constipation using Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It offers 10c or 2c options and a money back guarantee if CCC fails.
The Scotch Whisky Habit Haunts a Canal Street Man
A Canal Street business man recalls a morning bar visit showing how long time drinkers suffer nerve decay. A refined older patron trembles as whisky fills a glass and dies into fear before the bartender steadies him. The bartender says many first class bars fix up such cases daily.
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Canal
New Orleans Times-Democrat
New York World Examines 162 Girls For City Office Posts
The municipal civil service held a large exam in the criminal court building for 162 girls aged 14 to 18 to join the eligible list for city office work. The test covered dictation arithmetic handwriting spelling and a progress report, with salaries starting at 50 a month and moving to higher grades. Chief Examiner Ireland praised many papers.
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Criminal Court
Ireland
New York World
Man Supported By Officers As Crowd Disperses At Hoboken Ferry
Late in the afternoon in Hoboken a drunken man collapsed on West and Barclay streets. Two policemen moved him to a safer spot and told bystanders they would give the man to anyone willing to take him home, then urged the crowd to hurry to catch their boat.
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Washington
Root
Adjt
Corbin
Camp Meade
Twenty-seventh
Philippines
Col. Bell
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Hoboken
West
Barclay Streets
Ome
New York Commercial Advertiser
Piles cured with Banner Salve advertised by A S McGowan
An old advertisement promotes Banner Salve for piles with a price of 25 cents and is signed by A S McGowan.
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A. S. McGowan
Seed coupons offer free flower seeds sample kit
Readers can secure a Sterling silver bracelet or solid gold ring by distributing flower seed coupons. Send name and address with two cent stamp to American Seed Co., 335 Broadway, New York, for a sample seeds package, one dollar worth of coupons, and full particulars.
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American Seed Co
Broadway
N. Y
Farmers Should Read the Western Trail
Quarterly railway publication invites farmers to read the Western Trail issued by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. It offers one year free by mail and directs readers to send a letter or postal card to Joan Sebastian G. P. A. in Chicago.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Joan Sebastian
Chicago
Ott's Wheelon Drink Ad at Ott's Drug Store
The original one. Drink it once you will drink no other. Popular price five cents per glass at Ott's Drug Store.
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Ott’s
Ott’s Drug Store
Money Loans Offered on Real Estate Security
Farm loans now available at six percent interest with moderate expenses and partial payments allowed. Money to loan from $1,000 upward on choice security. John B. Bothwell, Attorney Sedalia National Bank Building.
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John B. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
Ladies' Shoes Polished at Fourth and Ohio
Shoes polished for ladies at Fourth and Ohio and may be left and called for if desired.
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Fourth
Ohio
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ivory Finish Highlight
A notice touts the Ivory-like finish achieved at Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry, emphasizing quality cleaning and finishing services for garments and linens.
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Longan
Sedalia
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Silinois Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
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P. Brandt Grocer Co
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Tel
Kahrs & Bloess
Caligraph
United Typewriter & Supplies Company
M. T. Slane
West Third Street
Sedalia, Mo
Fusion
Texas
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Ohio Street
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Compton Moore
Paola
Kas
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Paris
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Ott’s Soda Fountain
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