New Departure Promotes Full Ingredient Disclosure on Medicines
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo publishes complete ingredient lists on every bottle wrapper for Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. A free booklet explains indigenous plants used, noting glycerine extraction avoids alcohol and highlights Golden Seal root Hydrastis. The move aims to reassure buyers and distinguish Pierce’s preparations from hidden patent medicines.
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Congress
United States
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Coe
Wisconsin Legislature Convenes in Special Session
Madison December 4 The Wisconsin legislature meets in a special session to consider a United States senator question and broad bills. Topics include rebuilding the capitol after a fire, railroad taxation changes, primary election law, dam fishways, bridge construction, grain inspection, university funding, and tighter regulation of insurance and railroads. The governor’s fate remains unresolved with a pending message expected to clarify intentions.
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Madison
Wis
Legislature of
Wisconsin
United Staes
Railroad Rate Commission
United States
Tragedy at Wash Day Sparks Sooty Lament
A terse notice from the Sedalia Steam Laundry warns of the daily grind in boiling clothes as the morning torments begin. The playful line asks what makes a good man endure a wash day aroma while urging readers to call 15 for service.
Church Bazaar Planned by Central Presbyterial Ladies
The Ladies of Central Presbyterial church will hold a bazaar at the home of Mrs. Frances A. Meyer at Broadway and Lamine streets, tomorrow afternoon and evening. The public is invited.
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Central Presbyterial Church
Frances A. Meyer
Broadway
Lamine
Maltby's MCCO Coffee Marketing Hype
A marketing line touts Maltby's MCCO Coffee as smelling better tasting best and appealing to coffee lovers. The snippet emphasizes aroma and flavor as key selling points.
Be Sure to Use Gary Crean of Tartar ma Baking Powder
Scientists have shown that baking powders with alum can affect food digestion and health. The text debates whether such additives render food less digestible and potentially unhealthy.
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Paik
Death by own action of a locomotive
An old railroad engineer recounts the tale of locomotive 326 tied to Engineer Jim Cregan. After Cregan’s death the engine balked and finally backed through a roundhouse wall, tumbling into a ravine and destroying itself, an act the narrator dubs a self-inflicted death by action with the spirit of the fallen engineer.
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Washington Star
Jim Cregan
Jim
Murphy
326 ‘N
326
Good Advice to Women From Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea
Advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoting a clear complexion bright eyes and healthy skin. Claims irresistible results with a 35 cent tea or tablet option offered by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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Hollister
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Studies in the Life of Christ lecture series announced
Dr. Herbert L. Willett of the University of Chicago will present six lectures at the First Christian church from January 15 to 20. Tickets are on sale at the Wide-Awake Racket this week, with no reserved seats after December 9 at 50 cents each.
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Christ
Herbert L. Willett
University of Chicago
First Christian Church
Oysters Recipes From Farmers' Review
Seasonal guidance on selecting oysters with minimal liquid and cooking tips for oysters. Includes fried oysters, oyster stew, oysters and macaroni, and escaloped oysters with step by step layering and baking instructions.
Timely Topic Promotes Foley’s Soney and Tar
A timely note warns that Foley's Soney and Tar is the best remedy for coughs and colds and can prevent serious lung complications. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
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Arlington Pharmacy
Funeral of James Harris Held at West Fifth Street Home
James Harris died suddenly Friday afternoon at his West Fifth street residence. His funeral was conducted Sunday at 2 pm at his son in law T H Johnson 912 West Fifth street by Rev S S Martin of the First M E church. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
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James Harris
West Fifth Street
T. H. Johnson
S. S. Martin
M. E. Church
J A Hamrick Sells Maltby MCC90 Coffee
J A Hamrick offers Maltby MCC90 coffee roasted fresh daily. The business promotes its daily roast and product quality to customers seeking high grade beans. The note highlights consistent aroma and flavor as key selling points.
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J. A. Hamrick
Vigoral Health Flour Promoted by Local Advertiser
A Sedalia vendor extols the merits of Sweet Springs Big S Flour and Vigoral Health hard wheat flour. The ad urges customers to try Vigoral Health, promising money back if not superior and claiming widespread dealer availability. It argues loyalty over cheaper options and appeals to readers to switch if given another choice.
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Sedalia
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An oily powder named Allen's Foot-Ease is promoted to cure corns bunions and smarting hot swollen feet. It is sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
Johnny Fillman Offered Leavenworth Old Soldiers Post
Johnny Fillman former manager and captain of the Joplin Miners is offered the manage ment and captaincy of the Leavenworth Old Soldiers for the next baseball season.
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Johnny Fillman
Joplin Miners
Leavenworth Ojld Soldiers
Coughs Colds and Constipation in Old Medicine
Citizens warned that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation, especially for children. Foley's Honey and Tar is presented as safe, containing no opiates, and available at Arlington pharmacy.
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Foley
Arlington Pharmac
George Bradley Arraigned for Lifting Lid Charge
George Bradley appeared in police court this morning and was fined five dollars by Magistrate Truxel for the act described as lifting the lid on Sunday.
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George Bradley
Truxel
Foley's Honey and Tar Cured Throat and Lung Ailments
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal cure for throat and lung diseases sold by Arlington pharmacy. Warns against substitutes and promotes direct purchase through the local drugstore.
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Foley
Arlington Pharmacy
Railroad Answers Damages Claim by Leavenworth Stockman
Missouri Pacific Railway filed a motion denying liability in a $22,500 damage suit by Mose Harvey of Leavenworth county. The railroad contends the stock train was not a passenger service and Harvey rode at his own risk, alleging Harvey left his seat as the train passed through Kansas City yards. The dispute has long been debated and stockmen await the outcome.
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Harvey
Kanis
Boy's Life Saved from Membranous Croup
Winchester Indiana resident C W Lynch reports his boy survived membranous croup after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits the remedy with saving his son's life. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Arington.
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C. W. Lynch
Winchester
Ind
Foley
Arington Pharmacy
Printers Fail to Elect at Sedalia Union Meeting
The Sedalia Typographical union No. 206 held its regular Sunday meeting and disposed of routine business. The annual election of officers was postponed to the first week in January.
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Sedalia Typographical Union No. 206
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted Over Substitutes
Arlington pharmacy urges readers not to use substitutes and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the preferred remedy.
Roller Skating This Week at Liberty Park Hall
Liberty Park Hall management arranged roller skating every evening this week except Tuesday. Local skaters may attend, with sessions planned nightly at the hall facilities.
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Liberty Park Hall
How to Glean Common Things in Household Cleaning
Practical guidance on weekly dusting and cleaning windows, curtains, shelves, and furniture. Emphasizes sunlit rooms for health, thorough dust removal, and careful use of chamois leathers, water, and polish on varnished wood. Credits Mazsiou H. Neil.
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Mazsiou H. Neil
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Kidney Cure
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for rheumatism gout backache and acid poison caused by kidney trouble. Claims it goes directly to the seat of the disease and cures when all else fails. 35 cents W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
W. E. Bard Drug Co
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