Remonstrance and ruse in a Sioux encounter
In a tense riverbank standoff, Sergeant Bruce and Lieutenant Dean meet two young Sioux braves carrying trade demands. Bruce misleads the attackers, trades buffalo tongues for time, and uses cover to pull back toward timber while Conroy and Dean cover fires. A pursuer is repelled as the Indians break rank and press the assault.
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Sergt. Bruce
Cauby
Dean
Red Cloud
Chaska
Lizette
Seoth
Conroy
Sergi
Bruce
Magedy
U.S
Scots Greys
Brule
Scotty
Big Nose
Burning Star
Big Horn
Machpealota
Tve
Signal from the knoll changes plan in wartime briefing
A sergeant urges a rapid mounted retreat toward timber after sensing signals from a knoll. He notes the attackers likely have more troops nearby and requests permission from the lieutenant, then corrects himself as the exchange ends with a pause.
Foley's Kidney Cure Proves Worth $1000 to Man
A. H. Thurness of Wills Creek Coal Co. Buffalo C writes that Foley's Kidney Cure relieved years of kidney and bladder pain. He reports brick dust and stones passing after a few doses and says he now feels like a new man. He warns against substitutes and promotes the product.
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A. H. Thurness
Wills Creek Coal Co
Buffalo
Foley
Supreme Court Rules Divorced Wife Not Competent Witness
The Missouri Supreme Court held that a divorced woman cannot testify against her former husband. Chief Justice Gantt delivered the opinion in the case State v Adolph Konat, who was convicted in St. Louis of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to two years. The court remanded for a new trial.
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Gantt
Adolph Konat
St. Louis
Maude Adams of Dayton Endorses Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
A Dayton Ohio reader Maude Adams writes praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a household remedy after suffering late hours irregular meals and indigestion. She notes headaches and sluggish digestion improved and mentions Arlington Pharmacy selling the product.
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Maude Adams
Dayton
Ohio
Dr. Caldwell
Mauder. Adams
Colonels Multiplied in Missouri Political Campaign
A statistician notes 147 new colonels joined Missouri’s titled citizens after the recent campaign. The report says nearly every man who gave a political speech and lacked the title previously was promoted.
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Missouri
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
If you would have an appetite like a bear and a relish for your meals take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They correct disorders of the stomach and regulate the bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Mertz Hale's and Otis W. Smith's drug stores.
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Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale’s
Otis W. Smith’s
Missouri’s stalled growth blamed on laws and shell games
A Missouri assessment argues that the state’s growth is hindered by laws passed by the general assembly. It blames the legislature for delaying development of natural resources and using obstructionist tactics, including egg-sucking metaphors as a critique.
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Missouri
General Assembly
Presents for Smokers at Walter Grow's Shop
Walter Grow's store showcases bright useful articles for smokers. Featured items include Grow's Special and El Puro cigars, a beautiful pipe with tobacco, a full range of pipes, and a complete line of fine smoking tobacco.
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Walter Grow
Grow
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted At Local Pharmacy
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a year round digestive aid. The copy promotes relief for indigestion and unsolicited comments on plays and songs accompany the product push.
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Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Carroll County Farm Sold For 10500 Below Value Says Paper
A 280 acre Carroll county farm sold last week for 10500, a price deemed too low by a local newspaper which argues Missouri farms are worth more than the sale price.
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Carroll County
Missouri
Dedication Week for Y M C A Building in Missouri
Miss Helen Gould contributed 1000 dollars toward the new railroad Y M C A building. The dedication will occur at Moberly during the twenty fourth annual Missouri Y M C A meeting sessions.
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Helen Gould
Moberly
Missouri
Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea Item Ad
Prayer text mentions a product called Rocky Mountain Tea by the Madison Medicine Co priced at 35 cents asking customers to consult their druggist. The fragment suggests a small pharmacy advertisement or notice from a historical issue.
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Madison Medicine Co
Chillicothe Seeks Northern Missouri Furniture Factory
Citizens, buoyed by prosperous times, organize to locate a factory in northern Missouri to supply growing home furniture demand. The move reflects regional economic activity and a push to create local jobs.
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Chillicothe
Missouri
One Minute Cough Cure Promotes Quick Relief
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises a cough cure that claims to stop neglected coughs and colds at once. The product is said to rapidly ease the worst cases of croup bronchitis grippe and other throat and lung troubles, urging immediate use to save lives.
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Arlington
Peter Sherman Finds Relief From Dyspepsia
North Stratford New Hampshire resident Peter Sherman reports long torment from chronic indigestion ended by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The digestant supposedly cures all stomach troubles and provides instant relief in severe cases, with Arlington Pharmacy selling the remedy.
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Peter Sherman
North Stratford
N. H
Arlington Pharmacy
E. C. Dewitt
ACO
Chicago
Lightning strikes Springfield trim slate of inspectors
A dramatic bolt in Springfield would still prune the list of 1,400 coal oil inspector candidates, cutting at least four names from the crowded field on a busy day.
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Springfield
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Cure for Kidney Disease
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a positive treatment for kidney disease, claiming many have lost confidence, hope, and health but need not take any other remedy. Sells through all druggists.
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Foley
Van Buren Rivers Dodge counties vanish from Missouri map
The article notes three lost Missouri counties. Van Buren disappeared as a separate entity after 1840 census, its lands split to Bates and Cass. Rivers became Dodge then merged back into Putnam, dissolving the separate county.
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Missouri
van Burenr
Bates
Cass
Rivers
Putnam
Dodge
Candy Palace Ad Promotes Fruit Options
The Candy Palace lists grapes and pineapples as available choices with phone contact 218 for orders.
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Candy Palace
Man Changes Spelling After Inheriting $365
Lexington man Bill Wilson changes spelling of his name to Byll after inheriting 365 dollars. His daughter keeps Mae as her spelling, prompting the unusual family name variation.
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Bill Wilson
Lexington
Mae
Lexington Lump Coal Deliv ered at $3 Per Ton
Cohen Coal Co offers Lexington Lump coal at three dollars per ton with delivery service. Contact Tel 263 for orders and arrangements.
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Lexington
Cohen Coal Co
No Kidders in Kidder Town Believed Abroad
Local residents dispute claims about jokers in Kidder Missouri saying none reside there and the humor stems from outside visitors. Officials urge caution while confirming the rumor source and timing.
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Second & Ohio Sts
Cha
James Kell
Ninth Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Washington
S. S.S
Swift
Swift Cific CO
Atlanta
Feu
Eres Fig Syrup CO
Ncisco
Louisville
New York
N.Y
Nos
Cal
Supreme Court of Missouri
Pap
Bard’s
E. E. M’clellan
Ohio Street
Sedalia, Mo
Just
Hoffman Building
Pharmacy
Byll and Mae
Kidders
Kidder
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