Stormberg action and Boer captures prompt delay in invasion
News from Pretoria and London report 672 British prisoners taken at Stormberg and 50 captured at Modder River. Cronje holds Modder River line while Gatacre retreat fuels delays in the invasion of the Free State. Ladysmith on half rations and wartime shortages amid Boer advances.
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Sia
Stormberg
Hritish
Ladysmith
London
Gatacre
Laing
Nek
Colesburg
Free State
Modder River
Lord Methuen
Transvaal
Pretoria
Cronje
Kimberley
Kemperdam
Lourenzo Marques
Estcourt
A Sure Cure For Croup Promotes Cham berlain Cough Remedy
An old newspaper item touts Cham berlain s Cough Remedy as a sure cure for croup if started at hoarseness or the croppy cough. It claims wide use, a twenty five year record, and lists local sellers. Also notes a claim by Hall's Catarrh Cure and a planing mill finger loss incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlark
The Pacific Express Robbery in Omaha
Ex-employe Ed Neptune is arrested on charges of robbing Pacific Express in Omaha. Chief Detective Canada and Assistant Penross, from Denver, pursue the case. Neptune denies the charges claiming he was at home when the Sunday night robbery occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Express
Omaha
Neb
The
Bee
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ed Neptune
Pacifiic Express Company
Canada
Penross
Denver
Union Pacfic Secret Service
Neptune
Ogden
Collapse of a New Brick Building in Mishawaka
The two story brick building owned by Bernard Horstmann collapsed due to alleged use of inadequately sharp sand in mortar, killing two men and injuring four as the structure fell with no warning crack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Mishawaka
Bernard Horstmann
August Flower touted as superior cure-all
The ad claims August Flower is the largest selling medicine worldwide and treats indigestion biliousness headaches and general malaise. It advises using Green's August Flower in liquid form with sample bottles at A. S. McGowans and Otis W. Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Mrs. Ormrod Takes Leave for Miami After Visit
Mrs. George Ormrod and her children left Monday for Miami Illinois after visiting her brother Rev. C. A. Buchanan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ormrod
Miami
I.T
Rev. C. A. Buchanan
An Editor Endorses a Cough Remedy
An Osceola Mills editor writes that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts magically and is best, offering it for sale by Servant Harker Drug Co., J. L. Kautz man, Otis W. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Courier
Osceola Mills
Chamberlain
Servant Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Ohio
Thomas C. Bower
Glence
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Mrs Brax V Lawrence Stops at Sicher
Mrs Brax V Lawrence wife of a National Cash Register man is stopping at the Sicher lodging and is expected to visit local relatives during a short stay in town.
Kidney Cure Promises Hope for Incurable Disease
A. S. McGowan urges that Foley's Kidney Cure offers guaranteed relief for patients told their kidney disease is incurable, aiming to restore confidence, health, and consolation to the discouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
McGowan
Three Boys Die in Barracks Fire
Regina Saskatoon reports a fire at the barracks yesterday morning killed three young boys, sons of Constable Saunders, while Mrs. Saunders barely escaped the blaze during the rescue effort.
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Regina
Constable Saunders
Congress Holiday Recess Set From Dec 21 to Jan 3
Washington reports a practical plan for a holiday recess in Congress from December 21 to January 3. No formal action has been taken yet, though the proposal is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mrs E W Stewart Leaves Monday for St Louis
Mrs. E. W. Stewart departed Monday for St. Louis. She travels for personal reasons and is expected to return shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Stewart
St. Louis
Col. Strang Returns Home From East Trip
Col. A. M. Strang arrives home after a short visit to the east on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
A. M. Strang
Texas Wonder and Other Notable Local Notices
An 1899 Texas Wonder advertisement claims a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and other conditions with a bottle mailed for $1. A testimonial from Bowling Green, Missouri praises the remedy, while other short items note a wagon accident, a diarrhoea testimonial from Ohio, and glass blowers stopping at Sicher's in Moberly.
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Backman’s
Sicher’s
Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised as cure for rheumatism
D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with relief after 1862 Rheumatism struggles saying a single application reduced swelling and pain. Available from Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Richmond
Ind
Servant Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Methodists of Georgetown Host Christmas Tree Event
The Methodists of Georgetown plan a large Christmas tree display and entertainment at their church on the Saturday before Christmas.
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Methodists of
Georgetown
Grain-O and a Suffrage Debate Topic
Remember that name when you want a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee Grain O is made of pure grain and aids digestion It strengthens nerves and is not a stimulant Children and adults can drink it It costs about 15c to 25c per package Ask your grocer for Grain O The Georgetown debating society Friday night December 22 will discuss That Women Should Have the Political Right of Suffrage.
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Georgetown Debating Society
Banner Salve: World Renowned Skin Specialist Formulation
A. S. McGowan promotes Banner Salve as the best salve for piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases. The prescription comes from a world famous skin specialist and the product is said to be highly healing.
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McGowan
Willie Cummings and T F McCoy Headed to Albuquerque
Willie Cummings and T F McCoy left this morning for Albuquerque New Mexico to work in the Santa Fe railroad shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Cummings
T. F
McCoy
Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe Railroad
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cure for Colds
A traditional remedy claims to prevent and cure coughs and colds by clearing lungs of mucus and rebuilding lung tissues. It is advertised as strengthening the lungs by supplying blood with fat forming oxygen, with druggists selling the product.
Monarch Laundry Ad Highlights 10 Percent Saving
Do You Know That you can save 10 per cent by having your work done at the Monarch Laundry satisfaction guaranteed wagons call every where. Chas. Van Antwerp proprietor.
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Monarch
Chas. van Antwerp
Ramsey's Racket Holiday Trading Surges Amid Busy Season
Wars have no effect on Ramseys Racket holiday sales with higher demand for Christmas goods than ever before. Stock is large and complete but customers are urged to shop early as the best selections are going fast.
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Ramsey’s
Ramsey's Racket Rev Holt Dies In Huntsville
Rev. R. P. Holt aged 61 died at his daughter Mrs Atteberry home in Huntsville Missouri. He had long served as presiding elder of the Fayette district M E conference. Remains were moved to Gallatin for burial today.
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Huntsville
KR. P. Holt
S. W. Atteberry
Gallatin
Holt
Fayette District
M. E
Three Witnesses to Testify in Clinton Dollar Case
Night Chief Bart Jackson Ed Hardin and Henry Blatterman left this morning for Clinton to testify against Jim Williams and Frank Jackson charged with passing a bad dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Jackson
Ed Hardin
Henry Blatterman
Clinton
Jim Williams
Frank Jackson
Gentry Returns to Columbia for State University Attendance
Chas. Gentry arrived in Columbia this morning and will attend the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gentry
Columbia
The
State University
Cure lagrippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a two day cure for la grippe. Claims all druggists refund the money if it fails. Features WE Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
BE. W. Hall
St. Loui
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Grove
Jacob Zunc Arrives in City from Jefferson City
Jacob Zunc arrived yesterday bringing news from Jefferson City. He was seen at the depot and visited several downtown offices before noon.
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Jacob Zunc
Jefferson City
Christmas Souvenir Sale at Capital Tea Store
The Candy Palace hosts a Christmas souvenir sale featuring fancy bon bon boxes filled with choice candy. Capital Tea Store promotes its fine Xmas presents with telephone contact 218 for details.
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Candy Palace
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Dr. Bell
M. J
Davol Medicine Co
P. G. Pax
San Francisco
Cal
Servants Pharmacy
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
Jone N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
R. H
J. N. Dalby
R. H. Moses
Henry W. Harris
D. O H. Smith
H Mertz
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas T. Montgomery
Jromu J. ¥O
W. Phaley
Bank of Commerce
Sedalia
Ohio and
Second Street
Pettis County
John J. Yeater
L. H. Durley
D. H. Crear
A. M. Reed
Adam Ittel
W. E. Bard
Edward Hurley
J. M Offield
W. P. Haley
W. S. Baker
A. A. Crandall
A. Sampson
G. L. Faulitabei
F. F. Hoffman
C. C. Evans
Transpurer
South Streets
P. H. Sangree
Henry Lay
Sangree & Lamm
Allee
Ohio Street
Way
E. Third St
Red Cross
Chas Carroll
East Third Street
Telephone
Hunter’s
Sugar Main
Joseph Dickman
St. Stanislaus Literary Society
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
W. 5. Shepard
Katy Shopman
Planing Mill
Netherlands
Santa Fe
Topeks
Kan
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe
Avery Turner
Chicago
W. C. Nixon
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Carbonado
Wash
Congress
Texas
Bowling Green
E W. Hill
Haiti
Trule
Purnell & Davis
Lujin
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Disston
Ramsey
R. P. Holt
Rocky Mountain
Demnard
Capital Tea Store
Stevens & Stevens
Lehman’s
Osage Street
Serling
Bichsel Bros
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