White House Open New Year Reception Draws 3,354 Guests
Washington reports a grand White House ceremony to start the social season with more than 2,000 people in line and 3,354 guests passing through. Mrs. McKinley attended despite frail health, guiding the cabinet procession to the blue room as Admiral Dewey and the diplomatic corps showcased a vivid display of uniforms and rank. Earthquake shocks also rattled southern California with minor damage reported in San Bernardino and San Diego.
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Washington
Jan
Cuba
Arctic
White House
United States
McKinley
Stnilax
Miles
Adj
Corbin
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Melville
Dewey
Lane
Diplomatic Corps
Lord Pauncetote
Army
Fuller
Supreme Court
Richard Croker Breaks His Leg in Accident
London dispatch reports Richard Croker who had stayed at a Wantage area country house slipped while mounting a four horse drawn vehicle. The horse swerved causing Croker to break his leg.
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Richard Croker
London
Wantage
County of
Berks
Lions tear keepers in Vienna cage attack
A Vienna zoological garden keeper entered a lion cage in bravado and six lions mauled him to death. Attendants used torches and water to separate the beasts. In New York Loretta Lennert died in a smoke fire in a five story flat. several others injured. losses estimated at 30000.
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Vienna
Jan
Vienna Zoological Gardens
Loretta Lennert
New York
Notable Patent Medicine Ads and Testimonials
A collage of 19th century advert claims for Hall's Catsarrh Cure and other remedies. Letters praise relief from back pain rheumatism and bladder issues with claims of cure after treatment. Included are testimonials from Minnesota Maine and Ohio and a Cheney & Co. notice offering a $100 reward for catarrh cures and product details.
St Louis Medical Society Votes Aid for Bishop Appeal
The St Louis Medical society allocates 100 to assist Rev. Bishop of Nevada Missouri in pursuing a supreme court appeal. Dr Bishop faced a slander suit from a magnetic healer who won 700 in damages after denouncing him as fraudulent.
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St. Louis
Cure for Croup Endorsed by Many Across the World
A Liberty West Virginia resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup after long use in his family. The product is sold by local druggists Servant-Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith. Also notes American and Pacific express offices closed for a half holiday on New Year.
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Ular
Ue. E.W
Sc. Louis
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Union
Chamberlain
M.W. Fisher
Liberty
W. Va
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
American and Pacific Express
August Flower advertised as cureall for indigestion
A vintage promotion touts Green's August Flower as the largest medicine sale in the civilized world. It claims to cleanse the system, stop fermentation, regulate the liver, and restore nervous and organic action with a few doses. Sample bottles are available at A. S. McGowan and Otis W. Smith locations.
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A. S. McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Miller’s Cough Bitters Safer Cough Relief
Dr Miller’s Cough Bitters advertised by Servant Harker Drug Co promises to stop coughing with a medicinal formula. It presents as a reliable remedy option in a local drugstore listing.
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Dr. Miller
Servant-Harker Drug Co
University football reform effort after alumni visit
A Columbia dispatch to the Globe-Democrat reports that Thomas Crittenden of Kansas City Hon Charles Yeater of Sedalia and other alumni visited the university to diagnose football team problems and critique those at fault. The Athletic association is stirred and promises strong effort, aiming for a better season next year.
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Columbia
Globe-Democrat
University
Thomas Crittenden
Kansas City
Charles Yeater
Sedalia
Athletic Association
Lamindebted to One Minute Cough Cure for health and life
A testimonial praises One Minute Cough Cure for curing lung trouble after grippe and claims thousands owe their lives to its prompt action. The ad lists coughs colds croup bronchitis pneumonia grippe throat and lung troubles and says early use prevents consumption. Servant Hart her Drug Co. The Russel Camp No 2065 MWA met with initiations and plans a public installation two weeks from last night.
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Lam
Grippe
Servant- Harther Drug Co
Russel Camp No. 2065
M. W.A
Jas. Ford
M. C. Christian
John Luton
J. J. Berry
Loganton
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Consumption Threatened
A letter from C. Unger of 212 Maple St Champaign Illinois describes a year long hacking cough once thought to be consumption. After using Foley's Honey and Tar one bottle the writer claims cure and no further trouble, signed A S Mc Gowan.
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C. Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Ill
Foley
A. S. McGowan
Revival planned in Tipton with visiting minister
Rev Scott left Monday for Tipton where an all day meeting was held. Rev Leuig attended and will conduct a big revival there.
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Scott
Tipton
Leuig
Will
Dr Bell’s Anti Pain touted as world’s greatest remedy
An advertisement proclaims Dr Bell’s Anti Pain relieves both muscular and inflammatory rheumatism instantly. It claims the medicine is the world’s greatest best wonderful pain killer and urges swift use to curb worsening rheumatism.
Fricke Sisters Return From Carthage Visit
Misses Carrie Fricke of Belleville Illinois and Nellie Fricke return from Carthage. Carrie then departs for Centertown to begin a new visit.
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Carrie Fricke
Belleville, Ill
Nellie Fricke
Carthage
Carrie
Centertown
Man Rejoices After Remedy Stops Cramp Colic
A farmer’s miller writes of a young man from Dickey's Mountain Pa who suffered severe cramps. After trying home cures without relief, a dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought swift relief and cheerful thanks. Sold by Servant Harkin Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith.
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B. F. Hess
Miller and General Merchant
Dickey’s Mountain
Chamberlain
Servant
Constable Receives Big Turkey from Hon. W. D. Steele
On New Year’s Day Hon. W D Steele presented a large turkey to the town constable and his deputies as a festive gift. The gesture extended to all officers on duty that day.
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WD. Steele
Boschee Ger man Syrup touted for lung troubles relief
The ad promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for severe throat and lung troubles, claiming it heals and stimulates tissue, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures restful nights. It suggests trying one bottle and notes sample bottles at local druggists. It cites druggists’ long endorsement and links to related notices about illnesses and cures.
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Boschee
A. S. McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Mrs. W. J. Babbit Dead in Stokley Missouri
Mrs. W J Babbit died Monday morning at 7 15 in Stokley Missouri She leaves a large family and a wide circle of friends She was a consistent member of the County Line church The funeral will be held tomorrow at the County Line church at TER
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Stokley
W. J. Babbit
County Line Church
County Line
Ter
Foley's Honey and Tar Adverts Assurance
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed satisfaction from dealer A. S. McGowan and urges accepting no substitute.
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Foley
A. S. McGowan
Solicitor Seeks Funds for Burial of Local Child
Jack Hester gathered donations Saturday for the burial of Mrs. Wm. Johnson's child. The effort involved a Black community fundraiser.
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Jack Hester
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Aids Child Croup
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey pacifies croup and cronchial ailments in children, urging every home to keep the remedy on hand.
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Croup
Dr. Bell
Jas. Cook's Will Leaves All to Widow With Powers
The will bequeaths all property to the widow, granting her full power to sell, convey, and manage the estate according to her discretion.
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Jas. Cook
Pain Balm Proclaims Rheumatism Relief
To the Public. I want to let the people who suffer from rheumatism and sciatica know that Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved me after a number of other medicines and doctor had failed. It is the best liniment I have ever known of. Thousands have been cured of rheumatism by this remedy. One application relieves the pain. For sale by Servant Harker Drug Co. J L Kautzman Otis W Smith.
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Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Servant-Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Mrs. Rice Plans Fort Scott Visit Then Moves to Birmingham
Mrs. H. V. Rice left Saturday for Fort Scott to visit for a few weeks. In February she will join Mr. Rice in Birmingham Alabama where they will reside thereafter.
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H. V. Rice
Fort Scott
Mr. Rice
Birmingham
Ala
Grain-O nutritious drink promoted as coffee substitute
Grain-O a pure grain health drink praised for aiding digestion and strengthening nerves. Marketed as not a stimulant, suitable for children and adults, priced about 15c to 25c per package. Miss Letha Asher of California visited Ed Love’s family and returned home.
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Letha Asher
California
Ed Love
Cures a Cold in One Day By La Verne Patent Remedy
An ad touts Dr D L La Verne Grip Tab as a cure for la grippe and colds in one day. It claims no head impact like quinine phosphate and promotes Pracy at 25 cents. Fleischmann's Pharmor backs the remedy.
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D. L. la Verne
Fleischmann
Pracy
Conductor Hiram Lewis Resumes Lexington Run
Conductor Hiram Lewis of the Lexington branch resumed his run Sunday after a week’s lay off, marking the return to service for the local transit line.
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Hiram Lewis
Lexington
Kansas City Guest Returns Home After Month Stay
Miss Marie Krille of Kansas City, guest of Mrs. J R Barrett, returns home after a month. The note touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a great medicine that purports to improve blood, muscles, nerves and brain function.
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Marie Krille
Kansas City
J R. Barrett
Higbee Coal Resumes Supply In Sedalia
Stanley Coal Co announces Higbee coal is back in stock after a six month strike. They have been Sedalia's sole agents for seven years and offered special prices on full truckload orders. Call Telephone 26 yard 525 East Second Street for delivery.
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Sedalia
Stanley Coal CO
East Second Straft
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