British Editors Demand Print Rights on War Facts
London reports censored war dispatches as editors accuse offices of doctoring official material. Ladysmith supply lines remain intact with bread and meat rationed yet milk available. Boer losses estimated from 2 000 to 3 000. A Frere camp dispatch notes a Boer camp five miles east of Colenso, seen as a potential turning movement by British forces.
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London
Daily Mail
War Office
Daily Chronicle
Ladysmith
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Lord Methuen
England
Methuen
Wiltshire
Pietermaritzburg
The
Frere
Colenso
Oklahoma Lawyer Shot in Crescent City Murder Case
Maj John F Stone a leading Oklahoma attorney and president of People's Bank Kingfisher was shot and killed at Crescent City by J E Walcher who fled. Walcher had mortgaged property to Stone and later to Capitol National Bank. Stone foreclosed and traveled from Kingfisher to take possession when shot.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
John F. Stone
People’s Bank
Kingfisher
Crescent City
Here
J. E. Walcher
Walcher
Stone
Capitol National Bank
Robbery Strikes Long Island Prudential Cashier
Two men entered the Prudential Insurance branch in Long Island City and at gunpoint forced cashier Harry Athing to surrender over $800 as weekly collections lay in an open safe. The robbers fled after the hold up, leaving the door to the scene.
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New York
Long Island City
Prudential Insurance Company
Harry Athing
Chicago police shot man during pursuit of robbery gang
John Burke was shot and killed by Officer Joseph L. Tis chart after trailing three highwaymen for nearly a mile. The would be robbers fled, leaving Burke’s companions to escape with loot, as the officer confronted them in an alley near his Nest Lake Street station.
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Chicago
John Burke
Joseph L. Tischart
Dassel Business District Fire Destroys Section
A blaze destroyed the Dassel Minnesota business district last night. Firefighters responded quickly but the blaze caused extensive damage to multiple storefronts and led to an estimated loss of fifty thousand dollars. No injuries are reported.
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Dassel, Minn
Deer skins sold to Versailles merchants after hunts
In the past two weeks a dozen or more deer skins were sold to Versailles merchants. The deer were killed on the Niangua River region about 35 miles south of Versailles. Two weeks ago two deer were brought to Versailles immediately after being shot in nearby woods.
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Versailles
No-Tell Pac Claim Ad From Sterling Remedy Co
Vintage drug ad urges use of No-T'e Pac to “spit and smoke your life away” with bold claims. Promises increased vigor and strength, featuring a Chicago or New York connection and a 50c price with a free booklet and sample offer.
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Adu Cess Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Burlington Route Kills Immigrant Family Team of Horses
A Burlington fast freight train near Murray struck a wagon team belonging to an immigrant family driving to Council Bluffs. Both horses were killed. the family escaped unharmed. The railroad paid for the team, loaded the wagon into a boxcar, billed to the destination, and furnished transport for the family to Council Bluffs.
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Soulless Corporation
Brookfield Argus
Burlington
Murray
Council Bluffs
Poultry Industry Expands in Missouri in 1899
More turkeys and poultry were raised and sold in Missouri during 1899 than in any prior year, boosting revenue for farmers and their wives. The article urges breeders to focus more on improving poultry stock.
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Missouri
Local miller praises remedy for severe cramps
A Dickey's Mountain merchant recounts a young man with cramp colic who found relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The customer was greatly rejoiced as the medicine quickly cured him. 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
Columbia Demands Missouri Midland Route to Fulton This Year
Columbia calls for the Missouri Midland railroad to extend to Fulton within the year. The request frames the project as essential for regional connectivity and growth, signaling official support for rail expansion efforts.
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Columbia
Missouri Midland Railroad
Fulton
Walker's Tonic Promised to Restore Vitality and Health
An advertisement extols Walker's Tonic as a remedy that renews vigor by reviving the brain stabilizing heart action and nourishing the nervous system. It positions the tonic as a cure for rundown men seeking renewed health and strength.
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Perfecto CO
Caxton
Chilengo
Aug
Walker
Odessa firm buys 4000 rabbits for shipment
An Odessa firm purchased 4,000 rabbits for shipment paying from forty to forty five cents per dozen.
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Odessa
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claims Original Cure
Beware of counterfeit and worth less salve offered for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. DeWitt's is the only original. An infallible cure for piles and all skin diseases. Servant Harker Drug Co.
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DeWitt’s
Servant Harker Drug Co
Colors on Archie News Shifted Weekly
The Archie News switchs color themes from red to green over the past two issues. Readers wonder if the green cover will persist in upcoming editions.
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Archie News
Foley's Honey and Tar Advised for Infants to Prevent Pneumonia
A. S. McGowan urges doctors to prescribe Foley's Honey and Tar to infants and children promptly to avert fatal pneumonia or croup. Omar Gray's Sturgeon Leader is highlighted as Missouri's only weekly paper printed in nonpareil body type for news matters.
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NAVE
Foley
A. S. McGowan
Omar Gray
Missouri
Older at sixty with Rocky Mountain Tea claim
Advice from a period ad urging readers that life continues at sixty. It promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a solution and encourages asking a druggist for this product, suggesting improvement is possible even later in life.
Frisco Line Adds Sleepers for Southwest Route
Beginning November 12, Observation Sleepers operate daily between St Louis and San Antonio, enhancing Southwest travel with an unrivaled feature.
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St. Louis
San Antonio
Poisoner Montgomery Snyder Escapes Jail Flight
Montgomery Snyder, jailed for stock poisoning at Pettis County and held in Versailles, escaped Tuesday after a janitor released him with the jail key. The Leader notes the county court had authorized work around the courthouse but no guard, and that all fees in the case had been collected before the escape.
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Montgomery Snyder
Pettis County
Versailles
Snyder
Court House
Syracuse
Beauty Is Blood Deep and Clear Complexion Promise
An advertising brief touts Cascarets as a beauty aid, claiming clean blood and skin by purging laziness from the liver. It promises pimples boils blotches and a bilious complexion improvement from a ten cent supply, with druggists offering 1 1/2 cent and bulk options.
Bargain Sale Offer By Dispersing Party
For sale by a departing city resident three horses available for single or double driving, one A milch cow expected to freshen in about three weeks, open buggy and single handmade harness set, both new, plus office fixtures. Note taken if secured. Contact Dr J W Angle Hoffman Building room 306.
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J. W. Angle
Hoffman Building
Cures a Cold in One Day Grip Tab Ad
Ad features Dr D L La Verne grip tab for la grippe and colds claiming speedy relief without quinine head effects. Price is 25 cents. Also notes Fleischmanns Pharmacy as best for headache. Ends with a tribute praising monuments to those who help their communities.
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D. L. la Verne
Fleischmann
Call for Systematic Road Improvement Across Nation
The article urges broad road improvements as horseless carriages spread. It notes limited progress outside eastern cities, praises wheelmen advocates, and argues farmers and dairymen would gain vast time and cost savings from better highways, led by figures like Ex-Governor Heard.
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United States
Heard
National Dairy Union
Rail executive rewrites his own memo as a pointed rebuke
A young railroad auditor clashed with another company over pay and wrote a firm letter refuting the rival argument. After a swift promotion to head of the disputed department, he dictated a rejoinder to his own letter unsigned by another and signed it as himself. He ended with a sharp insult, calling the original writer an unmitigated donkey. The absurd scene sprang from loyalty to his new employer.
Notice to Contractors for Flat Creek Bridge Bid
By order of the county court of Pettis County I will on February 5 1900 let to the lowest bidder the contract for furnishing material and erecting a bridge over Flat Creek between sections 2 and 11 in township 438 range 23. Sealed bids due by 10 a m February 5. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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County Court of
Pettis County
Flat Creek
Indian Doctor Offers Free Learnings and Instant Relief
Wonderful Roots and Herbs promotes Dr Buhl Propr at 317 Lam inet Hotel LeGrande block offering free consultation for 10 days. The NATURAL WEED based medicine claims instant relief for moving pains and a mineral oil spring cure for indigestion urinary and bladder troubles with inquiries at the office.
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Laminet
Hotel LeGrande Block
Buhl Propr
Roger's Shoe Shop Advertisement From 217 Lamine Street
At Roger's shop, men's half soles cost 56c and children's half soles 30 to 40c. I pledge best leather and a warranty or free rework. Offers the best rubber heels for ladies and gents that do not slip. Remember the old stand one door from the post office.
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Roger
Lamine Street
Girl Wanted for General Housework
Advertisement seeks a girl for general housework and instructs applicants to apply at 132 South Osage at once.
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South Osage
Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway Rates Advertisement
Extremely low one way and round trip fares to major cities from Sedalia Missouri. One way to Helena and Butte Montana thirty dollars. One way to Portland Seattle and Tacoma thirty one seventy dollars. On sale daily. Contact C. M. Pendleton Passenger and Ticket Agent Sedalia Mo.
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C. M. Pendleton
Passenger & Ticket Ag
Helena
Butte
Mont
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Sleeper Train Route From Katy Line to Chicago
The service details a overnight sleeper trip from Katy to Chicago with a midnight departure, arrival at 2 30 pm the next day, and connections to all points east. The description emphasizes rapid transit and intercity connections.
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Chicago
Home Seekers Excursions Expand Round Trip Fare Plan
January 2 and 16 departures offer one fare plus 2 dollars round trip. Tickets valid 21 days to Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico.
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Texas
Kansas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Live Stock Meeting Rates for Fort Worth and San Antonio
National Live Stock Association meets in Fort Worth from January 16 to 18 1900 with round trip tickets priced at 15.45 available January 14 and 15 and return valid until January 27 1900 Delegates to Fort Worth will receive reduced fares to the Texas Live Stock Association meeting in San Antonio January 23 to 30 1900.
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Ft. Worth
Tex
Fort Worth
Texas Live Stock Association
San Antonio
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Chienzo
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Bree Museum of Anatomy
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S. Kentucky
Tony
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Sedalia Mills
Sedalia Mo
S. G. Crawford
Ohio St. Y
Ssouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
National Live Stock Association
California
Geo. W. Hagenbuch
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Geo. B. Horner
Louisville & Nashville
N. Broadway
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Michigan
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
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