Ancient Chariton County Streams and Missouris Village
A Brunswicker reprints an 1837 Missouri Gazetteer excerpt detailing Round Bend creeks Palmer's and Funston's Sloughs with the vanished Missouris village, Indian mounds, and a red pipestone pipe. It notes displacement by the Sacs and Mississippis and later moves to Osages and Oto lands, with references to Willow Island and nearby forts washed away by floods. Also mentioned are tobacco bans for 1900 and an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure claiming quick relief from lung ailments.
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Brunswicker
Chariton County
Palmer’s Creek
Funston’s Slough
Funston’s
Round Bend
Missouri
Grand River
Mississippi
Little
Osage
River Platte
du Pratz
Hall's Catarrh Cure oath and payment promise
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, dated December 6, 1886, notes the product is taken internally and sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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State of
Onto
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Ikea L
A. W. Gleason
Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised as relief for rheumatism
A reader from Alpharetta Ga testifies that Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved rheumatism after other medicines and doctors failed. The note claims thousands cured and that one application relieves pain. Distribution through local drugstores. Also mentions Mrs Mary Menefee traveling to Albia Ia to visit a sick sister.
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Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Mary Menefee
Albia
Cure LaGrippe in Two Days and Back Piles Remedy
An ad touts Cure LaGrippe in two days and Banner Salve for piles with money-back guarantees. The copy promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Grove’s signature on each box. Also mentions J B Trinder visiting Syracuse Kas and a note about Centralia organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
A. S. McGowan
Two criminal cases on Ray circuit docket
At a recent term of the Ray circuit court there were two criminal cases on the docket and one was for attempting to get out of jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Croup Remedy Praised by Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey
A Missouri widow mourns as an Auxvasse man dies at his wife’s funeral. The ad extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a universal cure for croup and chronic throat issues, urging households to keep it on hand.
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Croup
Dr. Bell
Fractional column notes on medical cures and local news
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa reports kidney pain relief after Foley's Kidney Cure. A.S. McGowan notes average Missouri teacher pay around 45 dollars monthly. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as the original and effective for piles and skin diseases by Servant-Harker Drug Co. The Times of Leeton asserts two aims for the town flour mill and its own lasting presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L. Sales
Missouri Valley
Foley
A. S McGowan
DeWitt’s
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Endorsement for Foley's Kidney Cure and W C T A Meeting
J A Lambert of Rachel North Carolina endorses Foley's Kidney Cure saying it does what it claims and nothing equals it. The W C T A meets every Friday afternoon in First Methodist church parlors inviting all temperance supporters.
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J. A. Lambert
Rachel, N. C
Foley
S. McGowan
M. E
Temperance Cause
Granny Metcalf Praises Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey
A Kentucky woman aged 89 proclaims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey the best cough grip lung and bronchial remedy she has encountered. It is advertised as sold everywhere.
Lieutenant Warrilow Visits Family Before Philippine Return
Lieut A G Warrilow of the Twentieth United States Infantry and his wife are in the city visiting Mrs Warrilow's parents Drs Bennett. He has been on sick leave and will rejoin his regiment in the Philippines in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Warrilow
Twentieth
United States Infantry
City
DeWitts Little Early Risers touted as cure-all pills
A vintage ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as the modern remedy for constipation and liver troubles. The brief copy credits Servant Harker Drag Co as the distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
Servant-Harker Drag
Death of Miss Sallie Blackburn near Houstonia
Miss Sallie Blackburn died at her home half a mile northeast of Houstonia. She was sister to Capt. Blackburn. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. Houstonia school members attended services in a body. Mrs. Willer Morris of Sedalia visited Mrs. L. A. Grubbs. Grubbs stock was sold last week to D. C. Skillman. Willis sold to James S. Ream & Son of Green Ridge their clothing and groceries stock for about $2,000.
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the Sentinel
Houstonia
Sallie Blackburn
Capt. Blackburn
Presbyterian Church
Willer Morris
Sedalia
L. A. Grubbs
Grubbs
D. C
T. A. Willis
James S. Ream & Son
Green Ridge
Local Notices and Advertisements Highlight Remedies and Roads
Justice of the peace G H Appleton lauds DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as best constipation pills and claims cure for liver and bowel troubles. Wallace O’Bryan heads to St Louis to become a stenographer. Dr Bells Anti-Pain touts rapid relief for rheumatic pain. Jeanie Foulds visits Higginsville for Rocky Mountain Tea. Abell and Kehoe return from St Louis regarding stock of clothing. Walker’s Tonic promoted as vital for rundown health. Jack Benas travels to Washington MO for business. Lewis Dennis of Salem IN endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Fire at Knob Noster damages roof of D A Boyd residence.
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G. H. Appleton
Justice of Peace
Clarksburg
N. J
DeWitt
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Thirkield Endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure In Chicago
Health inspector F. K. Thirkield says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cannot be recommended too highly as it digests what you eat and cures indigestion heart burn and all forms of dyspepsia. Also mentions save 5 percent on flour with tickets in Joy Gold or Lexican sacks while noting James Anderson seriously ill at his South Harrison home.
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Lewis Dennis
Salem
Ind
Servant- Harker Drug Co
F. K. Thirkield
Chicago
Servant-Harker Drug Co
James Anderson
South Harrison
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Advertisement notes Cascarets as a cure for constipation and promises refund if it fails. Mentions price 10c and 25c and directs readers to apply at 114 West Third Street between 7 and 8. Also promotes Red Cross Ball Blue and a reading of The Mountain Pass Mystery starting Monday.
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C.C.C
West Third Street
The most Skillful shot of the 1898 naval war
A Washington chart cites a Spanish 5% inch 60 pound shell from the Canacao battery that struck the cruiser Baltimore in Manila. It pierced deck and skylight, bent a six inch gun shield, disabled its carriage, dented a vent pipe, and wounded eight Americans, becoming a famed shot of the war.
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Dewey
Montejo
Manila
Washington
Canacao
Baltimore
Jamesport Gazette Reader Demands Ten More Cords
A reader of the Jamesport Gazette demands ten additional cords of wood on subscription, signaling a dispute over supply or pricing and drawing reader attention in the community paper.
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Jamesport Gazette
Texas Wonder Cure Ad Promises Kidney Relief
An old Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims two months per bottle and offers mail order if druggists do not stock it. testimonials accompany the claim.
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Hall
E. W Hall
St. Louis Mo
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Great Run for Chamberlain Cough Remedy Boosts Pierson Drug Co
Manager Martin of Pierson drug store reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy amid la grippe season. Five bottles are sold to one customer, with high satisfaction and rapid relief from cough throat and lung soreness. Available through Servant-Harker Drug Co. J L Kautzman Otis W Smith in South Chicago Daily Calumet.
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Grippe
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Chamberlain
Martin
Pierson Drug Store
la Grippe
Chicago
Calumet
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Jasper County Democrats Set February 3 Delegate Selection
The Jasper county democrats will choose their delegates to the state and congressional conventions on February 3 to meet deadlines.
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Jasper County
A F Rogers Shoe Shop Offers Bargains at Ohio Street
A F Rogers announces discounts at the Bos ton Store on 506 Ohio street near Fifth and court house on Sedalia’s south side. He advertises Gent’s half soles 50c Gent’s sewed soles and heels 1.00 Ladies half soles 45c and patches 5c plus children’s items from 20c. He claims 15 years in the business and a money back guarantee. January 1900 banner week promotions invite customers to save.
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Fifth and
Ohio Street
Court House
Sedalia
A. F. Rogers
South Side
Boston
Hill's Practical Business College promo
Hill's Practical Business College offers stenography and bookkeeping training with Gregg shorthand and budget bookkeeping. Now enrolling day school after January 1st at 408-410 Ohio Street upstairs. Modern methods, low terms, teaches any study. Also advertises Rolston's trotting and pacing horse sale at Barrett's barn.
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Gregg
Ohio Street
Rolston
Barrett
Lost Knight Templar watch charm found by B. G. Wilkerson
A Knight Templar watch charm is missing and the finder will be rewarded upon returning it to B. G. Wilkerson at 209 Ohio Street.
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Knight Templar
B. G. Wilkerson
Ohio St
Cures a Cold in One Day Dr La Verne Grip Tab
Cure promises one day relief from La Grippe and colds without affecting the head like quinine. Offered for 25 cents at Fleischmann's Pharmacy as the best remedy for headache.
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D. L. la Verne
Fleischmann
Study Horse Phrenology Before You Purchase a Horse
A regional column argues horse phrenology by illustrations detailing skull shapes and traits. Figures describe Irish hunter brains, calm family pets, biter skittish types, shying horses, hard workers, and the slow Roman nose, with ear cues signaling vigor or fatigue.
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Bone Club
Mary Vanhall
Montrose
Will Lennartz
Butler, Mo
J. B. Trinder
Syracuse, Kas
Martha A. Minnier
Massachusetts
Centralia
the Times
Leeton
George Butler
Otterville
Saie
Ali Drucgists
Wallace O’bryan
St. Louis
Dr. Bells
Jeanie Foulds
Higginsville
Mamie
Minnie India
Lee
Madison Medicine Co
J. J. Abell
Tom Kehoe
Mr. Abell
Walker
Jack Benas
Washington, Mo
Knob Noster
D. A.boyd
Red Cross
Mountain Pass
Bears
Inci
Texas
E W. Hall
D. W. Carlisle
N. Broadway
James Seibert
State Auditor
Memphis
A. S. McGowa
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
Ohm N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
RB. H. Moses
W. A. Latimer
Ass’t
Ige Fdvais
J.N. Daley
R. H. Moses
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Suitbh
T B Mertz
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas. T. Montgomery
Hill’s Practical Business College
California
Santa FE
Geo. W. Hagenbuch
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Kansas City, Mo
Geo. B. Horner
Lousville & Nashville
St. Louis, Mo
Yankee
Maine
Candy Palace
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