Free Trade With Puerto Rico Debated By Congress
Washington reports show census supervisors finished a meeting to streamline enumeration while Dr. Wines travels the south to coordinate conferences. Dr. Knapp argued free trade would open Puerto Rico to American rice and help move surplus broken rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred Wines
New Orleans
Puerto Rico
S. O. Knapp
Lake Charles
Insular Committee of the House
Philippines
Spain
Otis
War Department
Manila
Stanton
T. AH. Stanton
Omaha
Senator Hawley
Shoup
Adj
Corbin
Dead Soldiers from the Philippines Arrive in San Francisco
Bodies of 159 deceased from Manila aboard the Peking are moved to Presidio awaiting burial orders by relatives in the east. Among the dead are 14 states and 16 other commands, with 38 killed, four drowned, and 107 dying of heart disease. names from Twentieth Kansas Infantry listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
San Francisco
Peking
Manila
Presidio
Twentieth
Kansas Infantry
Lewis W. Ferguson
Howard A. Olds
Oscar G. Thorn
George Wm. Vanell
General H. M. Day Dies Aged 74 In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Louisiana January 27 Gen H M Day died yesterday at age 74 He rose to brigadier general in the Civil War and became a noted figure in G A R circles Washington January 27 Senate commerce committee heard representatives of business groups across the country supporting a bill to amend the interstate commerce law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Greely
Washington
War Department
Cedar Rapids
H. M. Day
G. A. BR
Senate Committee On Commerce
Arrested After a Running Fight in Laredo
A Mexican named Antonio Laredo, charged with engaging in a running fight, was arrested in Laredo Texas on January 27. The incident details remain sparse in available copy.
Wine of Cardui Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments
Letters from multiple women praise Wine of Cardui and Black Draught for menstrual sickness white discharge tumors and general weakness. Mrs Nicholsson of Elliott Ark and others report improved health after use. A Saner physician notes observed results from E C Jeter MD Jenkinsville SC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Nicholsson
Elliott, Ark
Cardui
E. C. Jeter
M. D
Jenkinsville
8. C
Big Circus Combination Nears United States Merger
Columbus reports two unsatisfied clauses block a major circus merger. Key players include Sells brothers James Bailey currently abroad with Barnum & Bailey, and W. W. Cole of New York. Proposed terms place winter quarters in Bridgeport Connecticut and take effect in 1901. Neighborhood notices also include local ads and personal notes.
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Columbus
United States
Peter Sells
Sells Brothers
James A. Bailey
Europe
Barnum & Bailey Circus
W. W. Cole
New York City
Bridgeport
Conn
Real estate figures feature in Pilot Grove notes
Knight of Boonville travels to Sedalia to arrange farm loans totaling 15000 in Pettis county. Dr. Alexander Weems and wife arrive from Sedalia and plan a spring stay in Pilot Grove. The physician, aged but active, owns 5000 acres in Tennessee and seeks to trade property locally.
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W. ©. Knight
Boonville
Sedalia
Pettis County
Alexander Weems
Pilot Grove
Tennessee
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Salem Man
Lewis Dennis of Salem Indiana says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure did him more good than anything he took. It digests what you eat and cannot help but cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles, Servant Harker Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Dennis
Salem
Ind
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Local militia to receive new uniforms this week
The article notes new uniforms for the local militia are expected this week. Examinations to fill vacancies for corporal and sergeant will be held next Monday night. Company D currently trails the full roster by four men.
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Co. D
Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Chicago Health Inspector
Chicago health inspector F B Thirkield urges XKodol Dyspepsia Cure, claiming it cured his severe dyspepsia. The remedy digest what you eat and relieves indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia. Servant Harker Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Thirkield
Chicago
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Windsor Review Personal Notices Highlight Local Travels
Miss Edith Priest of Longwood visits Ernest Grinstead and wife and Wm Hughes and wife for a month, left for home Saturday morning. Mrs Lucy Hudson of Sutherland took the train here Monday evening.
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Beaman
Pettis County
J. F. Woodward
Jessie
Sedalia
Lynne Hutchinson
Mayme Owsley
Pearl Huggins
Bernice Owsley
Berkely
California
Henry DesCombes
Leeton
Emma Munday
Calhoun
Windsor Review
Edith Priest
Longwood
Ernest Grinstead
Wm. Hughes
Lucy Hudson
Sutherland
Sedalia Citizen Denies Sought Access to City Books
A Sedalia citizen hired an accountant to inspect the sinking fund books but was not allowed to view them, the Sentinel reports. City collector Mr. Sheerin denies any request to see the books and offers to show them, stating he will abide by the law.
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Sedalia
Sentinel
Sheerin
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Endorsement
Justice of the peace G. H. Appleton of Clarksburg New Jersey proclaims DeWitt’s Little Early Risers the best pills for constipation and liver troubles. The endorsement credits Servant Harker Drug Co. with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Appleton
Justice of Peace
Clarksburg
N. J
DeWitt
Servant Harker Drug Co
Summer School Set by County Commissioner at Cole Camp
County Commissioner Scotten will run a summer school in Cole Camp for teachers and advanced pupils. Instructors include Prof. Scotten assisted by Miss Ora Hester and Lulu Davis and Mrs. F A Jeans. Rev J C Reeve will lecture on orthopy.
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Scotten
Cole Camp
Ora Hester
Lulu Davis
F. A. Jeans
J. C. Reeve
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claim
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for throat and lung diseases. It states dealers guarantee satisfaction and warns against substitutes, attributed to A. S. McGowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. S. McGowa
Will Bridge the Osage at Linn Creek
Messrs Aller and Davis of Warsaw seek to construct a steel suspension bridge across the Osage river at Linn Creek. They plan to ask locals to subscribe stock but could undertake the enterprise alone if needed. Allen built the Warsaw bridge for 3600 dollars. the Linn Creek project may cost about 5000 dollars.
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Messrs
Aller and
Davis
Warsaw
Osage River
Linn Creek
Allen
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Adverts Claims Pure Original
An advert touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the only original and infallible cure for piles and all skin diseases. The copy warns against counterfeit salves and notes Servant Harker Drug Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
Servant Harker Drug Co
Jail Campaign Enlists Preachers in Jasper County Vote
In Jasper County the drive for a new jail reaches church leaders as preachers join the campaign. The effort mobilizes communities to back the jail project amid local debate and public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Local Market Prices For Flour Potatoes and Lard
Readable fragment lists flour types High Patent and Best Patent with lo sacks, Best Potatoes per bushel, 3 lb Best Leaf Lard and Concordia Tomatoes with price figures 80 85 90 20. Content appears as a market telegram or price list from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
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Concordia Tomatores
Ministers Cite Jail as Hell in Jasper County Sermon
Joplin ministers devoted an entire sermon last Sunday to the jail, calling it a hellish place. They argued that if hell on earth exists, Jasper County jail would be a fitting example due to its odor filth and nastiness, as a stark moral lesson.
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Joplin
Jasper County
Johnson County Man Claims 104 Years On March Fifteenth
Allen Easter of Johnson County lives six miles west of Leeton and says he will turn 104 on March 15. Neighbors note his young appearance and strong memory, crediting his habit of eating sparingly for his longevity. He reportedly walks firmly and sees well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Easter
Johnson County
Leeton
Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea Ad by Madison Medicine Co
An old framed ad urges women to take the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea from the Madison Medicine Co for a fair face, priced at 35 cents and available through your local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chichester
Emilatt
Chichester C Chemical Co
Madison Beuere
Geisby
Phllada
Madison Medicine Co
Reverend Nortice Conducts Service in Se-dalia
Rev. Father Charles Nortice of Se dalia conducted services at the residence of Mr. Julius Keotting on north Monroe street last Tuesday morning. He will be in Versailles again in about two weeks.
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Father Charles Nortice
Sedalia
Julius Keotting
Monroe Street
Father Nortice
Versailles
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold By Servant Harker Drug Co
An advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as the modern cure for constipation and liver trouble. The pills are marketed by Servant Harker Drug Co with claim of effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
Servant-Harker Drug Co
The Mountain Pass Mystery Serial Begins Next Monday
The Sentinel will start a splendid new serial tale titled The Mountain Pass Mystery next Monday. The author also wrote May Ruthven’s Secret and returns with another atmospheric adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Pass
the Sentinel
Byler to Lead Excursion to Laporte for Home Seekers
J. M. Byler will run an excursion from here to Laporte Texas for the benefit of home seekers on or about February 15. Laporte lies at the head of Galveston bay midway between Houston and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Byler
Laporte
Texas
Galveston Bay
Houston
Galveston
August Flower sales touted as cure-all in ad copy
An advertisement claims Green's August Flower is the largest medicine sale in the civilized world. It asserts the remedy cures indigestion, biliousness, and liver issues, stimulates system function, and relieves headaches. Sample bottles are offered at A. S. McGowans and Otis W. Smiths.
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ADAPO
Packa
Ndoo Remedy CO
Chicago
Otis W. Smith
Drugst
Sedalia
Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
la Grippe
Green
A. S. McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Postal Clerk Lem Jones Excels in St Louis Exam
Lem Jones, the efficient Versailles branch clerk, completed the semi annual case examination in St. Louis with a top score of 99.52, reflecting high performance and precision in his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Jones
Versailles
St. Louis
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
A vintage medicine ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a claim to cure a cold in one day. The box is sold for 25 cents and bears EW Grove’s signature on each package. Drugstores offer refunds if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW Grove
Morris and Greene Meats at 503 East Third Street
Morris and Greene advertise a fine line of the best meats in the city with prompt delivery and telephone contact at 264.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris & Greene
East Third Street
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9Th St
Kansas City, MO
C.O. D
Gure
Nervita Medical CO
D Jackson &Tr
Chicacq
Pervecto CO
Caxton Bidg
Cuespo
Aug. T. Fleischmann
Ggist
H. B. Smiley
C. M. Lasley
The
American Tobacco Company
Yankee
Maine
Candy Palace
George Lister
C. C. DeWitt &Co
Gen. Stanton
Nashville
Long
Gaines
Tenn
Butler
Findlay
Newport News
Durban
South Africa
Jasper Dukes
Woodward
Buller
Navy
Blocklinger
Pensacola
Tion Day
Geo. L. Nelson
Midland
G. A. Faulkner
Halifax
Lizzie Newell
Fort Mill
D. C
August Gesse
Oelwein
Iowa
Amanda E. Truitt
Granview Road
Muscatine
Sadie Behler
Box 35
Cedar Valley
Cedar Co
Mary Booker
Morris Chapel
Cardus
A. M. Edwards
Cooper, Delta Co
Ana
Ida R. Gardner
Goldsboro
Orange O
Wine of
Hasting
Elkmont
Ala
Blackburn & Ellis
M. A. Thompson
Kata
G. T. Dav
Clinton, Mo
L. J. Towler
Ontario
N. C. Parker
Landersville
Wm. R. Logwood
Benton Creek, Va
Eunice Baker
Gaffney
Amrow
M. W. Randolph
Concordia
Kan
Grand Island
Neb
BIG Circus Combination
J. A. Lambert
Rachel, N. C
A. S. McGowan
PRISE
Pettis County Personals
MR. Sheerin
Hell
Rathanp
Eni
Third Naional Bank
Sedalia, Mo
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
R. H
Firma
Ise Riduals
J. N. Dalby
R. H. Moses
Henry W. Harris
Smith
JH Mertz
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas. T. Montgomery
P. Hoffman
W. Main St
Sh Cmd
St. A
New-York
Boston Gay
W.D. Wood
T. P A. J. Louis
Haneswari
Tuo Ammer
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