Dynamite to Bias Ends in Boulder Mountain Tragedy
Springfield Ohio telegraph notes that Will Thompson, nephew of banker William Thompson, traveled west for health and chose to kill himself with dynamite. A fuse burned as he awaited the explosion, yielding a grisly scene with remains scattered on the ground and little evidence except torn clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Will Thompson
William Thompson
Boulder
Colo
Thompson
Chamberlain's Pain Balm the Best Liniment for Strains
Mr. F. H. Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He used it for a severe heaviness in the side from a strain last winter and received quick relief and cure. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
Unmarried Women and Married Men Trends in Tragedies
Across the country there have been numerous tragedies linked to affairs between unmarried women and married men. The piece blames morbid literature from foreign sources for promoting the myth of platonic affection between men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Aids Nervous Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervousness caused by female illness. It claims to restore regularity, drain healing, and improve sleep and appetite, with a testimonial from Mrs. Selma Erickson describing marked improvement after six bottles and no operation. Free medical adviser offer listed with mailing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Erickson
Rice Street
St. Paul
Minn
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Common Sense
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Kidney Health and Bitters Advertisement Claim
An old ad claims strong healthy kidneys filter poisons from food while weak kidneys allow impurities to remain. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the best known cure for kidney complaints and other ailments, urging readers to purchase the private stamp near the bottle neck.
Moral Fire and Silent Scars in Marital Affairs
A reflective study condemns extramarital liaisons as destructive to all involved, especially women, and warns mothers against letting daughters flirt with moral danger. The piece contrasts social judgment with the consequences that devastate families and reputations.
Move toward a railroad presidency for Marvin Hughitt
Civil war era tale of Marvin Hughitt guiding a troop move from St. Louis to Cairo at Lincoln's request. As trainmaster he sat at the telegraph key for 36 hours, switching from dispatcher to keep regular traffic intact. A sudden urgent summons followed as he prepared to rest.
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War Department
Cairo
Virginia
Hughitt
Chicago
Tie
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad
Freemont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
Saturday Evening Post
Marvin Hughitt
St. Louis
Lincoln
Illinois Central
Centralia
Huchitt
Poisoning the System and its Remedy
An advertisement asserts constipation poisons the body and causes headaches dullness and eruptions. It claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers stimulate the liver and promote easy bowel action without griping, strengthening the bowels to work naturally. W. E. Bard Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drag Co
A Cloud of Witnesses in Suit Travel to Warrensburg
Thirty three tickets sold for travel from here to Warrensburg Tuesday on the Orri son Gottslander suit. Passengers were split between sides they will testify for. Many others came from Calhoun Clinton Windsor Green Ridge Hughesville Houstonia and nearby points. The plaintiff reportedly has over 100 witnesses.
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Warrensburg
Calhoun
Clinton
Windsor
Green Ridge
Hughesville
Houstonia
If Women Only Knew What Happiness It Brings
An advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills claims backache relief from kidney issues. Mrs. T. B. Moss of Sedalia testifies a box bought at W. B. Bard Drug Company relieved her pain in days. Sold for 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
T. B. Moss
South Lamine Street
W. BE. Bard Drug Company
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Wedding Gum Chewing Sparks Jealous City Discussion
At Jefferson City a wedding provoked strong reaction after the groom chewed gum during the ceremony. The event drew sharp commentary from locals who weighed decorum, etiquette, and tradition.
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Jefferson City
Conn sued by Jules Levy over cornet venture dispute
Jules Levy, cornet virtuoso and former instructor and vice president at C G Conn Conservatory in Elkhart Indiana, sues millionaire C G Conn for 100000 damages alleging quit and later abuse after demanding exclusive advertising and use of a specific cornet. The case seeks court action in superior court.
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Chicago
C. G. Conn
Elkhart
Ind
Jules Levy
Superior Court
Levy
Conn
Conn Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
A Cure for Summer Complaint Cures Childs Illness
A writer from Lansing Iowa Journal notes a family case of summer complaint cured last week using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The piece urges families to keep a bottle at home, defends the remedy from advertising, and says it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Vescribe
Lansing
Iowa
Journal
Get Red Cross Ball Blue 2 oz for 5 cents
Advert reads a large ball blue laundry product with brand Red Cross offering a 2 ounce package priced at five cents. It emphasizes value and urges buyers to choose Ball Blue.
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Red Cross
Harvest Hands Wanted Who Can Swim Ad Tonight
An Aberlene Reflector advertisement from Funston's Courhey calls for harvest hands able to swim.
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The
Abilene Reflector
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad at Bard Drug Co
An old newspaper ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea to revive spirits with phrases about melancholy and restless nights. It advertises a price of 35 cents from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Exhibition of a pair of trousers with a history
A pair of trousers described as a historical item is on display in June, highlighting a notable garment with storied origins. The exhibit invites visitors to view the piece and learn its backstory.
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Calmic
Hostetter
Uas As
Sedalia Slames
Jeff City
Cash Grocery
Rae L. Dolph & Co
Edalia
H. Sangree
Henry L Sangree
LAMM
Lawyers
Oh St
Sedalia, Mo
J. B. Holdner
Main St. Grocer
W. Main
the Plaza
West Third Street
Chas
Pudry
A. J. Tucker
Algenfritz B
Ld’g
Sedalia M
W. D. Steele
Katy
Yianhoed
Amnion
Biack
Sermiac
I. D. Box
San Francisco
Cal
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Sedalia- Temen
Sedalia
Loney
Honkomp Manufacturing Co
Third Street
Bell Telephone
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co
South Ohio St
Cornet
Sues Conn
Tion
Castonria
Signature Bee Jr
Funston
Courhey
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