Waters Subside Across Idaho Flooded Regions
Salina Kansas reports June 3 that Idaho waters receded but heavy spring snows raised flood fears. In Coeur d Alene the last winter snow was the region's heaviest, with Union Pacific keeping lines to Denver open while Salina notes four blocks submerged and losses likely smaller than initial fears.
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Idaho
Alene
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Salina
Kas
Union Pacific
Denver
Waverly Faces Flood Refugee Crisis
Waverly Missouri on June 3 endures a Mississippi river flood with the river rising about one inch per hour. Ten miles wide at the town, bottom lands under 2 to 10 feet of water depopulated. No lives lost. Refugees fill public schoolhouses and churches as the city prepares to tax to aid the distressed population.
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Waverly
Missouri
Mississippi River rises threatening Sny levee near Louisiana
The Mississippi River rose about one inch per hour reaching 16 feet 2 inches by 2 pm. The Sny levee at Say, forty five miles long protecting Adams Pike and Calhoun counties Illinois, faces danger if the rise continues and preparations to guard against breaks are under way. Diamond mills of Sny sent 1000 wheat sacks for levee protection and leaks or small breaks are feared while stock on the lowlands remains largely out of reach except for the Sny bottoms remaining safe.
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Say
Adams
Pike
Calhoun Counties
Ill
Diamond
River at Boonville Reaches Highest Mark Since 1881
Boonville Missouri June 3 flood surge reaches stage of 1881 with 24.6 feet mark set in 1881 and river rising at about one inch per hour. Steve Cooper levee eight miles upriver on Howard County side breached early this morning flooding 20 000 acres of prime bottom land amid overnight rain and showers.
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Boonville
Calvin Rhandecker
Steve Cooper
Howard County
River Crests Slow Rise Reaches Jefferson City
Jefferson City Mo June 3 The river continues to rise slowly submerging lowlands opposite the city Water encroaches toward Cedar City forcing Chicago and Alton spur track closure and depot access The Gordon family from Callaway County was rescued as their home sank beneath floodwaters.
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Jefferson City
Cedar City
Chicago & Alton
Gordon
Callaway County
Water Level Rises Six Inches Last Night
At eight o'clock last night the water level rose by six inches, indicating a notable rise in the observed stage.
Railroads Work to Rebuild Tracks After Flood
Lawrence Kansas June 3 Union Pacific and Santa Fe railroads race to reconstruct tracks after three feet of water fell overnight. Efforts to move residents from North Lawrence resume as dangers subside and no further threat remains.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Lawrence, Kas
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
North Lawrence
Marriage License Issued to T S Smith and Addie Bohon
A marriage license was issued today to T. S. Smith and Addie Bohon of Smithton Missouri.
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T. S. Smith
Addie Bohon
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Highlight Versailles Area
Real estate transfers include Isaiah Couch estate to Benjamin Elkins 42% acres in Beaman township for 1200 dollars and Gieschen to August Gieschen 89 acres in Lake Creek township for 2800 dollars. Other items note a dog nuisance in New Orleans prompting an injunction request, and numerous local land transfers in Sedalia including parcels on Prospect Street and Fourth Washington.
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Isaiah Couch
J. R. Clapton
Benjamin V. Elkins
Beaman Township
Herman C. Gieschen
August Gieschen
Lake Creek Township
Mary E. Baird
G. C. Eicholtz
Wanted Man to Drive Delivery Wagon
Help wanted at J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co. for a delivery wagon driver position. Apply in person or at the store for duties involving local routes and loading goods.
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J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Refund Offer
Advertising note states money back if the laxative Bromo Quinine tablets fail to cure. Includes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Missouri Pacific East Bound Time Table Summary
Railway schedule lists Missouri Pacific east bound trains with times for No. 4 and No. 64 freight, Flyer, and local services. South bound service shows Sedalia to Warsaw with departure at 8 20 a.m. and arrival 8 30 a.m. 11 45 a.m.
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Way Freight
Professor Doce Gross Opens Stove Hospital
Professor Doce Gross opens a shop at 213 West Main Street offering a hospital for sick and disabled gasoline stoves. He guarantees to repair and restore stoves to full function with satisfactory results. Bell phone No 691.
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Doce Gross
West Main Street
Doc
Bell
The Southern Belle Wine of Cardus Booklet
Chattanooga Medicine Company promotes The Southern Belle booklet as a showcase for Wine of Cardus. The piece features a litho image of a Southern belle, cotton designs, and a Southern mansion, highlighting nationwide distribution and growing national popularity of the product.
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Chattanoga
Wine of Cardus
Burling ton Route Offers Cheap Summer Colorado Trips
The Burling ton Route advertises remarkably cheap round trip summer rates to Colorado and Utah resorts including Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Greenwood Springs and Salt Lake City. From June 1st to 10th the rate is even lower. Also cheap to Minnesota resorts with a cone fare plus 2.50 for round trips to St Paul Minneapolis and nearby locales.
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Burlington
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Greenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Travel Fare Notices Through July and August
The notice lists travel rates from St. Louis and the Missouri River to California with round trips from July 1 to 10 at 57.50 and 50.00 respectively. From August 1 to 14 loss rates are 47.50 from St. Louis and 45.00 from the Missouri River. An extra 11.00 applies in August for return via Puget Sound and northern routes through Billings or St. Paul.
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St. Louis
Missouri River
California
Puset Sound
Billings
St. Paul
Route for Summer Tours Offers Cheap 1903 Rates
Burlington agents invite inquiries on rates and routes for a wide westward summer travel scheme in 1903. Describe your proposed trip to receive full advice. Traveling Pass B OGLE and L WAKELY, General Passenger Agent, 604 Pine Street St Louis MO.
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Burlington
Co. B. Ogle
L. W. Wakely
A. Gen
Pine Street
St. Louis
Summer Tourist Rates On M K T Railway
Summer tourist tickets go on sale June 1 at greatly reduced fares to northern and eastern resorts. Inquire at your nearest Katy agent or write Morton C2 & Mm for details.
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Katy
Anaran Mortan
Chattanooga Medicine Firm Seeks Multioffice Application
A Chattanooga medicine company filed an application to operate through offices in Chattanooga St Louis and San Francisco seeking regulatory approval and expansion. The move indicates plans to broaden its geographic reach and services.
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Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tanooga Medicine Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Meeting of First M. E. Church board postponed
The board meeting of the First M. E. Church was postponed due to inclement weather and will be held next week. The notice ends with a drug advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea and carriage calls by RECTOR.
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The
Christian Church
M. E. Church
Rocky Mountain
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Rector
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Waverly Crowded
Louisiana
Louisiana, Mo
Misississippi River
Lawrence
Smithton, Mo
Versailles
Nellie Allen
Sedalia
Central Business College
John Easley
New Franklin, Mo
P. G. Woods
Mr. B. F. Clay and
I. N. Farris
Grandma Heineman
Fred
Alf Heineman
Mrs. W. W. Moore
George Lutman
Tisha
Morris
Thomas Morris
Mr. Lutman
Morgan County
Mattie
Foster
John Smiley
Hill’s Business College
New Orleans
Joseph H. Marks
George D. Luce
Marks
J. G. Dillard
Cora V. Rector
5Th and
Washington
Anna F. P. Muller
S. Cohn
Dal Whio Mo Court
W. J. Ferguson
Chas. Leftwich
Julia B. Leftwich
Prospect Betord and Wilkerson
David Palmer
Gael M. Hoadley
Sedalia Township
J. C. Fast
W. R. West
Henry Eaing
Kate McClain
Gaius McBride
5Th Street
Montgomery and Brown
John T. D. Murphy
Charles P. Hall
Fourth
Cuicano, Inc
Cardus
Chicago
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanoogs, Tenn
Missouri Pacific
Loecal
Flyer
Warsaw
Southwestern
D. m2
Fno
Lexington Branch
Stove Hospital
Suny Heef
H.oanson
Dowell
Tex
Gro. W. Crockwert
L. B. Price Mercantile Co
Kansas City
Hannibal
Euecesia Co
Cinen Ave
Sr. Loure, Me
South
United States
Spaulding
Mitts
Gieschen & Wiebrock
Athletic and Sporting Goods
W. Main St
N. E
Ohio Street
Bell Phone
W. J. Lawson
Royal Tribe
R. C. Dolph & CO
the Cash Grocers
Q. C
Cero Fruto
Saratoga
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