Fire at Capt. Stevens Home Involving Unknown Origin
Firemen were summoned at 10 45 p m Thursday to extinguish a blaze of unknown origin in a pile of old clothes at Capt E W Stevens 210 South Quincy street The fire caused minor damage before being controlled Walker at corner Eleventh and Ingram avenue suffered about 50 dollars in damage after his son dropped a mate into oil near the stove An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe child remedy sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
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E. W. Stevens
Quincy Street
Walker
Eleventh
Ingram Avenue
Explosion at Robert’s home sparks $50 fire in kitchen
A gasoline tank exploded in the kitchen of Robert’s residence, causing a fire estimated at $50. No injuries were reported as firefighters responded to the scene.
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Robert
Cheerful women nerves and cure claims
An article extols worry-free living for women, asserts nerves cause most female ailments, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with a $500 reward for cures it cannot achieve. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Bourgeois and Mrs. Gardner praising cures and invites readers to obtain the medicine and a medical adviser book.
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United States
Pierce
Sree
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Timothy Bourgeois
Peers Narrows
New Bruns
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Clara Gardner
Rainey, Mo
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Claimed Cure
Advertisement claims indigestion constipation and stomach disorders are cured by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offered in tea or tablet form for 35 cents by W. B. Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister’s
W. BH
Bard Drug Co
Noted claims spark wide interest after strike reports
Railroad laborers discussed a great strike and soon staked 200 claims. Colonel W. H. Combs, returning from Pando, weighed Koehler's claim as the best, noting the potential wealth is among the richest on earth.
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Koehler
W. H. Combs
Pando
Sedalia Fix Up Fever Spurs Property Value Rise
Neglected properties are being repaired and painted as Sedalia embraces a paint up effort. A coat of paint greatly increases value and homeowners are advised to consider Sherwin Williams products for durability and cost effectiveness. Arlington Pharmacy.
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Sedalia
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin- Williams
Arlington Pharmacy
Fires destroy two country homes in Milton Parish
Milton Parish farmer six miles southeast of the city reported a fire that destroyed his one and a half story frame dwelling. Loss about 1700 with $600 of coverage. He also noted a previous Tuesday fire that leveled Nelson Vincent’s house, with losses around 600 as neighbors marshal relief.
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Parish
This Girl a Whopper
Lancaster county records a remarkable 11 year old girl Miss Melen Stoner daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stoner Bainridge weight 250 pounds height 5 feet 4 inches waist 4 feet 5 inches arm circumference 17 1 2 inches she attends Bainridge intermediate school and enjoys popularity and strong school progress praised by principal H S Brinser
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Lancaster
Lancaster County
Melen Stoner
Elmer Stoner
Baipridge
Bainridge
H. S. Brinser
Telephone Men Adjourn National Meeting Delegates Named
Missouri State Independent Telephone association meets in this city decides future gatherings here. Officers selected include President Frank Buffman from Louisiana and Vice President W B Scruggs of Harrisonville. Executive committee names Theodore Gray Macon J Hudson Columbia and F G Taggart Richmond. Delegates to the national interstate meeting in Chicago June 20 1905 include Theodore Gray J A Hudson O C Snider W H Bassett with alternates S T Neill Clinton A B Hughes Hardin B Scruggs Harrisonville and L Golladay Holden.
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W. B. Scruggs
Harrisonville
Cto
Theodore Gray
Macon
J. &. Hudson
Columbia
F. G. Taggart
Richmond
National Interstate Association
Chicago
J. A. Hudson
O. C. Snider
Kansas City
W. H. Bassett
Jefferson City
S. T. Neill
Clinton
A. B. Hughes
Hardin
M. L. Golladay
Holden
Longan's Steam Laundry Ad Promises Quality Service
An ad promises reliable laundry, no bungling, and customer satisfaction. It invites readers to try the service and phones in for contact, asserting the shop's credit to itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longan
Worrell's Insect Exterminator Promises Quick Pest Control
Ad touts Worrell's Exterminator as a household solution that kills insects and destroys eggs. Priced at 30 cents and available at drug stores.
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Worrell
Dresden couple welcome baby boy Thursday birth
Mr and Mrs Henry Tries of Dresden are the parents of a son born Tuesday June 6. The newspaper item records the new arrival in the community.
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Henry Tries
Dresden
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as penetrating the skin to antiseptic and healing effects. It claims to subdue inflammation and cure boils burns cuts eczema tetter ringworm and other skin diseases. Sold by W. B. Bard Drug Co and made by E. C. DeWitt & Co.
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DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
W. B. Bard Drug Co
Mr Freeman Going to Moberly
J. J. Freeman Katy dispatcher will be taken to his old home in Moberly Missouri tonight. Conductor Thomas Russell and Freeman's brother in law Fred Tedford will accompany him. His illness is known to many friends along the Sedalia and MKT railroad where he long served. Relatives believe a change of residence may help.
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J. J. Freeman
Katy
Moberly
Thomas Russell
Mr. Freeman
Fred Tedford
Sedalia
Worrells Insect Exterminator Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Worrells Insect Exterminator as harmless, instantaneous, and effective, urging readers to buy it at all druggists.
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Worrell
Kidney Cure Triumph Reported by Oakville Man
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years bedridden with kidney disease found no relief from top doctors until Foley's Kidney Cure. He calls it a Godsend and notes it is sold by Arlington pharmacy.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
Arlington Pharmacy
Low Rate Excursions to the Seashore Via Lake Shore
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers round trip Chicago to Asbury Park tickets for 23.35 with return by July 10 and extension till August 31 for 50 cents. Travel via New York City with stopover, and optional upgraded service. Contact A. C. Burrows in Kansas City for itinerary.
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New York City
Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railway
Chicago
Asbury Park
Lake Shore
Gcentury Limited
Baby Show at Mrs Peter Hoffman's Home Delights Guests
Mrs Peter Hoffman hosted a baby show Thursday afternoon at her home. A large number of babies with their mothers attended and each child received a tiny doll souvenir. Refreshments included pineapple ice and coconut kisses along with a program of music and recitations by several children.
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Peter Hoffman
Springfield firm locates in Sedalia for tuning planes
Co. M. Bird of Springfield lists Sedalia as a location and offers biannual home tuning of planes with fine tone and action, guaranteed satisfaction. Contact 219 West Fifth Street or Bell phone 1641.
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M. Bird
Springfield
Sedalia
West Fifth Street
Bell Phone
Knights of Columbus Choose New Haven For Meet
The National Council of the Knights of Columbus selected New Haven Connecticut as the next meeting place. All current principal officers were reelected.
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Knights OF Columbus
New Haven
Los Angeles
Cal
National Council, Knights of Columbus
Conn
Sedalia Welcomes New Touring Car Owner
W. H. Cloney has purchased a fine new touring car and will soon join the ranks of the twenty odd other automobileists in Sedalia.
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W. H. Cloney
Sedalia
Kidney Trouble Alert Hinting Foley Kidney Cure
On first indication of kidney trouble stop it by taking Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
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Foley
Arlington Pharmacy
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures indigestion constipation and liver and kidney troubles with no mention of illness duration. Price is 25 cents and distributed by W E Bard Drug Co. from Sunflower Philosophy in Atchison Kansas Globe.
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Hollister
W.E. Bard Drug Co
Atchison, Kas
Globe
Proverbial Quip Reflects On Mothers And Healing
A terse adage notes that every man claims his mother is as capable as any doctor, a saying echoing respect for maternal wisdom and care. The line underscores the cultural trust in mothers' expertise in healing and wellbeing.
Men who carry money in a shot sack shown to have plenty
Observers note that men seen with money in a shot sack typically display larger amounts. The habit is discussed as a sign of wealth or readiness in certain local contexts.
Men Will Fall Out Of Love And Wives See No Reason
A reflective line notes shifting marriages as men grow distant and wives question reasons for separation during turbulent social attitudes. The statement frames evolving relationships with a focus on marital disconnection.
Dream Book Made Good at Pando Gold Strike
Denver Times reports prospector Jacob Koeller who spent years mining in the Rockies struck rich at a ledge near Pando eight miles east of Red Cliff. The ore yields 28946.76 dollars per ton. His nurse wife and infant son Koehler profit from his luck.
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Jacob Koehler
Rockies
Pando
Red Cliff
Mr. Koehler
Jade
Denver and
Rio Grande
Peruna praised by Julia Marlowe in nerve tonic ad
Miss Julia Marlowe of New York City endorses Peruna as a nerve tonic and vitality booster. The ad cites testimonials from women nationwide, claims spring weakness stems from anemic nerve centers, and urges purchase with a signature guarantee offer.
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Peruna Medicine Co
Julia Marlowe
New York City
Peruna
United States
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Girls in Harvard Grounds Prank Draws Crowd
Three maids from stageland dressed in men's clothes enter Harvard Yard in long rain coats. They are chased by students, flee to a cab, and race across campus as the mob closes in, before escaping.
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Harvard
Alice Palmer
Irene Palmer
Hazel Manchester
Permell
J G T Club Picnic Details At Gentry Farm
The J. G. T. club plans a picnic at Mrs. Betty Gentry’s home north of the city next Tuesday. About fifty people will attend with wagons used for travel to and from the Gentry farm. P H Meyer sells Vigoral and S flour.
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J. G. T. Club
Betty Gentry
P. H. Meyer
Beck Wins Gold Star for Naval Academy Efficiency
William Beck son of Mr and Mrs Louis Beck receives a gold star for efficiency. He ranks among the ten highest at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Beck is the grandson of Major William Beck.
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William Beck
Annapolis Naval Academy
Young Beck
Major William Beck
Hoffman Brothers Sell Beauti ful S and Vigorai Health Flour
Charles Hoffman and Brother sell S flour and Vigorai Health flour to local grocers. The ad notes product names and availability in town, with pricing details not shown in the fragment.
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Charles Hoffman & Bro
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