Parsons Tragedy: Reed Kills Neighbor After Road Encounter
In Osage township near Parsons Kansas W M Reed 25 and son Frank confronted W A Tramberger and his son as they left a cornfield. Reed shot and killed W A Tramberger and seriously wounded Frank with a Winchester rifle. Reed surrendered after claiming self defense.
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Parsons
Osage Township
W. A. Tramberger
Frank
Reed
Tramberger
Reeds
Trambergers
Cigar Dealers Face Soda Water Supply Costs
A New York Post piece notes cigar dealers pay 15 to 20 dollars weekly for soda water supplies. It costs about 15 cents per gallon with some stores requiring 15 to 20 gallons daily.
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New York Post
Blood Balm claims free 10000 treatments for skin and blood ailments
Advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm and offers free treatment by mail from the Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Claims cure for ulcers eczema scrofula pimples boils rheumatism and many conditions. Gists sell for $1 and free medical advice is provided until cure.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Population of German towns and other great cities
The article lists major cities by country with population shares. In Germany thirty three cities exceed 100000 inhabitants led by Berlin at 1 884 151. France has twelve such cities housing over 12 percent of its population. Britain has thirty great cities with 29 percent. Austria five cities with 8 percent. Russia nineteen cities with 444 percent. United States thirty eight great cities holding 18 64 percent.
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Germany
Berlin
France
Great Britain
Austria
Russia
United States
Senators at home smoke pipes and whittle on a store box
At home amidst constituents Senators Cockrell of Missouri and Daniel of Virginia are described in a scene where Cockrell smokes a corncob pipe while Daniel sits on a store box in front of a grocery and whittles. The vivid domestic portrait captures senators in casual, informal moments away from the chamber.
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Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Senator Daniel
Virginia
Whittles
DeWitts Little Early Risers Parade of Pills
The advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as pills for constipation. It frames the bilious tired nervous man as unable to compete with a hearty rival and urges purchase from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Pastor Serves 43 Years Without Salary in London
The Rev Edward Schnadhorst has served as a London church pastor for forty three years without pay. He is supported by independent means and began his ministry among East End poor in 1858.
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Edward Schnadhorst
London
East End
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Drugists
A good cough medicine report praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a preferred choice in families. Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York testifies to five years of satisfaction for himself customers and his own family. Available from Mertz & Male J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
Mertz & Male
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Bryan's Wealth Highlighted by Nebraska Senator
J B Wright a Nebraska state senator and Bryan ally says the former candidate is wealthy now valued at 150000 dollars. He claims last year Bryan earned no money and notes Bryan's pen and tongue as sources of wealth beyond the presidency.
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J. B. Wright
Nebraska
Bryan
Mr. Wright
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promised to Regulate Bowels
An old advertisement asserts that neglect of bowels leads to danger disease and death and claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers will regulate bowels and add years to life. It notes the pills are easy to take and never gripe with the W. E. Bard Drug Co. as seller.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Professor De Science-Statistics Quote on Heights
A humorous remark contrasts a science joke about men shrinking and women growing taller with a quip about streetcar straps stretching when tenaciously held by riders.
Kidney Wellness Claim Promoted By Folk Remedy
An advertisement claims general fatigue backache and run down feeling indicate kidney disorder. Foleys Kidney Cure is promoted as restoring strength by making the kidneys well with no substitute and available from all druggists.
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Foley
Indiana Justice and a Get-Rich Quick Grafter
A young man in Indiana received an indeterminate sentence of one to three years in the penitentiary plus a $1 fine and five years of loss of rights for stealing an umbrella. In New York a con artist who swindled about $200,000 was jailed for six months.
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Indiana
New
Positive Cure for Stomach Troubles Sold at Arlington Pharmacy
If you suffer from stomach troubles you cannot feel worse than you do now. A positive cure is Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin advertised by Arlington Pharmacy.
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Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Kidney care product touted by readers in two states
Allen Halverson of West Prairie Wisconsin says people travel ten miles to buy Foley's Kidney Care. J A Spero of Helmer Indiana calls it the medical wonder of the age. All druggists.
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Allen Halverson
West Prairie
Wis
Foley
J. A. Spero
Helmer, Ind
Salvation Army Tent Relocated for Week of Meetings
The Salvation Army moves its tent from West Second Street to La Mine Street near The Sentinel office. Nightly meetings are planned all week with a special Friday event led by Brigadier and Mrs. Marshall from St. Louis who will speak and sing. All are welcome.
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Salvation Army
West Second Street
Lamine Street
Sentinel
Marshall
St. Louis
Newport Divorce Suit Leads With Memoir of Marital Strife
The plaintiff in a Newport divorce case testified that the trouble between her and her husband began the day before they were married, describing ongoing tensions that culminated in the suit.
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Newport
Atchison Girl Draws Family Away From Porch Visitor
An Atchison girl receives a suitor who prompts her family to abandon their back porch and relocate to a vacant lot across the alley, illustrating a humorous domestic scene from local life.
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Atchison
Free Medical Services Extended by Red Cross Physicians
In Sedalia, the Red Cross Medical association in the Ilgenfritz building extends free services until July 1. Consultations examinations and minor surgeries cost only medicines. no charges for three months to all callers before July 1. Doctors treat chronic nervous and various diseases with a plan for rapid, personal care. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm Sundays 10 to 12. Rooms 311-313 Ilgenfritz Building.
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Red Cross Medical Association
Ilgenfritz
Physicians of the Red Cross Association
Ilgenfritz Bldg
Prices From Mellor’s Store Include Beer Cigars
Abilena Waters and others face charges over liquor sales at Mellor's 112 Osage Street. The itemized notice lists Moerschel Sedalia Beer at 5 cents per glass, 10 cents per bottle, and cigars at 5 cents each or 35 dollars per thousand.
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Abilena
Moerschel Sedalia
Kidney Cure Story from Decatur Reader
William Woodard of Decatur Indiana reports kidney disease relief after using four one dollar bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. He endorses the product and recommends it to others with kidney trouble, noting it is available at all druggists.
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William Woodard
Decatur, In
Foley
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles Cure
An advertisement states that a surgical operation is unnecessary for piles and that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures the condition, claiming it saves expense and never fails while warning against counterfeits sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Retail liquor dealers total 206000 in United States at year end
The count of retail liquor dealers in the United States reached 206000 as of the close of last year.
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United States
Florida Has Most Inland Water and Wyoming Least
Census returns show Florida has the largest amount of land under water among states, while Wyoming has the smallest proportion of water relative to its size.
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Florida
Wyoming
Free sample promotion at local drug stores for Chamberlain tablets
Advertises free samples at Mertz and Hale's and Otis W. Smith's drug stores for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Claims the tablets are an elegant physic that improves appetite strengthens digestion and regulates the liver and bowels. Easy to take and pleasant in effect.
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Mertz & Hale’s
Otis W. Smith
Chamberlain
Banner Salve Promoted for Cuts and Bruises in Cycling Ad
An old advertising blurb touts Banner Salve as a quick heal for cuts and bruises after cycling falls. It urges riders to use the product with no substitutes and notes availability at druggists.
New York Growth Since Civil War
The article notes New York City began the Civil War era with about 805,000 residents, roughly a quarter of its current size. City taxes for local purposes stood at 5 million dollars versus today’s 100 million.
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New York City
Population gains by states since 1890 summarized
Idaho up 82 percent Montana 70 percent North Dakota 67 percent Wyoming 48 percent Washington 45 percent Nevada shows a population decline since 1890 across the United States.
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Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Wyoming
Washington
Nevada
Quick Cure Claim for Eczema and Piles Salve
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a rapid remedy for eczema saltrheum tetter chafing ivy poison ivy and all skin tortures and as a certain pile cure offered by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Wedding ends in a jag with drunken sparrows
A bride and groom left St. Joseph station after a wedding. Rice was tossed as usual but spilled into the gutter. A drunken man shattered a whisky jug, soaking the rice and making a flock of English sparrows drunk and further amused by the scene.
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St. Joseph
Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Pain Balm
Geo. E. Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va. explains a severe ankle sprain was relieved and cured after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. Relief began promptly and a complete cure followed. Sold by Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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Geo. E. Cary
The
Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Gallatin residents seek ban on Saturday park concerts
A Gallatin petition asks town authorities to stop band concerts in the park on Saturday afternoons and evenings alleging they inspire frivolity among the young people who gather to listen.
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Gallatin
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertised By Kansas Druggist
B F Mouser a druggist in Chetopa Kansas declares his store offers the best sale of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Arlington Pharmacy claims the product cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble.
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B. F. Mouser
Chetopa
Kansas
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Free Perks Promised with Shoes and Baking Supplies
A promotional scheme touts free shines for a year with every shoe purchase and free lunches at bars, free soda with cigars, and free cake with baking powder. The campaign traces its development as it expands these complimentary offers.
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Boost
Advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic that cleanses the body and brain, claims to drive away impurities, and maintain wellness. Mentions price 35 cents and to ask the druggist.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
New Stove Factory Under Construction in Savannah
New factory project underway in Savannah for a stove manufacturing plant. J. W. Turner plans to plant 100 acres of apple trees near New London.
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Savannah
J. W. Turner
New London
Rosebush Twig Displayed With 84 Buds In Maryville
A seven inch rosebush twig featuring eighty four buds was shown in Maryville recently as a local horticultural display highlighting unique plant traits and decorative potential.
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Maryville
Kidney Cure Brings Relief Says Local Patient
A. O. Blanchard of West Bangor New York reports five years of kidney disease with no relief from multiple doctors until using two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure.
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A. O. Blanchard
West Bangor, N. Y
Foley
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L. J. Dennis
East College Street
Jacksonville
Dr. Pierce
Kosted’s
Wm.Kosted & Sons
Ohio
Ee. A
J. G@ KEHL
West End Market Square
Ruhr
Queen City
Morris
E. Main
Parsons, Kas
W. M. Reed
M. Reed
Senators
Working For Love
Wright
Indiana Justice
York
Abicagoa
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Red Cross Association
Mellor
Osage ST
Land and
New York’s
W. A. Fast
Bank of Commerce
Ohio St
Sedalia, Mo
Ohio Street
Hoffman
Penh Yao
Chichester
Chichester Chemical
Hadison Square
Pitis A
Dow Drug Co
August Meier
Sedalia
East
D5th St
Candy Palace
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