Van Buren Fireman Awarded 16000 Damages
Warren Flurry formerly of Van Buren Ark a fireman on the Frisco railway who lost both legs in a 1897 collision is awarded 16000 damages by the United States Court of Appeals affirming the lower court verdict Judge Thayer writes the decision noting it is the largest personal injury award affirmed by the court The collision resulted from a railroad employee failing to deliver orders to the train dispatcher.
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Warren Flurry
van Buren
Ark
Frisco
Nevada Post
United States Court of Appeals
Thayer
Manufacturing plants would do more good than railroads
The Jefferson City Tribune reports the Bockrath Shoe Company may move to a city offering a bonus. A firm member says no decision has been made to leave Jefferson City, though the idea is being considered. Rumor also links James W. Wells to join the firm, but he could not be reached for comment.
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Bockrath Shoe Company
Jefferson City
Dame
James W. Wells
Katy fireman Carl Werner joins Maccabeeism in public ceremony
Fireman Carl Werner of Katy was initiated into Maccabeeism last night in Ritchie Tent No 152 K O T M. Several candidates submitted, ten were balloted.
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Carl Werner
Katy
Ritchie Tent No. 152
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim Ease of Use
A promotional note states Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are easier to take and gentler in effect. They cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and are for sale by all druggists.
The Sweetest Girl of All poem excerpt
A verse labeled by Joe Cone in the April Woman's Home Companion extols a marriageable ideal. It contrasts glamorous girls with a homey, dutiful ideal woman who can cook, learn, sew, and stay near home, praised for being plain, neat, old fashioned, and sweet.
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Joe Cone
The
Sedalia to vote on sewer and drain statute adoption
Notice to Sedalia voters that an ordinance proposes adopting sections 5876 to 5893 of the 1899 Missouri Revised Statutes relating to sewers and drains. The general municipal election is set for April 1, 1902. Mayor J. L. Babcock signs the notice. City Clerk E. Baker attests.
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Sedalia
Missouri
J. L. Babcock
Rocky Mountain Tea Featured by Bard Drug Co
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a warming poultice for the heart of mankind and notes a price of 35 cents at W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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Rocky Mountain
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Banner Salve Proclaimed Effective Pile Cure
Testimony claims Banner Salve merits curing piles with immediate relief and quick healing. Believers assert no other salve matches its efficacy in this healing claim.
Fyricide extinguisher and churn dasher offer sales pitch
A General Western Agent promotes Fyricide dry powder fire extinguisher claiming instant fire suppression and low cost. He seeks town and county agents and advertises a four minute churn dasher butter maker priced at 75 cents to 1 dollar, offering commissions.
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Fyricide
Mineral interests booming in Joplin region report
Judge Dalby reports mining interests booming throughout the southwest after returning from Aurora and other points. Advancing ore prices are stimulating development and production, and the judge’s mineral ventures show promise as he continues active business in the field.
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J. N. Dalby
Aurora
Joplin
The
Sentinel
Frost Bite Relief At Banner Salve Ends Suffering
A bold claim that Banner Salve cures frost bites and chilblains is promoted as the world's most healing remedy with rapid relief for cold injuries.
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Banner
Spring frame Laclede bicycle at S M H Co
Sole agent S M H Co presents the Laclede bicycle featuring a spring frame. Located at 114 West Second Street, the listing highlights the model and availability through the dealer.
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Laclede Bicycle
S-M-H Co
West Second Street
Earn a free Eclipse watch by sending 10 Kansas City Weekly Journal subscriptions
The Weekly Journal offers a free stem wind Eclipse watch to any boy or girl who secures 10 new subscribers at 25 cents each, totaling $2.50. Send names, addresses, and payment by money order or draft to the publisher.
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Wild Northwest
E. R. Young
Ledger Monthly
The
Ledger
Ledger Publishing Co
Fourth Ave
New York
Bella Snider
Sunday Post-Dispatch
Set Dispatch
ST. Louis
Pierce
Medica
Post-Dispatch
Living Age
Intellig
Icans
Living Age Co
Weekly Journal
Kansas City Weekly Journal
Laclede bicycles best machine for the money
S-M-H Co. advertises Laclede bicycles as the best value in the market. Located at 114 West Second Street, the listing emphasizes affordability and quality for buyers seeking a reliable bike option.
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Laclede Bicycles
S-M-H Co
West Second Street
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