Former bank official shoots cashier at Butler Missouri
George W. Newberry, once cashier of the Farmers Bank of Butler, Missouri, fired a single shot at current cashier W. G. Duvall from close range. The bullet struck two buttons on Duvall's coat, then his vest and undershirt, saving his life. Duvall suffered a minor chest wound. Newberry surrendered to the sheriff and was bound over for circuit court.
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Duvall
Mr. Duvall
Mr. Newberry
Morris
Ludwick
Newberry
Hemstrot
Circuit Court
City Dispensary Reveals Poverty Struggle in New York
Special to the Democrat reports at New York Post-Graduate Medical School and hospital, 60,000 to 80,000 cases yearly, about 200 daily. The matron discriminates with humor and sympathy, admitting the poor while questioning dubious claims, illustrating dignity and hardship in the East Side patient flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great East End
Merry England
New York
New York Post-Graduate Medical School
Balzac
The Easy Oil Turns Heads at Scott's Emulsion
A feature on Scott's Emulsion the easy oil praised for gentle stomach use and health benefits. It contrasts with cod liver oil and warns against cheap substitutes, highlighting bold claims about its value and appeal to various patients and the medical dispensary scene in New York.
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Scott
New York
Old Settlers Meet Admits William Ricks to Membership
The Pettis County Old Settlers association held a sparsely attended session at the Shultz and Herold office. William Ricks of West Fifth street was admitted to membership. born October 27, 1828 in Nelson county Kentucky, he came to Missouri in 1837 and has resided here since.
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Shultz & Herold
William Ricks
West Fifth Street
Nelson County
Kentucky
Missouri
Purity claims for Bod Dock Blood Bitters and Eclectric Oil
Advert reads that pure blood improves beauty and health. It touts Bur dock Blood Bitters as the path to pure blood. It promises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil provides instant relief for burns sprains and accidents and claims pain loses its terror with a bottle in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Revival of Harpersville Pastor Tortured by Cough
Rev O D Moore of Harpersville New York describes enduring agonies from a persistent cough after a grip and sleepless nights. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing the cough and preventing consumption. Sold by Mertz Hale druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
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O. D. Moore
the Baptist Church
Harpersville
N. Y
Dr. King
Mertz & Hale
Closing Out Sale At Lamonte Farm Fetches Good Prices
J W Hall held a closing out sale of personal property on the Lamonte farm one and a half miles south of Lamonte Saturday. A pair of 3 year old mules sold to Roy Taylor for 370 dollars. C W Daugherty bought five red brood sows at 14 to 16 dollars and cattle and horses sold for full values. Hieronymus Bros conducted the sale and Albert Fleming managed the books. The sale drew large crowds despite bitter cold and sales were satisfactory. The Lamonte Methodist church ladies served a fine dinner.
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J. W. Hall
Lamonte
Roy Taylor
Longwood
C. W. Daugherty
Lamonte Methodist Church
Hieronymus Bros
Albert Fleming
Diet Fads Fade as Health Pushes Pills Demand
Millions chase health fads from one extreme to another, while Dr. King's New Life Pills offer prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble. They are advertised at 25c, with a guarantee, at Mertz & Hale's drug store.
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Dr. King
Mertz & Hale’s
Lead concerns near merger with United Lead firm likely
New York December 2 The National Lead interests have shifted position and now favor consolidating with United Lead, making a merger appear certain. The change in stance removes previous obstacles and accelerates talks toward a combined company.
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New York
United Lead Company
Uni
Promissory health pitch for Dr Wood’s syrup
An old advertisement quotes neglected colds lead to fat grave yards and touts Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for men and women to achieve a happy vigorous old age.
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
Advertises eczema scald head hives and itchy skin relief with a claim of permanent cure available at any drug store. The copy emphasizes instant relief and lasting cure for various skin conditions using Dean's Ointment.
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Dean
United Lead and National Lead Eye Merger Prospects
United Lead plans to build a plant near St. Louis and push ahead with a merger with National Lead. A source close to United says the deal will go through, with potential changes in officers if consolidation occurs, while current officers may back the merger.
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Ted
United Lead Company
St. Louis
National Lead
United Company
Blizzard Strikes Cattle Across Plains
Bulletin reports a second fierce blizzard sweeping south from the panhandle into Oklahoma and Indian Territory as cattle suffer badly from the new storm.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bullet
Ed Man
BANK
George W. Newberry
Cash
Ier
the Farmers’ Bank of Butler
W. G. Duvall
London
Premier Balfour
Dent
Anny
Eye and
OLD Settlers’ Meeting
The
Pettis County
Old Settlers
Sociation
Messrs
Courtney, Patrick and
Ayres
E. T. Moore
Nevada
Mr. Baughman
R. V Pierce
Buffalo
O. S. Copenhaver, Esq
Mount Union
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
National
United
Peter Lane
Earth
Sedalia
Hio Street
Meuschke
H.W. Meuschke
Ohio and
Third Streets
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