Benton of Missouri a fighter for the Union and public integrity
A historical tribute to Thomas H. Benton born 1782 and died 1858, detailing his long Senate tenure, role in the Missouri Compromise, opposition to the Bank of the United States, stance on slavery and state rights, and his enduring legacy of fiscal honesty and steadfastness in the face of political defeat.
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Utside
Missouri
Thomas H. Benton
United States
Webster
Clay
Calhoun
Benton
United States Senate
Republe
Sramicar
University of North Carolina
St. Louis
Union
Henton
West
Ufe
Louisiana Purchase
South
North
Monros
Henry Clay
House of Representatives
Jackson
Stenton
Rocky Mountains
Penton
Oregon
New Mexico
Pacific
Asia
China
Japan
Andrew Jackson
South Carolina
United States Bank
Senate
Congress
Col
van Buren
Polk
Union Democrats
Washington
Appomattox
Republic
Doan's Kidney Pills prove life saving in new richmond story
A local user, EH C McClanahan of Market St New Richmond, testifies kidney pills restored strength after severe edema and painful urine. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with saving his life and urges others to remember the brand, available 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and dealers.
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Fai Bright
Dean
C. McClanahan
Market St
New Richmond
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Mystery Duel Bullet Hidden After French Editor Fights
A French provincial newspaper editor, after firing a shot in the air to save his honor in a duel, discovers a bullet lodged two inches deep in his thigh. A doctor notes both duelists apparently aimed high and faultless intentions, raising questions about how the bullet remained unnoticed at the field.
Harvest labor swells during Esperantist congress in Kansas
Delegates to the Esperantist congress in Kansas drew few attendees as most delegates left to work as harvest hands. The outing turned into a seasonal labor shift with participants joining local harvesting efforts.
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Kansas
Bessie and Peggy Debate Boundaries Over George
In a tense exchange Peggy recalls sitting in a hammock while Bessie questions what she would do if George attempted a kiss. The dialogue reveals tension and differing boundaries among the characters.
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Bessie
George
Say Mister, how often do you eat a day bet debate
A dialog framed as a playful exchange about daily meals. One speaker claims sixteen meals a day while another guesses ten. The piece presents a humorous or folksy exchange without additional context or outcome.
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Johnnie
Wasted a Fortune on Skin Trouble
Mrs. Bertha Sachs of New York reports seven years of itching and inflammation followed by costly doctor visits and hospital care with no relief. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills twice, the inflammation vanished and she was cured. Her brother-in-law Morris Sachs confirms her improvement and endorses the remedies.
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Bertha Sachs
Second Ave
New York
N. Y
Morris Sachs
S21
E. 89Th St
WN. Y
Deutsch-Ostroweer Unt.-Verein
Kempner Hebrew Benevolent Society
Nurse and Child Clash Over Leg Mark
A nurse scolds Master Frank after Harold accuses him of kicking, Frank denies the act and punches. The scene portrays a domestic altercation as the nurse orders cleaning and questions the true culprit.
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Frank
Harold
Easy Task Soap Gains Popularity for Quick Wash
The ad claims Easy Task Soap reduces work for women by doing half the wash day automatically. It emphasizes that the hard white soap does not rot or streak clothes and cleans laces, linens, silks, and bedding, urging immediate household use.
Conservatory Rumor Tied to Baseball Enthusiast
A skeptical chatter suggests a conservatory once owned by a baseball fan with many pitcher giants in its collection. The remark links the estate to sports figures and a passion for pitching legends, though details remain unclear.
Distemper Cure Claims Wide Use for Animals
Spohn’s Distemper Cure advertised as a remedy for distemper in horses and dogs of all ages. Claims include cures and prevention with every bottle guaranteed and over 600,000 bottles sold last year. Available through druggists or by mailing to Spahn Medical Co. Goshen Indiana. agents wanted.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
Debtors Face Pressure as Some Avoid Debt Payments
In a brief note, readers are reminded that certain men attempt to save money by skipping debt payments, risking collection actions and penalties from creditors.
Red Cross Ball Blue for Clean Clothes
All up to date housekeeping uses Red Cross Ball Blue to keep clothes clean and sweet as new. A household staple promoted as affordable for the average family by grocers.
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Joseph Wtole
Joseph B. Bowles
Sten
Om St. Jenis Fang
Charlies Lucas
Lucas
Esse
Dienton
Owith
Ventom
St Louis
Jesse Beton
Thomas Benton
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