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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
6
A fragment discusses skin pores and the need for pure soap to cleanse them. It notes dentists’ opinions based on scientific analyses favor Ivory Soap as a cleansing agent and mentions a price figure for the product.
Esper notes Tom Petty delivering blackberries to Cincinnati last Monday. R W Manzion reports near 25 plum bushes wiped out. Thomas Mullins helped his son in law Thos Albright with oats last Thursday. Family visits from Dave Petty and others recount social visits, schooling, buggy hauls, and a large Sugar Creek area basket meeting led by Rev E J McKinley in Cincinnati. Weather rains slowed haying but overall good. Community observations include illnesses, a garter snake bite, Old Settler’s reunion at Glendale, and local gossip about crops and politics.
Endorsements from Rev H W Hathaway of Elizabeth NJ and W J Hitchcock of Buffalo NY praise Ely's Cream Balm for curing catarrh and headaches. Marketing notes say the balm does not irritate or cause sneezing and is sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed by Ely Brothers at 66 Warren St New York.
From Ranger reports Elder Golphene will conduct a basket meeting this Sunday in Martinstown. Geo Lane and David Smith show off new bicycles. Lewis Husted of Glendale visited relatives. Ira and Lettie Collins visited Ira Johnson's father near Hartford. Lettie Collins returned from Unionville where she attended the summer Normal. Elijah Vestal and wife returned from Unionville with new furniture and a buggy. The Primitive Baptist annual association will be held here starting Wednesday August 29 for three days.
Mrs. O. EK of Danville Illinois trusts Folley's Honey and Tar for whooping cough relief. A small 60 cent bottle reportedly eased symptoms so she avoided a doctor visit, while Noah Martin’s family also reports relief from the remedy.
Joe Pettit accidentally discharged a double barrel shotgun while handling a group, injuring his right hand severely with shot entering and burning skin. The blast also tore a portion of his leg below the knee. He was treated by Drs. Steele and Rice, then moved to Leroy Blackman’s residence to rest as doctors postponed the leg operation due to his condition. The incident occurred about five miles from town and was reported by the Lucerne Standard.
Advertisement notes convenient capsules that cure while you work. Price 25a. Sold by A. W. Lane.
A joint discussion is scheduled for Saturday, August 4, at Low Ground in the county southeast corner, featuring J. C. McKinley of this city and Peyton Greenwood of Kirksville. The event aims to attract a large crowd amid concerns about lung health and consumption. Noah Martin advocates Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for colds and lung weakness.
A picnic is set for Sidney this Saturday with J. W. Magde as the principal speaker and additional speeches planned. The notice promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as prompt and pleasant relief.
The McKibley Republican club will meet at Stringtown tomorrow night with Hon. F. C. Sickles and Judge L. Jones as speakers.
A historical overview explains how the Manchoos ousted the Ming and established the Qing dynasty. It covers origins near the Jiong White Mountain, spread of Tartar rulers across Asia, and key figures like Kang Hi and Tientsung. The piece notes Chinese resistance, foreign influence, and the impact on Chinese society.
Last of letters remaining at Unionville post office at close of business Saturday July 2s lyvu. If not called for in two weeks they will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office. Names listed include Everett Birk Joseph N Elrood J John Miss Bell Keifer Sam Parker Jake Packard Charles F Patrick J G Robertson. When calling for some please say advertised. G H Ganpner PM.
The fragment notes Hersine as a remedy for digestive issues and nervousness with a price of 50 cents from Noah Martin. It also critiques the American shipping bill politics and labor aims. A separate line promotes WHITYS CREAM VERMIFUGG price 25 cents from Noah Martin and ends with a mock imperial request about Mr. Bryar singing My Country Tis of Thee.
The fragment lists Castoria for infants with the familiar signature, a Bryan political jab about McKinley, a mosquito bite relief note with Snow Liniment, a 1 cent underlined price line, and a remark about Kansas piano numbers and teachers. It presents a collage of notices and ads from various sources.
From the New York Sun: Mrs Lease renounces the Populist ticket, Populists abandon Jerry Simpson, leaving William Jennings Bryan as the remaining major figure. The political realignment signals a fragmented third party scene with Bryan as the constant.
John Miai is arrested in Chicago on charges of assault with intent to kill. He refuses to acknowledge the scorn as authorities proceed with the case. The report notes his complexion and health status are unclear due to limited readable details.
A Kansas City scene shows a woman wearing a large "Ask me" button issued by the bureau of information for visitors during the Democratic national convention. In a car she explains the button's purpose to a curious child while stares and questions from other passengers reflect the era's social judgments. The episode ends with the woman discarding the button in frustration as the car moves away.
After two years of work Lord Bute nears finishing Mount Stuart with a nearly complete chapel and lavish interiors. The entrance hall costs $500,400 and features rare marble columns and an expansive arcaded gallery. The three libraries display diverse tastes, while a carved antique mantel dominates the dining room. Local belief ties the builders’ work to a closing knell for the Marquis.
In a tense exchange from Standard and Times a stranger announces I am Opportunity and knocks once. The occupant, angered by the intrusion, slams the door saying a strong pull is best while complaining about scratched paint.
A husband Simpkins and his young wife end an argument with sobs and muttered suicidial wishes amid ongoing war, reflecting a moment of distress and emotional strain in their Indianapolis environment.
In St. Louis a publisher arranged a campaign rate offering The Republican and St. Louis Globe-Democrat combined for 1.50 dollars for one year if subscribed before October 1, 1900. The Republican is billed as the best weekly in North Oscar and the Globe-Democrat as the top metropolitan paper in the West.
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