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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
6
The Democrats sent an cordial invitation to Web Davis to speak in Milan and he acknowledged he would attend for 75 dollars. Web is not aligned with any party or cause. Krause's Cold Cure promises quick relief in capsule form. Price 25 cents, sold by A. W. Lane.
The document lists statewide and district political nominees including Governor Joseph Flory of Jefferson City, Lieutenant Governor E R Allen of Kansas City, Secretary of State W L Porterfield of Kansas City, Attorney General 8 P OFallon of Holt County, Treasurer NW B Fleming of Webster Groves, Auditor W FE Bluebaum, and Railroad and W H Commissioner C Crouse of Pierce City in the First District Kirksville Mo.
A historical clipping mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers praised as prompt and pleasant laxatives and Banner Salve claimed to cure skin diseases and sores. It also notes political jibes about Populists and Democrats and a testimonial about Chamberlain's remedy curing a baby's diarrhoea with a local druggist Noah Martin.
The piece argues that educational qualifications apply only to colored voters whose ancestors were voters before 1867. It urges judging Democracy by its works, not by its protests.
The piece criticizes Democrats for crying foul at Republican moves away from Lincoln era ideals. It questions when Democrats began concern for Lincoln's principles and accuses them of clinging to a tired party lore while claiming Lincoln’s legacy was forsaken by the GOP.
An old warning claims counterfeit Witch Hat Salve products imitate DeWitt’s but use irritating ingredients that cause skin harm. It urges buyers to trust the original for piles, injuries and skin diseases.
The piece contrasts Croker’s distrust of trusts with Missouri politics. It argues Republicans outpace Democrats in education agriculture and industry, claiming Missouri would advance under a progressive Republican rule, boosting the state's development and standing in the nation.
In Hannibal Missouri on August 11 Col Dick Dalton a longtime Missouri Democrat declares for Flory for governor and breaks with Dockery. He will campaign against the state ticket while voting for Flory and aiding Republicans quietly. Dalton laments Dockery and Seibert while praising Flory as a restore of party leadership.
A Monday gathering at the Park featured Will Marshall and L P Roberts as they organized a Bryan and Dockery club. Marshall attacked the Republican administration and praised progress while critiquing imperial policy and Governor Roosevelt, reflecting the era’s partisan tensions.
Letters from traveling salesmen nationwide protest reports that most will back Bryan against McKinley. A. J. Copp of Burlington says investigations show these merchants intend to support McKinley this year, countering claims of previous Bryan backing. They allege misrepresentation by advocates.
The Putnam county scene rallies for McKinley and Roosevelt as seventeen campaign clubs form to back their effort while a handful of Democrats wonder about party candidates and voter choice. Colonel Carroll is referenced as a political figure amid the county’s shifting allegiances.
A New York Sun editorial denounces Bryan’s followers for disfranchising Black citizens in the South. It argues that even if Democratic expediency justifies “white supremacy” the move violates the Declaration of Independence consent of the governed principle Bryan professes to admire.
An advertises Dr KE Detchon s Anti Diuretic claims to help children who soil bedding at night. It says the remedy arrests the trouble at once and sells for $1 through Monroe and Howard Druggists in Unionville.
The Missouri Legislature surrounded itself with 581 clerks and other staff costing over 1900 dollars daily though much of the force had little work. The large Democratic majorities in both houses may blame the Republicans for the patronage grab and claim it as the baby act in response.
An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless remedy that delivers immediate results for coughs and colds, claiming faster relief reduces risk of fatal lung trouble and that users will like it.
The article credits the McKinley administration with notable skill in handling the China dispute, praising its diplomatic finesse amid a complicated international issue. It asserts no other nation has shown comparable expertise in this matter.
An old advertisement promotes Eat LARD's SNow Liniment to counteract insect bites and wounds, claiming it reduces inflammation and heals flesh with 25 and 50 cent sizes. It also pitches Hoor's Sarsa parila as a cure for bad blood, implying inherited conditions can be improved.
By order of the Putnam County Missouri court sheriff Nonakt Crooks will sell at public vendue on September 6 1900 at Unionville Court House door the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 19 township 65 range 17 to satisfy a debt for Swamp Land School Fund against John W Cowell with Carter Corneliaon and Young securities. The sale proceeds to cash.
The county court of Putnam County Missouri sues James Fortune with George Roth and W P Davis as securities to satisfy a debt owed to Swamp Land School Fund. Noas Crooks sheriff will sell the described parcel in Unionville at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on September 9 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to satisfy the judgment and costs.
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