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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
7
Miss Susan Wymar of Richmond School Chicago writes to Dr Hartman praising Peruina claiming relief from female discomfort and urging others to try it. Mrs Margaretha Danben of City Wis says Peruina makes her feel well and describes use for female complaints despite garbled text.
The piece discusses the 1868 Democratic national platform, declaring opposition to Radical Republican policies, defending states rights, and warning of centralized power. It notes the era’s rhetoric about Union restoration, Reconstruction, and civil liberties, comparing to 1900 campaigns and highlighting Pendleton as a copperhead-leaning candidate before Grant and Colfax won.
A letter includes Mrs Barnard thanking Mrs Pinshasi for health improvements after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The notes recount relief from severe weakness, bladder trouble, heart flutter, dizziness, and painful menstruation, with other testimonials praising cures and urging others to use the remedy.
Col Dick Dalton denounces the Missouri State Board of Equalization for unfair tax values on land and railroads, cites rising land assessments and railroad per-mile values, and urges Dockery to address taxation while opposing imperialism. He casts the Democratic party as oppressing farmers and defends sectional reconciliation with Confederate veterans.
An Aug 15 dispatch from Pekin reports 1,500 American troops attacked the imperial palace, capturing four courts and looting the imperial bank. The Morning Post says the legation compound endured a 12 hour shelling on Aug 12 while Taung-lyamen warned against conference and a Japanese minister in London calls the empress China’s heart and soul.
The Japanese envoy supported an American proposal for a powers conference and said that adequate pecuniary cooperation could be achieved if China’s resources are developed, though current revenues are pledged. The excerpt warned of chaos and bloodshed if such disclosure is not made and urged a quick return to strong governance.
The text laments India’s famine with thousands dying due to food lack and contrasts with America’s abundance. It then abruptly promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests food and relieves stomach troubles.
General J Bionon of the United Confederate Veterans condemns General Gordon for accepting an invitation to the national G A R encampment in Chicago. The letter to New Orleans Confederates defends Gordon's right to act by his conscience and judgment.
Rev A A Power of Emporia Kansas reports a severe bilious colic attack cured by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after two doses. He recounts helping a neighbor who failed with doctor’s medicines until he used the remedy and recovered. For sale by Noan Martin druggist.
Plans for the 1903 St. Louis exposition include a giant flat on its back watch with a 75 foot diameter and 40 foot height, a one ton balance wheel, a 300 foot main spring, and a hollow interior for visitors to walk among moving wheels. Also a medical remedy claim and local druggist listing appear in the clipping.
A man at Lathrop placed two raw real ties across the Rock Island east bound night train track in an expressed wrecking attempt. The locomotive struck the ties at 452 miles per hour but remained on the rails and no passengers were reported harmed as a collision was narrowly avoided.
The text argues the South favors expansion and imperialism, claims southern statesmen influenced the acquisitions of Louisiana Florida Texas California and Oregon, and notes Southern Democrats allied with Republicans to push the Spanish American War while opposing Cuba oppression in a historical context. It also warns against counterfeit salves and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a severe pneumonia attack after a frightful cough kept her awake nightly. The remedy is priced 60 cents to one dollar with a free trial bottle at Noah Martins, and is touted as a guarantee for throat chest and lung troubles.
The wealthiest Montana mine owner, Senator Clark, contributes $100,000 to the Democratic campaign fund and agrees to bear all campaign expenses in his state. The text argues such backing mirrors large donors to Bryan and suggests similar Republican funding would have sparked opposition.
Property for sale includes a 40 acre cultivated tract six miles from Unionville and a 20 acre fenced section. Other lots offer 240 unimproved acres, a four room dwelling on installment plan, 120 acres with 40 cultivated and a house with orchard. Also offered are a second hand piano and a coal stove with exchanges possible for cattle, horses, wood, or coal.
A private lender advertises a $2,000.00 loan available with mortgage security on personal property or chattel. The notice targets borrowers seeking private financing and outlines loan amount and security type.
A woman seeks life insurance and faces a stern examining physician. He presses for age and marital status while she objects to intimate questions. She finally declares she does not wish to be a “family encyclopedia” and storms out, unimpressed by the probing.
Advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for ulcers cancers skin eruptions and blood poisons. Claims a thirty year test and guaranteed cures after other medicines fail. Offers trial bottle free and sells bottles by druggists Monroe Howard in Atlanta and New York advertisements demand payment for larger quantities.
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