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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
5
The Missouri Republicans expect stronger national support after past campaigns. They note Missouri’s 1904 and 1908 record, urge national GOP to view Missouri differently, and caution metropolitan predictors against writing off the state’s political potential.
The article notes a rise in Treasury receipts amid Prohibition shifts, with Internal Revenue employees acting independently. Clerks monitored tax collection, avoiding obvious suspicion as monetary losses loom. Government and Congress will address the issue, facing October questions on taxation. The piece highlights wholesale drink trade pressures and a seven-figure loss in July tied to beer taxes.
Washington reports reliable sources confirm a broad Pacific agreement between the United States and Japan. The pact promotes free peaceful commerce, mutual respect for territorial possessions, and commitments to defend China’s independence. It also binds both nations to consult on any complications threatening the status quo and to act together.
An advertisement argues that oysters priced at 40c per quart are half water and expensive. It promotes Sealshipt Oysters as solid meats with no water and no contamination, sold in steel containers with ice, claiming a pint equals a quart’s worth and a stronger sea flavor. CasaDy & Carrol guarantee them.
Public auction at a Chariton area farm will offer 34 head of cattle including heifers cows and steers plus 164 sheep and a 7 year old mare weighing about 1200 pounds. Also 30 tons of hay. Auctioneers GEO S Campbell and A P McElhinney. Terms: 12 months on sums over 100 with interest if unpaid. cash discounts for amounts 8500 and under. Located 2 miles SE of Chariton and 4 miles NE of Omaha Mo on Saturday December 12.
Ray Semphers was found guilty of arson in the Belle Gunness murder case and sentenced to the Michigan State Penitentiary for an indeterminate term of two to twenty one years plus a $5000 fine. He claimed the deceased in the fire was Mrs. Gunness and that he is innocent of arson. The case may go to the Supreme Court, with no further charges possible besides arson.
A Buffalo resident says Bucklen's Amica Salve cured a severe cold sore in two applications and one daily use over two days. The product is sold at Nash Martin's drug store under guarantee.
The Globe Democrat notes Oregon's 62 630 to 38 049 statewide result for Taft aligning with a Republican dominated Legislature four to one, contradicting the view that a Democratic U S senator should oppose Republican policy and Taft.
A historical ad-like snippet touts an appendix removal by a surgeon as a “frightful ordeal” and promotes King’s New Life Pills as a quiet cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria sold for 25 cents at Noah Martin's drug store.
The passage notes 91 500 000 in annual orange exports to Canada and mentions Foley kidney remedies claimed as highly effective for kidney and bladder issues. It also references a Swift packing house blaze in Kansas City, Orioe laxatives for constipation, and a bank robbery at The Citizens Bank of Rocks Comfort in McDonald county with $200 stolen and most of the funds recovered.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes of kidney cure with Foley's Kidney Cures and life insurance exam passed after five bottles. The Argentine Senate reportedly approved a 955 million plan to fund a grand power project rivaling Brazil.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults. Noah Martin warns of racial ferment over Austro Hungarian annexations and Bulgarian independence as tensions rise with Austria and Turkey moving troops amid war rumors.
In Kansas City Kansas defeats Missouri 10 to 4 on Thanksgiving in a closely watched game. The report notes the teams produced one of their best performances, highlighting the strong play and competitive spirit of the long rivalry.
A pasted advertisement offers a folk cure for rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Syrup Sarsaparilla and water. It claims relief from early doses and promises prevention of kidney or urinary issues with regular use. The text urges readers to cut out and preserve the recipe.
The census bureau reports 12,832,044 marriages in the United States from 1887 to 1906 with 945,625 divorces, equating to one divorce per twelve marriages. The statistics reflect nationwide marriage and divorce trends compiled by the agency.
Trust deed dated April 21 1903 notes Joseph H Taylor and Myrtle Taylor pledge real estate in Putnam County Missouri for debt security. Default prompts foreclosure by B H Bonfoey trustee with sale set December 2 1908 at 10 AM to 2 PM at the Pecans County Courthouse for cash to satisfy the debt and costs.
Public auction to sell stock horses cattle sheep hogs and farming implements at the farm 3 miles north of Unionville and 34 miles west of Howland on Mosapay December 7 1908 at 10 am. Items include 22 cattle 50 sheep 11 pigs 65 pounds average plus 1 threshing machine engine belt 1 wagon cultivator and more. Cash and credit terms stated with discounts for cash. Auctioneers Cassapy McElhinney A P.
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