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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
3
Local letters report neighbors shopping in Unionville and Milan, hunts and fishing trips, farm updates, and visits. Hog weights and gains draw remarks. Rev. Archer and others preach. Christmas program planning at the M E Church underway with multiple committees named. A surprise birthday party for Miss Gustava Green ends with gifts and well wishes.
An article touts a curb for rheumatism using fluids from a pharmacy and common tonics. It claims a half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion one ounce Compound Karyon three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed and taken as a teaspoon after meals and at night. It describes rheumatism as a kidney problem and promises quick relief from urinary troubles and backache.
Brief notice advertising services at the Palace Barber Shop Davis and Berry proprietors offering good shaves short waits and baths in connection. Also promotes buying flour at Weathersford’s flour store located at 221f.
Local notes report revival at the U B Church, holiday plans with one or two Christmas trees, and a knife wound incident with Dr Cozad tending the injured man. Rebekah lodge officers elected for the year include Mrs Hulse as N G and Mrs Starks as V G. Several local residents visit relatives in North Dakota and Idaho, while the community hosts sales, aid events, and school health scares.
Happy Hollow Mr Putt from Seymour bought cattle in town last week. Mrs Becca Thompson suffers rheumatism. Pearly Nichols new buggy. Laura Noel visited Eunice May. Sam May finished corn and returned home in Lucerne. Grandpa Wolfe improving. John Norris visited sister Margaret Potter. Frank Hunter and family to Wm Hunter’s home. Frank Noland traveled to Unionville. Melvin Gooden of Iowa buying stock hogs. Ben Thompson returned from Dakota. Smith Reed preparing for winter. Herman Corban called home for mother Ellen Nichola. Jerry Dorsett injured skating. John Hendrix nearing completion of his new barn.
Opal and Amel Loughead spent Sunday with Josephine Losey while Orin Scott and wife and Everatt Keene and wife visited W T Noel. Freddie Noland returns for a two week visit. Virgil Farris sick with severe cold. Fred Patrick and Vergie Losey attended Union church pie supper despite bad weather. Lee Noel invites buyers for telephone poles and bridge piling. Isaac Loughead family hosted by Jennie Losey. The Union church pie supper, run by the Ladies Society, drew a crowd despite the storm.
Mount Vernon Missouri December 6 reports booklets describing the Missouri state sanatorium a hospital for treatment of tuberculiosis patients have been sent out to inform the public about the institution and its work in curing consumption.
Dr OM Badwits, physician in chief, reports 120 patients treated at the state sanatorium with 50 discharged after treatment. The state has appropriated 185000 for buildings, rooms for more patients are being added, and six new applications arrive daily. County pays 85 per week for care, private patients 50 per month.
Springfield detective story ends tragically as Dr. Charles E. Brown Jr. awakens to noises in his home cellar. While pursuing a burglar he believes is present he accidentally fires his revolver and fatally wounds himself after the weapon discharges. The incident occurred in Springfield on December 6.
A proposal suggests Lincoln as the new name for New Mexico upon statehood. The idea envisions a fresh moniker reflecting American expansion and regional identity, though no formal decision has been recorded.
The text praises Sealshipt Oysters as nutritious light and easily digested. It claims they are fresh because packed in sealed airtight containers with ice, avoiding water contact, and sold in a white porcelain case with the blue Sealshipt trademark CASADY & CARROLL.
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