This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
A testimonial from an Iowa City resident endorses Peruna as a cure for kidney and pelvic pains. The letter claims three years of suffering reduced after fourteen weeks of use, noting weight gain and relief from pains. It asserts kidneys purify blood and promote overall health.
An old promotional fragment touts Geetra Pain Balm as superior for relief of lame nay palen and trouble in the side or chest. It claims prompt relief after a single application and notes Noah Martin as the druggist who filed the form.
A wartime proposal aims to prohibit sale of liquor to officers and soldiers in all army posts and transports. The plan would extend to any premises used for military purposes as directed by the Secretary of War to enforce the new restrictions.
A Pekin dispatch reports M. Pichon learns large imports of saints and troop build ups on the Indo-Chinese coast. He writes to Li Hung Chang insisting measures be taken or France will respond with force to curb the threat and protect its interests.
A dispatch from Peking describes relief amid destruction and hunger. The writer recalls eating ponies and mules, noting bravery of friends and prayers from home while the legation patches roofs and remembers a battered but safe situation. God and allies are praised for deliverance.
Dr J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every instance. Noah Martin.
The Census Bureau announced the population of Missouri towns with populations over 2,000 and under 25,000. Washington reported the list of qualifying towns and their counts.
Ad touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as a remedy for irritability poor sleep concentration appetite loss and fatigue. Sold by A WwW Lane.
Last Monday night Elmer Armfield spotted a man’s leg at the back of W A Sturgeon’s store. By Tuesday morning the rear window was broken and a pair of overalls with knives and razors was found. Sturgeon recovered a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver valued at 15 dollars. no suspect named. Armfield’s alarm might have aided capture, says Powersville Pioneer.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as digesting all kinds of food to give the stomach a rest and restore digestive health. It claims the product enables eating any food freely. Nosh Martin, Druggist.
Shelbyville Herald editor laments census data showing Shelby county at 16107 residents, up from 15642 in 1890, a gain of 525. He notes 500 people have left in two years, with ongoing migration despite good land, crops, schools, churches, and strong citizenship, hoping for a reversal toward immigration.
Hoarseness case from Hutton Indiana where Ben Ingerson reports no speech for months until Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is noted as popular with speakers and singers for throat relief. Noah Martin.
Attorney Dudley F. Caffee, a top Sullivan County bar member, moves to Unionville to practice law. Admitted in 1890s, he had worked with his father and married Harriet King last September. The notice wishes him happiness and commendations to Unionville and Putnam County. Rocky Mountain Tea ad promotes bright eyes from a druggist.
A letter from Greewich Kansas dated December 4 1900 describes a trip from Unionville to Kansas City then to Wichita aboard a Santa Fe train. It notes 500 passengers across twelve coaches and praises railroad officials for comfort and hospitality. The author mentions visiting Hatham residents Bragg and Neagle and plans another brief stay before returning to Wichita.
Noah Martin touts White's Cresxy Vermifuge as a remedy for intestinal worms. The text asserts public verdicts show success and lists a price of 25 cents.
A letter from the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company dated December 6 outlines ambitious expansion plans. The company expects to connect Unionville and surrounding river towns to major hubs including Chicago and Kansas City, with routes via Moberly and west from St. Joseph. Fourteen gangs of ten men work before winter to complete poles and wire.
An aged advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest blood medicine. It claims purification of the blood and health benefits, urging readers to try the tonic for renewed vitality.
Amusements listing season schedule includes Dec 20 21 22 Curts Dramatic Company Dec 24 The Romance of Glendale Farm Jan 1 8 A Trip to the Circus Mar 1 8 Hon H W J Ham lecture Apr 4 Mozart Symphony Club Apr 18 Dr A A Willits lecture
Miller and Wentworth announce that statements will be mailed to each customer and demand settlement of every account on their books prior to January 1, 1901. No distinction will be made among debtors.
Rates for electric light change weekly and depend on power usage and building size. The city plans to cut lights if bills are unpaid and many buildings report outages during nonpayment. A testimonial from Peter Sherman of North Stratford, NH praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion.
Yesterday Unionville saw heavy turkey buying with estimates over 4000 birds. The Farmers Store advertised a turkey day and purchased about 3000 head. S. H. Jackson & Co and other dealers bought as many as they could, while Mr. Holman praised advertising for driving demand.
An attractive woman promotes vigorous health through good food and outdoor exercise. She claims positive habits improve her glow and uses a herbal cleanse. The advertisement, priced at 50 cents, is by Noah Martin.
Aut union men on the Santa Fe line walk out in sympathy with other strikers leaving posts paying 50 to 80 dollars a month. They abandon contracts and traffic is tied up on a major railroad system inflicting losses on themselves and families while violating the thirty day notice rule.
An advertisement urges the average man to try Rocky Mountain Tea as a priceless boon. It promotes the product as essential and notes a price of 35 cents with a suggestion to ask the local druggist.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.