Bank Robbery Foiled in Virginia Illinois
Five men assaulted the bank watchman in Virginia Illinois and attempted to force open the strong box. They were frightened away after partially wrecking the safe but failed to take the $7000 inside.
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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
2
Five men assaulted the bank watchman in Virginia Illinois and attempted to force open the strong box. They were frightened away after partially wrecking the safe but failed to take the $7000 inside.
Advertisements claim Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney function and energy after back pain. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is touted for post influenza coughs with claims of preventing pneumonia. Prohibitionists report small receipts and a $5 surplus while Danish Islands seek U.S. annexation discussions.
A testimonial from Brig. Gen. Wesley Merritt discusses severe back pain and relief after using Fol ey's remedy. The text notes Merritt’s death last week and his burial at West Point with military honors as the twenty first superintendent of the United States Military Academy.
A brief note notes dyes that do not stain hands or stain the kettle. The readers are told the substances leave no visible traces on skin or cookware, suggesting a nonstaining agent used in local crafts or industry.
National banks show December November reports with about 400 million more in Joana and discounts than a year earlier, deposits higher than 1909, and total resources up by 365 million. A sprained ankle typically disables for two to three weeks, due to improper treatment, while Chamberlain's Liniment may cure in three to four days. The National Gignera Association annual report from Menm- Tenn outlines cotton output up to December 1 with 10,020,000 bales ginted and total crop near 11,126,090.
The readable text mentions antia etic salve and references Drs in a jumbled medical context. Details are unclear but imply discussion of salve use, doctors, and a presumed treatment sequence without coherent outcomes.
In a tense matchup the Saints push through a tough phase to secure a narrow win. Key players contributed late as the defense tightened and sealed the final score.
An advertisement touts Detchon’s Relief for rheumatism with rapid benefits after a first dose. Sold by L. H. Howard, Druggist, at 75 cents or $1.00. A government crop report notes 34,485,000 acres of winter wheat sown, 828,000 more than last year, with next year’s prospects at about 82.5 percent.
A Mother from Youngstown praises Foley's Honey and Tar for her sick child. A separate update reports a Wednesday battle in Congo where eight French officers were killed and ten wounded.
An advertisement touts Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey cough medicine guaranteed to satisfy. It claims availability everywhere with a distinctive bell on the bottle as a mark of authenticity.
Western Union introduces a new feature allowing a telegraph to New York to be written and placed on the first outgoing steamer to the addressed country, speeding letter delivery. This service promises faster international communication.
An ad touts Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve as good only for eyes and offers a 25 cent refund if unsatisfied. The text then shifts to a separate note about Uncle Sam's payroll listing 307,065 names with salaries from 13 dollars per year to the president at 75,000.
Advert says Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve is painless and guaranteed to cure eye ailments with a 25 cent price. A bogus $2 bill is described as widespread, with Chicago cited as a distribution center and the middle west noted as affected.
A fragmented ad style notice touts Tis Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve claiming quick improvement after first use. It also quotes President Delano urging river and harbor waterway action and warns influenza pneumonia as a danger, recommending Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by dealers.
The North Dakota population stands at 577,056, up 257,910 since 1900. South Dakota reports 583,888 residents, a gain of 182,318 in the past decade.
Readers learn of a claimed universal cure Hall's Catarrh Cure and the offer of a $100 reward for a case it cannot cure. The ad cites internal use to target blood and mucous surfaces. Also noted is Mrs. Eddy leaving $2,000,000 to the Christian Science Church with no bequest to family.
The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Balm as the best healer for frost bite chapped skin and winter ailments. It claims quick relief for burns cuts sores eczema and sprains and markets a 25 cent bottle at Noah Martin.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast remedy for coughs and colds. it stresses safety with no opiates and urges careful mothers to keep it on hand. The note quotes F Noah Martin and mentions the Centus returns five Texas in a population figure. Rene Barrier reportedly set a speed record for rapid flight in Memphis, Tennessee, by covering 16 miles in under eleven minutes aboard a Bleirot machine.
An ad copy touts Dr Bell's Anti-pain as an antiseptic remedy for external and internal pain with rapid relief. It notes widespread sale by dealers and adds a jovial tale of U S Roebuck of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who allegedly laughed so hard at a joke told by his wife that he broke his jaw.
A promotion for White's Cream Vermifuge claims worms cause hunger, dark rings, poor weight gain, and yellow skin in babies. The product is priced at 25 cents per bottle and advertised as a reliable cure. In a separate note, the Federal court ordered confiscation of ten thousand ice cream cones in Kansas City last summer under the Pure Food law as material for a bonfire.
J F Boyer of Fertile Missouri recalls long illness and cites Electric Bitters as his cure. He reports recovery from backache nervousness loss of appetite lassitude and kidney disorders after five bottles. The remedy is praised for liver troubles dyspepsia bowel disorders female complaints and malaria at Noah Martin's Arizona Incorporation. The recall in their constitution passed 38 to 9 despite strong opposition.
Fragmentary report describes river height near Erlingow with eleven inches rise past a low water mark of 1464 and an ice dam holding back the water. No clear date or full entities are legible.
A Fayetteville reader recounts how Dr King’s New Discovery cured a sister with consumption and bronchial ailments after other remedies failed. The ad promotes trial bottles at 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed by Noah Marin and Clarence A Knight. Knight, Chicago lawyer, received a $95,000 attorney fee for estate work of the late Charles T Yerkes, after seeking $2,500,000.
An urgent warning says catarrh spreading to the Eustachian tubes can cause partial deafness with ringing in the ears. It urges visiting Us H. Howards to buy a BYO MEI HYOMEI treatment kit, claiming inhalation kills irritation and keeps the throat clear. The complete HYOMEI outfit with inhaler and bottle costs $1.00.
In a domestic scene Mrs Seymour confronts a wayward maid Lottie and an unexpected guest Mrs Digby who plans a six month Europe trip She delays dessert as stories of the household unfold leading to a planned surprise meal that ends with improvised treats and a lesson in orders and expectations.
A sermon discusses the Resurrection, the empty tomb, and Jesus appearing to followers during forty days, with emphasis on the Ascension and the spread of missionary work. It notes the guards, angelic signs, and Mary Magdalene’s haste, and links faith to eternal life and the church’s global mission.
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