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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
6
London papers report King Edward is too ill to meet engagements and describe a “delight cold” that recalls past forecasts of his health. Specialists consult as the public remains uncertain about the true ailment despite the seriousness implied by recent coverage.
An endorsement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted cough remedy with forty years of cures and urges avoiding unknown preparations that may contain harmful drugs. Nosh Martin.
The State Republican Editorial Association will hold its annual meeting in Joplin on January 22 and 23. A banquet may be held at a mine or underground cave setting, with other local features announced in proceedings.
A fragmenting 1900s style notice recounts a disease recovery claim for a cough and lung ailment with Dr Bing 4 New Discovery. It promotes a 50c to 1.00 bottle and a free trial at Noah Martin's drug store. The text also mentions a St Louis fire and Abe Ruef's conviction in San Francisco, with sensational trial details and a prosecutor’s shooting.
Warning against using unknown cough medicines with Foley’s Honey and Tar cited as a cure for colds. Note mentions pneumonia risk and the genuine product in a yellow package. Also reports women own 47 percent of Pennsylvania Railroad stock valued at over 148 million dollars, receiving nearly half of the semiannual dividends, about 89 million dollars, paid Saturday.
Booker T. Washington shared a parable about a pastor whose sermon was interrupted by a whistling alarm of a fire in the vestry. A clergyman praised his eloquence while Washington spun a tale about a minister’s bland response to danger. Foley's Honey and Tar praised for coughs and lung relief without opiates. Kentucky reports show ninety three counties dry with four wet and one awaiting action.
A jumbled column references a farmer’s quick corn measure, a money back drug guarantee, a Denver diamond find by an Omaha laborer, and a claim about Sylodine and rheumatism. The item mixes advertisements with odd anecdotes about a St Louis woman cured by sleeping with a dog.
A public speaker faced interruptions from coughs as claims were made that Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and constipation. The unsigned note credits Noah Martin and mentions a shift from telegraph to telephone in railway operations as the new order proceeds.
Florida green corn feeds the big city vegetable markets with its luxury status. This brief notes the commodity as a common luxury item in urban markets.
Complaint is made in Mercer county that inmates of the poor farm are overworked. The complaint is being investigated.
An exchange questions the phrase surrender of the office as President Roosevelt nears retirement. The Brookfield Gazette argues the term is inappropriate and that when the proper time comes Theodore Roosevelt will pass on the reins to his successor.
An assortment of vintage advertisements and notices. Claims for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo druggists Valpine Kinnan Marvin. References to Foley's Kidney Remedy and Irregularities tonic. Brief report of Carthage powder mill explosion causing deaths and widespread panic nearby towns.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark praises Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach complaints and run down conditions. The Gazette notes the tonic purifies blood tones nerves and boosts vigor with a money back guarantee if it fails. Also mentions Governor Folk proclamation that constitutional amendments numbers two and three become operative without further action.
James Donahue of New Britain reports success with Foley Eight Kidney Cure after trying several remedies and medical care for diabetes. He cites passing an life insurance exam and notes prior kidney issues improved after the treatment. The United Railway Company reports November nickel collections of 16,342,606 nickels totaling $817,134 and additional half fares and nickels.
Mrs McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes she was bedridden three months with kidney and bladder trouble. After two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy she felt renewed and urges others to try it. Noah Martin of Gosport Indiana died after a week of failed waking attempts. Peter Snyder, a farmer near Lo (text garbled)
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Noah Martin endorses it for children and adults. The Secretary of Agriculture reports past year’s agricultural products valued at eight billion dollars with corn as the largest crop.
The article promote a drug named King’s New Life Pills from Noah Martin's drug store claiming it cures constipation headside biliousness and malaria. It emphasizes avoiding dangerous surgeries by using the product priced at 25 cents.
A large group of Illinois farmers consolidated adjoining farms into a single 4000 acre game preserve. The state warden will stock the area and it will be under state protection.
Real estate transfers for Patadin County compiled by Bent and Pratt list deeds and conveyances. Entries include Cyrus Badger to Daniel Badger 300, Edward Clawson to J W Jones 2000, Fowler heirs to Fowler 1, Simon Johnson to W F Fowler 1, Perkins to Conger 1800, Leonard to Othie Jones 200, Edward Jones to Othie Jones 2900, Knight to Jotham Clark 1600, Cowan to Elijah Vestal 3200, Miller to W H Noel 3800, with multiple parcel descriptions and dates in 1940s style notation.
A defendant found guilty of counterfeiting faces potential penalties. The case involved passing counterfeit money and a comment on Foley's Hone and Tar touted as a cure. The source notes the comparison of counterfeit currency to substituting a worthless remedy for a well known cough and lung remedy.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad will raise its own tie timber by planting catalpha trees 18 feet apart along the entire length of its right of way. This move aims to supply timber for railroad ties and reduce external sourcing costs.
Leo F Zelinski of Buffalo claims Bucklen's Amica Salve healed his worst cold sore after two days of daily application. The ad notes Noah Martin's drug store sells the product under a guarantee. The piece also reports Missouri leads tobacco production with 71,200,000 pounds last year, ahead of North Carolina and Kentucky.
Castoria note and ad aside, the report highlights the town's corn crop totaling 301,873,150 bushels on 39,9610 acres with an average yield of 35 bushels per acre. The oat crop follows with 112,830,480 bushels produced, illustrating a strong agricultural year surpassing a decade's norms.
A town report touts a simple home made tonic combining Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The recipe, taken after meals with plenty of water, claims to cleanse kidneys and remove uric acid while easing rheumatism and urinary troubles. Drugstores in the area offer the ingredients and endorse its safety.
Readings on Luke 2 8 20 highlight the birth in Bethlehem and the meaning of Christmas gifts. The piece notes December 25 symbolism, divine providence guiding Joseph and Mary, and Jesus as savior who shares in humble life. It also reports on gifts of kindness and a Chicago mission school breaking ground for a $60 000 chapel and dedicating a memorial hall worth $86 000.
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