Sores and Ulcers and the Blood Purifier Claim
An advertisement extols S.S.S. as a blood purifier that cleanses and strengthens the system to heal chronic sores and ulcers. It argues poor blood causes persistent wounds and warns against local remedies alone. The copy cites testimonials and invites readers to request a free book from The Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
Winona
Miss
Treeee
Aesas Matelief
SWIFT
Pecific
Atlanta
Hill for President in 1904 Democratic Nomination Debate
K C Star argues that David Bennett Hill faced strong Democratic opposition and is an unlikely presidential candidate in 1904. The piece notes the party’s divisions, Bryan’s influence, and Hill’s lack of magnetism or conservative appeal, warning that nominating him would hand the Republicans an easy victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David’ Bennett Hill
Beano
Eve
Croker
Tammany
Big Bie
Vg Hill
Kiawas
Tammany and
Bryaniam
Wai
Democratic
Hill
Bryane
Democratic Party
Bryan
K. C. Star
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for rheumatism relief
Ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla quickly cures rheumatism by purifying blood and relieving stiffness and pain. Mentions Hood's Pills as a remedy for biliousness. Appears in aged advertisement style.
Tax Exemption Question Under 3rd Constitution Note
The article discusses a proposed constitutional feature shielding money lenders in incorporated towns from city taxes on farm loans. It critiques that mortgage holders would gain tax advantages for farm interests outside corporate limits and notes the inconsistency with townsfolk who own rural farms and pay no city taxes.
Interpretation of the law risks higher burdens on towns
The piece argues that if the law is interpreted to reduce city taxes, smaller towns suffer while schools lose revenue. It cites Shelbyville where a farmer lending on farms could escape city tax but pay school tax to the district where the land lies. The amendment is described as a costly full hope for state finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Health
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct stomach disorders and regulate the liver and bowels. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at Noah Martins drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Noah Martin
Wreck of a Fast Mail Near Monmouth
A Burlington fast mail wreck nine miles west of Monmouth this morning left four mail coaches off the track and on fire. Fireman George Shannon, 30, of Galesburg, was killed after being thrown from the tender as the train derailed by a broken wheel. About 1600 sacks of mail were in two storage cars. Shannon left a widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shannon
Galesburg
Foley's Kidney Cure Proves Worth a Thousand Dollars
A. H. Thurpess of Wills Creek Coal Co. Buffalo C announces kidney and bladder relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports pain end and brick dust stones vanished, claiming it did him $1000 worth of good. Noah Martin endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurpess
Wills Creek Coal Co
Buffalo, C
Foley
Noah Martin
Head End Collision Kills Two on Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain
A head end collision on the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain line at DeSoto Missouri killed Engineer Jas Britt of Olney Alabama and Brakeman Ed Bradley of DeSoto. Bradley died after being trapped under wreckage as it burned. Fireman Barrett survived after losing his left arm. three other trainmen were slightly injured. The wreck was blamed on disregard of meeting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desoto
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Railway
Jas. Britt
Olney
Ed. Bradley
Barrett
Consumption and Scott's Emulsion Claim Benefits
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a treatment for tuberculosis by killing the germs and restoring strength. It describes dosing instructions, claims the product acts as food, and invites readers to request a free sample, listing Scott & Bowne in New York with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
What Is Love A Questioned By Poets And Prose
A fragment-like feature juxtaposes poetry on love with a medical advertisement urging daily bowel movement for health. It cites William J. Lampton in the New York Sun and shifts to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets promoted by Noah Martiy as a medicine for regularity and digestive comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Lampton
The
New York Sun
Chamberlain
Noah Martiy
Back up your wagons against the Great Trusts
A Centralia Courier excerpt urges farmers to boycott mail order houses like Montgomery Ward, arguing that high dollar rents and profits fund big trusts. The author claims trusts kill small towns by starving competition and raise prices, urging readers to withhold support to preserve local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Salt Trust
Centralia Courier
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Told
Local notice claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure as the remedy. It offers 100 dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured and cites sales through druggists at 75 cents plus mentions Hall’s Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cuzary & Co
Taiedo
The Cuban Republic Limited by Walter Wellman
Walter Wellman argues in the Review of Reviews that the Washington policy toward Cuba favors a limited republic. He proposes a Cuba with its own elected president, rather than a U S appointed governor general, akin to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Washington
Cuba
Havana
United States
Wellman
Try Jell-O Dessert in Two Minutes
A brief ad promoting Jell-O as a quick delicious dessert. It suggests preparing by adding water and cooling, with lemon and orange flavors highlighted. Aimed at grocers and shoppers with a 10 cent price cue.
Maryville Rejects Library Proposal Over Cost
A Maryville vote defeated a library proposition due to expense. The Star notes that young men now favor noes as they loaf through long evenings, reflecting local sentiment and economic concerns shaping the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Star
Express charges in Missouri spur legislative action
The Missour i legislature is urged to cut express company rates by about half this winter. Critics claim the lobby will block reforms, while merchants call for regulation of express charges. Also noted are Pan American exposition stamps and Hood's Sarsaparilla advert claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Carrollton Republican
Post Office Department
Buffalo
Kent
Niagara Falls
Saint Ste. Marie
Krause's Headache Capsules Backed by German Physician
Krause's Headache Capsules are said to be unlike anything prepared in America and were first prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's court physician, long before antipyrine. They are advertised as quickly curing distressing headaches. Price 25 cents. Sold by A. W. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
America
Germany
A. W. Lane
Helen Gould Keeps Grace In Luncheon Etiquette
The New York World notes Miss Helen Gould’s daily practice of asking a blessing at meals, a simple, sincere ritual in her public life. An ad for Herbine tonics claims it tones the stomach and regulates the liver, priced at 50 cents, by Noah Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mister Gould
N. Y. World
Martin
Vote totals show McKinley wins New York state
State canvassers report McKinley with 812 2 votes and Bryan with 678 386 in New York. only four of sixty one counties favored Bryan. Odell Republican led governor race by 111 126 as totals include Malloney Woolley Debs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Board of Canvassers
Queens
Richmond
Sepharie
Bryan
McKinley
Malloney
Woolley
Prohibition
Debs
Odell
Praise the Bridge That Carries You Over Ills
Ballard's Horehound Syrup is praised for curing coughs colds bronchitis and related ailments. Noah Martin offers it at 25 pod HN cents with heavy local promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Noah Martin
Thibet Aims for Independence Amid Regional Tensions
The text claims Tibet exceeds France Germany and Spain in size and hosts about six million people. It states the Dalai Lama leads Lamaism, with only nominal Chinese allegiance, and notes widespread Buddhism across Mongolia. It warns that a bold leader in Lhasa could challenge China.
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Thibet
France
Germany
Spain
Dalia Lama
China
Mongolia
Dalai Lama
Lassa
The Best Plaster and Pain Balm Remedy
An advertisement extols Hannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area as superior to plasters for lame back side or chest pains. It claims prompt relief and says Pain Balm also cures rheumatism with one application. Sold by Noah Martin, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Martin
The Designer 1901 Fashion Preview for Women
The initial 1901 issue offers winter fashions and millinery in color and monochrome aimed at feminine readers. It features masquerade and fancy costume designs, and a “Points on Dressmaking” section with advice on making far garments begun in December.
Hoarseness cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
Ingergen of Hutton Indiana says he had not spoken above a whisper for months until one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The product is used largely by speakers and singers. Noah Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Ingergen
Hutton
Ind
Foley
Noah Martin
Long distance rates and local telephony updates
The Shelbyville Herald notes a new long distance service based at J. W. Penn's drug store with day rates from 25 to 60 cents to various cities and half that at night. It reports a recent Kansas City connection via St. Louis and mentions other items from ads and notices in the issue including remedies and local anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville Herald
J. W. Penn’s
Hannibal
Hunnewell
Monroe City
Macon
Palmyra
St. Louis
Kansas City
Jap Stewart
Miss Belle
Shelbina
Property for Sale in Rural Listings by Notary Public
A notary public advertises several properties for sale including an 80 acre farm six miles from Unionville with 20 acres cultivated and terms by trade. a 240 acre unimproved tract at bargain. a new four room dwelling on installment. a 120 acre farm with orchard. a second hand piano and a second hand wagon stove listed for trade or exchange. timing and prices unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Ferica
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Hood
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Standard Oil, CO
Harness
Helen Gould
Grace
Ray County
Ndahn
Treasury
Fred Grant
Peterman
North Stratford
N. H
Kodol Dee
Daggist
Towa
Toba
United States Supreme Court
Mocha
Haman, Underwgad
Piek'h
Insurance
C. A. Hays
Putnam Co
Cid
Hirmerre
Unionville, Mo
J. Ewinta & Co
W.H. Holman
T. B. Newer
K. McCurtnen
Cashier
Farmers Bank of Unionville
Oe StaEip
Plao
H. Wilcox Company
Broadway
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