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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
6
A New York Mail poem by F. A. Cleveland frames a child's modest Santa wish list. The speaker recalls a year of simple joys with father and mother, asking for a bob sleigh gun fish rod tree car two white rats candy bat ball a watch drum and a book, reflecting family affection and holiday hopes.
L C Overstreet of Figin Tennessee recalls his wife’s battle with a lingering cough and consumption. A friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery and continued use cured her, with the medicine boasting cures for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases. Noah Martin sells 60c and 1.00 bottles with free trials.
The article surveys varying marriage laws in states including interracial bans, alliances with Indians and Chinese, and disabilities like imbecility. It notes differing ages, relatives by marriage, and varied officiants from mayors to governors, with examples of minimal ceremony requirements and a ship captain’s authority offshore.
The article notes Boer discontent over British strength misrepresentations and recent British successes. Eloff, Kruger’s grandson, goes to Holland proposing endgame terms offering broad autonomy akin to Canada. It argues only full sovereignty may satisfy British officials and public, with absolute victory favored given costs.
The ad urges women to protect health while pursuing jewelry and sweets. It promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy that can stop coughs colds and bronchial troubles and claims to arrest consumption in early stages. It notes Dr Greens reliable remedies available at I H Howards.
Washington December 19 Rear Admiral Sampson’s condition was said to be no better than it has been for some time. Fears of immediate death are not entertained, but friends are almost hopeless of his recovery. An attempt to walk on Sunday collapsed him and he knows little of current events or the Schley inquiry.
This brief ad promotes Jell O as a quick two minute dessert option with flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at your grocer. An accompanying note cites U S agricultural trade, citing Uncle Sam and global buyers including England Germany and France with farm product purchases totaling hundreds of millions yearly.
Classified notice seeking a man with business ability for a wholesale department manager post. Salary $50 per month plus expenses. No experience required. Applicant must provide age and references. Address Mani ger Wholesale Department Bayard Building Kansas City Mo.
A letter from Rev. Tros. B. Wanwics of Scott Town endorses Gooch's Mexican Syrup claiming asthma cure after four years and general relief. Ad promotes 25 cent price and claims remedies for consumption cough whooping cough and worms in children.
The Star notes Pat Crowe stages a kidnapping in a past case and reports a new theft of a ton of silver ore from the Criminal Court room. The piece links these crimes to Nebraska’s free silver sentiment and local politics.
Mrs. I. B. Huot of Lime Ridge Wisconsin was told only surgery could save her. After failing to cure stomach trouble and yellow jaundice gall stones worsened, then she used Electric Bitters and was cured. Also notes Attorney General Knox confirmed by Senate amid Anti-Trust League opposition led by Senator Jones in a St. Louis Star report.
Food changed to poison and then purged by Dr King s New Life Pills advertised as gentle relief for constipation sick headache fevers and liver kidney bowels. A St Louis council bill proposes two cent fare for unseated streetcar passengers with higher rates for standing and seating changes affecting children.
Hayfield Minnesota resident H C Christenson credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with ending three years of stomach trouble and inability to retain food. He says after starting the remedy he improved from the first bottle and is now cured. Noah Martin endorses it as a digester and stomach remedy.
At a large Cincinnati fire a young woman lingered near the blaze. A firefighter warned, If you don’t keep out of the way I’ll turn the hose on you. She replied she cared not, saying both sides are alike.
A Gazette notice from Toowambia Australia recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for a severe two month cough. W C Wockere, an aged resident, vouches for its effectiveness and urges others to try it. Noah Marup, a local druggist, sells the medicine.
President Roosevelt announces two St Louis posts with Judge Charles F Gallenkamp named surveyor of the port and Charles F Wenecker chosen as collector of internal revenue. The selections are praised as strong, satisfactory, and based on public and political considerations.
An old advertisement extols S S S as a blood purifier and tonic. It claims it cures cancer scrofula rheumatism chronic sores eczema psoriasis and contagious blood poison and invites readers to write to The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA for free consulting services.
A Boston traveler recalls a Europe trip in which his wife injured her ankle in Paris and improved only after an elderly Swiss healing oil was applied by a native woman. The oil’s secret grandfather and a chemist's analysis endorse Omega Oil as a universal pain remedy, with the narrator vowing to back the product with a company stake. The tale spans Paris Berlin Newport London and adds testimonials from travelers and merchants.
Congressman Lloyd reports securing orders to inspect fifteen rural mail routes in Missouri's First District. An inspector will visit next month to review the routes and procedures.
A letter from Mrs. J Moroan of Kana dated Nov 13 1900 testifies that after fifteen years of indigestion two bottles of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured her and left her free from trouble. She credits her physician Dr A J Lieurance and asserts she would not part with the remedy for any price.
The piece contrasts calculating crop costs with labor profit and capital, notes merchant profit methods, and mentions dubious medical cures and a far preaching voice record. It also cites far apart voice ranges from the Grand Canyon and Gibraltar as curiosity.
Rev. Kirkman of Belle River Louisiana credits One Minute Cough Cure with lasting relief from bronchial and lung troubles after years of remedies failing. The advertisement claims immediate relief for coughs colds and throat and lung ailments and notes safety and child friendliness. Noah Martins
Washington advices say the bill introduced by Senator Dol liver and Congressman Cousins to repeal the bankruptcy law has been referred to the senate and house judiciary committees, where it is under consideration. Officials expect favorable reports within a month and a law to pass during the current session.
Advertisement notes Jell O New Desert offers four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and mainberry. Sold at grocers for 10 cents today.
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