23 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1898
Page
1
The piece argues wide tires improve roadbeds and that sheep grazing benefits pasture. It urges farmers to consume and sell crops to themselves, notes historical wheat prices in London, and highlights a dairy opportunity. It cites a foreign corn export rate around 1907 and a near sixty million dollar yearly value.
Send address to H. K. Bucklen & Co Chicago for a free sample box of Dr Kings New Life Pills. The pills ease const Pain and headache, help liver and malaria troubles, are plant based and non toxic, do not weaken but tonify stomach and bowels. Regular size 25c per box, sold by Monroe & Howard Druggists.
Hoards Dairyman notes skim milk fed to calves may be worth about 1. a hundred pounds under proper conditions, with profit from raising calves. Mr F W Trail of Whitewater demonstrates higher returns from calves, cows, and skim milk feeding, while noting the scarcity of first rate dairy cows and the costs of feed and pasture.
Rev William D Hamilton, father of WD Hamilton, marked his eightieth birthday at his Doe Run home in St Francois County. Born Feb 4, 1818 on the family farm, he remains active and healthful, sparking hope for many more years of service. Gallatin Democrat notes he may be the oldest living native Missourian.
Mr James Jones of Jones & Son Cowden Illinois credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his wife from La grippe that worsened into Hasty Consumption. After keeping a bottle at home she improved from the first dose and fully recovered, prompting the store to offer free trial bottles at Monroe and Howard's Drug Store.
State figures show about 69 percent of Missouri school age children attend school. The Missouri editorial argues for a compulsory education law making it a crime for parents or guardians to neglect sending children to school for at least five months annually, framing the issue as a business matter for reform.
Citizens of Marion township and Mercer vote to remove two Missouri drug stores at Lineville after a violent incident linked to liquor. The action aims to shut down the establishments peacefully if possible, or by force if needed, as the community seeks to address the tragedy and sorrow.
A nineteenth century ad describes Swayne's Ointment for piles with symptoms of moisture intense itching and nocturnal worsening. It claims tumors may form bleed and ulcerate and that the ointment stops itching and bleeding heals ulcers and removes tumors. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne.
A local notice warned that if a stolen buggy was not returned before the next issue the thief would be named. In the back yard, on the night after the notice, seventeen whips were collected. Some residents doubt the advertising ploy.
After years of untold suffering from piles B W Pursell of Knitnersville Pennsylvania was cured by using a single box of DeWitts With Habel Salve Skin diseases such as eczema rash pimples and obstinate sores are readily cured by this famous remedy Sold by W J Applegate.
The trial of Ira Sexton in Priceton ended with a conviction for the murder of Nathaniel W. Stark last October. Sexton is condemned to be hanged April 1. Stark was fatally shot during a robbery attempt. the case hinges on ante mortem statements and local murder history.
A review of political letters shaping American history. From Hamilton and Adams to Jefferson and Jackson, letters sparked rivalries, duels, and policy shifts. The piece traces how prominent figures’ writings influenced elections, bank battles, annexation, and party fortunes through the 19th century.
Public notice from Boonville Missouri dated December 18 1897 announces that A Davis widow of Jacob Davis deceased has filed for final proof on her claim. Proof will be before W A Shelton Judge of Probate Putnam County at Mary A Dav is residence on March 16 1898. Witnesses listed include J H Forbes Ed Lantiser R McClellan and Wn H Manriy with details on residence and cultivation of the land in township 66 north range 16 west Putnam County.
An eminent New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his new treatment for consumption and bronchial and lung diseases to readers of The Republican. He claims the cure works in any climate and cites letters from cured patients in American and European laboratories. Send name address to 98 Pine Street New York for trial bottles.
President McKinney shows restraint and seeks justification for potential conflict with Spain in the hours after the Marne disaster. He argues there should be cause to justify the United States’ actions before the civilized world.
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