27 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1889
Page
1
A garbled OCR page bundles political snippets, medical ads, crime notes, and social items. Names like Thayer, Lamont, and Cleveland appear amid scattered references to public figures, campaigns, disease cures, and local incidents across diverse locations.
General Sherman recounted to Major Stuart of Texas a Vicksburg moment when a flag of truce arrived with a squad. He said upon departure the Yankees and Johnnies walked about with arms around each other calling one another by first names and praising Penitenene. He added if they could do it then they certainly would now in national homes.
An ad in The Ep von claims a “positive remedy” cures thousands of pope cases and offers to send two bottles at no cost to readers with consumption if they provide name and address. The message is signed A Slocum of New York.
A village near Cleveland recalls Ruthy who refused R. B. Hayes and was opposed by elders for poverty and perceived lack of smarts. The tale likens her fate to James A Garfield missing the White House and warns the Quonebas girls to beware refusing future presidents and dodging state gowns.
A garbled historical piece discusses Republican performance with votes across states, then shifts to medical patent drug selling language, and finally outlines early railway power methods using storage batteries and dynamo cars. It mentions costs per eight car trains and contrasts two propulsion ideas.
Reports describe a deadly illness causing rapid collapse and convulsions. Victims near Pree Cinen and Mall note communities fear a widespread epidemic with multiple burials and theories of its nature. Doctors warn of rapid progression and severe facial nerve effects in victims.
The article recounts personal histories and local events, highlighting a veteran’s late life, moves through Centerville and Leon, business ties to Dod Brown Co, and a Valentine’s Day observance. It notes a mother and father anniversary, family gatherings, and reflections on resilience amid hardship. The piece mentions local merchants, a wedding anniversary, and community sympathy.
A testimonial from a reader extols Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it helps throat lung or st troubles and offers trial bottles free at K N Monroe’s Drug Store with a guaranteed satisfaction.
The Ballard Snow Liniment Co of St Louis requests trial of Ballard's Horehound Syrup for consumption coughs colds bronchitis croup whooping cough and related lung diseases. It claims unmatched cures and money back if not effective, with widespread family recommendation from Atlantic to Pacific.
A fragmented notice from Central City mentions a planned social meeting on a Sunday and a Portland event. It references Todd Tony’s plan, Chiton’s team movements, and visits by local residents including Dr. aaysof. The item also notes Hamilton’s poor health, Harvey Hamilton traveling to Texas, and Riley Hall renting a farm to seek treatment in Oregon.
The notices report John S Potey dying at home on February 15 1889 aged 60 9 months after long illness. Willie Author son of G D MeLemus died at Powersville February 17 1889 aged 7 years. Emma F Walt aged 18 died February 17 1889 after brief illness. Millard Bates son of G W Bates died in York township February 18 1889 aged 12 years. Funeral services held by Rev H B Powers. Burials noted at Wyreka and other local sites.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as immediate relief for whooping cough and bronchitis sold by Geislinger and Mairs.
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