Local Post Office Delinquent Letters and Tax Notice
Drummond shoe sale runs February first through twenty ninth. Liat of letter remains in Unionville Missouri post office at close of business Saturday January eighteenth. If not claimed within two weeks they go to the dead letter office. Taxpayers urged to pay delinquent taxes at once to avoid costs. Trade prices listed for cattle, Jersey bred sows, and farm wagons. Miss Nellie Kelly returns from Cincinnati. Get Christmas apples before they’re gone at 81.40 per bushel.
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Drummond Shoe Sale
Unionville
Missouri
John Davis
Henry Stoutcard
D. M
J.homelton
Miller & Wentworth
Local notices and visits fill Unionville area
The clipping lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. It notes Mrs Barbara and Mrs Maginnty visiting Mendola. G. W. Mason in Pollock. Mrs E B Cassady from Milton, Jo. Finley McKinley from Mendota. Mrs Joe Shirley to Milan. W A Garner visiting Pollock. J D Stanton from New Mexico visiting family. Mollie Gilbert at Fightmaster home. Miss Vida Bies in Costsville. Miss Myrtle Maize to Green Top then Quincy. T M Shelton from Lemonville. Miss Atta Summers in Cincinnati. a baby girl born to Harry Coffrin. Edith Van Voast to Quincy for business college. Lottie McGoldrick and children to Hynes. Mary Gilbert returning to Pollock. Nowles and Chillia to Novinger.
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E. B. Cassady
Milton
Finley McKinley
Mendota
Joe Shirley
Milan
W. A. Garner
Powersville
Weathersyre
V T. Burns
Exline
David Minear
J D Stanton
New Mexico
Wm. Shafter
Mollie Gilbert
Pollock
John Fightmaster
Howard
Roe Wilson
Gilman City
Jason Thompson
George Crockett
Wotlle
Unionville
Janesville
Wis
Faith Dodson
S P
Lemon and Jones
Cora Guffey
Lemonville
Cafonville
Vearl Jones
Thursdavy
Clarksdale
Vida Bies
Ostsville
Cooley
Worth Ragtor
Wood Coaley
Wednesda
To¢ Whit
Mencaota
Robert McCalment
Art
Kearns
Kansasity
Arnold Construction Company
Mia Kearns
W M. Smith
Grant Turomite
Atta Summers
Cincinnatia
Harry Coffrin
Edith van Voast
Near Town
Quincy
Lottie McGoldrick
Hynes
Mary Gilbert
James Hall
P. Nowles
Chillia
Novinger
Old Time Sleep Records Reveal Tiring Night Watches
The article recalls historic endurance feats, noting 1880s records in long sleep deprivation. It mentions champions like Francisco and Detroit rival Penry Jackson, with times around 144 hours and 142 hours, while remarking the men are now deceased and questioning the appeal of such feats.
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Howe
Francisco
Seepfasters
Easie
Why the Basque Cow Died
Professor Beziat de Bordes discusses Basque superstitions and customs. An anecdote from a Basque village describes a man whispering hush about a cow's death and a woman seen at dawn, illustrating fate and misfortune in Basque lore.
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Beziat de Bordes
University of Michigan Faout
A Good Loser In Lawful Courtship
A suitor asks a father why he should accept him as a son in law. The young man candidly admits low qualifications yet explains his respect for the daughter and his readiness to endure the sting of defeat to win her affection. He calls himself one of the best losers the father has ever seen.
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Sunng
The Prevalence of Drug Habits in Public Life
The daily press has again highlighted an inquest into a woman’s death from cocaine overdose. The piece argues drug habits are widespread and kept secret, with chemists and druggists aware of quantities sold. It notes licensed druggists cannot refuse supply if poison books are properly signed. London Hospital
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Daily Press
London Hospital
Young Marion Praises Canary in Prayer
A six year old girl named Marion shows a practical mind beyond dolls as she helps with house chores and cares for a new canary. She adds a faith filled postscript asking God to bless her bird and help it grow up healthy and useful.
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Marion
Saving Grace of Humor Prompts Moral Temper in Folly
A fragment asserts humor saves society by exposing follies and foibles. It argues that wit weakens treason, halts deceit, withers hypocrisy, tempers greed, and lets reason prevail, praising the saving grace of laughter.
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Cartooniste
Teachers and pupils debate slang while misread dialogue ends
A quirky schoolroom exchange features a teacher questioning slang usage and students offering garbled, humorous remarks about a car crash and everyday ailments. The fragmented text captures a playful, chaotic moment from a classroom scene with several garbled lines and misheard words.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praise
A wartime era plea extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. It cites testimonials from women including Mrs. F. S. of Masonie, Beaver Falls PA, claiming restoration of health and ability to work. The ad invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Masonie
Wee Boyd
Beaver Falls
Mae T
Lydia B. Pinkham
Oak Woman
Insurance Loans Highlight Wall Street Policy Dependence
Newark report shows life insurance policies used as collateral during financial stress. Policyholders borrowed about 260000000 from a major company in 2007, with loans to wealthy individuals holding policies from 10000 to 200000. Loans were required by policy terms when premiums fell due, enabling borrowers to stay in good standing.
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Newark
Joans
Eurrant Reyport
Iteins
UDO
Prosecution Seeks Heavy Fine Against Standard Oil
Washington dispatch reports Standard Oil facing new federal indictments for rebates across 2000 Chicago agents and 1400 other instances. Potential fines range from 3341 to 000 and up to 68 million dollars, with immunity granted to railroads by turning over records to the government.
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Chicago
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BioForlen
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