Fractured News Snippets From Missouri and Nearby Regions
A collage of notices and ads froth with names and places. Unionville Mo figures like L H Howard and Noah Martin appear beside references to Great Falls Mont and Pettis county. Reports mention a bank cashier’s default, political quarreling, remedies for coughs and incontinence, and a judge’s death amid local commerce and weathered lore.
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First National Bank of
Great Falls, Mont
Neighbor Inquiry Sparks Curious Family Chats
Vague questions surface about each family member as a reader wonders what everyone is doing. The dialogue hints at daily tasks and a shared routine while suggesting care for a pet and advice from a local draggist.
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed by Noah Martin in Kentucky Ad
WL Yancey of Paducah Kentucky writes of a severe kidney disease treated by three southern physicians who induced him to try Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports immediate relief after the first bottle and permanent cure after three bottles and urges others to take no substitute.
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Yancey
Paducah
Kentucky
Foley
Noah Martin
Daughter cured of cough after Foley's Honey and Tar
N Jackson of Danville Illinois writes that his daughter suffered a severe lagrippe and a terrible cough that settled on her lungs. After trying many remedies without relief Foley's Honey and Tar cured her and she has not been troubled with a cough since.
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N. Jackson
Danville, Ir
Foley
Noah Martin
German Escort to America Prompts American Snub
A Star editorial mocks Emperor William sending a line of giants to accompany the prince to the United States claiming it will improve the country. The piece notes Americans already know how Germans look and bites at the spectacle.
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William
America
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Averts Pneumonia Says Jamaica Merchant
James Prendergast of Amato Bay Jamaica endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for his daughters cold chest pains and claims it prevented pneumonia. He notes seven years of family use and directs readers to Noah Martin for sale.
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Chamberlain
James Prendergaat
Amato Bay
Jamaica
India Islands
Cough Kennedy
Neumonia
Noah Martin
Ruggist
Lewis Nixon as Tammany leader and ship designer
Lewis Nixon, newly named Tammany chieftain, is credited as designer of the battle ship Oregon. The remark suggests his skill could organize and run the Tammany machine if anyone can.
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Lewis Nixon
Oregon
A Cure For Lambago From Chamberlain Pain Balm
W. C. Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered lambago for over a year and found complete relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The remedy is sold by Noah Martin, Druggist.
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W.C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
Noah Martin
Juvenile quip about Christmas presents and growing up
A Washington Star juvenile quotes a thoughtful youngster who jokes he will be glad to be grown up so he can receive Christmas presents without needing to be good first. The remark captures a light seasonal mood from a child.
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Washington Star
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promote Easy Bowel Action
An advertisement-style note cites J. O. Greene of Depauw Indiana claiming nine years of constipation relief with De Witt's Little Early Risers. Noah Martis endorses the product as providing reliable quick relief.
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de Witt
J. O. Greene
Depauw
Ind
Noah Martis
American Missionaries Safe in Constantinople Negotiations Underway
Reliab's dispatch from Constantinople reports Miss Fallen M Stone the captive missionary Madame Tsilka and her baby are well. Negotiations aimed at early safe return are in progress led by John G A Leishman the American minister to Constantinople who reserves comment.
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Reliab
Constantinople
A Certain Cure for Chilblains
Remedy for chilblains frostbits and damp feet sold as Allen's Foot Ease at druggists and shoe stores. Shake into shoes to ease swelling and sweating with a 25 cent price.
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Allen's
Wder
Roosevelt Jr at Gorton School Shrugs at Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., a pupil at the Gorton, Massachusetts school, dismisses his relation to the President saying he is glad his father is President but won’t be bothered by it.
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Gorton
Mass
Te Care a Celd to One Day Take Lavative Bromo Quinine Tablets
The ad promises a one day cure with Lavative Bromo Quinine tablets sold by druggists. E. W. Grove signs each box and assures refunds if not effective.
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E. W. Grove
Funerals Doze the Town as Grogan Quips on Widdys
In a Philadelphia Times snippet, Mr. Grogan jokes about church funerals prompting thoughts on his own service. Miss Casey ponders aloud if she would be the widow when his time comes, reflecting lighthearted local banter.
Pneumonia Treatment Endorsed by Dr Bishop
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tarin used in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every instance. He cautions to beware of substitutes. Noah Martin
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C. J. Bishop
Agnew
Michigan
Foley
Noah Martin
Global religious population figures from an early source
The estimate lists Christians at 403 million, Buddhists 420 million, Brahma followers 180 million, Muslims 150 million, Jews 8 million, atheists and deists 5 million, pagans 50.9 million, and about 121 million across 100 other minor creeds. The figures reflect a broad census from a historical survey.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by nurses in New York to break up colds and cure feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold at druggists for 26 cents with free sample. Address Allen Olmsted LeHoy NY.
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Mother Gray
Howe
New York
Allen
Olmsted
LeHoy, N
Engine on Milwaukee Road hits ninety mph near Council Bluffs
An engine started from a dead stop and ran near Council Bluffs at ninety miles an hour. The report notes that with curved roadbeds removed and grades reduced, such high speeds may no longer be remarkable in a few years.
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Milwaukee Road
Council Bluffs
Hall's Catarrh Cure Patent Medicine Oath Notice
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh cure case. Statement witnessed December 8 1886 by Notary Public E A W Gleason. Advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and pills for family use with testimonials offered.
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Onto City
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Thia
A. TD
Lall
F. J. Dugney & Co
O Hall
New CATARAH Cure Promoted By Philadelphia Firm
An old practitioner claims a new treatment named SNUFFLES the GUARANTEED CATARAH CURE relieves and permanently cures catarrh by reaching the afflicted parts. The full month’s internal and external medicines sell for one dollar, with guidance from the discoverer. Sent prepaid to US or Canada from Ep ward B. Gites & Company.
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Catar&s
Catabah
United States
Canada
Epward B. Gites & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania girl sues boarding mistress over meals
A Pennsylvania girl sues her boarding mistress claiming insufficient food. The reporter notes potential trouble for boarding house keepers if a judgment defines what constitutes a square meal, hinting at wider implications for similar cases.
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Pennsylvania
Bicycle Factory Consolidation Reduces National Production
A sharp decline in bicycle manufacturing over the last two to three years has cut the number of factories from nearly 300 to about 25. The consolidation of producers and the shift of bicycles toward practical use rather than sport explain the drop.
Motto of a Kansas newspaper editor quoted
The editor explains the Kansas paper motto lie steal drink and swear with guidance: lie only to plead for pleasant dreams, steal away from immoral associates, drink pure water, and swear to patronize the home paper and not ship work elsewhere.
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Kansas
Editorial denounces racial prejudice in Missouri editors
The Milan Republican ridicules Missouri editors described as sickly and racist for criticizing racial equality. The piece mocks them for racist attitudes and implies hypocrisy in their stance toward African Americans.
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Missouri
Dinah
Milan
Administratrix's Notice for Nancy J. Shelton Estate
Letters of administration with will annexed granted January 13, 1902 by the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri. All persons having claims against the estate must present them for allowance to the administrator within one year. claims not exhibited within two years will be barred. Service requested by Saron E. Lawsos, administratrix.
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Nancy J. Shelton
Probate Court
Putnam County
Missouri
Saron E. Lawsos
Admisistratriz
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