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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
2
The copy touts a first class rake as strong attractive and easy to operate stating it is simple and suitable for a child to handle. It markets a low price option and claims it is completely successful and a winner.
Milwaukee Mowers are presented as the premier chain drive mower for farmers, contrasting with rival machines and claiming superior performance. The ad stresses farmer endorsement, dismisses old cog gear models, and urges buyers to "sell cheap, sell a heap and keep everlastingly at it."
A fragment stresses that the business upholds public faith and sells reliable goods with customer satisfaction. It emphasizes prompt attention to demand and aligning prices with advertising messages. The text reflects a retailer's pledge to integrity in pricing and service.
The Climax Hay Stacker is promoted as the sole market option able to lift loads clean from the rake without pitching or side walling. It claims simple construction and superior reliability over other stackers, with dealers inviting customers to inspect and compare styles and prices. A broad range of drag rakes is also advertised for sale, emphasizing modern patterns and competitive bargains.
A satirical dialogue questions John Pierpont Morgan about vast holdings and ambitions. The speaker suggests Morgan owns a steel trust and hints at space and planetary mortgages, asking him not to push humanity off the planet. The tone mixes rumor with a warning against global domination.
The Hopkinsville Kentucky death of Peter Postell reveals an estate valued at four million dollars. He was billed as the wealthiest African American in the region, with broader remarks on black wealth and progress in the United States and the resilience shown since emancipation.
Jerome Putnam writes from Bevery Kansas in June 1901 describing a trip west with companions. He notes leaving Seymour Iowa at 3 am and reaching Salina Kansas at 6 pm the same day, visits to Saline and Lincoln counties, extensive wheat fields, recent rains, and his wife enjoying vials while preferring home to Kansas. He plans to travel next to Elbert Colorado around June 12 or 13.
An advertisement claims deafness due to tubal inflammation can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts catarrh causes nine of ten cases and offers $100 for any deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars from I. J. Cinexex & Co of Toledo Ohio. Hall's family pills recommended.
Cincinnati Review reports a new coal mine to be opened about a mile west of Extine on the John Conger land along the C. B. & K C track. The venture unites about twenty five Swedish miners from Centerville and sinking work will begin at once.
Several young men complain they find no steady girl as plans fall apart over sick headaches. The note ends with a signoff from L. H. Howard and a plug for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin curing stomach trouble and sick headache.
A brief note records that orders for cut flowers should be left with Mrs H Schmitz. The message specifies the recipient and the action to place orders.
An advertisement touts a claimed cure for catarrh called Sacrifice the GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE. It alleges old powders and acids fail, offering a one dollar package with internal and external medicines for a full month. It promises rapid inflammation relief and prevention of consumption, urging readers to order from Ep ward B Grigs & Company in Philadelphia with prepaid delivery.
The July issue presents dainty summer costumes and millinery with detailed guidance for reproduction. It highlights a Red White and Blue Party theme and many patriotic selections for recitation, reflecting Fourth of July seasonal influence.
A Columbus reader correspondence dated August 24, 1872 describes Teathina teething powders as highly effective for a grandchild. The letter from Josefa Kzy of the Southern Methodist church notes remarkable, satisfactory results and extends thanks to Dr. C J Maffett-Dear.
The article argues that women across ages show strong superstition especially about dreams. It cites a Chicago Chronicle observation of credulity, detailing a young woman terrified by infant dreams and the dream book’s explanations, yet outwardly denying superstition while anxious and cautious around such topics.
A young girl faced a tough school exam and prayed to be taken by illness. She woke with a sore throat and, in a hushed plea, whispered to her sister, Oh Lord, cant you take a joke. The anecdote from Harper magazines H S F.
Mrs Isabella Crawford born in Ireland in 1813 died June 30 1901 at her son Thomas Crawford’s home near Lemonville Putnam County Missouri She joined the Presbyterian church in Ireland and later the Methodist Episcopal church in the United States She outlived by her husband and left several children and many friends Her funeral was conducted by the writer and a large crowd attended Her influence for good lived on in Lemonville church and community
An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach ailments. L. H. Howard endorses the remedy, urging readers to try the product for relief from digestive discomfort.
B F Mouser a druggist at Chetopa Kansas says it has the best sale on Dr Caldwell's Syrup in his store. L H Howard of Stiret Constipation Indigestion Sick Headache and Stomach Trouble is mentioned in connection with the product.
Burlington Route advertises cheap round trip excursions to Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake with July 1 to 9 and Sept 1 to 10 dates, plus daily low summer rates to multiple cities. Includes Epworth League meeting in San Francisco July 6 to 18 and other group events with reduced fares. Contact P F Wrrurow, Agent, for full information.
The Burlington Route announces very low excursion rates for the coming summer with many destinations. Readers are urged to contact local ticket agents or request rate circulars. Departures include West, East, North, and California tours with weekly and daily options. Officials Maxwell Wakeley Elliott invite inquiries from Keokuk and St. Louis offices.
Mrs. Alexander Hood died after being struck by an eastbound Milwaukee switch engine Monday evening while walking east of the depot near the coal chutes. She stepped onto a siding and was unable to escape as the engine approached. the crew tried to stop but could not prevent the fatal impact.
Norris Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing a stubborn cough. The ad claims thousands of others were cured and urges readers to try the safe and sure remedy as prescribed by local druggists including Nosh Martin.
JELL O the new desert flavors satisfy all ages with four options Lamon Tange Raspherty and a fourth aroma available at grocers priced at 10 cents each.
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