Health tips and local notices mixed with business ads and tragic death
A compilation of short items notes AMA in session backing army reestablishment and inspectors urging mothers to watch for worm symptoms with White Cream Eye rouge. Modern Woodmen of America shows 622,218 members. warships recalled from the Philippines. street lights in Kirkaville eyed for change to incandescent. An elderly man cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. zinc ore found near Wellsville with oil prospects expected to extend deeper. A suicide case in Bloomington details marital strife and bereaved children. Dewitt's Little Early Risers advertised for constipation.
Stomach and Liver Tablets Restore Vitality for 25 Cents
You may as well expect to run a steam engine without water as we and BD active, energetic man with torpid liver and you may know that big liver is torpid when he does not relish his food or feels dull and languid after eating. A few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet will restore his liver to normal function, renew his vitality, forges his digestion and make him feel like a new man. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Noah Martin Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Noah Martin Draggist
County Vote Rejects Caloon Use In Dry County
A county votes to remain dry despite some shops selling alcohol in nearby areas. The record notes public opinion favoring prohibition and references a local 1823 vote as part of the historical context.
Scattered Churches and a Candid View on Unity
The piece cites Rev Dr Frank W Gunsaulus and Armour discussing practical religion and the surge of church buildings in small towns. Armour mocks four corner churches and proposes uniting to ease debts, while noting the world’s sharper business sense. Also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at Noah Martin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. ‘Gunsaulus
Chicago
Phil
Armour
Children of Light
Carrollton
Noah Martin
Chamberlain
Harrison Estate Appraisals Put Value at 354525
Appraisers report the estate of the late President Benjamin Harrison in Indiana totals 354525 dollars. Real estate is valued at 184500 dollars, with the Indianapolis homestead appraised at 40000 dollars. He owned Berkeley Lodge, a Adirondack summer home, and properties in Washington DC and North Bend Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison Ashies
Manon County
Ind
Indianapolis
General Harrison
Berkeley Lodge
Adirondatke
Washington, D. C
North Bend
Boston Man Finds True Love With New Life Pills
A Boston man who recently wed a sickly rich woman claims happiness after giving her Dr King’s New Life Pills. The remedy is advertised as infallible for jaundice biliousness malaria fever ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Priced at 25 cents at Noah Martin’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dr. King
Pilla
Noah Martin
Woodmen Head Banker Elected at St Paul Meeting
R R Smith of Brookfield was chosen Head Banker of the Modern Woodmen of America at the biennial St Paul gathering. His Missouri campaign ensured support as the delegation was aligned for him. The post pays about $5000 yearly and handles large sums annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Smith
Brookfield
Modern Woodmen of America
St. Paul
Missouri
The Home Gold Cure For Drunkenness
An advertisement claims a home cure for alcoholism titled The Howe Gold Cure. It touts a nonnarcotic treatment that can be added to tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge, promises guaranteed results, and targets broad readers with low price and worldwide shipping from Philadelphia. It emphasizes a disease model and urges immediate purchase with physician support offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Hussain
Epwin B. Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
McKinley Gift Souvenir Echoes Childless Home Theme
The article reflects on President William McKinley accepting a gift from Union Iron Works workers for the battleship Ohio. It notes his line about carrying the keepsake for his family, and questions if his thoughts return to a childless home. It contrasts fatherhood with political honors and cites a Colorado or Idaho divorce anecdote and a promotional note for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
United States
Union Iron Works
President McKinley
McKinley
Volumbia Herald
Mare Bites Local Citizen Leaving Him in Critical Condition
Hugh White, an elderly resident several miles from town, was tending a sick mare when she bit his hand. He ignored the wound until it spread to his arm shoulder and side and now lies in a precarious state with blood poisoning likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh White
Milan
Bucklen Amica Salve Promises Quick Healing for Riders
A bicycle rider faces cuts sprains and bruises from accidents and uses Bucklen's Amica Salve to kill pain and heal injuries. The salve also cures chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Noah Martin druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Noah Martin
Shepherd dog shot for hydrophobia and chase over
D H Brasfield's shepherd dog developed hydrophobia and was shot. The dog had been running with Victor's Bird dog and was also shot. D H Brasfield refused $380 for the Shepherd Queen City Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.H Brasfie
Victor
D. H
Shepherd—Queen City Transcript
Seven Years In Bed and a Remarkable Recovery
Friends of Mrs. S Pease of Lawrence Kansas note she had been bedridden seven years due to kidney and liver troubles and general debility Then she writes that three bottles of Electric Bitters enabled her to walk within three months She recommends the remedy for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells and promises satisfaction at 50 cents at Mosh Martin's drug store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Pease
Lawrence, Kan
Mosh Martin’s
Imitators Threaten Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Lemonville Missouri notices caution about fake imitations of Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co. The ad urges buyers to trust the genuine product priced at 85 cents and to ask their druggist for the authentic tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Robertson Named Secretary of State Board of Charities
Wes L Robertson of the Ballatin Democrat receives a $1000 annual salary plus travel expenses as secretary of the State Board of Charities. A longtime Dockery ally, he was once eyed for the governor’s private secretary but was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes. L. Robertson
Ballatin
Dockery
State Board of Charities
Wes
Allen's Foot Base Relieves Tight Shoes and Foot Pain
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Base. It loosens tight shoes, relieves bunions and corns, prevents swollen feet and blisters, and soothes sore spots. A 25 cent trial package is available at druggists and shoe stores. Free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmyted, Lekey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmyted
Lekey
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S. H. Jackson & Co
American Medical Association
Army Post Marines
Modern
Woodmen of America
Philippina
Kirkaville
DeWitt
James Brown
Ty Va
Wellsville
Montgomery
Drouggist
Columbus G. Taylor
Macon County
Bloomington
Aera
Harrison’s
Smith
Tabler
Vestal
Binghamton
N. Y
Union
Idahos
Juan FinarTmaster
Lemonville, Mo
Lorenzo Jones
Townsend
A. T. Daughaday
H. Jackson & Co
S. Unionville, Mo
C. H. Maags
I Arthur Townsend
Magee & Townsene, Physicians and Surgeons
Townsends
Unionville
Magee
L. D. Thomas
Orricz
Cor. Square
K Co
Rickles
Attorney-At-Law
Unionville, Missouri
Robertson
Plum
D. F. Calfer
Attorney At Law
Southeast Corner Square
J. A. Helferstine
W. H. Perry
Orricg
H. Jackson & Co’s
Goodrich
West Main Street
K. C
Offica
HW. Lewis
West Side Square
W.L. Brown
North Side Square
John A. Helferstine
W. C. Holman
T.B. Nerr
K. McCorcuen
Cashier
Farmers Bank of Unionville
Hoonoog
Ramevareves
the Mar
Haynes & Smith
Proprietors
C. A. Hays
Out
SAS
Abs Dsseo
Meat Market
Goul Bros
Unionville, Mo
Ag A
Dy WE
Gouait
Dragalsts
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