Heppner flood hero and other时代 notes
Lestie Mattlock rode through darkness to warn Lexington as flood waters surged, saving towns downstream. The montage also carries ads and brief items: Foley kidney cures, Rocky Mountain Tea promotions, a Kansas legislature special session June 24, a theft sentence in Kansas, a climactic glance at corn production in Missouri and other anecdotes from the era.
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Heppner
Oregon
Lestie Mattlock
Lexington
Constipation remedies and health tips in ads
An array of old advertisements promotes health products and remedies. Gl Edwards of Wichita endorses Herbine for regulating bowels. Witch Hazel Balm by E O DeWitt & Co promises scarless relief. A train collision in St Louis results in one death and several injuries. Democratic counties urged to support a governor candidate at the state convention.
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GL. Edwards
Main St
Wichita
Kansas
Noah Martin
Eade Bridge
St. Louis
Cream Vermitage Tonic Promises Health For Infants
A marketing note urges use of White's Cream Vermitage to aid digestion in feeble babies during extreme heat. The piece touts the tonic as stimulating digestion and making children strong and active. Separately, Webb City saw a $2000 silver robbery last Thursday morning. the sum was recovered and two youths were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Martin
Adams Express Co
Webb City
Ten Years In Bed and West Point Honors Compared
A letter from C A Hays credits Foley's Kidney Cure for curing ten years of kidney disease after all medical help failed. The item also notes Ulysses S Grant, recently graduated from West Point with higher honors than his grandfather, suggesting the elder’s achievements will keep the younger busy for years.
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R. A. Gray
Oakville
Ind
Foley
C. A. Hays
Grant
West Point
Robert R. Watts
Salem
A Hays
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief Claims
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for neuralgia rheumatism and sciatic pains claiming deep penetration and blood absorption with cures. It lists agent D Moore of Illinois Central Railway Milan Tennessee and Noah Martin selling 25 50c and 10 centers. A separate note mentions Arizona militia mobilized near Morenci after miners reject a nine to eight pay law and requests President Roosevelt to send troops.
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D . Moore
Illinois Central Railway
Milan
Tenn
Noah Martin
Arizona
Morenci
Roosevelt
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted For Stomach Health
An advertisement urges readers to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for all stomach troubles including loss of appetite headaches and nervousness. The product is sold by O A Hays and claims to nourish the body through the stomach to restore health.
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O. A. Hays
Richmond Student Prods Question About Namesake
A New York man asked a Richmond girl if the town was named for Richmond Peerson Hobson. She denied it and asked what led to the question. he said his experience with Richmond girls prompted the query.
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New York
Richmond
Peerson Hobson
One Hundred Dollar Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the product works internally on blood and mucous surfaces, cites testimonials, and lists Toledo, Ohio as the base of firms F. J. Curaty & Co and Wist & Truax along with Walpine, Kinnam & Marvis.
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Hall
F. J Curaty & Co
Toledo
F. J. Abeney
Wist & Truax
O. Hall
All Druggista
Hails
Pitts
Editor Courage Sparks Post Office Investigation
An investigation at the post office department in Washington is led by an editor whose conviction and courage drive the probe. The report notes active inquiries and public interest in the outcome.
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Post Office
Washington
Kidney Remedy Swamp Root Promoted By Dr Kilmer
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary tract issues. It claims relief from back pain, liver and bladder problems, and frequent urination, offering samples and a free book, with sales through druggists in 50 cent and dollar sizes from Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swap-Root Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Republicans Against Roosevelt Leave No National Impact
The Globe Democrat notes that anti Roosevelt Republicans are too sparse to win a voting precinct or a congressional district. It highlights few trust magnates among the opposition and warns they lack nationwide influence in 1904 and 1908.
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United States
Roosevelt
Globe- Democrat
Little Marty Rigers Easy Pill Promised for Gentle Relief
Advert claiming Little Marty Rigers as a safe laxative option for women and children unable to tolerate harsh syrups and cathartics. It cites testimonials from W H Howell of Houston Texas and Moors of Lafayette Indiana praising gentle action and lack of griping, sold by C A Hays.
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Marty
W H Howell
Houston
Tex
Lafayette
Ind
DeWitt
C A Hays
Love at First Right Marital Union Near Strickleraville
Jazeb Medley age 87 and Margaret le age 58 wed near Strickleraville on Sunday of last week. The Milan Republican notes it as a spontaneous marriage despite the groom’s fifth union, framing it as a true love match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jazeb Medley
Margaretle
Strickleraville
Milan Republican
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cures for Blood and Skin Ailments
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm can treat ulcers eczema scrofula blood poisoning cancer eating ulcers boils and skin diseases. It touts a free sample offer from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga and notes the product is a long studied blood purifier costing one dollar per large bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Four State Senators Face Bribery Trials Next Month
Jefferson City prepares criminal cases against Senators Frank Farris W P Sullivan Buell Matthews and Charles A Smith on bribery charges with trials scheduled for next month.
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Jefferson City
Frank Farris
W P. Sullivan
Buell Matthews
Qcharlen
A. N Smith
New Great South American Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder issues claimed by L. H. Howard Druggist. The remedy allegedly relieves bladder retention and back pain in both men and women with prompt effect and quick cure promises.
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L. H. Howard
Ex-Speaker Reed Left Estate Worth 481000 Says Report
An official probate report states former speaker Thomas B Reed left an estate valued at 481 009 dollars after debts. It notes the only limiting factor on his wealth being his honesty.
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Thomas B. Reed
Elm Branch School June 1908 Enrollment and Attendance
Monthly report shows Elm Branch school ending June 12 1908 with 27 pupils 12 males 14 females average attendance 218-20 tardies 64 and 0 corporal punishments. Teacher Jas R Marugson leads classes including Effie Collins Edith Collins Winnie Green Susie Howard Mary Mundon Alta Putnam and others.
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Elm Branch
Effie Collins
Edith Collins
Winnie Green
Susie Howard
Mary Mundon
Alta Putnam
Baillie Putnam
Jennie Redman
Gladya Bennett
Nora Redman
Beulah Redman
Silva Redman
Allie Stewart
Ida Tuller
Ruah Tuller
Hubert Channel
Key Channel
Omer Collins
Frank Howard
Neal Howard
Ernest Mundon
Charley Nye
Raymond Nye
Harry Putnam
Floyd Putnam
Alva Stewart
Forest Tuller
Jas R Marugson
Kodol Digestive Aid and Kentucky Murders
Kodol Digestive Aid promises to strengthen digestion and nervous tissue by transforming wholesome food into nourishing blood. It is sold by UC A Hays. Breathitt county Kentucky, noted for thirty eight cold blooded murders in three years, features rage and ambushes affecting public safety and drawing concern from Home Missionary societies and foreign workers in savage counties.
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Breathitt County
Kentucky
Savage Counties
German Syrup claims cure for consumption and coughs
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as the only remedy on the market that relieves and cures consumption. It cites pure tar and gum extracts, promises easy morning expectoration, and notes bottle sizes and price. A sidenote remarks on fame drawing cigarette-smoking idols from laborer classes.
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Boschee
Man Kills Himself With Shotgun Near Milan
Joel Wattenbarger died in a self inflicted gunshot at his home north of Milan on Thursday. He was about 40, leaving a wife and several children. Temporary insanity is given as the plausible reason for the act.
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Joel Wattenbarger
Alingall
Milan
Lass Thurday
Folk Seen as Strong Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate
The Globe notes that a large majority of Democrats favor Folk to head the state ticket, predicting he could poll more votes than any other man the party might nominate for governor. It cautions party machines can still counter strong challengers.
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Folk
Democratic Party
Globe
Cautionary ad and political jab in clipped Times note
An apparent advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. A Times item notes Rays Agon, son of Senator Ankeney of Washington, left his father’s employ to work as a railroad fireman after not being invited to the Roosevelt dinner, mocking his grievance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Senator Ankeney
Washington
Roosevelt
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs Linked to Refund Policy
A warning notes that Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs promise refunds if ineffective. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature. A fatal crash on the Illinois Central near Cedar Falls Iowa last Friday morning killed ten and injured many.
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E. W. Grove
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Mother Gray's Powders for Children Sold Nationwide
Advert shows Mother Gray's Cleanser for Children used at home and in children's homes in New York promising quick relief from colds feverishness headaches and stomach troubles and worm destruction with free samples by sending to Allen D Olmsted New York. The Missouri Supreme Court hints Continental Tobacco Co is not a trust and suggests Louis boodlers lack accountability in Keokuk Keokuk City.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen d. Olmsted
Supreme Court of Missouri
Great Continental Tobacco Company
Saint Louis
Keokuk Gata City
Disease cures and flood defenses dominate reader notices
The letter praises Foley's Kidney Cure as a complete remedy for kidney disease. An editorial note discusses rebuilding after the Fast St. Louis flood with massive rock walls. Ads promote Ant-Diuretic for bed wetting and note a druggist in St. Louis. A political jab at the Democratic ring follows.
Otterville Man Praises Folay's Honey and Tar Healing Asthma
Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa reports four year asthma struggle and says Folay's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief after trials with cough cures and physician treatments in New York and elsewhere. He states he will never be without it in his home and recommends it to all.
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Daniel Bante
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Folay
A. Haya
Peculiar Civil Case Debtor’s Property Seizure In Putnam County
In Putnam County Mississippi a court action against multiple defendants including Ellen Dooglag Janet Dousins Jane Peal and W Henderson seeks seizure and sale of real property tied to a claim of twenty thousand dollars. The petition requests court judgment and costs and orders defendants to appear on a set date to hear the case with the aim of enforcing the lien and finalizing the disposition of the property.
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Putnam County
Ingomar
St. Clair
Hamps Sake
Stranger
Gen’ Washington I
Gen’ Knox
Goldamn
Sinope
Norma
Duroc Volunteer
Maud
Dezter
Delia
Seafoam
Eliza Jand
Chef Ingomar
Pana County
Mis
Couri
Pee AD Bon
Careeer Se
Sarasa
Ralepite
Ellen Dooglag
Janet Net Dousins
Jane Peal
E W. Henderson
Pia
Smith
Ntffis
Trom
Waaiars Uth
Putnam
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Missouri
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Unionville
Levi Dyk
Cd - Saale
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Bandar
E Detchon
W.T. Rinker
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Dewey Orse
Jack Pill
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J.B. Martin
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