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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
9
Personal letters from Kansas City and St. Joseph describe relief after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nerves and childbirth care, and Pleasant Pellets for sluggish liver. Testimonies claim improved health and easier recovery, with references to mothers and family impacts.
The British commander of Allied fleets in Irish waters paid high honor to Admiral Sims by inviting him to serve as commanding officer during a short vacation. Sims, the American commander in charge of the fleet serving around the British Isles, was celebrated for his leadership in the area.
Herbert C. Hoover testified before Congress last week that profiteering by food traders in the United States reached about 1 650 000 daily for six months. He warned the extraordinary gains spurred Congress to rush passage of pending food control legislation.
An 1880s ad touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming to cure catarrh at all stages with constitutional treatment. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure, with testimonials available by mail from F. J. Cheney & Co. Also notes cheaper foreign flour due to domestic speculation by Americans and Allies.
Cholera Morbus posed serious danger in early neighborhoods as surgeons died before care. A letter from Mrs Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, urging households to keep a bottle for rapid preparation. An unrelated note mentions French aviators and Congress potential funding of 600 million dollars.
Journal notes Joan contributes 2.4 million to a road project through Bolivia linking minerals timber coffee and other commodities to market. The note suggests large war loan issues do not yet affect local interests significantly.
The record shows 56 248 navy enlistments and 120 185 army enlistments from the war start to mid last week. Enlistments are voluntary but accelerated by the draft law.
Sloan's Liniment offers rapid relief from rheumatic and neuralgic pains for 25c to $1.00 at drugstores. Reports note Allied military activity in northern Greece with aims to reconquer Serbia and sever Berlin’s railway links from Constantinople.
American Red Cross units for service in France are already on the ground with many more en route. Across Missouri and nationwide medical colleges and universities have formed and support at least one unit each, with Red Cross personnel ready to assist where fighting and human misery are found.
The piece advises slow eating and chewing thoroughly to avoid sour stomach and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion. It also notes a nationwide drive against undetected individuals who failed to register, with many being rounded up and prosecuted, and asserts Uncle Sam will eventually locate them.
The author argues Germany should witness their vessels interned here used to transport supplies to the Allies and sent to Allied governments, challenging Germans to address the sinking of their own boats. Also notes Austrian political tensions and world war wartime propaganda about color-named books.
The article notes that for the first time the U S treasury receipts exceed one billion dollars in a year due to heavy taxes and the income tax. It predicts next year’s receipts may approach two billion dollars. Richmond Kentucky references imply broader national context and fiscal notes.
The article notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for looseness of cough and easy expectoration with a Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana praising its effectiveness for two daughters who had whooping cough. It also mentions a socialist denied a passport to a Stockholm meeting and U S officials puzzled by events. It ends with commentary on Indian policy and the difficulty of changing taught behaviors.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as an effective remedy for croup and whooping cough. It claims the product loosens mucus and eases breathing, with soothing balsams healing irritated membranes. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. It also notes rising prices due to England’s trade actions and urges readers to keep money ready while supporting allied efforts.
Early treatment is advised to prevent a cold from worsening. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with Balsam for inflammation and cough and lists prices. It also notes Elihu Root’s Russian mission influencing hopes for entry into the war and a cautious view that opinions vary amid evolving plans.
Unionville resident W. L. Stokes testifies to relief from severe backache via Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Howard's Drug Store. He reports persistent pain in the small of the back and hip area, with quick attacks that left him bedridden for days. Price 50 cents at all dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A light feature discusses how facial appearance is linked to social success and romantic prospects, noting the belief that physical looks can attract a desirable partner and influence lifestyle outcomes.
Attendance and interest at the Willing Workers social at the Unionville church featured music readings and games with ice cream and cake served. Next Sunday schedule includes Sunday school 9 46, services at 11 am and 8 pm, and a 7 pm Young Peoples' Meeting focusing on Patriotism. Quarterly Conference by the Unionville Circuit will be held in Lemons Saturday at 8 pm and 3 pm Sunday with Communion. All are welcome.
Unionville circuit holds quarterly conference at Lemons on Saturday June 30 at 3 pm with Rev Doughty preaching and Sunday July 1 with the Sacrament. J H Fanning Pastor invites all members and friends to attend.
You are cordially invited to attend services Sunday July 1 Sunday school 9 45 Morning worship and sermon 11 00 Evening service 10 00 Prayer meeting Wednesday July 4 9 00 B Fitzgerald Pastor.
Those spending Sunday at Oval Singleton included Stewart Haigler and family Walter Danner and wife and baby Henry Haigler and family who joined kin east of L union ville A large crowd attended League on Sunday night Misa Opal Hamilton and Rob Waltz spent Friday with her brother Harold Hamilton and wife Dave Noland and family attended meeting at Unionville Clarence Wortz and wife visited near Mt Vernon with her brother Those who were with Mrs Joe Ward included ErEd Roberts and wife and daughter Anne Lee Tomey Roberts and wife and daughters Carl Ward and Jardine Ward and family Richard Cul ler and family Charley Haigler and Martin Miller
Farmers planted corn on flooded ground this week while many local families visited kin. Pearley Brown Jr. suffered typhoid fever, and Leslie Bates made a trip to Centerville Iowa. Several households reported Sunday and Thursday visits among the LaRue, Vincent, Baugher, Haines, and Shadden families.
Lord Avebury argues against rosy childhood clichés noting children are often anxious and sensitive. He cites Mr. Rarey the horse tamer saying a harsh word can spook a horse quickly to illustrate how harsh treatment shapes a child’s fate.
Lesson outlines Isaiah prophesying during Uzziah’s reign and the decline of Jerusalem. It describes the prophet’s vision in the temple, the holiness and majesty of God, and Isaiah’s cleansing and call to proclaim a hard message to Israel. The discourse links the vision to Jesus Christ and urges personal application toward justice and regenerated living.
A Kokomo reader describes how Cardui helped during her pregnancy by eliminating headaches backache stomach illness and irritability and leaving her feeling strong and well after using the tonic for several months before delivery Her letter urges others with similar problems to try Cardui and notes that dealers sell Cardui EB 10.
Burlington Route promotes an 8 in 1 National Park Tour covering Glacier Nation Park Yellowstone Estes Rocky Mountain areas with Cody Road and Buffalo Bill trail. Tour links Denver and Colorado Springs Pike’s Peak region and offers flexible lodging with free descriptive literature and no charge for planning. Wynn, Ticket Agent.
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