Local tale spans death rites and voter action in Kansas
A fragmentary page mentions a Springfield healer attempting to raise the dead, a minister finishing funeral rites, and a note about three teenagers and others convicted in Kansas City for illegal voting in a Republican primary. The rest blends ads, school notes, and testimonials, including medical adverts for Herbine and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Tate
Springfield
Perronrk Nuve
Kansas City
Joseph Gazette
Nine Resolutions Declined as He Lapses into Frustration
A humorous verse traces a man losing resolve from ten to one through mishaps and stubborn behavior. Each stanza ends with a fading number of resolutions as temptations and bad habits intrude, ending with him staying home from church.
Meridian Tornado Devastates Front Street Shops
A violent tornado struck Meridian causing widespread destruction on Front Street and surrounding blocks. The storm killed 121 residents, with many homes and businesses demolished as emergency crews sweep the area for victims and assess the damage. Local authorities urge caution and coordinate relief efforts with nearby towns.
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Meridian
The Strenuous Life and Stomach Remedies
An article links the strenuous modern life to stomach trouble and nervous breakdown. It promotes Miona as a cure with a L. H. Howard guaranteed price of 50 cents per bar and asserts strong healing claims. The piece also mentions government budget delays and wartime references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Howard
Hyomei Cures Catarrh with Guaranteed Improvement
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a natural cure for catarrh, claiming no stomach drugs and claiming a money back guarantee if it fails. The complete outfit costs $1 with a lifetime inhaler and 60 cent refills, marketed by H Howard.
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H. Howard Fells
Costa
Howard
Rena
Local correspondence highlights visits and farm news
Wm Brantley grows weaker while Harris Miss Golda Dickson visits friends. Elisabeth Patton Julia Hodson return from KC. editor Claude Benson visits Seymour. Misses Patton Dickson travel to Linenville to visit Sam Leechman family. several farmers update on cattle sales, schooling, road conditions, and town events.
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Golda Dickson
Harris
Mieséa Elisabeth Patton
Julia Hodson
K. C
Pearle Moris
Lucerne
Arthur Stout
Claude Benson
The
Chronicle
Seymour
Mise Lthel Hicks
Osrood
Frank Brantley
Lincavin
Neb
Misees
Blanche Patton
Bessie Dickson
Linenville
Sam Leechman
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
Advertising copy promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It claims kidney, bladder, and urinary issues respond to the product, offers free samples and booklets, and directs readers to mail for information from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmers
Drugess
Kilmer
Binghamton, NY
Free Colored Picture Offer From The Republic St Louis
A damaged 19th century advertisement promises a free colored picture titled the Departure of the Bade from the Home of Washington to readers who subscribe to the Twice A Week Republic and Barton Progress. It touts sixteen color reproductions, framed as a desirable home ornament, and provides notice of payment methods and subscription details.
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St Lome
Barton Progress
Washington
Berrin
Oman
Virginia
Unknown Patent Remedy Claim in 1905 Missouri Note
A dated 1905 Missouri fragment notes medical claims for a kidney and bladder remedy. It appears as a testimonial letter from War A Biane greys praising Rear Texas Won Jer as beneficial for related ailments. The legibility is limited and a full attribution or outcome cannot be confirmed.
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Kestessille
J W Tan
Reveelf
Texas
A Texas Wonder Cure Ad Promises Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts a remedy called Texas Wonder or Hell's Great Discovery. It claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments for men and women, with mail order for $1 plus testimonials. Dr E W Hall markets it from St Louis MO, with distributor L H Howard in Daytonville MO.
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E. W. Hall
P.O. Box
Louis
Sil
L. H. Howard
Datonville
Very Low Rates to West and Northwest via Burlington Route
Transportation promotion details low one way fares through April 7 1906 from Unionville to Portland Seattle Victoria and dozens of Pacific Northwest routes. Fares include $20.06 to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and other California points $26.60 to Spokane Inland Empire areas of Eastern Washington $24.00 to Salt Lake City Ogden Butte Helena Anaconda Great Falls Missoula and other Utah Montana points. Special tourist car service advertised from St Joseph to Seattle via Billings Butte and Helena.
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Unionville
Oan
Portland
Teehae
Seattle
Etoria Aoconver
Paclio
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
Spokane
Inland Empire
Washington
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Butte
Helena
Anaconda
Great Falls
Migfagtsie
Utah
Montana
Billings
Mont
Bt. Joseph
Bute
Helens
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Noah Martle
Putnam County
Oue
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Lwenos
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Aly Sears
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J.E Burnham
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Leeenths
Centerville
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Frank J Cheney
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J. Cuenny
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Maryville Normal
Toralech Canal
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Hyomei
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Wm. Brantley
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Anna Lucas
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R T Norris
Grace Wilcox
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John Noel
Frank Statton
Jack Knowles
A J Noel
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Stella Lightfoot
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Itea
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Mike Dogfoot
Murtoo
Frack
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Brown Briday
Glendale
Ubipa
Emms Logsdon
M. Fowler
Crooks Bros
W. T. Oliver
Pickenpanish
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Victor Lane
L. B. Wharton
Brush Creek
Curt Brookhart
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