Obituary: Elmer Scott Passes After Illness in Powersville
The obituary notes the death of Charles Elmer Scott born May 27 1579 in Patnam County and died March 6 100% at age 22 years 9 months 22 days. He was son of Mr and Mrs Garrett Scott and left behind a father three sisters five brothers and loving family. The service by Rev Leonard of Powersville praised faith and readiness to meet God. Elmer faced illness in Kansas City before returning home and dying peacefully, with his mother waiting to meet him in heaven. Remains laid to rest in Powersville cemetery.
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Angel of Death
Garrett Scott
Charles Elmer Scott
Patnam
Hig l
Leonard of
Powersville
M. Be
Job
Ous
Elmer
Kansas City
Jesus
DeWitts Little Early Risers Aid Biliousness
DeWitts Little Early Risers claim to cleanse the liver and bowels to prevent eruptions from biliousness or constipation. Albany Ga testimonial notes relief and improved well being after use. They are described as safe, gentle, and non distressing for relieving stomach and bowel issues.
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DeWitt
C. IX. Hooper
Albany, Ga
Noah Martin
John P Alt Altgeld Dead
Ex governor John P Altgeld of Illinois died in Joliet Illinois last Wednesday after a long political career with Chicago and state offices. The death closes a controversial era in early 20th century reform politics.
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John P. Alt Altgeld
John P. Altgeld
Ilinois
Joliet
Ilis
Women’s Health Promise Amid China Atrocity Coverage
A period piece praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness and nervous exhaustion from war time distress. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Alice L Holmes and invites free correspondence with Dr Pierce of Buffalo New York. The ad extols pills for regulating menstruation digestion and bowel function.
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China
Pierce
Alice L Holmes
Coolsprng
Uniontown
N.Y
Ayer's Pills Advertised For Liver Health
An 19th century advertisement promotes Ayer’s Pills as liver pills for curing constipation biliousness dyspepsia and sick headache. The copy emphasizes breath and stomach health.
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Ayer
Noted Illinois Governor Altgeld Dies After Heart Attack
The prominent Republican governor of Illinois from 1893 to 1897 collapsed and died from heart trouble after an impassioned pro Boer speech. Known for his clash with Cleveland during the Chicago strike and a major role at the National Democratic convention, Altgeld was a brilliant but vituperative figure. He practiced law in Savannah before settling in Chicago.
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America
Illinois
Cleveland
Chicago
Savannah
Bryan
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Sells Well in Glade Springs
A. F Clark, a Glade Springs Virginia druggist, sold twelve bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy between eleven in the morning and closing time on January 25 1901. He notes the medicine has long been popular in Virginia and praises its quick cures for coughs colds and grip. Noah Martin druggist also sells it.
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Chamberlain
A. F Clark
Glade Springs
Virginia
Noah Martin
Fatal Sawing Accident At St Clementy Mo
A steam saws incident near St Clementy Missouri left one man dead and two severely injured. Workers placed a large hickory on the carrier and fed it to the blade causing a break in the frame shafting and fly wheel. Tony Stark Juling Feldman and Joseph Benton suffered severe amputations and injuries with Stark dying within hours.
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St. Clementy
Tony Stark
Juling Feldman
Joseph Benton
Stark
Feldman
Benton
August Flower’s claimed standing in medicine sales
The ad touts August Flower as the world’s largest selling medicine and promotes its use for indigestion biliousness and general ill health. It asserts it cleans the system regulates liver function and restores vitality with a few doses of Green’s August Flower in liquid form and references a prize almanac.
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Green
The Spring Millinery Trends in 1910s Style
The article highlights new hat silhouettes with downward hare at the back and low hatcrown. It notes new straws and braids plus floral trims and features the Delineator’s coverage. It also describes a Marquise hat construction from a Fifth Avenue shop.
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Fifth Avenue
Severe Cold For Three Months
A Batesville Indiana man writes that after three months with a severe cold a druggist and physician failed to help. He then used Foley Honey and Tar, and after eight doses was cured. Noah Martin rejects substitutes.
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J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Tle
Foley
Noah Martin
Mormons Increase Denmark Prose ly tizing Efforts
Copenhagen reports a surge in Mormon missionary activity with literature distributed in Danish churches urging young girls to attend meetings. Statistics show about one in twenty two Danish emigrants to the United States joins the church. Clergy and government continue plans to curb the proselytizing.
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Copenhagen
United States
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief for Ills
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. Claims they banish sick headache drive out malaria and never gripe or weaken. Sold for 25 cents at Noah Martins.
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Dr. King
New Life Pilla
Noah Martins
A Little Lecture on a Mercer County Murder
The Princeton Telegraph argues against excusing the crime and blames whiskey as the root cause. It contends the drinker and the dealer are both guilty under civil law, as they are morally tied to the murder though not conspirators.
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Mercer County
Princeton Telegraph
Crme
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure and Trial
The advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes constitutional remedies and explains deafness results from Eustachian tube inflammation and mucous membrane issues. It urges sending for circulars. The article shifts to Ed Batson’s trial for killing six Earle family members near Welch Louisiana, noting lack of evidence and defense claims of bungled investigation seeking the real culprit.
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Hall
F. J Cuengy & Co
Toleno
Halls
Faonly
Ed Batson
Earle
Welch
Princeton Telegraph
F.1 Batson
Lake Charles
Batson
Chronic Diarrhoea Benefit Noted by Local Man
Mr. C B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri reports thirty five years of chronic dysentery improved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The medicine is for sale by Noah Martin Druggist.
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C B. Wingfield
Fair Play, Mo
Chamberlain
Noah Martin
Cuba Self-Government Plan Sparks Naval Station Push
The article notes that if Cuba pursues self government the United States should establish naval stations on the island as started by Secretary Long. These stations would defend Cuba and protect U S interests.
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Cuba
United States
Secretary Long
United
Scott's Emulsion Patches Health With Strong Patches
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as repairing the body from worry, overwork, and disease. It promises stronger bones, red blood, and lungs, claiming the patching work is done inside and out with the product's best materials. The ad invites readers to request a free sample and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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Scott
Wu Ting Fang Fears Lost Diamond In Turban Mixup
The Chinese Minister to Washington Wu Ting Fang, ill with a cold, fears he misplaced the diamond in his turban after missing a day at the front. A friend notes the gem is safe in the rear, and a jokey aside links Benson's Plaster to his chest for relief.
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Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Benson's Plasters Claim Quick Gout and Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Benson's Plasters as supremely useful for gout rheumatism neuralgia colds on the chest and lame back with claims of rapid and complete relief. It urges purchase from druggists or prepaid postage on orders in the United States at 25 cents each from Benbury Johnson Mfg Chemists New York.
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Benson
United States
Benbury & Johnson, Mfg
Chemusts
N.Y
Cuba Under U S Guardianship Stated By Globe
The article argues that Cuba will, to some degree, be under the guardianship of the United States and that this arrangement will lend moral and physical strength to Cuba. It contends the policy will stabilize property values and shape Cuba’s future, whether as an independent nation or as part of the United States. The piece praises the United States as a powerful, liberal, disinterested friend to Cuba.
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Cuba
Republic of Cuba
United States
Giobe
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Macomb Couple
J. K Holly of Macomb Ill. reports his wife found perfect relief from a severe chronic stomach trouble after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. She could not eat regular meals before, but is now cured. Several physicians and remedies failed. Noah Martin, a druggist, supports the product.
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J. K Holly
Macomb
Ill
Noah Martin
Call brothers in fatal shotgun case after card game
Mercer county tale recounts Charley and George Call quarrel over cards on the fourth, ending in Charley firing a shotgun that killed George. The violence erupted after George struck Charley with a chair, leaving one dead and another ruined.
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Mercer County
Charley
George Call
Charley Call
George
Electre Bitters Backed By Lan caster Reader Claim
A Lan caster New Hampshire man F J Green writes Electre Bitters cured indigestion and nervous debility for himself and his wife. The note praises the tonic as a grand remedy for female troubles and a superior health booster. Sold by Noah Martin for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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F J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Noah Martin
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Local Figures
Justice of the Peace J Q Hood of Crosby Mississippi says One Minute Cough Cure quickly relieves coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles and that his wife could not breathe before it and was helped by the first dose. Noah Mertin a druggist confirms its benefits for his family.
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Justice of the Peace
J. Q Hood
Crosby
Miss
Noah Mertin
Druggtiet
Taft On Philippine Slaves Question Statements
Governor Taft told the House committee that about 300000 enslaved people in the Philippines did not want freedom and remained indolent and ignorant. He said their emancipation would not benefit them for years to come.
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House
Taft
Blood Balm Promise for Eczema in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts RBBR Retante Blood Balm as a certain cure for eczema and itching by enriching and purifying the blood. It claims to heal various skin and bone ailments and offers a free sample and prepaid by mail from Dr. Isillam in Atlanta Georgia.
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Isillam
Atanta
Remorable Twins H O and J M Nevill Honored in Kentuckian Line
In Harrison County a pair of five year old twins H O Nevill and J M Nevill are praised as native Kentuckians. Both served as Union Army colonels and are Baptists. One has ten children and the other six, reflecting notable family lines.
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Bethany Republican
Islt
H. O
J. M. Nevill
Harrison County
Knox County Man Arrested Over Counterfeit Silver Dollars
A Knox county man was arrested last week on counterfeiting charges as Northeast Missouri reports a flood of counterfeit coins. The article notes Uncle Sam claims a monopoly on coin production and suggests more arrests may follow.
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Knox County
Missouri
Uncle Sam
Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic Praised by Doctor
Dr Tichenor’s antiseptic earns high praise from S M McAnnanaty M D of Guen Allen Missouri for use in treating ailments caused by bacteria. He reports complete satisfaction with the remedy and calls it very valuable in his practice.
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Hamppern
Tichenor
Jol. Martin, M.D
Guen Allen
Fes
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