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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
8
An early 20th century health ad describes kidneys as blood purifiers filtering waste every three minutes. It links kidney trouble to aches, rheumatism, and heart strain, touting Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy sold by druggists and offering a free sample bottle and brochure by mail from Binghamton New York.
Fine weather persists at Cross Patch as fishing remains popular. Chas Rex shows some improvement while E L West's baby is ill. Miss Bolah Smith visited her parents, Mrs. Smith. W Louis stayed with J A Hill's family, and James Worley with J N Lewis's family. GO W Hill returns from Kansas City and plans to move to Montana on May first.
The column reports visitors Bert Speak and family at William Fowler's, Nell Minear visiting sister Mrs. Bert Speak, E. Davids traveling to Glenwood for fruit trees, Joe Cullam's family trading in Unionville, Hannah and Villa White returning home for summer, mumps lingering with Hermine Davids affected, A A Davids and spouse ill, a farmer in his 82nd year after turning 81, and a Sunday School with growing attendance and new teacher Mrs L B Husted.
Farmers report heavy rain boosts pasture and fruit trees. Judge Houston attended Lemonville on Tuesday while George Hecker works on clearing land. Lee Fortune launched a new orchard and A F Keene traded for George Taylor’s Dundee property. Mrs Jim Tuller visited Lemoville relatives, Horace Keene’s family moved to South Dakota, James Joylan travels to Iowa to care for his father, and Mrs Jordan moved in with son Ross Jordan.
A St. Petersburg report describes a vast gold rush near the Korolon on the Vitum and Lena tributaries where hundreds fled when authorities moved in. A large camp with 89 tents stored tools provisions and gold, with 300 miners staying behind until forced to depart after arrests. Subsequent clashes and negotiations led to loot being shipped to Verkhi Udinsk and Petrofsk, with yields reported as high as half a pound of gold per ton of soil and an estimated ton and a half taken in two months.
Capt F Steele of the Sixth cavalry argues in the Army and Navy Journal that dogs should accompany army detachments in the Philippines. He notes dogs can scout through dense jungles at 100 to 200 yards, protecting escort wagons from ambush, and that dogs like Dane can cover six times a soldier’s ground daily. He favors use on ordinary escort duty while recommending restraint when pursuing surprise attacks.
The notion of the marriage knot as mere metaphor is challenged by ancient Babylonian practice where a thread from the bride and one from the bridegroom were tied by a priest into a knot during the ceremony. The knot symbolized the binding union between wife and husband and was delivered to the bride.
A quote notes that a girl regards her world as limited when it includes only the parlor and she leaves the kitchen and rest of the house to her mother, reflecting dated domestic norms from the Atchison Globe.
Intricate millinery notes describe latest flower ornamentation for toques and hats. Designs feature pansy wreaths, dull gold and bronze braids, tulle borders, and large flat bows. other styles employ pale nacre bell accents, lilac palm motifs, and ostrich feather trims with novel tip attachments.
A physician’s remark to Eppeck about his wife’s condition is met with a dry, wry response. The exchange hints at a long marital tension, with the husband noting she has been “giving me a piece of it daily since we were married.”
A historical sketch recounts the old Sioux custom of avoiding the mother in law and preserves anecdotes from the era. It includes scenes of a sick child, a man with three mothers in law, and reflections on polygamy and family dynamics. A Carlisle student letter laments a quarrelsome mother in law and seeks relief for family peace. The piece ends with a public note on the man’s departure to seek happiness.
A quotation notes that many live by their convictions, especially those housed in penitentiaries, reflecting on how belief guides behavior within prison life.
Powersville reports active building with Edmonds framing a chicken house and Ellis adding a store frame and house extension. Local families show mixed health as typhoid affects an Eagles child and mumps persist in Pollock children. Wyreka cemetery burial of Rose Arnold’s infant noted. Rosen and Reider prepare Masonic Hall site while marble works rush orders and two teams haul tombstones to Unionville.
Trustee L. B. McCutchen to sell at public vendue on May 25 1901 at Unionville Court House the southwest quarter of section 32 township 67 north range 18 west containing 34 acres to satisfy debt secured by deed of trust dated September 25 1897 in favor of George W Cochran and Prudy Q Cochran. Sale 10 am to 5 pm.
Question of daily family meals answered with a quick two minute Jeil O dessert. No baking needed just add hot water and let cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents.
Billousness disrupts digestion with stomach debility liver torpor and constipation. The ad claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tabs ease stomach disturbances, restore appetite, tone the liver and regulate bowels, offering relief and satisfaction. Noah Martin, Druggist, sells them.
Perfect Health promise through Tutt's Liver Pills to regulate bowels and build vigor. Advertises cure for sick headache malaria biliousness constipation and related conditions with emphasis on restoring body strength.
Star Jewell stands 15 hands 3 inches high and travels well at gaits with a record of blue ribbons. Bred from Jewell lines tracing to Denmark and Royal Goldust, the stallion descends from Gaines and 4-mile Race Horse Denmark, with first dam Maud Goliinsk Ned. Parker and Wooldridge of Unionville Missouri offer stud terms including mare with foal insurance and immediate due fees if mares are moved.
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