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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as purging impurities from the blood to heal skin conditions and improve health. A testimonial from a woman in poor health claims she recovered after using the medicines, crediting improved energy and family wellbeing.
State news reports a 70 year old bank president nearly died after tracing poison to a medicine bottle. An intruder placed arsenic in his drug container. the dose was taken by mistake, but prompt action and a burned taste saved the man from a fatal outcome, leaving him in critical condition for some time.
An ad touts HAIL B CATARRH MEDICINE as a cure for catarrh highlighting internal action and blood purification. It credits Cheney Prope of Toledo and Cincinnati and claims strong results for catarrhal conditions despite public skepticism.
Sam Baker reports unprecedented increases in teachers salaries statewide with many districts approving extra taxes to fund pay raises for next year. Some districts may be left with no schools or resort to inferior staff if they do not fund the plan.
A report notes congressional failure to reach a deal and a general protest nationwide about late spring. Farmers face delays in sowing oats and plowing for corn. Weather limits field work, reducing oat acreage by about half and delaying planned acreages.
An advertisement touts Dr LeGear's Stock Powders, crediting a Jersey cow with rising milk from 6 to 12 quarts daily and butter fat from 5 to 10 pounds weekly after 30 days, with a 5 month total output reaching 12 pounds weekly. It promises satisfaction or money back.
A Rockingham Bath area resident credits Dr LeGear's Stock Powders with saving a horse, praising its health after a poten tially poor condition. The report notes customers reported improved condition and strong advertisement value for the product.
A garbled clipping describes a skin remedy booklet offer and a Los Angeles contact, then shifts to a Missouri story about John Hall winning a national egg laying contest. It also mentions S E Weiser trading a Holstein bull for a setting of eggs and a $1000 payment, claiming fair exchange.
A reader testimonial from Mrs. G. A. Dundee of Union Pond credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing backache and rough joints after a year of use. She highlights renewed energy and recommends the remedy to others facing age related weaknesses, noting Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo, N. Y.
A boy reports giving a penny first to the church Lord figure and then to a man with a donation plate after claiming to see God, reflecting a devotional episode.
Farmers report continued rain with comments on hay and crop concerns. Walter Danner, Leo Fi, Charley Pucker, and Leo Fightmaster are noted in farming and visiting items. Mary Tucker and Mrs Wesley Schnelle are mentioned with neighbors, while Ralph Schnelle visits. A neighborly tone closes with hopes for sun and cheer.
Graysville residents attended the funeral of Miss Pearl Ferguson at Brassela cemetery on Wednesday. The report mentions gatherings at local homes, weekend visits, and various residents’ activities around town.
A crowded social event occurred Friday night at the Pore of John Mathesws Phase with attendees including Misses Cal da, Burene Gris Veins Summers, Blanche Lewrence, Uli Reddix, Syl eta Miller, Minnie Stokes, Carne Lawon and numerous others. The gathering featured light conversation, laughter, and residents traveling to Kroksville to visit Mr Lawson and help with quilting tasks the following days.
Crowded out last week Mr Basil Munen and wife spent Saturday night and Sunday at the parental Riggins home. Mrs Hallie Drury and children visited the latter part of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Armstrong. Jim Hill and family were Sunday guests at the John Vestal home. J H Guffey and son Carl spent Wednesday with Mr Grace Fowler of near Hartford. Mr and Mrs E L Medlin spent Sunday with Noah Gillum and family at Pennville. Mr and Mrs Don Fearson were Sunday guests at the parental Pearson. The doctor was called Saturday to see Ruth Anders who is sick. Mr and Mrs Ola King spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs M F Speak.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lawson hosted a crowded weekend with Minn Crooks and family. Reb Crooks and child joined Saturday night and Sunday at Dee Crooks home. Gatena Bradshaw stayed Friday through Sunday with her relatives. Herbert Scott, Frankie W, Cyrus Crooks, Rob Crooks, Arch Lawson joined Roy Lawson for Sunday visiting.
A Hickman County farmer, John Q. Hobison, reports long years of suffering from indigestion, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue eased after taking Tanlac. He describes improved sleep, appetite, kidney function, and heart stability, saying he feels strong again and credits the medicine. Ads note Unionville Lemonville Powerville listings for Tanlac.
Farmers finish sowing oats Mrs Olre Kuttenck opens a new hen house. Mrs John L Smith visits town with her mother. Kal Cheets host Sunday dinner. Union to organize Sunday school next Sunday at 10 o clock. Neighbors attended operetta at the High School Friday night. Joe Seifers and daughter Opal visit Rea son Cullar home. Twoien Pinson family busy with chores. Hush Fornsman and son visit Centerville relatives. Latha Dewees out sick last week. Mary Anderson visits for a week with grandma Bohanan. Emma Robbins hosts Ladies Aid Day first Thursday in May. All members urged to attend. if rain bring husband. Wallace buying seed potato from John Smith.
Mrs C A Lewis visited Mrs James Ruggles on Monday afternoon The Misses Myrtle and Daisy Ma honey visited nearby then returned to their home near the Bartlett ranch Freda and Ollie Lewis of near Greencastle stayed Friday night at the Irvin Hertford home Farmers delivered hogs to Greencastle Saturday Irene Eugene Olle Lewis of near Greencastle called at the Kesasneg Rug home Saturday evening E Lewis and Freda and Verna and Elsie traveled to Sidney Sunday Mrs Truman Lewis and Marie and Josephine of near Greencastle attended services at Mahoney church near Greencastle Sunday midday Edwin Maxine stayed Sunday at Jo Ger home.
Tuesday and weekend social visits across Unionville Hartford and surrounding towns are listed. Names include John Hymes Ary W Gray Henry Anders family Vivian Minear Clell Overstreet Jasper Norris and others visiting relatives and friends at homes in Unionville Hartford and near Grover Trente.
Miss Corie and Mary McCollum visited Mrs Pearl Minear. Wednesday Choate called at Freak Bills home Sunday evenings. A doctor was called.
A guardians notice announces a sale under a frontal grant of petition at a reserved place. The notice invites objections and sets the terms for the foreclosure and sale exhibit for all.
Notice states that certain parties in Nam county Missouri are to be barred within one year from publication date of this notice. Dated April 7, 1920, L Husted and H Dole Guardians. Judge of Probate Atemnt To' Valentine.
H L Holman, Administrator, attaches seal with official attestation by T B Valentine, Judge of Probate Court.
Administrator James Mason presides over probate matters as T Valenine Judge of Probate Court, with notices issued under local civil procedure. The filing emphasizes authority within the court and duties related to estate administration.
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