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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
5
Formal notice appears in the Miners Magazine of Friday announcing the Western Federation of Miners Executive Board has terminated William E. Haywood from his field representative duties. Reported cause cites his socialistic activities. The same issue discusses topics on after dinner naps digestion and hospital costs.
An advertisement praises Quade’s dress helmet in khaki with a matching puggaree. It claims the helmet’s moral grandeur surpasses a top hat and suits frock, morning, and Kent’s apparel, presented in the Lagos Standard.
The French government has ordered submarine signal bells using pneumatic power to be placed at the ends of piers in Calais Boulogne and Havre A submarine signal buoy will also be trialed off Havre to test the new system.
Dr Cr G Knott reported a curious mirage seen by cadets in Worcester South Africa. About four miles off they observed an apparent image of the town on the opposite river bank in clear detail.
A whimsical remark from the Observer of Events and Things credits morning routines with reducing divorces. The Forsyth column tone notes hair in curl papers and a call to recognize instinctive leadership, citing a playful interaction with Cobb and Channing Clark.
A young couple argues about past loves and whether the man truly cared for any girl besides the curly haired woman. He admits only a boyish infatuation with one prior girl while insisting he loves her now and promises to drop the topic. The pair seek peace as they confront lingering doubts.
Fragmentary note warns of expenses to control the gypsy moth with a cited figure of 1000 dollars for the 1900 era and mentions continuing efforts and separations.
An auction notice touts a bay roan trotter of 16 hands 1290 pounds with strong pedigee. Related to Paddy Ryan, sired by Nampa and Seafoam lines, claimed to be among the world’s greatest trotting families. Offers terms 810 to insure colt and dam, plus a younger Seafoam option for an all purpose road horse.
Fragmentary text references an obituary notice, mention of a service fee, and a disclaimer of responsibility. It names unclear individuals and hints at a local civic or church context. The legible parts point to a brief notice about burial costs and care liability.
The Chicago Record-Herald offers a first prize of 1000 to the woman who solves the mystery story When the Mummy Moves with 115 additional prizes for women and girls. The story begins in the paper on Thursday April 23 and reprints are available by request. Men are excluded from the competition but may assist their wives daughters or friends.
Rainy in the East End uplifts hopes for a fruit crop otherwise uncertain. Other notes report Easter Sunday marriage of John Hill and Miss Vic Logan of Putnam County at Jack Mitchell’s residence, with Edith Porter departing for Rock Island to attend a cousin’s wedding. Rev Stavens preached at the academy in Chapel Saturday night and will continue monthly. Ada Porter started teaching in Beatty District as Charles Dean and Leo visit Barclay. the family’s elder is improving after illness.
A launch carrying seventy five passengers capsized during a storm on the Mississippi River about 500 miles south of St Louis. Thirteen passengers drowned and the remaining passengers clung to the wreck for over two hours until a rescuing boat reached them.
A collage of community items from Unionville including visits by Mrs May Carlyle of San Francisco, court attendees, relatives from Mendota, and local residents traveling to Kansas City. Updates cover illnesses, property moves, court attendance, and social events with multiple named locals and nearby towns.
Mrs Julius Scott of Cleveland Ohio recounts three weeks of sciatic pain in the left hip and leg. She reports trying various remedies before using a topical liniment and a second bottle which she says helped ease the swelling and pain.
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