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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
8
A historical note describes railroad “car chasers” who track loaned cars roaming nationwide. The practice involves free passes, mileage payments, and misuses when cars travel without freight, with losses and reimbursements reported by railroad offices and car owners.
A 19th century report describes using ether vapor to arrest growth and fade leaves, mimicking frost. July to early September applications in a closed dry room allegedly speed blossoms on lilacs and other ornamentals, with demonstrations by Johannsen, Ledien, Seyderhelm, and Maumene predicting a horticultural revolution.
A passenger protests being crowded while the car store man and conductor clash about straps. The exchange highlights tension over seating and standing room on the streetcar.
J L Warnick and son Neve j traveled to Centerville on business. Plans for a Kirksville to Novinger electric railway advance with meetings held and a start on road grading. Frank Medlin of Rosewood and sister Mrs Sarah Yates of Montana visited H E Skinner over Sunday. Dr A D Ellis of Powersville wed Miss Josephine Madden of Cleopatra. both are well known locally. A relic, the 1802 balance and Columbia Repository bound files, was shown by B H Bentoey and valued by Mrs C E Webb as an heirloom from her father, former publisher.
Homeseeker Excursion occurs on the first and third Tuesday each month. The National Baptist Anniversary takes place in St Paul Minnesota May 18 to 20. The National Educational Association holds its annual meeting in Minneapolis July 5 to 7. The International Sunday School Association gathers in Denver June 22 to 24. For rates and conditions consult a Burlington Route ticket agent.
The Weekly Journal offers a timepiece to any boy or girl who secures 10 subscriptions at 25 cents each, totaling 2.50, and sends names addresses and money by money order or draft to Kansas City Missouri. The Eclipse stem wind watch will be mailed postage prepaid.
An ad invites breeders to acquire two premier stallions, Chief Ingomar and St. Clair, described as large, well-born with every desirable trait. The seller argues it costs no more to raise fine horses than average ones, as good horses reproduce their own quality.
Chief Ingomar, 16 hands, bay roan at 1100 lbs, offers long breeding lines from Seafoam and leading trotting families. Sired by Nampa 11864. grandsire Stranger 3030 and Gen Washington 1161. dam lines to Goldsmith Maid and Duroc Volunteer. Terms 10 dollars to insure colt. 8 dollars for living colt.
Letters from Green Ridge Belgrade and Elsberry Missouri praise Dr Tichenors Antiseptic as a grand remedy for nail punctures sore throat colic cuts burns and abrasions. Endorsers include a city marshal a pastor and local residents noting quick healing and inflammation prevention.
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