Peruna touted as cure for summer catarrh in exhibit ad
Mary J. Kennedy of Ay journ Co. promotes Peruna at the Trans Mississippi Exposition in Omaha claiming it cures summer catarrh by addressing stomach indigestion and liver function. She cites personal recovery after months of travel and physician consultations, urging belief in the remedy’s permanent benefits.
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Mary J. Kennedy
Ay Journ& Co
Omaha
Neb
Miss Kennedy Baysr
Eurus
Eften
Obituary Notice for Local Community Figure
The deceased was the youngest brother of Lucien W. Ger of the Unionville Republican family. The news arrived by telegram Monday morning, and he was noted for his role in the nation’s public life as a prominent American figure. He had served as an envoy to China and left a legacy tied to the era’s political currents.
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Harvey
Col
Oonger
Tadeaber
Seer Sands
Lucien Wger
Unionville Republican
New Orleans
South
McKinley
Bryan
Local notes from Mendota and area in Observer Observes
An observer gathers town updates including A M Swett painting a store tent band rehearsal for Eagen’s work saloon license sought at Mendota stores to close at 9 pm June 1 to Sept 1 Carroll Bros clothing Co changes ad Ed Clawsen driving a brown team Will Gray property painting planned for Hotel Bothie Kd Little plans outside work Rain breaks dry spell. local merchants urge ads and Union Merchants guarantees. forecast notes rain expected, railing against drought fears
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Mendota
Kp. m
Carroll Bros. Clothing Co
Ed. Clawsen
Splentaia Brown
School Enumeration Totals for Independent District Report
Johnsman completed the school enumeration in the independent district yesterday afternoon. Total children counted were 686 with 352 males and 824 females, a 10 percent increase over the previous tally.
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Johnsman
Conger Talks Of China In Chicago Interview
Hon. E. H. Conger, returning minister to China, discusses his refusal to run for Iowa governor, U.S. policy in Pekin, looting during the siege, and hopes for a peaceful settlement. He praises missionaries, notes health strain from three years abroad, and plans to return to Washington.
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Inter Ocean
Chicago
E. H. Conger
China
Conger
San Francisco
Iowa
Des Moines
Washington
Pekin
Mies
United States
Orient
Easy Cure for a Cold with Krause’s Cold Cure Capsules
An ad advises taking two or three Krause's Cold Cure Capsules during the day and two before bed to ensure restful sleep and a clear morning bowels. The treatment should be continued the next day to melt away the cold. Price 25c. Sold by C A Hays.
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Krause
Rock Island Wreck Near Linnville Kills Engineer Blake
A Rock Island night west bound passenger train wrecked near Linnville Iowa last Friday. Engineer Blake of Trenton was killed and several aboard injured though none fatally. The engine struck cattle on the track. three were thrown clear while one animal caused the engine to derail and plunge down the embankment.
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Rock Island
Lnnonville
Iowa
Blake
Trenton
DeWitt’s Little Early isera pills praised by Druggist Nosh Martin
An 19th century note extols DeWitt’s Little Early isera as the best remedy for constipation and liver complaints. Druggist Nosh Martin endorses the famous pills, highlighting their quality over quantity.
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DeWitt
Nosh Martin
Healers Claim Herbine Cures Bilious Attacks
A historical advertise snippet asserts that when the liver fails to secrete bile digestion suffers and bowels constipate. It claims Herbine acts on the liver and excretory organs and a few doses will cure biliousness. Price 60 cents, Noah Martin.
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Price
Noah Martin
Hoar Praises McKinley as Scholar at Boston Dinner
At the Home Market Club annual dinner in Boston Senator Hoar lauded President McKinley as a scholar and defender of protectionist policy. He recalled McKinley’s pre presidency argument for the great economic doctrine Hamilton founded, presented in a calm, business-minded forum.
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Home Market Club
Boston
Senator Hoar
McKinley
Pesident McKiney
William McKinley
Hamilton
America
Senator Hoar and President differ on study and learning
The passage notes Senator Hoar and the President diverge on issues but share emphasis on training, with Hoar aligning with solid study and learning as key values. The Globe Democrat reports the court and skilled workmen as part of the broader context.
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America
Hoar
Globe Democrat
Presbytery Meeting Delays Call for Installation of Rev. Boyd
The Palmyra Presbytery adjourned with debate over installing Rev. EK Allan Boyd as pastor. The call was laid on the table indefinitely, leaving Boyd as stated supply through July 1 next year, while other ordinations and pastoral relations were noted among area ministers and elders.
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Palmyra
EK Allan Boyd
R. J Roberts
New Cambria
Eldar S
McLaughlin
Kirksville
Boyd
B. McLeod
Milan
J. H. Malcolm
Hannibal
Mendeth
Macon
J.H. Malcolm
D. A. Wison
J. D. Murphy
Boynton
McKaughlins
Hall
C. Carter
Guarantee to Unionville traders against mail order prices
A group of Unionville merchants in Putnam County Missouri pledge to match or beat any catalogue or mail order price on the same trade and quality items. They promise better goods for the money and invite customers to bring catalogs to verify. Signatories include S. H. Jackson & Co Geneva, The Chicago Bargain Store Geneva, Miller & Wentworth hardware, The Farmer's Store, Carroll Bros. Clothing Co., O. J. Townsend clothier, and H. R. Brasfield & Co.
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Unionville
Missouri
Putnam
S. H. Jackson & Co
Geneva
Chicago
Miller & Wentworth
Farmer’s
O. J. Townsend
Carroll Bros. Clothing Co
H. R. Brasfield & Co
Narrow escape from frozen ice box in saloon
Two Brookfielders barely escaped freezing when trapped inside a large ice box in a saloon. They shut off the beer supply to force the bartender to open the box, waited about twenty minutes, and were released.
Settle Up Debtor Notice
A public notice from C. H. Maazr and M. D. requests all persons owing money to them to settle debts immediately. The message emphasizes that all debtors aware of the debt should act without delay.
Memorial Sermon Procession by G A R Post in Unionville
Special Order No 3 from Wade Post 54 urges all comrades to assemble at Post Headquarters Mayors Office May 26 1901 at 10 am with flags and uniforms to march to the M E Church for a memorial sermon by Reverend John Gillies. The drum major and band will lead the procession and church services are urged to join in a citywide union observance. Citizens are invited to participate.
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Wade
Dept. of Mo
Unionville
M. E
John Gillies
J. Basner
Post
J. B. Hanrsn
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A. M. Swett
Hadlock
Arily
Will ‘Gray
Union- Villerchants
the New South
Mer. Hoar
the Presbytery Meeting
Trading Public
Setle
C. H. Maazr
M. D
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