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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
8
A vintage medical advertisement describes kidney and bladder ailments affecting men women and children. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s SwampRoot as a mild quick remedy sold in bottles with a free sample offer and mailed pamphlet detailing testimonials.
Reports from Esper and nearby communities list visits by Judge McDannelly and family, Rev Parisha, and others. Mentions include coal hauling from Graysville to Mendota, moves by John Woodruff toward Unionville, and business trips by Omaha merchants to the county seat. Permanent road work plans are discussed with cost estimates and the potential Putnam railroad route.
Hartford May 18, 1901. E L A Levi Pickering says it is too late to plant corn. Mrs. Ben Speak remains ill though not improving. Several large snakes reported in the dry spell. Bailey Collins' children visited Hartford aunt Mrs. John Baugh. Z N Lawson, Hartford blacksmith, has full work. W H Holman pastures cattle on its fine, ample range. Pocketbook lost near Hartford, money missing said. U S Marshal pursues Italian beer sellers from Mendota. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertised by Nosh Martin, Druggist.
Powersville updates include Jess Robb visiting southern relatives, Kizzy Carlton in Kansas, a new birth to Mr and Mrs Wilber Putnam, and a hundred degree sun reading. Farmers complain of cutworm and wireworm damage to corn while Seth Eagle’s daughter battles brain fever. A dog bite prompts talk of a mad stone and a local poker night draws criticism of an officer. Community visits, baptisms, repairs, and store expansion round out the week.
Advertising copy claims White's Cream Vermifuge will render weak fretful or troublesome children strong healthy and active with rosy cheeks and bright eyes. It promises constant happiness and laughter with a price of 25 cents from Nosh Martin, Druggist.
In May a request for rain appears among short notes. Peter Morgan is pointing his dwelling. A number from here went fishing Friday. Wm Rameesy went to Centerville.
Items note visits and travel among residents including Newton Livezey Frank Ledford and families. Preacher Herbert Rudd spoke at U B Church. Property transfer by James Dowel. Dr Harrison Keller from Glenwood visiting relatives. Oscar Cassady plans trip to Lathan Kansas. Multiple Cassady family visits. Medical ad describes biliousness and endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by Noah Martin.
An advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Kase powder loosens tight shoes giving instant relief to bunions and sore spots. It promises to cure swollen feet blisters and sweat with a 25 cent trial package offered by Allen Olmsted LeKey in local druggists and shoe stores.
West Liberty locals report slow corn planting with most farmers finished. A meeting occurred last Sunday night and a party at Luke Morgan's last Thursday. Mr Metz returned from the southern state area. Lee Bishop of Shibleys Point visited this area Friday. Mrs James Dunlap returned to Sullivan last Saturday. Mrs Miller of Iowa visited her mother Mrs Bishop last week.
Instructions recommend Krause's Cold Cure Capsules taken two or three during the day and two at night to assure rest and gentle bowel movement. Continued treatment the next day supposedly melts the cold. Price 25c. Sold by C. A. Hayes.
Pickering school reports for the month ending May 17 1901 with 32 enrolled and average daily attendance 25. Attendance described as excellent and behavior above average. The list of pupil results includes Dora Raney 99 Daisy Raney 99 Dollie Raney 99 Minnie Raney 99 Lillie Dale 100 Maud Willett 99 Fannie Fowler 99 Hulda Pickering 99 Martha Dye 99 Artie Morrow 99 Amanda Morrow 99 Jessie Morrow 99 Birdie Nichols 99 Gladys Triplett 99 Mabel Shirley 99 Fannie Woodard 99 Myrtle Morrow 100 Emma Morrow 100 Claud Willett 98 William Morrow 99 John Morrow 99 Johony Morrow 99 Earl Dale 97 Pearl Shelton 99 Lee Woodard 97 Earl Abbott 98 Vaughn Abbott 100 Zippie Woodard 98 Maud Pickering 100 Jessie Pickering 99 Fannie Woodard 98 Hannah Dye 99. Teacher James W Suiriey invites patrons to visit and see the work.
H J Strickladen editor World Herald Fair Haven Washington says Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved his son from severe bouts of whooping cough and croup and prevented pneumonia. For sale by Noah Martin.
Ruskin College announces a Summer Normal from June 17 to August 8 approved by the State Board of Education. Dr R G Norton directs a staff of esteemed teachers and Ruskin faculty with diplomas from Yale, Harvard, and Oberlin. Tuition for eleven weeks is $8 plus board at $2 weekly. lecture courses run four weeks starting May 14 led by Prof Frank Parsons with additional lectures from College faculty. Special tuition details and four year attendance option available. apply via Grovar McA, Millier, Prest. Trenton, Mo. 422 Alani.
A compiled ad listing multiple travel and convention opportunities with prices and dates. Entries include Burlington Route excursions to Mystic Shrine and Kansas City, head camp in St. Paul, Buffalo trip Tuesdays, Cincinnati convention, Detroit Educational Association, Kansas City Exposition, Epworth League in San Francisco, plus a testimonial about One Minute Cough Cure from A L Spafford.
All interested in caring for the Thompson cemetery in Lincoln Township are asked to meet Thursday morning May 30 to clean grounds and decorate in the afternoon. A church at the site will be discussed. By order of Committee J L Thompson J C Triperr W H Hotman.
Expression of gratitude to those who assisted during illness and death of beloved husband and father. Signed by Mrs. J. W. Vesrat Mrs. Zepua Davis and Mrs. Brateice Coltins.
Urges families to stock Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy now to prevent late night trips to town. Claims universal acceptance as the best medicine for bowel complaints for both children and adults offered by Noah Martin, local druggist.
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