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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
6
The Chinese government enacts new opium sale penalties as a Pekin morphine seller is banished for ten years for distributing in Pink Pain Tablets. Other notes warn of quick remedies and a Cape Girardeau explosion damages the Buckner Ragsdale Mercantile building by a gasoline ignition from a cigarette.
A prospectus-style notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the universal remedy for catarrh with a one hundred dollar reward for any uncured case. The ad claims internal use reaches blood and mucous surfaces to root out disease and bolster the constitution. It includes testimonials and a Toledo address. Also notes Mrs. Sallie Ruthford of Topeka died at 113 after a long illness-free life.
Advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar and Dr Shoop's remedies as safe non opium cough cures for all ages. Claims no opiates or harmful drugs and recommends for babies. Warns against kidney trouble and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure. Mentions Missouri State Fair at Sedalia October 3-9.
Panam Canal Commission appointed Mr. Hoskins of Boston as a cement specialist to study how cement should be used in the locks. He will earn 100 dollars per day in gold for his work, focusing on technical questions about cement and proper construction at the canal.
A vintage health note warns that many appendicitis victims suffer chronic constipation treated with Orino Laxative Syrup. It claims the syrup stimulates the liver and bowels without nausea or griping and restores natural bowel action. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. turns twenty one.
A Houston Maine man credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a winter cough after other remedies failed. The ad claims the product, sold by Nash Martins at 50c and 81.00, guarantees relief with few doses.
A.J. Nausbaum of Batesville Indiana reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured a summer cold and hay fever after other medicines failed. His wife also used Honey and Tar with success. Gov Haskell of Oklahoma, national committee treasurer, is sued by Turner Hotel Muskogee proprietor for an $11,2225 board bill.
A Sunday derailment of Erie railroad's New York Limited at Geneva Pennsylvania injured fifteen passengers. Wreckers blamed for the catastrophe with authorities promising investigation. The article also notes political commentary about President Roosevelt and Taft.
A damaged OCR fragment notes Philadelphia postal authorities delaying a package after suspected contents were flagged. The machine was sent the day after an executive's deficit to Atlantic City and a saloon crowd in attendance.
J C Goodwin of Reidsville NC testifies Arnica Salve is a sure knocker for ulcers and sores. He says a bad leg ulcer healed after a few applications with no scar. Guaranteed for rifts sores burns etc. Sold at Noah Martin’s drug store.
Governor Folk announces a $200 reward for information leading to the conviction of any perpetrators of fraud in the upcoming registration period. The notice underscores enforcement of fraud laws and invites residents to report suspected wrongdoing to authorities.
The Hannibal W. OC. T. U. selects Miss Mary Knighton as secretary. Knighton is blind since childhood but writes clearly. An advertisement promotes Dr. Shoop's Health Coffee as a wholesome coffee substitute made from toasted cereals malt and nuts.
A pet squirrel in Springfield Illinois bit five people last week and died of hydrophobia. Fred Peterson, one of the bite victims, killed himself with carbolic acid preferring death to possible hydrophobia.
Of Interest to Many. Foley's Kidney Cure promises to cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine. No medicine can do more.
Industrial figure Rogers of Standard Oil has settled a generous allowance for Helen Keller, the blind and deaf girl, whose remarkable story has drawn worldwide attention.
Objection is raised to using the Washington Monument as a wireless telegraph station linking the United States with England. The controversy follows a claim of dissatisfaction among many readers.
A Vermont man, N. H. Brown of Pittsfield, says he has used Dr King’s New Life Pills for years and finds they ease stomach, liver, and bowels without fuss. Noah Martin’s drug store guarantees satisfaction.
Cotton business leaders across Louisiana urge state action to build a colossal warehouse in New Orleans. Proposed as one of the nation’s largest structures, it would store virtually all of the country’s cotton output, consolidating the industry’s storage capacity.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago touts Electric Bitters as a tonic. He claims his feeble mother gained strength and improved health, noting better flesh and stamina. The remedy is said to aid stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold with guarantee at Noah Martin's drug store for 65 cents.
The birth rate remains high in Ireland but net population fell in recent years. Natural increase last year was 20,000 while 39,082 young people emigrated, turning the gain into a loss of 14,674.
A reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with saving her life after years of illness and costly treatments. The ad touts Pinkham’s remedy as a standard for female complaints, claiming it cured uterine issues, fibroids, backache, indigestion, and nervous prostration, inviting women to write for advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.
The Breckenridge Missouri postoffice safe 15 miles west of Chillicothe on the Burlington main line was blown open at 2 AM. Robbers seized about 81200 in two cent stamps and 8300 in currency. Similar safes were blown in Chillicothe Utica and Hale within 30 days, with total loot near 34000.
Auction notice for a public sale at the H C Dickson farm 8 miles southwest of Unionville 34 miles south of West Liberty on Monday SEPT 21 starting 10:00 am selling horses cows heifers calves a spring wagon riding cultivator gear and harness. Terms include four months on sums over 5 with 8 percent interest if overdue and 6 percent cash discount on sums over 5. Auctioneers A P McElhinney and S B Dickson. Also a political note and a crime report snippet follow unrelated to the sale.
A summarized classroom feature outlines David’s anointing and growth into kingship, detailing lessons from 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. It highlights David chosen for potential, not yet perfected, and frames his path as a model of faithful ascent toward leadership with references to Samuel, Saul, Israel, and Bethlehem.
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