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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1905

Page

6

Women in hospitals face costly surgeries urged to seek nonoperative help

The article notes a high share of hospital patients are women awaiting or recovering from operations caused by ovarian or womb issues. It cites warning signs and urges trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, sharing a testimonial from Miss Luella Adams of Seattle who credits the remedy with curing her uterine tumor without surgery and invites others to seek free advice.

Luella Adams Colonnade Seattle Wash Mra Finkham New England States Lydia Pinkham Miss Adams

Thanksgiving Proclamations in American History Highlight West Virginia’s Atkinson Lapse

A historical overview traces Thanksgiving proclamations from biblical tying to modern state observances. It notes Governor George W. Atkinson of West Virginia issued a lengthy set of proclamations with many Scripture passages, and covers early colonial, English, and American precedents from Bradford to Washington and Lincoln, highlighting how Thanksgiving evolved into a national and state practice.

New York George W. Atkinson West Virginia Hanks Nomans Atkinson Jehovah Moses Guven Haabeth England Arata Oliver Cromwell Wadlos North America Singhod Maredd New Zundiand Wwe Cave Semind Cod Therry Blane Jessy United States Popham Sagodihoc Maine St. George's Island Bradford Massachusetts General Court Pingmurhao Ged Chaih Tate Mmeh Defener Cnr Saverelen Kiog William Mary Washington Fongland New England Lincoln Otc Department of Ingustry Mayora John Jay Lucy Uvhin Tuncor

First Billionaire Prompts Mirth at Sherry's Track Banter

Chicago society circles recount a playful exchange about a wiship merger and dinner curios. A New York party at Sherry's recalls humorous remarks by Jesse Lewisonin and a horse owner quipping about spoons and satire.

Chicago Wiship Jesse Lewisonin New York Sherry's Hoat Jesse

Ocean depths reach 31614 feet in mid Pacific

The Minneapolis Journal reports a general chart from the hydrographic office detailing deep sea soundings by the United States Navy over the past decade. The deepest known ocean depth is 5269 fathoms or 31614 feet in the mid Pacific, measured aboard the USS Nero last year, surpassing continental elevations.

Minneapolis Journal Hydrographic Office United States Navy mid-Pacific Ocean U. 5 S. S. Nero

Grateful Consumer Praises Cuticura Cure Letter

A Lakeside New York resident Miss Nellie Vander Wiele reports months of painful sores on face and neck eased rapidly after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She claims after two soap cakes and three ointment boxes she was completely cured and urges others to publish the letter for relief.

Nellie Vander Wiele Lakeside, N. Y

Still In Trouble in Whist Lingo from Atlanta Constitution

An excerpt notes a misheard line about a major figure and his puzzled look. It mentions a carnival healer charging for snakebite care and a hunt for something to cure carn licker. The piece mocks slang used by Boston healthers and labels whiskers as a poor coinage for whist players.

The Atlanta Constitution

Football's Brutal verdict sparks defense of play

Poet James J. Jeffries echoes Roosevelt on college football brutality, arguing the sport mirrors prizefighting in roughness. Texan Charwate, Yale '08, counters critics, saying prize fighters would clash poorly against an all American college team in modern play.

Jeffries New York James J. Jefferon Roosevelt Sec Dent Charwate Yale ‘08

Brute and She-Well Tale Hidden In Brief Message

A fragmented note mentions Brute and She-Well with personal vows and a secret regarding T and marriage. The text implies a confession or acknowledgment of foolishness tied to a private relationship. Further context is unreadable.

Darling Bud

Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Ad With Local Addresses

An old advertisement-like text promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy and a Great Kidner and Liver Cure claiming world fame. It mentions Rondout New York as a house location and requests roll sample bottles. A conversational fragment mentions Mrs Gaswell and Mrs Sudden-Clymer with a remark about a Boldenrod painting provoking hay fever.

David Kennedy Dr. Kennedy

Distress After Meals Promises From Dr Williams Pink Pills

Mrs D C Law of Horton Kansas reports indigestion weakness and breathlessness after meals improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims the tonic builds up weakened organs not pre digesting food and improves blood and nerves. Pills sold by druggists or by mail at 60 cents per box six boxes for $2 59 from the William Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Williams Dias D.C. Law North Street Horton, Kansas Willinma’ Pittk Pilla William’ Pink Pilla Dr. Willias Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y

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