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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
8
Fragmentary text discusses relief from pain and disease, mentioning remedies and the notion of cure. It cites St. Jacobs Gilla as a product to ease nervous, muscular, and joint discomfort, claiming many have found happiness after use and that others delay care. The tone resembles an old advertisement.
The article notes a fashion in medical practice changing rapidly with drugs and therapies. It observes antipyretics fading from routine use, animal extracts and antitoxins rising in popularity, and warns against overoptimism. It urges cautious, thorough evaluation of new treatments amid ongoing disease burdens.
Washington Ind September 23 a remarkable man Rev GC H Thompson now living at 106 BH 15th street in this city. He spent years as a missionary among West Indians but diabetes from bad water struck him down at Wagoner Indian Territory. Chicago specialist deemed hopeless until Dodd's Kidney Pills restored his health, a cure that has prompted physician astonishment. Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a divorce case advice line about Lawyer Pecking in good humor.
A collage of vintage quotes and literary quips from various papers. Includes satirical exchanges about ferry crossings with Charon, consumer product pitches, while musings reference the Czolggozs case and steel cages, and jests on fashion and naval power. multiple voices and dates stream through a miscellany of clipped lines.
A vintage trade pamphlet promises durability and protection with Devoe ready paint. It touts consistency across surfaces and promotes obtaining the pamphlet by mentioning the local paper, with Chicago listed as the origin.
Appanoose grand jury indicts Sheriff G. Be. Climmie Justice Henderson and Constable A. R. Smith for conspiring to defraud the county by arresting and releasing tramps under the vagrancy law. Climmie faces perjury charges for falsifying returns to supervisors. Detectives posing as tramps exposed the scheme prompting the inquiry.
Des Moines Sept 26 A suit by Mrs. Ian Bisby against Jerome Bisby ended in a decree of divorce. She claimed religious fanaticism and repeated moves to aid his private missionary work. She faced pressure to sing Adventist songs only and joined neighbors in singing Presbyterian hymns when he was away. Judge Holmes upheld the divorce citing the conflict over her singing.
Des Moines Sept 26 The Republican state committee has booked Governor Shaw for his opening speech in Indianola on October 3. Senator Dolliver has no dates yet. Mr Cumming starts next week in southwestern Iowa with stops at Red Oak and Creston. Senator Fairbanks of Indiana will join the canvass. John Herriott plans to begin his speaking tour in about ten days and will stay on the stump until election day.
A soda fountain tank at F A Doane's drug store exploded while charging around 6 pm injuring Peter Benson's 10 year old son who died, and fatally wounding Eddie Rose who is expected to die soon. Others in the store were shocked but not seriously hurt. no blame assigned.
At a Republican convention in Sheldon Indiana on September 24 Tim OBrien of this county secured the first ballot nomination for the OBrien Lyon district. He polled thirteen votes from his county while Dr Lewis of Inwood received Lyon counties nine votes.
Washington reports a preliminary census on Iowa manufacturing showing Sloux City and its peers rising in establishments, capital, wages, and product value since 1890. Key figures include 14 819 establishments, capital 102 782 103 dollars, total wages 23 931 600, and product value 164 617 377 dollars, with notable gains in miscellaneous expenses and materials used.
Des Moines Sept 24 Iowa public schools are fuller than ever says Prof C Barrett superintendent. He notes enrollment will rise though there is a shortage of rooms and a need for more accommodations. He cites 21234 licenses issued and 18906 schools to fill as evidence that most teachers are placed. Barrett urges normal schools to train teachers and says the next legislature should act.
Anthon Gunderson of Elgin Indiana, a former traveling salesman for Deering Harvester, died by consuming carbolic acid in the St James hotel Minneapolis. His body was found by chambermaids and sent to the morgue. He left letters from Deering and his wife. no clear motive beyond possible discouragement over losing his position.
Des Moines Sept 4 John B Wrigley of 320 East Seventh Street obtained a license to marry May Reed on August 22. After her decline he sought Mary Jane Philips, securing another license on August 22 and marrying her last evening. Reed refused, Phillips accepted, and the ceremony was held yesterday.
In Des Moines Iowa on September 24 Iowa’s floral tribute to the dead president was among the first placed on the casket. J H Echmall son Washington florists delivered the pieces in person at the White House Monday evening. Most pieces arrived after the body was moved to the Capitol the next day. Mrs W N McKay received a letter from the florists with the information.
In Dubuque Iowa on September 21 a collision between a Milwaukee loaded freight train and an Illinois Central engine caused severe wreckage. The Milwaukee engineer was blamed for failing to stop at the junction.
B F McCormack veteran editor of the Sheldon Sun dies after protracted diabetes battle in Minneapolis. Known for sharp wit and provocative writing, he led Sheldon papers since 1911 in O'Brien county shaping local journalism and community satire. He will be interred locally with his wife continuing the daily paper.
Des Moines Iowa September 24 The will of Mrs Martha Callanan wife of James Callanan who died weeks ago was made public today She bequeaths 45000 to relatives and charity portions including 10000 to the Home for the Aged 1000 to Mrs Sarah W Whitney to publish the Woman's Standard the Iowa suffrage paper 600 to the W I o f Iowa and 20000 to the Tuskegee Institute The remainder goes to her husband as permitted by Iowa law which allows willed shares to institutions when a spouse survives
Manson Iowa hosts the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association winter meeting invited by John F. Dalton of the Democrat R B Warren of Algona is elected president L H Main of Emmetsburg Republican is vice president ABH Adams of Humboldt Independent re elected secretary treasurer Resolutions condemn yellow journalism. Republicans meet at Ida Grove nominate tickets for county offices. Supreme Court case in Des Moines involves Barnabee McDonald Neilan over a trunk blunder from Denver to March 198.
A jumble of quotes and snippets from the Plain Dealer, Washington Star, and New York World mixes a gangster’s plan to rob a farmer with a teething medicine ad, a political snarl about President Jackson’s 1825 assassination attempt, and a Red Cross Ball Blue plea.
The piece urges stocking St Jacobs Oil to quickly relieve sudden pains from sprains backaches toothaches or neuralgic attacks, arguing the home is incomplete without it and a ready supply should be kept on the shelf.
A brief note contrasts Boston street width with walkers needing to dodge both sides. The exchange highlights the convenience for pedestrians when sidewalks are narrow versus wider avenues. The dialogue uses humor to reflect urban transit frustrations.
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