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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
8
Open public proof of merit by listing ingredients, claims no narcotics or alcohol, native American roots, glycerine adds value, endorsed by medical writers. Advertisement urges readers to request Dr. Pierce’s extracts book from Buffalo, NY. Japan fish diet noted with law to sell live in tanks.
Promises relief for constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worm opposition. Cites over 30000 testimonials and claims nationwide use via doctors and druggists. Includes address A B Olmsted LeRoy NY and sample offer 25 cents with a cheeky warning about pneumonia.
An old advertisement touts Mull's Grape Tonic as a cure for constipation and stomach trouble. It claims neglect, poor diet, and excessive work cause constipation, leading to widespread illness. The tonic is described as a grape-flavored compound from Concord grape juice, not a laxative, and is sold by druggists with a free bottle offer to new users.
The year 1905 brought unparalleled prosperity across the United States with record harvests, industrial production, and trade. Officials forecast continued growth in exports and imports, a potential national quarantine law, and statehood for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma. Nobel prizes note no American laureates yet.
The record recounts major catastrophes worldwide and in the United States during 1905. Calabria’s earthquake on September 8 claimed 490 lives, a Madrid reservoir collapse in April caused heavy deaths, and a Texas tornado on April 29 killed many, with other fatal disasters in Oklahoma, Massachusetts, and various rail and mining accidents. The Hilda wreck and the Bennington boiler explosion are noted among water and naval disasters.
Report shows 60 lynchings in 1905, the lowest since 1885, with Alabama 3, Georgia 11, Mississippi 17, Texas 11, and 65 in the South. Of the total, 61 victims were black and 1 white. crimes cited include murder, rape, robbery, and race prejudice. One innocent person was hanged.
The 1905 Nobel awards were distributed December 10 in Christiania and Stockholm. Peace honors went to Baroness von Suttner of Austria for long dedication to world peace efforts and international congresses in Boston. Physics laureate was Philip Leenard, a noted professor.
The year 1905 honors a wide array of sports figures. Notable champions include Marlin J. Sheridan in Amateur Athletics, Barney Oldfield in Automobiling, Charles F. Conklin in Billiards, James J. Jeffries in Boxing, Frank J. Marshall in Chess, Willie Anderson in Open Golf, H Chandler Egan in Amateur Golf, Pauline Mac king in Women’s Golf, Davis Niel in Jockey, Sergi C. G. Orr in Rifle Shooting, Narval Baoth Tate in Skating, Morris Wood in Amazon skating, C. M. Daniels in Swimming, Bebly C. Wright in Tennis, and Elizabeth Moore in Women’s Tennis.
The year’s railway disasters report shows 3142 killed and 15904 injured on steam roads plus 464 killed and 2622 injured on electric and elevated lines.
Bradstreet notes a year of strong economic activity with elevated purchasing power. Agriculture enjoyed rewards though yields varied, bank clearings rose, unemployment was limited, and widespread construction continued. Prices hit records while industrial activity and commodity demand stayed buoyant into winter.
Cure the cause the kidneys Thousands tell of cures made by Deans Kidney Pills John C Coleman Swainsboro Ga sa For several years my kidneys were affected and my back ached day and night Noans Kidney Pills helped me right away and the relief was permanent Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Our best welfare has seldom been welcome at its first coming Mrs Winatons Soothing Syrup For teething children softens pain relieves wind colic instructional aphorisms and a critic remark about marrying for money
A flood of vintage ads extols Defiance Cold Water Starch claiming 16 oz per package versus 12 oz for competitors. The copy links this product to curing claims, household use, and even a questionable health claim run nearby, alongside other unrelated nostrums and a dated testimonial about scalp treatment with Cuticura products.
A brief aside notes that some men misjudge their own tasks, confusing grinding effort with actual sawing. The line humorously critiques self deception in daily labor and perception.
An advertisement touts a herbal compound as curing female weakness and related symptoms including backache, irregular periods, indigestion, and nervous fatigue. It asserts effectiveness for kidney complaints and invites readers to write Mrs. Pinkham in confidence from Lynn.
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