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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1910

Page

3

Omaha Stirred by L T Cooper Creditable Promoter

Omaha Nebraska January 26 The city is aflutter over L T Cooper president of the Cooper Medicine Co Dayton Ohio who is visiting to promote his cures Cooper a man about thirty has built a fortune selling remedies in two years Demonstrations claim to cure rheumatism with a single application and to restore stomach function curing many diseases in about two weeks If the wave lasts Cooper's stay may end soon says physicians but he has already drawn many followers and attention across the city Also included is President Tafts remark on discontent told to farmers of Florence North Carolina noting discontent can arise from bad harvests and even birds are provided for in Providence.

Omaha Nebraska L. T. Cooper Cooper Medicine Co Dayton Ohio Cooper Physicians of the East Capper Taft Fiorence N. C North Carolina Joseph Washington Post

Cure Rheumatism Formula Promises Quick Relief

A cited recipe claims a home remedy for rheumatism using one ounce syrup of sarsaparilla compound one ounce Toris compound and half a pint of whiskey. Take a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime, shake well. Drugstores can supply ingredients or obtain them from wholesalers. Reported results appear after a few doses and continued use purports a cure and system strengthening.

Kangaroo In Rally At Odds With Roosevelt Quip

Roosevelt claims kangaroos leap farther than any creature while a playful jab dismisses a woman with a mouse scampering at her feet. The exchange mixes bold wildlife bravado with light domestic humor.

Roosevelt

Rheumatism Cure and Pain Relief Patent Pitch

An OCR style ad story touts Dr. Deichen’s Rheumatism relief promising cure in 1 to 7 days and attributes quick recovery to removing the disease cause. It markets Davis’ Painkiller for colds and pins hopes on Dr Pinney’s Pleasant Pellets to regulate stomach and bowels.

Deichen Tae Young Wan

Iowa Penitentiary farm yields amid drought and hog-raising

An article by a reform inmate details the Iowa Penitentiary acquisition of a 211 acre farm to supply fresh produce for inmates. Despite poor weather, the seven acre pilot garden near the prison produced large yields of onions radishes peas beets cucumbers and tomatoes while hog-raising from kitchen scraps boosted pork and lard supplies. A new root cellar supports storage as Warden Sanders, a Vinton County native, leads the venture which may expand the farm’s use this year.

Iowa Penitentiary State Board of Central Sanders Ben Davis Evons Warden Sanders Sail Vinton County State Farm

Pension Agent William Vance Willcox of Des Moines

William Vance Willcox, longtime Iowa and Nebraska pension agent, formerly Hardin county sheriff in the 1880s, aided in capturing the Rainsbargers for the murder of Enoch Johnson. He moved to Des Moines two decades ago and has served as U.S. pension officer since Richard P. Clarkson’s death, credited to Capt. J.S. T. Hull.

William Vance Willcox Des Moines Sam Iowa Nebraska Hardin County Willcox Frank Nathan Raing Parger Fort Madison Enoch Johnson Des’ Moines United States Pension Richard P. Clarkson J.S. T. Hull

Iowa Seed Law Foundation for Uniform Seed Purity Laws

The Iowa seed law will form the basis for a system of uniform laws on seed purity across states, a conclusion reached at the national gathering of seed analysts in Boston.

Iowa Boston

True romance of West ends Colorado mining lawsuit saga

The Doyle Burns case over a Cripple Creek mining claim and Stratton lead led to millionaires, jail, and a 28 compromise. Doyle’s suit for $1,000,000 against Burns and sister’s stock tangled in Iowa and Colorado courts. After years of trials and appeals, Wiley-like figures and politics followed, while the love affair waned amid legal battles and big money.

Doyle-Burns Colorado Towa James Doyle James F. Burns Doyle Kate Burns Burns Kate Colorado Springs Stratton Cripple Creek John Warman Portland Harlan Iowa Council Bluffs Jong Supreme Court Gov Thomas Congressman Smith Patterson Baldwin Sefond Council Chicago

Small completes index for Iowa State Bar proceedings

A. J. Small has finished an index covering Iowa State Bar Association proceedings from 1895 to 1909. The initial copies have been printed and distributed. The index enables quick location of addresses and discussions from meetings held years ago.

A. J. Small State Lawibraman Iowa State Bar Association

New Town Growth Across Central Canada Provinces

A railroad remark asserts Central Canada will grow new towns weekly as Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta expand with rail stations every seven to eight miles. Grain production for 1909 values Central Canada farmers at about 195 million dollars, up from 120 million. Holiday travel by Western farmers adds nearly two million dollars in transport, with many visiting Britain Europe and the U S. Free homestead land remains, and some land can be bought cheaply from railway and mud companies.

Central Canada Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Pubiic Central Canada United States Great Britain Continent States

Professional Conduct and the Poor Client Gift

A tale about Mr. Surrell who aided a poor client pro bono and accepted 16a after winning to avoid offense. A colleague called this unprofessional conduct for taking less than gold. He replied, I took all the beggar had, which he called not unprofessional.

Surrell Hirrell

Wins Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages

An old advertisement touts a $100 reward if Catarrh Cure fails to cure. It claims the remedy acts internally on blood and mucous surfaces, strengthening the body to fight the disease. The notice directs readers to send for testimonials and lists Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio as sellers.

Winli Tial Cheney &O Toledo Rnuelata Lal

Not Provided Context Strips Modern Woman Image To Mock Tyranny

The sentence plays on a provocative stereotype about women and authority, suggesting a craving for dominance as a liberating burden. It reflects gendered humor or social commentary rather than reporting a specific event, person, or location.

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