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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
8
A testimonial claims impure blood and fatigue plagued a resident who recovered after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, noting renewed appetite and health. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla in liquid and tablet forms, including Sarsatabs.
An 1910s directory from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis lists 421 sanitoria and 511 associations across the United States and Canada. It notes nearly 1,600 active agencies on April 1 amid a 700 percent growth in seven years. The directory details anti TB legislation, 15,342 dispensaries, 98 hospitals for sensitive cases, and is sold for 60 cents at 105 East Twenty second Street New York.
Dean C F Curtiss argues Iowa must emphasize live stock to sustain soil fertility. He warns against exporting grain and byproducts, promotes fattening land with grass and barnyard manure, silos, and on farm use of corn fodder and straw to boost farm output and fertility. The article links livestock to higher long term productivity and resource conservation.
A survey of early Iowa farming discusses growing two crops inside corn rows. It highlights rapes, soybeans, cowpeas and turnips alongside corn to boost hog pork yields, noting one acre of corn with rape produced about 634 pounds of pork from Sept 10 to Nov 17 and soybeans near maturing stages add feeding value for forage while maintaining manageable cultivation.
In Adelaide Cornelia and Cornelia gossip about a flirtatious moment as George steals a dozen kisses, prompting Adelaide to urge Cornelia to fix her hair in the mirror. The exchange highlights social shyness and discreet romantic mischief among young women.
Miss Lu Johnson of Washington D C reports April 3 1910 that a skin eruption began under her knees and spread upward causing severe itching and burning. After trying doctors and medicines she used Cuticura Pills Ointment and Soap and was fully cured within eight days with relief in three days. She endorses Cuticura and recommends them worldwide.
In Garry town Pat leads his lean blind lame mare to water as locals gather amused. A spectator teases about “real goods” and Pat replies that the mare “seems to draw the attention of every fool in town” in a humorous exchange recorded by Tha Houwkekeeper.
A friend friendly tip promotes Coca-Cola as the most delicious refreshing drink to satisfy thirst. It mentions soda fountains and bottled varieties and urges writing to Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta for a booklet titled The Truth About Coca-Cola compiled by authorities.
A humorous note on marital finances describes a husband tolerating his wife rummaging his pockets and shopping trips in the morning. It suggests mutual tolerance of small disclosed changes and conjugal allowances as part of married life.
Captain Carlyle L. Burridge recalls a man returning home at cockcrow who explains a large bump on his forehead came from biting himself. The wife questions the gag as the man says he stood on a chair to bite himself high up. The Cleveland Leader reports the anecdote from the dinner event.
A humorous exchange centers on Anna Fosdick and a new minister. The minister, handsome and unmarried, attempts to kiss Anna during a first pastoral call. Anna resists, runs to her mother, and explains the request. Mamma jokes that she would kiss the minister if she were in Anna’s place, prompting the child to refuse again while her mother smiles.
In a playful exchange about affection the Wisest Guy replies you are one in a thousand. The text shifts to an old Murine eye remedy advertising line about red watery eyes and granulated lids with product names Murine Eye Salve and Murine Liquid.
A Philadelphia Record item notes a remark about duty to one’s wife and a reminder of a ten dollar debt, mentioning Harduppe and Wiewag in a brief, dialogue-like snippet. The line suggests personal ties and obligations within a local newspaper snippet.
The ad touts Garfield Tes herb laxative and Winglowe’s Soothing Syrup for Children claiming quick relief from constipation biliousness and headache. It promises gentle action for children with claims of softening breathing reducing inflammation and easing wind colic over four bottles.
A Erie woman reports five years of female troubles eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She attributes strong, lasting improvement to two bottles, then six, crediting the remedy with cures for various female ailments and urging others to try it. The advertisement notes the product contains no narcotics and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass.
A household health note advises gentle remedies for common intestinal issues in children. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation without harsh pills, citing testimonials from Mrs Mead and Mrs Whiting. Free samples are offered by sending an address to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello.
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