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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1903

Page

8

Mrs Pate of Glasgow Praises Dean's Kidney Pills

Mrs Pate wife of C B H Pate a Glasgow Kentucky resident reports kidney trouble back pain and painful secretions. Dean's Kidney Pills regulated kidney secretions relieved inflammation stopped scalding sensation improved rest and well being. Sold everywhere 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Buffalo New York. Chilled steel shot noted as rock drill alternative.

Pate C. BH. Pate Glasgow Dean Foster-Milburn Co Affalo N.Y

Hair Lores and Missing Diamonds in Odd Anecdotes

A San Vicente shepherdess with extraordinary long hair hides herself in it and sells tresses to dealers. Boss Tweed once eyed a strawberry-sized diamond rolling on a New York mayor's floor and claimed it as his own. In Joplin a middle aged woman loses her false teeth from a coughing fit aboard a train and pleads for it to stop so her sister would recognize her later.

Mercedes Lopez San Vicente Mexico Boss Tweed New York Tweed Joplin

Malignant Scarlet Fever Case and Epileptic Seizures Reported

In St John Kansas a boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McBride, suffered severe scarlet fever, paralysis in the right limb, hearing loss, and mental confusion. After ineffective prior treatment, Dr Simes noted seizures near epilepsy, then with Dodd's Kidney Pills the child improved quickly and epileptic spasms ceased within a week. The McBrides and Dr Jesse I Simes filed sworn statements attributing the cure to Dodd's Kidney Pills.

St. John, Kan William McBride Simes Dodd

Fair Justice in La Plata Case Sparks Town Debate

In La Plata the mayor and aldermen preside over a case involving the town marshal charged with swearing on streets and negligence. At issue, objections and rulings reveal tensions as Park for the accused condemns perceived bias while the court retorts with sharp humor and insistence on orderly procedure.

la Plata William H. Johnson Park Foll Jack Barker Jack Kansas City Star

Early days at Carnegie’s office sweepings reveal future leaders

In recalling his youth, Andrew Carnegie recounts being one of the sweepers in a Pittsburgh office. He names colleagues David McCargo, Robert Pitcairn, and Moreland, noting McCargo’s pride in a white shirt and silk handkerchief. The tale links humble beginnings to later prominence.

Andrew Carnegie Rowmaster David McCargo Allegheny Railroad Robert Pitcairn Pennsylvania Road Moreland Pittsburg Davie Philadelphia

He Couldn’t Make Up His Mind Poems Of Hesitation

A poem about indecision by E. Ktiser that portrays a man torn between wealth, ambition, and hesitation. He contemplates changing, pursues glory, but stalls, wanders in doubt, until at last he finally makes up his mind. The verse traces his faded hopes, slouched stance, and eventual resolve.

Worth

Training for a slimmer star fuels a heroic daily ritual

An English actor visiting the United States early on became popular as a matinee idol despite obesity. He lost thirty pounds, then undertook intense daily Turkish baths and long hot-room sessions to maintain a slimmer, younger stage presence. He questions how long he can sustain the sacrifice for looks. Also discussed is the rising use of can not over can't, prompted by regional speech and a desire to avoid a shortened a sound.

United States

Humorous reminiscences and a travel reminder in one issue

A column of light anecdotes features Stowe, Bishop Potter, and Dean Pijou in witty vignettes. It riffs on cranks, stage mishaps, a papal audience tale, and a Postum testimonial praising health and steadiness of nerves over coffee. Also notes a fast Iron Mountain train to Hot Springs and a Pope Pius anecdote.

Hot Springs Ark Iron Mountain St. Louis A. m Seek Springs H. C. Townsend

Fragmented 19th century ad jumble with product pitches

A garbled OCR page mixes consumer ads for medicines tonics and starch brands with generic quips about lawyers, cigars, touring, and a few scattered prosaic lines. Notable brands include Mother Gray's Sweet Powders and Defiance Starch, with testimonial language and promotional claims.

Woman recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Mrs Rosa Adams niece of General Hanson promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She writes the remedy restored her health after extreme fatigue and lassitude, letting her rise with energy, doing more work, and feeling younger again. Ad emphasizes benefit to sick women.

Rosa Adams Roger Hanson C.S.A Lydia E. Pinkham Heaith 12Th &T Louisville

Free Medical Advice From Mrs Pinkham For Women

Woman readers are urged to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free medical guidance. She promises understanding, kind treatment, and effective help, claiming thousands of women have benefited and no one regrets seeking her counsel.

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