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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
8
A garbled advertorial style snippet shows testimonials praising a cough remedy and other health products. It cites parents and individuals such as JpettaTn and A. Blears of Gavidwin, claiming rapid relief for a choking cough and better breathing. The text mentions Bowels relief, stomach and kidney benefits, and references Poley’s Midney Cure as a recommended cure.
A rural plan describes planting a row of timber on each forty acres to shield crops from heat winds, improve yields, and boost land value. It argues species like soft maple and white pine suit the soil, while catalpa and black walnut perform well in chosen sites. The piece also offers methods to deter borers and rabbits, including wire-netting enclosures for young apples and five years of pest control, framing orchard effort as both pleasure and profit.
Fragmentary passage questions land value by potential crop yields and labor costs. It mentions corn bushels, ton of materials, and a claim that land could yield fifty bushels per acre but would cost $100 per acre, with various garbled phrases about yearly output and labor.
Peter declares Jesus as Lord and Christ and urges repentance baptism in His name for remission of sins. The gift of the Holy Ghost is offered to all, including their children, and about 3,000 souls are added as the early church forms. They persevere in fellowship, prayers, breaking bread, and shared possessions as the church grows daily.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a history segment praising a man born 1658 who rose from blacksmith to lawyer, joined Knights of Pythias and local lodges, and earned political appointments including a district judge role in Illinois. It also includes mixed ad like letters and testimonials for patent medicines and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
A resident named BK Denilek from Somerville says he spent about $1,000 without relief until trying Kodo Dyspepsia Cure. After a few bottles his stomach issues eased and he could digest food, noting relief from indigestion and better appetite.
An OCR fragment advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar to treat coughs, laryngitis, and lung ailments, with statements of universal protection and money-back guarantees. It references Bum Miller and B A Miller, and mentions other tonics and salves sold by dealers, including GoldWail’s Syrup and Luxs adlyn Compound, all promoting health products with bold assurances.
An old time advertisement touts Benson's Porous Plaster and related “old-style” plasters as fast cures for rheumatism gout neuralgia periodic pain and lingering injuries. It claims relief for chest pains and muscular strains when external remedies fail and stresses the plaster’s superior efficacy after years of use.
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