A Woman's Misery and Kidney Pain Relief
Mrs John La Rue of 1156 Patterson Avenue Paterson New Jersey describes nine years of kidney pain backache dizziness and nosebleeds. After using one box of Deans Kidney Pills the severe symptoms faded and she continued treatment. Pills sold for 50 cents per box by Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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John la Rue
Paterson Avenue
Paterson
N. J
Dean
Foster- Moburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Defiance Starch Ad Ends With Wry Market Note
An old advertisement text touts Defiance Starch as superior and one third more economical for 10 cents, claiming buyers will forgive many faults except failure and noting Russ Blue as the brand carried by grocers.
Behemers Enter Office as Honest Failures Stay Silent
An editorial quip laments officials who replace honest leaders when duty is neglected, suggesting corruption or neglect leads to new officeholders despite public trust.
Earliest Green Onion Farm Offer From Salter Seed Co
The Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin advertises new money making vegetables including Earliest Green Onion. They propose a 16 cent notice return to receive large plant packages and a seed catalog with enough stock to grow thousands of cabbages carrots celery lettuce onions radishes and flowers. An extra 20 cents postage adds a Berliner Cauliflower pack.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Doctor Endorsement Praises Grape-Nuts as Brain and Digestion Aid
A Los Angeles physician with forty years of experience touts Grape-Nuts and Postum as digestible options for all, recommending them over coffee. He claims daily use builds brain function and maintains digestive health, and notes the product travels with him for stomach comfort.
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Los Angeles
Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Former Auditor Merriam Faces Charges Before Joint Committee
Des Moines reports former Auditor Frank F. Merriam and deputy Max Beehler are summoned to explain charges over alleged non bona fide inspections and insurance fee collections. The retrenchment and reform committee may refer matters to grand jury if Merriam does not respond. a sub committee will handle legal aspects and liability to insurance firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank F. Merriam
Committee On Retrenchment and Reform
Max Beehler
Merriam
Grand Jury
Becauld
Dowell
Temple
Kendall
Temple Amendment Moves to Put House Size to Voters
Representative Temple carried a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment by popular vote, aiming to guarantee at least one member for every county in the lower house. The plan stalled in 1902 and faces the Senate after passing the House with only two dissents. If approved, it would appear on November ballots.
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Des Moines
Temple
Clarke
House
Senate
Fees to State Treasury Insurance Bills Introduced
In Des Moines on February 5 the legislature saw two insurance bills filed by Senator Whipple and Representative English. One bill would broaden company examinations with an actuary at 2000 dollars a year and aides at five dollars daily, with fees credited to the state treasury. The other would create a board to review mergers and re insurance with a public hearing process, allowing reinsurance up to fifty percent.
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Des Moines
Whipple
English
Cummins
Carroll
Executive Council
Des Moines Sees Rush to Cape Breton Coal Stock
Active buying spreads across the state for Cape Breton Coal and Iron Company shares. Drake University president Hill M. Bell praises the company booklet as a splendid printer’s work and a delightful way to tell the opportunity. Shares rise from 15 to 25 cents as demand grows. free copies are available.
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Des Moines
Cape Breton Coal and Iron Company
Hill M. Bell
Drake University
Assault charge against Blencoe farmer father
Onawa Feb 8 Charles Wray a farmer near Blencoe was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Anthony and jailed before Justice C M Ross on a charge of assault on his 12 year old daughter A change of venue was granted to Thos E Brown Blencoe and the case set for Tuesday The defendant was previously divorced and indicted for assault on his wife but the indictment was quashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onawa
Charles Wray
Blencoe
Anthony
C. M. Ross
Thos. E. Brown
Wray
Former Dubuque Sheriff Accused in Jury Influence Case
In Dubuque on February 8 an affidavit from jury foreman Moriarity alleges former Sheriff Phillips influenced the Blumenthal vs. Union Electric damage case jury at the behest of county attorney Alphonse Matthews. The filing prompts a new inquiry into juror Tait, who held out for $500, as Matthews and Phillips face Judge O'Donnell today.
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Dubuque
Alexander Moriarity
Blumenthal
Union Electric Company
Phillips
Alphonse Matthews
Matthews
Moriarty
O’donnell
O'Donnell
Tait
Linhoff murder trial recounts fatal night details
Mason City reports the Linhoff case after ten days of testimony as Linhoff describes quarrels leading to the fatal encounter with Mrs. Kettleson. He testifies she fell by a tree, Bromleys aided her inside, and a fight ensued with Mrs. Linhoff firing during the clash.
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Mason City
Linhoff
Mr. Bromley
Bromley
Private Banks Bill Aims at Iowa State and Private Banks
Representative Calderwood introduced a bill to apply state and savings bank inspection and reporting provisions to private banks. It covers all deposit-taking entities and mirrors sections 1872 through 1881, including quarterly sworn statements, audits, special reports, expense coverage, and possible wind up actions.
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Des Moines
Calderwood
State
Liquor Seizure Hits Clive Post Office Leader
Des Moines reports the seizure by James McKeon of liquor from the Clive general store near the post office. McKeon, 51, postmaster and prominent local figure, allegedly sold liquor to minors from ages 14 to 15 over a period. The incident marks the first prosecution under Iowa liquor law reorganization led by the Anti-Saloon League forces.
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Des Moines
James McKeon
Clive
Iowa
Anti-Saloon League
McKeon
Former Sioux City police captain sentenced for bribe
Edward Anderson, once Sioux City police captain, was fined 500 dollars and jailed six months for taking a bribe from slot machine operator J H Bigelow. The punishment was the maximum allowed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Edward Anderson
J. H. Bigelow
Ice dealer found dead in hunting accident near Corydon
Corydon officials report M. Nelson disappeared after an afternoon rabbit hunt. A search party located his body about half a mile west of the city. Authorities believe the death was accidental with a discharged gun as the likely cause.
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Corydon
M. Nelson
Farm Robbed of 1500 During Milking in Clive Area
Fred Snyder a farmer near Clive was bound gagged by two masked men while milking at 5 o clock and robbed of about 1500 dollars. He was found hours later by neighbor John Milligan, cold and nearly unconscious. The robbers took a money roll from Snyder’s pockets after knowing the week old stock sale proceeds.
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Des Moines
Fred Snyder
Clive
Snyder
John Milligan
Bureau
Blydenburg Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Eldora February 5 jurors return a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree against Blydenburgh with a recommendation of life imprisonment. The prisoner showed no emotion and was moved to the county jail after the verdict.
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Eldora
Blydenburgh
Fraud Charged Against Spinney in Bankers Union Case
Des Moines reports fraud charges against E. C. Spinney former manager of the Bankers Union of the World headquartered in Omaha. Nebraska Supreme Court appoints Judge Robert Ryan as referee to oversee charges as Spinney remains president with company business under supervision. Spinney must post a 15000 dollar bond. Sheriff oversight in Omaha halts operations per state insurance commission order.
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Spinney
Des Moines
E. C. Spinney
Bankers’ Union of the World
Omaha
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Robert Ryan
Lincoln
Insurance Commission
War animal buyers active in Central Iowa
R J Baker a noted horse dealer has been in Elcor a for several days buying horses and mules for the Japanese Russian war. He has spent about 80000 dollars in January on stock in Central Iowa and will ship forty head here in a single day to Buffalo before sending them abroad.
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Elcora
R. J. Baker
Iowa
Buffalo
Baker
Japan Seizes Railroad in Korea Conflict Advance
Vladivostock dispatch reports Japanese troops occupy the Seoul Fusan railroad in Korea. Japanese forces take large guns to Seoul for legation protection and are erecting barracks to house cavalry nearby.
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Japan
St. Petersburg
Seoul Fusan
Vladivostock
Seoul
Missing Cashier Captured Near Council Bluffs
Lee Deford, cashier of the failed Alta Mont bank in Missouri, accused of embezzling 21 000 dollars, has been captured in Council Bluffs and sent to Gallatin jail. He left Alta Mont before a warrant, traveled to Jameson then toward Council Bluffs, with investigators tracking his train arrival.
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Council Bluffs
Lee Deford
Bank of
Altamont
Gallatin (Mo
Deford
Aitamont
Jameson
Cuncil Bluffs
Didicers
Watts
Suffering Creek Chief Seeks Relief From Disease
Storielles, General Pleasant Porter, Creek Nation's head, laments a civil ailment of government life. He recalls a healthier outdoor youth, notes the goat pain makes him swear, and mentions a religious friend advising prayer for relief.
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General Pleasant Porter
Rip Van Winkle star J Jefferson meets laughing fans after matinee
After a matinee Joseph Jeffer son guides several pretty girls backstage. The group praises his performance while he jokes that he heard every word they uttered, despite the noise.
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Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Mr. Jefferson
Bryan Praises Belmont While Discussing Diplomatic Accommodations
William Jennings Bryan met Perry Belmont in Washington and spoke to the committee about improving lodging for ministers and ambassadors. Belmont noted Bryan’s memory of his foreign relations committee days and teased the moment as clever.
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Belmont
William Jennings Bryan
Perry Belmont
Washington
Mr. Belmont
Congress
Bryan
President warns during tense meeting with unnamed man
A young secretary met the President with her employer’s business. The man questioned the President and prompted a loud reply. The President told the woman to stay, promising no bloodshed unless he acted and offering ample warning.
Young Congressman Faced Opponents Over Youth
A Texas representative Morris Sheppard once faced attacks on his youth as he pursued Congress. A French-Cossack anecdote recalls a cask of cognac sent as tribute to Odessa, vanished in transit and blamed on evaporation, ending with a watered cask found upon broaching in the end.
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Morris Sheppard
Texas
Congress
Sheppard
Darkey
Felix Faure
France
Ural Mountains
Odessa
Loubet
Painter Triumphs Over Pain with Dodd’s Kidney Pills
In Sault Ste. Marie on February 8, C L Smith of 309 Anne Street testifies he suffered pains blamed on Lumbago Sciatica Rheumatism or lead poisoning. After using two boxes of Dodd’s Kidney Pills he walked without a cane, then fully recovered and praises the remedy’s effect.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
C. L. Smith
Anne Street
City
Dodd
Generational Gap Preface in A Cynic Dialogue
A cynic argues with a listener about whether modern children show less respect to parents. He contemplates if this stems from diminished duty or discernment among youth today.
Thunder Signals Lobster Claw Regrowth Under Stress
A report describes lobsters reacting to loud thunder by shedding claws and fleeing to deeper water. New claws begin growing immediately and soon reach sizes equal to the original ones.
Newark man wins silver medal at St Petersburg Society
William Archibald of Newark New Jersey receives the silver medal and diploma from the St Petersburg Photographic Society for his photographs of lightning flashes.
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Newark, N. J
William Archibald
St. Petersburg Photographic Society
Defiance Starch Delays Stock to Sell 12 Ounce Packs
A grocer explains Defiance Starch is not shy of cold water starch but offers 16 ounces for the price of 13. The note suggests stock shortages are tied to bulk packaging and price parity, urging customers to wait for 12 ounce packs to sell out.
Deadly perfume of Java death plant blooms unseen
A plant in Java releases a fragrance so potent that inhaled in sufficient quantity it can overcome an adult and kill insect life that encounters its vapor. Local observers warn of its alien and dangerous emissions and urge caution around its flowers.
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Java
Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim and Testimonials
An old advertisement claims one hundred dollars reward for a hal disease cured by Catarrh Care from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Undersigned praise Cheney’s honesty after 15 years of dealings and endorse Rovkan blood and mucous system removal with testimonials offered. Free samples and 75 cent price per bottle. Also mentions Hall's Family Remedy for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney &O
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Sahee, Kinnan & Manure
Kolesale
Dru
Hall
Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup Teething Relief
A historical ad note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims gum softening and relief from wind colic amid a period voice and generic health assertions.
Grocers Bury Defiance Starch Stock Preference
Some grocers say they do not stock Defiance Starch 16 oz due to a prior customer reaction. They maintain a stock of 12 other brands hoping to avoid unsold inventory with a once used product.
England reports sugar therapy as cancer cure
The article claims a tablespoon of molasses taken four to five times daily as a new cure for internal cancer in England, presenting an unconventional treatment as medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
To Cure a Cold in One Day Promise
A vintage medical sales line promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. The teaser ends with a quirky claim about opening minds.
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Temple Amendment
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