Proprietary Medicines’ Value in Rural Life
The Committee on Legislation of the Proprietary Association defends patent medicines as vital family remedies found in farm homes nationwide. They argue such preparations offer ready prescriptions, standardize results, and reduce cost compared to physician-prescribed drugs. The piece notes barberspoken hair tonics and the public interest in accessible remedies.
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Comm Eastern
Committee On
The
Proprietary Association
First Prayer Meeting Remarks by Errastus Pinkley
The pastor praises a first time prayer meeting and Erastus Pinkley explains he came for strength as he works washing a chicken coop and building a fence around two watermelon patches. The Washington Star notes this colorful exchange.
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Erastus Pinkley
Washington Star
Willie Learns Observation From Family Hints
A boy named Willie is urged by his father and relatives to observe carefully. The trio of admonitions from his uncle and aunt makes a strong impression. That night Willie reveals he has been watching, exposing hidden bottles and odds and ends in family places. The family then labels him a sneak.
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Willie
Jim
Jennie
Six Doctors Failed to Cure Kidney Trouble
South Bend Indiana September 25 special report J O Landeman says after three years and six doctors his kidney trouble was cured by two boxes of Dodd s Kidney Pills He praises the remedy claiming many others have similar benefits and asserts the pills cure Bright s Disease.
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South Bend
Ind
J. O. Landeman
Mr. Landeman
Dodd
Bright
Is He a Successful Businessman Becker Says Investigation Likely
A Puck cartoon quotes Becker doubting a man’s business success while predicting that he will face an investigation. The exchange questions credibility and hints at forthcoming scrutiny.
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Kicker
Becker
Puck
Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers Promise Cure for Stomach Trouble
An advertisement promotes Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers as a drugless absorption cure for stomach distress. It claims relief from belching gas sour eructations indigestion and related pains without drugs. The offer includes two boxes for 75 cents or a free sample via coupon.
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Mull
Substitution The Griswold Mystery Looms In Capital Notes
Des Moines reports unsolved connections to the Griswold disappearance with Frank Callahan of Peosta unclear. Inter Urban Railway plans collapse Newton and Boone extensions amid a Civic League bond suit slowing new lines. State officials discuss replacing industrial schools with an Iowa State Military Academy and a state seminary.
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H. H. Polk
Inter- Urban Railway Company
Newton
Colfax
Perry
Civic League
Street Railway Company
Boone
Polk
Eldora
Mitchellville
John Downie
State Board of Control
State House
Mad House
Lunatic Asylum
Iowa State Military Academy
Acetylene light for rural homes praised as ideal lighting
The article extols calcium carbide derived acetylene as the ideal distant rural lighting. It highlights ease of production from lime and coal, simple equipment about the size of a milk can, and notes that acetylene light is bright, safe, and eye friendly for country houses. It ends with a proverb about enemies and friends.
When You Buy Starch Buy Defiance
An advertisement touts Defiance starch at 16 oz for 10 cents with a slogan promising repeat use.
Ridicule as a Weapon Against Righteousness
A concise aphorism notes that ridicule functions like a sword of lead when aimed at moral virtue, implying sharp, demeaning justice in social critique.
Hair cure testimonial praises Cuticura as scalp remedy
A New York City reader describes severe scalp humor and hair loss, reporting rapid recovery after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He says his hair is restored and free from further annoyance and that he will always use the products. Signed Fred’k Busche, 918 East 57th St., New York City.
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Fred’k Busche
East 57Th St
New York City
Unanswered Soldiers Preference Law Case Leaves Legislature Rumors
The Marshalltown case prompts speculation on a Supreme Court decision due in the opening weeks of the reconvened session. If no opinion is filed by January, amendments to the civil war veterans law may be pursued to address objections, including limiting the law to Civil War veterans only.
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Supreme Court
Marshalltown
Caswell
Marshall County
Sparrows Cause Confusion in New York Lesson
A New York public school teacher explained worm damage to trees and the introduction of English sparrows to eat them. She noted sparrows multiplied greatly, becoming as problematic as the worms. A student asked which was worse, and Tommy replied he had never had sparrows.
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New York
Tommy
Supreme Court affirms life sentence for Bodgny in Monroe murder
Bodgny, who killed 14 year old Allie Underation after she refused marriage, was sentenced to life in prison by a jury despite insanity pleas. He fired on her and her sister in a fenced pasture on July 10, 1904, after stalking the girl for weeks.
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Supreme Court
Joseph Bodgny
Monroe County
Allie Underation
Bodgny
Joe
Chronic erysipelas relief with pink pills, patient story
Mrs Ida A Colbath of 19 Winter Street Newburyport Massachusetts suffered severe chronic erysipelas with facial swelling and body pains. After failing standard treatment she took Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and improved after two boxes with full recovery after six boxes. Pills available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Ida A. Colbath
Winter Street
Newburyport
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Record Divorce Case Fastest Day For Judge McHenry
Judge McHenry in Polk county equity division granted forty two divorces in one day setting a record. The court processed each case at about three minutes, averaging rapid dissolution of marriages.
Berlin Snippet Echoes Distant Fables and Local Prose
A fragment notes Berlin life with a moral twist, contrasting animal metaphors and city scenes. The text hints at social observations, leaving readers to fill the rest of the vignette about local life and discourse.
May Days Trust Query in Small Town Parlor
A fragment from a local page shows a character asking if someone is trustworthy with Bess replying yes. The line hints at approval from a father figure who mentions an obligation to Skoo and a cryptic phrase Get tet Te Bok.
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Bess
Papa
Skoo
Fort Madison official shortage hits building and loan
George E. Pennell, accountant for the State Auditor, reports a shortage of 112 483.91 dollars in the Fort Madison Building and Loan Association to Secretary W Albright. The secretary's office is vacant. President R M Smith assumes control as fear grows over long standing peculations. Albright defends himself, promising an independent audit and asks the public to withhold judgment.
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Albright
Fort Madison
George E. Pennell
Carroll
Fort Madison Building and Loan Association
W. Albright
R. M. Smith
Board of Directors
Mr. Albright
Pennell
Building and Loan Association
Griswold Identified as River Victim in Des Moines
Des Moines confirms the coffin at Patrick's undertaking rooms holds George R. Griswold after dentist Dr. F W Knott verified his teeth and body measurements. Postmortem testimony and measurements eliminate substitution theory and settle Griswold died by murder or self-inflicted action.
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Des Moines
Patrick’s Undertaking Rooms
George R. Griswold
F. W. Knott
Griswold
Miller
7. Ws. Knott
Dentist Fights Duel With Burglar in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge report: Dr N E Smith a local dentist woke to a burglar rifling his clothes in the Mc Namara block. He fired from under his pillow as the intruder returned fire. About a dozen shots were exchanged and some bullets pierced the woodwork.
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Fort Dodge
N. E. Smith
Mc.Namara
Wr. Smith
Boy Hurt in Gilman Accident Details Missing
Andrew Baker, 12, of Gilman, sustained injuries described as affecting the legs feet and back after an incident. The report provides limited information on circumstances or exact nature of injuries.
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Ndrew Baker
Gilman
Body Found In Des Moines River With Griswold Links
The body of Frank Callahan of Peosia was recovered from the Des Moines River eight miles below Des Moines. A post mortem found no skull fracture or poison, but a cut pocket and missing watch chain echo Griswold case clues. Two boys found the body in knee deep water near Levy.
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Des Moines
Frank Callahan
Peosia
Griswold
Rock Island Depot
Miller
Levy
Burlington Road
Clarence Keeling
Harvey Keller
Des Moines Osteopathy Contingent Forms New College
Eighty Des Moines students and professors withdrew to organize a new osteopathy college in Los Angeles after alleging the Pacific School of Osteopathy failed to deliver shares involved in merging Des Moines College of Osteopathy. Leader Col. A. B. Shaw heads the Iowa group, which moved west following an absorption by the Still school in Kirksville, Missouri.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific School of Osteopathy
Des Moines College of Osteopathy
Des Moines
Iowa
Col
A. B. Shaw
Des Moines College
Kirksville
Mysterious death near Northwestern tracks at Sheldahl
Harry Phillips, 28, was found dead near the Northwestern railroad tracks one mile south of Sheldahl. A ticket to Des Moines was bought that night, none found on him, fueling speculation he fell from a train or was placed there. He had been working on a farm and was formerly married, now divorced.
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Sheldahl
Harry Phillips
Northwestern
Des Moines
Audubon Declares Dry Town as Drug Permits Surrendered
County Attorney Cosson leads effort to enforce permit law causing Audubon to become completely dry. Drug gists with permits were asked to surrender them and show cause why they should not pay mulch tax. Assessor notices urge compliance or face building tax assessment. Two of four druggists surrendered. two plan to plead not guilty in court.
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Audubon
Cosson
Audubon County
Charles Bisom
Brayton
Horse Crushed Man With Escaping Horse in Manchester
Ernest Preston, a young man employed by a local horse importer, was badly injured when a horse he was leading in the street reared and fell backward onto him. He was knocked down and badly bruised. no bones were broken. The incident occurred in Manchester on September 21.
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Manchester
Ernest Preston
Preston
Woman Sings Baby To Sleep Then Helps Husband Doze
A caregiver soothing a baby falls into a quiet moment with the spouse, guiding him to sleep after the night lullaby. The scene centers on a peaceful domestic routine and shared rest.
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