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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
9
A historic ad touts Hydtric Bitters as a remedy for backache and kidney problems citing dangers from careless boating and warning signs like dull back pain. It claims a Belk Tennessee resident was cured and promotes the product at 60 cents or one dollar per bottle.
An old fashion apocryphal ad claims Dr King’s Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach and bowels. The capsule promises relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion while selling for 26 cents at all dealers.
Massena reports one new smallpox case in town at Chas Gaskill’s home and another about five miles north at Trank Daugherty’s residence. Gaskill did not quarantine, possibly risking prosecution. authorities warn of costs and business losses, and city council acts to curb spread. Frank M Chapman family to occupy rooms above People’s store.
Miss Maude Dunn has resigned from Foley & Collins millinery and taken a position at the Gillette store. Musson reported a phone contact with GEO. TOEPFER on the 28th of 2029p regarding seed oats for sale.
To all concerned this notice announces a probate hearing for the alleged last will of Nancy J. Doty, late of Cass County Iowa deceased. The hearing will be held at the Court House in Atlantic on April 10, 1909 at 9 o'clock a.m. Respondents must appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated March 15, 1909. L. R. Forsyth, Clerk of the District Court, by A. A. Brigh, Deputy.
Sealed proposals for amber and other materials, oil, coal, pipes, meters and office tools will be received by the City of Atlantic until 6 pm April 5, 1909. Items include cement, sand, gravel, tile, lumber, petroleum products, electric components, and coal. City Clerk T. B. Nichols signs. Also an ad for Wood’s Liver Medicine touting liver disorder relief.
Giffen Porterfield Hellyer Laartz Jones Davenport Larson and other residents visited Omaha or nearby cities on business or with relatives. Dr Emmert and Dr Graham attended to local medical matters. A marriage license was issued to Boseck and Hampel. Hog shipments and local events plus social happenings filled the week.
A guaranteed cough remedy and beer laxative cough syrup for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial affections. Best for children as it relieves quickly and tastes good with a gentle laxative action. Sold by W T Palmer and Co through Leach Barber Shop news directories.
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 16 doctors failed. The product treats eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns and cuts. Sold at all dealers with 250 price in many newspapers.
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