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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1898
Page
12
Report from Shawneetown Illinois on April 6 describes a flood catastrophe with at least 45 to 50 confirmed dead and many missing. Rescue efforts focus on unloading supplies and sheltering hundreds who fled rising waters while the levee remains precarious and the town receives aid shipments.
Governor Bhaw announced Iowa troops are ready to move six hours after notification. Five thousand pairs of shoes and 4,000 flannel shirts are contracted for. All other supplies to be ordered at once. Charles O Shonessy appointed chief of police by Democratic Mayor J H Quick. he has been city marshal for two years. Sparks from the wires note Wheat yield in Victoria colony at 10,400,000 bushels and U K Bank rate rising to 4 percent.
Miss Zeta Blanche Osborne wed Hugh Marshall Reinig of Griswold in Atlantic in a grand ceremony at the Osborne home. The event drew Cass County figures and out-of-town guests, with Wagner music, flower girls, and a Western lineage of pioneer merchants. After a European bridal tour the couple departed by train for the East and then Europe.
A dense advertisement roundup from a local druggist listing Bucklen’s Arnica and Shiloh’s Cure products, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Karl’s Clover Tea, Foley’s Kidney Cure, Dr Kay’s Renovator, and Little Early Risers. It touts cures for cuts bruises rashes coughs colds stomach liver and kidney complaints with multiple testimonials and dealer names Vic Emmert & Co M. J. Davis & Son Lewis Iowa Atlantic Iowa and Richford Vt.
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder distress by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief of bladder, kidney and back pain for all genders and rapid relief of water retention. Sold by F Parsons & Co., Druggists, Atlantic Iowa.
Grain-O is a delicious nourishing drink that replaces coffee. It aids digestion and strengthens the nerves, is not a stimulant, and benefits both children and adults. Sold by grocers, it costs about a quarter as much as coffee, 15 and 25 cents.
Purports to cure a cold by removing the cause through pecac to open secretions quinine to destroy poison and cascara laxative. Claims rapid, permanent relief with a guarantee no cure no pay. Sold by FP Parsons & Co and Vie Emmert & Co. Also advertises Haley's kidney cure and life for 500.
Urine analysis described as a sign of kidney trouble and urges use of Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root. Claims relief for back pain and urinary issues, promotes samples by mail order, price fifty cents to one dollar, paper guarantees genuineness of offer.
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