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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
3
A local ad promotes a wide range of rugs in Floral and Oriental designs including Axminster Velvet and Brussels 9x12. It also markets new furniture lines such as Quarter Saved Suits Rockers Chairs and Book Cases and urges customers to compare prices to save money and gain a satisfied customer.
Oakfield Brayton George Hanen and Louisa Heiken near Sarah planned marriage Wednesday. Misa Kathleen Koob visited with grandmother at Anita. Various locals reported moving, sales, farm improvements, livestock trades, and social visits including Hane Bengaard plastering, George Hoegh cattle shipment, and Miss Anna Anderson visiting Stuart. Mr Miller to Atlantic for hospital update. Dewitt's Little Early Risers advertised.
A jumble of notices and ads mentions doctors opinions on bowel health and the first rule of health, J. O. Ayer Co. pills, and Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment for piles. Local names like Miss Mayme Essington Sophie Sorenson Lawrence Nelaen Hana Nymand Jena Christoffers en appear with routine town chatter about repairs, illnesses, purchases, and building plans.
Take notice of an auction at Honest Pete's Croraine Co in Exira Iowa. The sale is planned for Saturday May 2 and Thursday May 7 in the store afternoon and evening, with participation open to the public.
An advertisement claims most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating liver and bowels, restoring natural action. It asserts the syrup is mild, pleasant, and does not nauseate or gripe.
George A Arnold, agent for Security Insurance Co of Davenport Iowa, advertises Cunard Trans-Atlantic ocean tickets to Scandinavia offering quicker service than competitors. Also promotes Lozier cut flowers from the middle west’s largest greenhouse and invites calls.
An ad asserts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla contains no alcohol and serves as a non alcoholic tonic and alterative for impure blood, urging readers to consult their doctor about usage and follow medical advice.
The New York Press contrasts London sweatshops with New York slop shops where two daughters of Maj Reynolds of the Fifth West India regiment earn three cents per shirt. Hood’s poem Song of the Shirt drew public attention and led to a subscription to aid the sisters after their father’s death.
Jason the country store owner complains that a city actor spins marvelous yarns to amuse the checker players each night. While the crowd swallows the tales the actor eats dates raisins and dried figs, padding the scene with a bit of humor.
A dialogue notes a concern about forest preservation in America and promotes Dr Shoop Restorative as a tonic to energize the body. It claims the indoor winter lifestyle weakens organs and suggests a few weeks of use will show daily improvements. Sold by N Hansen.
Dr L J Oldaker dentist announces office in the north room of the Findlay Drug store and that all dental work will be promptly attended to.
The German physician Dr Baur of Des Moines displays hundreds of testimonials claiming cures for diseases labeled incurable such as consumption paralysis cancers rheumatism tumors appendicitis and gall stones. He offers free consultation at his office or by mail and invites patients to write with their cases. Address 1122 6th Ave Des Moines IA.
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