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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
3
An 19th century ad item touts a patent remedy from Belleville Ohio with bold claims to cure multiple ailments. It features mispelled product names, references to doctors and pills, urging readers to buy for improved health and vigor despite dubious language and dubious efficacy.
Harry Hortman fired three shots at Florence Porter in Whites restaurant, injuring her as he pursued revenge after being rejected. He admitted aiming to frighten her, drank heavily, and faces charges as the wounded woman fights for recovery. Hortman, 23, is from this city. his parents express disgrace and sympathy.
Des Moines Daily Capital announces a December 28 bargain day for $2.00 yearly subscriptions by mail, inviting current subscribers to remit $2.00 and settle accounts. Also mentions holiday gift subscriptions and highlights its status as a metropolitan newspaper with full wire and market reports. A separate notice advertises a December 12 farm sale near Cherokee featuring cattle, horses, hogs, crops, farm machinery, and a long list of equipment with terms and rates.
A southern Forest City resident claims his cat bin is being moved before his horse needs. He places a bear trap in the bin to deter nightly visitors to the granary, insisting the trap will remain each night to prevent harm to his belongings and avoid offending locals.
In Syracuse Kansas editor H N Lester reports two years of failed cures for eczema in his hands before complete healing with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad extols the salve as best for eruptions sores and all skin diseases claiming it is the patterson Nelson brand.
A catalog of medicines touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches and ailments with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and a cough remedy claiming centuries of family use, with trial bottles and guaranteed sizes at local druggists.
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