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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
3
The text touts exceptional equipment and scientific means behind Syrup of Figa with Elixir of Senn from the California Fig Syrup Co. claiming purity and unique methods. It warns against imitations and notes the front page omits the company’s full name.
A long OCR fragment recounts a violent incident in which a bullet injured a man named Houd in Brooklyn, with doctors and hospital care described in stark terms. It includes medical claims about cures and a later advertisement for a blood remedy by J. Cheeney Co. It also contains a religious note from Parson Flite’s congregation and an extended testimonial about Cuticura remedies for eczema, ending with a dated Newark, NC endorsement from 1908 and an antiquated door entry superstition.
C Mistttin Vownd Haneyting it As Cell Martin Oberaun, the powerful Asian who ran amuck on Great Western train No. 16 and stabbed three passengers after Berwick, committed death by his own action in the county jail at Des Moines Thursday. Placed in a straight jacket, he had raved all day and tried to kil his keepers before Father O Reilly coaxed him to his cell. The jailer found him hanging by the bars, having torn ropes and fed them around his neck. Oberman, 37, a Chicago resident, had been held since the incident.
Margaret Marke and Nick Brogan, both under 18, fled Muscatine area to wed in Gayfield nine miles north. They trudged through night cold to reach the depot at the nine o clock hour, claimed to be siblings canvassing for telephones, and were stopped by the girl’s father who intercepted them just before boarding a train.
Coroner's jury ruled W J Kruger death accidental after he was found near his Portsmouth area home with head injury. Witnesses described fainting spells and a fall that caused a nasal fracture. Family members reported searching for him before discovery.
A jumble of early 20th century Iowa notices reports poisonings from canned tomatoes at Council Bluffs dining, a Waverly murder suicide, Dubuque law and order bars debate, master bakers meeting in Dubuque, a Hawarden storm fire, an Ottumwa robbery thwarted, a Hur ome mad dog attack, Mason City arm injury fatality, Cedar Rapids jail diphtheria cases, Centerville street incident death, and assorted farm thefts and rural crime reports across the state.
William Bay a Blacksmith of Highland Park and suburb of Dew Moltica was found dead in his sleeping room. He appeared murdered with a wound behind the ear and no robbery signs. Friends investigated after days of absence. Police are investigating the case.
John R R Dobbins is indicted by a district court grand jury for larceny of 30900 from T W Ballew a banker and merchant of Princeton Mo. The alleged theft used a fake horse race on October 12 2008. Gov Carroll issued requisition papers for Dobbins arrest in New York at the request of J M Ballew of Council Bluffs who says he was defrauded of 80000 last year by Dobbins.
Mrs. Luean Jeffrey of Osceola sues Creston Hotel company the city of Creston and George A. Newcomb druggist for 5000 dollars claiming fractures injuries to internal organs spinal damage and multiple lacerations after falling into an open unguarded areaway owned by Newcomb in connection with his drug business.
A chaotic district court moment in 1908 shows officials planning to indict rather than draw grand jurors. Across Iowa, railroad accidents injure train crews near Mason City and Austin, while the Fifty-Sixth Regimental Band gains state notice for Seattle. Two boys suffer injuries from an explosion in Magon City, and Clinton hosts Iowa’s oldest triplets first birthday. Reverend J B McBride of Princeton dies, postmasters proposed for three towns, and Spirit Lake Sioux City line election passes. A new Webster City postoffice set for March. a boy loses a leg in yards accident. Des Moines hosts Retail Clothiers’ Convention. a Spirit Lake interurban franchise passes. Clinton’s bridge deck work progresses.
A clipping discusses Dr. H W Wiley chief chemist of the Agricultural Department denying endorsements by Calumet and demanding cessation of misused name in publications. It notes his Congressional testimony against alum in food and quotes his stance on not using alum in bread. The piece also references a Chicago Tribune passerby and Munyon’s gift Almanac promotion with various curiosities.
A New York Times Star correspondent reports a lively crowd in Little Italy at a late concert. Performers shower audience members with coins as they sing, while proprietors and patrons react with money passing, a magistrate later questioning the scene. A Pasteur Institute virus note warns about a rat and mice deterrent gaining U.S. sale.
Amusements and clippings describe prizes for solving a riddle by Agna D Adams theatrical beauty. Sends 25 cents to Room 212 State Street Chicago. Mentions Pittsburgh and a puzzled alderman and priest politician with unclear dialogue.
A testimonial from Mrs W S Fe of Lansdowne Street Baltimore endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the most successful remedy for female complaints. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pain backache and nervous prostration after other means failed. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice and invites letters to Lynn Mass for guidance.
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