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Newspaper

Benton County Times

Location

Vinton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1899

Page

3

Discovery Cures Chronic Lung Disease Praised

Beating the Klondike tale tells how A. C. Thomas of Marynville Texas was cured of consumption after suffering for years. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is claimed to completely heal asthma bronchitis and throat and lung affections with a free trial at C. Bru baker’s drug store. Priced 50 cents and one dollar guaranteed to cure or money refunded.

A. C. Thomas Marynville Tex Klondike King Dr. King Co. S. Brubaker Palmer Vinton B. Chenowith Newhall Otto Royal Medicine Co Chicago

One Thousand Farmers Wanted for Dakota Land Boon

Advertisement urges 1000 farmers to take up land along the Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul Railway in Dakota. Lands in 20 counties priced 7 to 15 dollars per acre, rising in value. claims boomed returns for home or investment. Promotes schools churches markets nearby and diversified farming in South and North Dakota. warns about title defects and invites inquiries to W E Powell in Chicago. </s>

Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Dakota Daota W.E. Powell Old Colony Balding Chicago

Safety from Lightning in Cities and Gladstone’s Dog

A brief piece notes urban safety from lightning due to metal roofs wires and pipes, with four-fifths of deaths in rural areas. It also reports a monument ordered for Mr Gladstone’s dog Petz, born Schwalbach 1886 died Hawarden 1898, described as his faithful companion.

Mr. Gladstone Mold

Heaviest train moved by single locomotive record set

A Pennsylvania Railway locomotive pulled a train about three quarters of a mile long from Altona to Harrisburg a distance of 132 miles in twelve hours. The train consisted of 180 loaded coal cars behind the tender and weighed 5212 tons with the locomotive at 104 tons. This is claimed as the heaviest train ever moved over a long distance by a single locomotive.

Pennsylvania Railway Altona Harrisburg

Water Pipes Full of Eels in Boston

The Boston water board faces a puzzling problem as eels invade water pipes from intake strainers. Eels grow from small to large, clogging small mains and even stopping house service. The Transcript comments on flawed notions of manliness, contrasting pipe smoking with discomfort.

the Water Board of Boston

Language scheme sparks talk in Youngest boarder scene

Natecal Sermiss notes a remark from a Youngest boarder about an eastern magazine planning an international language. The Cheerful Idiot adds a witty line predicting much talk. Indianapolis Journal.

Natecal Sermiss Indianapolis Journal

It Would Sibley and Florida Winter Visit

The passage shows light social chatter about a winter in Florida and a question about climate. It includes a humorous exchange on a railway train with Prof Blank and his book, and a story of a benedict warned by an irascible father-in-law about his daughter’s conduct with no further complaints.

Sibley Florida Yvoet New York Evening Journal Prof. Blank Benedict Judy

Immense sun-dial described at Hayon Ho roo promontory

An enormous sun dial claimed as the largest in the world sits at Hayon Ho roo, a 3000 foot high promontory over the Aegean Sea. As the sun moves, it casts a shadow that touches an island circle serving as hour marks. In Terre Haute, Terre Haute, during Samuel Morton's death, the courthouse clock faced his home turned black at 11 40, then cleared moments after. The crowd watched this apparent omen, with most attributing it to sun shadow rather than superstition.

Hayon Horoo Aegean Sea Samuel Morton Terre Haute Morton

Freedom of thought and the call for inner freedom

A reflective piece on freedom of thought arguing that true liberty includes allowing diverse views. It warns against tyranny by zealots and praises measured culture that heals through heart and mind. It asserts real culture blends intellect with compassion and cautions against overestimating self worth while urging steady, honest effort.

La Grippe Sufferer Seeks Cough Cure Remedy

Mr S A Fackler editor of the Mic aropy Hustler in Florida and his family endured severe La Grippe until One Minute Cough Cure provided quick relief. The remedy is said to have helped thousands with La Grippe and its exhausting after effects.

S. A. Fackler Hustler Brubaker Warner Jos

Electric lights to light Vatican interiors in 11000 rooms

Electric light is to be introduced in the Vatican’s 11000 rooms. The plant is being installed in the former barracks of the French guards, signaling a major modernization of papal facilities.

Vatican

The Nonculant Canton Merchant

A vivid slice of Canton commerce from Through China with a Camera describes a merchant’s wary, unassuming welcome. The owner watches silently until a customer shows intent, then offers goods with a polite, indifferent air and a ready willingness to trade at his terms.

Canton China

Coin found by Janesville man highlights campaign finance relic

John Lavelle of Janesville Michigan unearthed a copper coin in his garden. The obverse proclaims My Currency My Glory while the reverse bears Perish credit perish commerce Down with the bank My victory and a porker at the center. The unreadable side hints at a bygone financial struggle era.

John Lavelle Janesville Mich

Benton County Real Estate Sale Under Watson Assignee

Matt Gaasch as Assignee of 8. H. Watson and Sons markets Watson Real Estate, mainly Benton county Iowa with holdings in South Dakota Des Moines and Minneapolis. The property, long tied up, is now ready for sale to raise funds for creditors. Prospective buyers are invited to visit at the bank building to discuss bargains.

Matt Gaasch 8. H. Watson and Sons Watson Real Estate Benton County Iowa South Dakota Des Moines Minneapolis Mr. Watson

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