20 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
1
The travelers reach Isle Rugen by a silent oarsman and are greeted by a mysterious host, the Duchess Joan asserts her royal title, and they enter a guarded fortress. Tension rises as plans unfold and loyalties blur in the dim hall.
London physician Dr Mobn H Clarke argues tea sustains a habit as dangerous as alcohol. He contends tea can intoxicate the human system, driving a population toward reliance on a “pleasant poison” and impairing restraint.
A southern Japan bottle label reads Foeren County Wines Little Seel St. Tulien, bottled by Bordeaux. Another label on English beer claims its efficacy is to give health and strength for stomach, noting the flavor is sweet and simple and not injurious when consumed.
Reader fragments recount a Tow a man visiting a fair in Pomland after a dream turns to reality and a coin threat leads to a tense moment. A Massachusetts legislator delivers a long political address as a Scotsman jokes about Sam and a station pass. Vancouver kindergarten faces a disruptive incident with a mother defending her child and the teacher’s patience wearing thin.
Edward L. Ariel of Amesbury Massachusetts recounts four years of disability from locomotor ataxia after a Spanish American War service. He describes pain numbness and loss of balance then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength freeing him from bed for periods and finally enabling full health. A druggist can supply them.
A Rochester reader recounts a terrible skin disease on her child and credits Corcoran Soap and Chicora Ointment with rapid relief. She describes seeking medical help, self treatment, and a dramatic recovery after two weeks with no lingering effects.
A garbled summary from Des Moines reports on escaped con man Tesse Crawford paroled after ten years and working as a blacksmith in Patterson Madison County. It notes aMount Pleasants sane hospital food inquiry finding no foundation for complaints and mentions artifacts gifted by J. W. Preston and a large aboriginal tool collection. It also covers child labor debates, a Des Moines clerk fatally shot by masked robbers, state tax and mutual telephone system discussions, and a looming interstate telephone market clash with Bell.
Albert Holeman, a merchant's son, was helping a mare when the animal bolted near Sellers Loess of Waterloe about six miles north of the city. He sustained injuries from the mare's handling by the reins, with the outcome uncertain as he fights for life in care.
After the greetrie telegraph arrives in Scorland, West Hichlander is asked to explain a puzzling winter event. He compares it to his collie dog crossing borders to Tehermery, saying the telegraph itself is like that smoky journey, a muddled analogy that hints at confusion.
An Oregon freight inspector cites Doan's Kidney Pills as curing months of back ache and presumed kidney trouble after a cold. He notes no recurrence for several months. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by dealers at 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. C.
The Union Pacific Railroad Passenger Dept presents a color rich folder for the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland. It offers a complete description of the fair with a bird’s eye view of grounds, buildings, and Portland scenes to guide visitors for maximum enjoyment.
A Navy officer watching a game in Japan was struck in the diaphragm. After recovery he sent a letter home praising Japanese women’s athleticism. The piece then oddly shifts to a scandal about an elderly man marrying a younger widow and hints at a secret.
A minister describes indigestion relief and better sleep after six months with Grape Nuts. He notes calmer nerves and renewed rest post Sabbath, saying the cereal is now essential on their table and even children prefer it. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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