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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
2
An old ad promotes a cough remedy as a cure for children and inflamed lungs. A western judge humorously sentences a man unable to read to learn, then stretches the idea as a pair of inmates teach each other before release.
A horned rabbit killed by George W. Terrill of Jewell county Kansas is on display at the Robinson post office. The horns on its head measure three inches and the species, while not rare in the area, is not common.
An old advert promotes a kidney and bladder cure titled We Great South America. It claims rapid relief from pain in kidneys bladder and back with immediate relief of water retention. Sold by Geo W Speers Drugsist in Vinton Iowa.
James Garrison, a Camden County farmer, built a double-box ice storage system with a twenty by twenty feet ice cube. He conveyed spring water into troughs, froze it, then filled a larger outer box with charcoal and sawdust between chambers. He plans to drill and blast to create ice supply for summer.
Dr William A Seeley, osteopathic and chiropractic physician of Cedar Rapids Iowa, will open an office in the State Bank building on the second floor back of Cato Seils law office. He will meet interested persons on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each week to explain and discuss these treatment modes. Free initial consultation offered.
The third annual convention of the Town telephone association in Des Moines focused on unifying state independent companies to compete with Bell for long distance business. Reports note hundreds of miles of unconnected wire and plans for extensions, while many locals struggle with expenses and inferior equipment due to lack of patronage. Debate over full consolidation cites potential gains but fears of loss of position under new management. Some stockholders would sell if offered good prices. legality of selling holdings is noted.
The Chicago Tribune argues congress should cut the tin plate duty to curb trusts and questions whether cutting duties on other trust goods would similarly destroy trusts. The note mentions a grippe epidemic and promotes One Minute Cough Cure with endorsements from A J Shepherd of Elden Missouri and J S Brubaker as a pleasant and quick relief.
Governor Shaw at Vicksburg argues Iowa soil yield per capita shows limited profit with rye and oats, while corn and potatoes appear abundant. He contrasts with Governor Bates claims and notes no prices or production costs. The piece also includes unrelated ads for English Spavin Liniment and blemish care.
It argues farmers spread land too thin, straining labor and capital. Overextended farms lead to delayed work, poor cultivation, and sacrifice of crops or stock. A smaller, well tended area yields better profits. examples include a three acre corn contest producing 107 bushels per acre without fertilizer. The piece urges focusing effort on manageable plots to gain higher returns.
A Jamestown North Dakota man, Edward JH Wells, calmed his wife and daughter amid the Windsor Hotel fire on Fifth Avenue. He secured a fire escape rope, guided his daughter and wife to safety, then descended himself with improvised restraints. A crowd cheered as all three survived.
Dr Pierce offers home treatment for women with disorders, claiming his Favorite Prescription cures many cases. Readers are urged to write for guidance and a bound copy of The Great Sense Medical Adviser, with mail costs paid by stamps. World’s Dispensary Medical Ass’n, Buffalo, N Y.
Public generosity noted as proprietors of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have donated over ten million trial bottles. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases with a free trial bottle offered by Calon J S Brrubsker druggist. Regular size priced at 50c and 81 in old currency, guaranteed or money refunded.
Trade note highlights selection of good durable medium priced hosiery for men women and children. Emphasizes careful choosing to meet demand.
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