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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
1
Editorial hails J B Sullivan of Creston as a man of conviction and courage, praising his aggressive campaign style to disrupt the Republican majority. It notes Governor Cummins and Mark Hanna in political maneuvers and hints at Sullivan challenging platform shifts and debates.
In 1804 the Twenty-fifth Iowa General Assembly faced a division over the Mulct tax and prohibition statutes. The piece details how Cedar Rapids and Belle Plaine sought suspensions or penalties, while Benton County faced widespread nonpayment of Mulct tax. It argues the law creates discrimination between communities and criticizes Republican handling, calling for local option or reform.
A R McCook principal of Hime public schools and Democratic candidate for state superintendent was born August 3, 1876 in Af ton township Howard county Iowa. He educated in Howard county rural schools and at La Verne Minnesota and Minnesota institutions. He taught at nineteen and has spent most years in teaching or newspaper work, now reelected as Elsa schools principal with higher salary. His lecture Literature as an Edunate is well regarded. Four years ago he ran for county superintendent with strong showing.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the best remedy for various ailments and warns against counterfeit versions. In a separate note, ex Deputy U S Marshal W A Beards is found guilty of breaking and entering, with a trial at Inciecole and a jury decision after 23 minutes, potentially leading to a prison sentence from one year to life.
A vintage advert claims a cure for indigestion and stomach troubles by stimulating digestion. It touts milk and toast as starvation practices and promotes Riedel Dyspepsia Cure and Kodol as digestive aids.
A.B Dow er, the Old Reliable Auctioneer, denounces rivals and defends his farm sale prices. He cites one thousand dollar bids and a one percent charge, claims misrepresentation by others, and urges farmers in Bell, Tama, Linn, Iowa, Bucksnsa and Blackhawk to compare Dowell’s prices with competitors to avoid being misled.
An ad-like fragment praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a perfect laxative for liver action bile clearance and appetite, with Rob Moore of Lafayette endorsing them over other pills. The text is a noisy OCR snippet with misspellings and archaic phrasing.
Week ending September 38 1905 reports ideal conditions for hay and corn harvests with light rains and light frost not damaging crops. Most corn beyond frost danger, potato crop below average, apples and grapes improving. summary notes major bulletin ends with notice of October 6 special card. Quote from Bevgna J. Cox touting Electric Bitters for liver and kidney issues and stomach disorders with dealer endorsement.
A Georgia clerby went out to an ald Seid to week and pray at dusk he knelt and offered a long petition for angels to come and minister unto him. He heard a flapping of wings as the moment unfolded.
A man lies ill at home as his wife urges him to rise and answer danger. He speaks of angels coming for him and refuses to leave his bed, saying he cannot carry the burden. The scene unfolds with household alarm and grave superstition.
Joppa Jenks of Joppa Jenks farm northwest of Vinton testifies to chronic back pain and kidney issues since leaving the army. He credits Dan's Kidney Pills from Walter S. Pelmer's drug store for prompt relief, restoration of kidney function, and renewed strength. Sold by all dealers at five cents per package. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Deane’s and take no substitute.
The Rock Island System offers low round trip rates to California with selling dates from September 15 to November 30. Fares include 33 from Chicago and 331.06 from Peoria and Rock Island, 33299 from St. Paul and Minneapolis, 33170 from Cedar Rapids, 292 from Des Moines, and 325 from Missouri River Points. Tickets are valid in tourist sleeping cars and must be purchased before winter. No winter reductions or routes to California through Scenic or Southern lines. Seek the nearest Rock Island agent for the folder Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Car.
Advertises cream shipments to Waterloo Iowa with price terms tied to the New York butter fat market. Dairymen offered one cent less for cream and a half cent premium for butter fat testing 10 percent or better. Invites banks to attest to standing.
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