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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
8
A collage of curious notes claims Indians and negroes have keener hearing than whites and describes a beauty paste that removes hair. It recalls a Styrian woman trapping a hare with banknotes, Germany’s bird trade, and Filipinos adopting flashy American fashion after sailors bring cheap straw hats to Manila.
Frederika Iowa December 28 Mr A B Grover aged 74 has suffered extensive sickness yet reports kidney problems resolved after taking ten boxes of Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He says bloating disappeared eight pounds gained and he sleeps well with no relapse. The ad promotes Designer Starch as quality, cheap, and effective.
The Iowa Sanitarium presents itself as a modern facility applying proven Battle Creek methods. It cites a thirty year lineage and emphasizes professional care alongside newly issued model time-table folders from the New York Central, under General Passenger Agent George H. Daniels. The Buffalo Commercial notes the opium trade in Turkey, valued at $3,000,000 annually.
An advertisement urges customers to try one package of Defiance Starch. If unsatisfied, return it to the dealer and receive one third more for the same money. The copy claims satisfaction and non sticking to the front, concluding that reputations are easy to lose.
A historical opinion column discusses John D. Rockefeller Jr urging focus on serving the Lord over wealth. It also critiques Roosevelt era politics, Payne’s role, and calls for deeds to back words. The piece attacks hypocrisy in manifest destiny and notes Panama choosing J Pierpont Morgan as fiscal agent amid shipbuilding trust concerns.
Manila hosted brilliant fetes likened to a Venetian carnival with Governor Taft present. Native professors and students from the Manila academy of fine arts furnished designs for the spectacles, challenging the notion that Filipinos are ignorant heathens. A separate Nebraska case involved Lyons founders’ deed clause prohibiting liquor, upheld by the supreme court.
In Bristow's report memorandum Roosevelt proposes extending the statute of limitations from three to five years. The Louisville Courier-Journal comments that corruption can be curbed by the president choosing a postmaster general for public duties rather than personal interests.
A review of the president’s latest message to Congress shows a tame, cautious tone amid political ambitions and party loyalty. The piece notes criticism of lobbyists, calls out potential reforms, and comments on broader debates over socialism, taxes, and prosperity in a pre election climate.
An administration press railing against Missouri political corruption omits party affiliations of indicted boodlers. The piece claims most exposed corruption figures are Republicans and questions the press’s candor in revealing full affiliations.
A presidential message omits tariff remarks while linking tariffs to trust growth and campaign contributions. The piece argues trusts support tariff favors and that funds will be arranged if party plans succeed next year.
A compilation of editorials and critiques noting Cleveland’s shifting stance on a second term, Roosevelt’s vigor, and the era’s party dynamics. It cites newspapers from Chicago New York and Sioux City, plus comments on international policy, trusts, tariffs, and manifest destiny amid looming campaigns and elections.
An old promotional piece urges keeping Peruna in every home especially where children are present. It claims Peruna prevents sickness, acts as a preventive and cure for catarrhal affections, and would save thousands of lives and avert chronic diseases.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. M. Brown of Dunnegan Springs Missouri claims Peruna cured a three year old’s stubborn cough after catarrhal fever. The letter notes ongoing good health for their daughter with repeated praise for Peruna as the remedy during fall and winter illnesses.
A 1904 promotional note claims early Peruna use prevents complications from colds in children. It warns neglected colds lead to rheumatic illness and heart disease, and promises Dr. Hartman’s free advice and a Peruna Almanac upon request.
Mrs. Schafer of 436 Rope Ave says Peruna cured her catarrh and kept her four year old daughter Alice strong after prior convulsions and fevers. She reports her baby boy best since Peruna use and claims no doctors needed since starting the remedy.
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