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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
8
A collage of product pitches and maxims includes cures for sore feet and colds, Defiance starch, Kra No headache remedy, Allen's Foot Ease, Defiance Starch claims, and other household goods. Testimonials and quips reference brands like Piso's Cure for Consumption and Lewis' Single Binder cigars.
A Wisconsin report claims Prof. C. H. Hoffman of Drake University is Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria, killed years ago. Denials come from Mrs. Hoffman and friends in Des Moines, with Hoffman noting he rejects royalty claims and urges no further discussion.
Des Moines reports that F. Wallace Pike, jailed on an extortion charge after Siegel accused him of threatening to marry his daughter, sues Mr. and Mrs. Siegel for 5000 dollars alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution. Pike married Miss Siegel after release. prosecution was later dropped.
Des Moines reports a major consolidation as Churchill Elevator, Churchill and White Grain, and Pad dock Hodge Grain merge to form United Grain company. W. I. Morgan will direct operations from Des Moines with main elevators in Chicago, South Bend, Toledo, and Buffalo. The new firm will oversee substantial Iowa grain and track buying activity and match or exceed Armour line volumes.
An advertisement touts Peruna as a cure for catarrh and female weakness. It cites testimonials from Eva Bartha and Maud Steinbach, urging women to write to Dr. Hartman in Columbus for gratis advice and treatment directions.
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