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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
Display advertising is ten cents per inch. Locals cost six cents per line per insertion. Local notices in black face type are ten cents per line. Church and society notices with admission charges are five cents per line.
Illinois Governor Deneen mobilized about five thousand National Guard troops to Springfield to quell two days of race violence following a white woman’s assault. Proclamations offer 200 rewards for arrests and delivery to the Sangamon county sheriff of six alleged murderers as authorities enforce order and deter mob rule.
The piece urges Iowa Republicans to unite behind electing the entire Republican ticket in the next election to honor William B. Allison and avoid internal squabbles. It stresses building a solid party foundation, winning a legislative majority, and selecting a Senator later by broad unity. It foresees multiple potential candidates and emphasizes collective duty over personal choice.
Senator J.P. Dolliver calls for Iowa's young men to separate from office brokers and secret conclaves. He urges training independent thinkers and broad citizen involvement to reward ability and integrity in public life.
A compilation of transfers across Iowa counties shows W H Horner heirs selling 314 acres in Washington for 300 dollars to Sarah E Parr, and R F Nolan heirs selling 10 acres in Whitebreast for 250 dollars to J J Smyth. Other deeds include Maria V Murphy selling 60 acres in Pleasant for 1800 dollars to Etta I Murphy, Etta I Murphy selling 607 acres in Pleasant for 1 dollar to TO Murphy, and F A Wood et al transferring 20 acres in Benton to A B Gookin & Co for 200 dollars. Additional parcels include Mary E Morgan to Clara M Lane of 2 lots in Fairview for 300 dollars, F I Comstock to WS Kelley for a lot in Lucas for 600 dollars, Eliza Wren to Maggie Threlkeld et al for lots in Chariton at 1600 dollars, VM Branner to Floyd Morgan for a lot in Chariton at 1 dollar, TRI ones to Louisa M Anderson for a lot in Lucas at 40 dollars, Clara M Lane to Mary E Morgan for a lot in Chariton at 500 dollars, M and W W Noble to O M Whicher Nig for lot 1 block 13 Chariton at 5000 dollars, and Amanda L Barger to Nancy Clapp for a lot in Chariton at 3850 dollars.
A letter from John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his chronic diarrhoea after years of suffering. The ad notes the product sold by Williamson Drug Co. Also mentions Iowa State Fair opening day events with races program scholarship contests and themed days including music and civic observances.
A reader reports that after trying doctors remedies, her wife used Chamberlain's Salve and found it better. The note adds it is for sale by Williamson Drug Co.
A nostalgic note from the Westphalia Kansas Times recounts how days of youth featured folk cures and hardy work contrast with modern ailments and treatments. The writer jokes about shifts in health, fashion, dining, and politics, calling it progress.
In a rural tale two men argue over which church to follow. A neighbor is asked for opinion while recounting forty years hauling wheat to the mill. The miller asks only if the wheat is good, noting two routes to the mill one valley road the other over the hill.
Mr J H Seitz of Detroit reports restored appetite and relief from bloating after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He notes improved digestion and satisfactory bowel movement. Price 25 cents with free samples available from Williamson Drug Co.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending August 17, 1908 include Lloyd Moorman Chas Petty John Jack Summers Jad Knotts John Biggins O D Anderson Mrs India Burdick Miss Ora Clark Harvey Darrah Miss Margaret Wallace Nate Wilson R A Hasselquist P M. Also an advertisement for Foleys Kidney Remedy from Beaman and Patton promising relief of kidney and bladder troubles.
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Health note warns that most appendicitis cases come from habitual constipation. It promotes Foley's Orino laxative as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and restores bowel action without nausea, suggesting it does not eripe.
A cryptic fragment references Foley's Kidney Remedy and a medical case involving kidney trouble. The text is incomplete with no clear outcome, dates, or identifiable names beyond a potential product mention.
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