15 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
1
Display advertising rates listed at 1 cent per inch and locals at 5 cents per line per insertion, with black type costing 10 cents per line. Church and society notices with admission or charges priced at 5 cents per line per insertion.
A series of notices from English Town ship Lincoln Chariton Whitebreast and others announcing candidacy for sheriff county treasurer and superintendent in Lucas County. Names include L W Wilson Frank P B Wright Don B E Lewis N G Kutz H H Jones A M James Elida Browlnee and A H L Miller with emphasis on primary election decisions for 1906.
A Counsil Bluffs Nonpareil excerpt quotes Senator Turner defending opposition to Roosevelt Republican leagues and railroad influence in Adams county. The piece rebukes claims that Colonel Hepburn opposes such groups and challenges insinuations of railroad ties, citing Hepburn’s strong congressional record.
The piece counsels Senator Turner in a calm tone, praising his honesty and party loyalty while warning against factional disarray. It urges him to treat fellow party members fairly and to avoid arrogance, and it humorously suggests a retreat to common sense to cure Blythophobia and restore political sanity.
The House approved the Hepburn bill by 384 to 6 in a nearly united vote on February 8 to regulate interstate railway rates. The measure aims to curb railroad power, create a government agency to intervene in abuses, and reflect a long effort toward justice and fair relations between shippers and carriers. What follows is Senate consideration and eventual law, steady with constitutional aims and a cautious path to enforcement.
The piece contrasts American focus on domestic affairs with Britain's global reach. It highlights India's vast population under British rule, Muslim majorities, and Egypt, then explains Britain’s alliance with Japan and its strategic balance against Russia. It argues the United States plays smaller stakes in world politics despite rising power.
It will pay you to keep Chamber lain's Colic Cholera and Dirrhoea Remedy in your home. It only costs a quarter. Sold by Storie and Patton.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion best nourishes and rebuilds wasted tissue when ordinary foods fail. It promises a free sample to readers.
Anna Redlingshafer born in Bavaria on Feb 28 1824 died Feb 7 1906 at her daughter Anna Shreck home aged 81 years 11 months and 7 days. She came to America in 1849 with her parents settling in Washington County Pennsylvania. She married John Rosa in 1850 later moving to St Louis Illinois Pekin and Depew before settling in Lucas County. Her first husband died in 1867. Ten children were born. three survive John W Rosa Adam G Rosa and Anna M Shreck all in Benton Township. She married Joachim Wulf in 1868. he died in 1893. She lived with her daughter Mrs William Shreck. A German Lutheran church member she taught Bible love to her children. Surviving are three children eleven grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was held Friday Feb 8 with service at the house and at Otterbein church. Burial at Chariton cemetery. Contributed.
Chas W Moore a machinist in Ford City Pennsylvania suffered a severe hand burn from an electrical furnace. He used Bucklens Amnic a Salve and recovered quickly. The ad promotes Bucklens Amncsia Salve as a healer for burns wounds and sores. A separate note discusses Massachusetts shoemakers and tariffs on hides affecting shoe costs nationwide.
A note warns that most men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders from enlarged prostate. It advises Foley's Kidney Cure at early signs, claiming irregularities improve and citing Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri, age 91, who reports long-term relief after two bottles. Storie & Patton, Druggists endorse the remedy.
Fairfield Ledger reports sentiment alists and petitioners urging a pardon for Mrs. Tolla, a murderess who killed neighbor John Santa in his home. Prosecuting Attorney Ernest Koester calls the act cold blooded with no extenuation and questions signer knowledge. Dubuque Times notes Perkins' gubernatorial candidacy gains Republican support. Dolliver backs Perkins. Iowa legislature could repeal many dead letter laws, and Gov. Cummings' machine is strong but at risk. Des Moines Capital laments idle sessions and lawmakers drafting Congress guidance instead.
The Rev. J. C. Warren of Shiaron Baptist Church Belair Ga lauds Electric Bitters as a God send curing his lame back stiff joints and collapse. He says two bottles let him walk three miles in 50 minutes and feel able to walk more. Claims remedy for weakness stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold at Kirk Co Drug Store for 50 cents under guarantee.
The W. C. C. T. A. of Columbus Ohio derides a punch bowl presented as a wedding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt by Ohio’s congressional delegation. The protest centers on the naming of the gift as inappropriate in the eyes of the group.
The notice cites Chicago theatre fire deaths and a higher pneumonia toll, urging Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent illness. An anecdote from W. D. Wilcox praises its help for a daughter. It also notes Iowa has 9,197 rural mail routes costing $1,425,790, with Illinois leading in routes and Ohio second, plus 34 women carriers.
An advertisement urges healthy mothers to use Boschee's German Syrup to cure lung throat and bronchial trouble for themselves or children. New trial bottles offered at 25 cents and large bottles 75 cents with claims of instant relief and easy expectoration. A related note mentions Senator Courtwright introducing a strict bird protection bill banning plumage wear and the killing selling or transporting of wild birds.
Letter from H L Stanley of Bruno credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his wife's chronic cough and lung bleeding after five years. He and his wife report rapid improvement after one and then twelve bottles. Drug retailer Kirk Drug Co offers trial bottles. Also notes Alan Chantry Jr from Malvern, Iowa graduates head of class at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis, with Frank J Fletcher of Marshalltown among the graduates.
Rev Amos Parker of Magnolia North Carolina reports eight years of rheumatic hip pain ended by applying Chamberlains Pain Balm without internal medicine. Storie Patton sell Cham berlain pain balm and Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea to counter quack promises. Ohio law fixes two cents per mile for passenger transport with Iowa considering a similar bill.
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