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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
In his annual message Governor Hughes cites New York’s road program with 385 miles built and 564 more contracted. He asks why Iowa cannot match such effort and suggests bonds and phased state support to start rural road building, arguing good roads are essential to rural life and county initiatives.
The piece recalls past claims by Governor Cummins on Canadian trade if tariffs persisted, noting Canada’s 1907–1908 trade figures with the U.S. and a shift in exports and imports since 1906. It also mentions Bees Laxative Cough Syrup and Joe R. Lane guiding Senator Allison’s renomination campaign, plus subscription pricing for the Patriot.
An authentic report notes rising expenses outpacing revenue. January cash in general revenue stood at 119000 dollars, leaving the treasury potentially empty if all entitlements are honored. One year earlier it held over 500000 dollars before rising costs including a $150000 primary election bill and increased salaries. The Kulp trial cost 2000 dollars and the pure food department adds to costs. auditors expect a December report to surprise taxpayers with broad increases across departments. The next assembly faces debt concerns and a push for economy.
Rev. W Dotson of Logan Oklahoma questions a Kansas City distiller who proposes sending whiskey in a plain box labeled pure food claiming U S Mail support He asks if whiskey is pure food and if mail service aids a Satanic scheme He notes fifty five million voters saying no to the plan.
The house committee on immigration voted to report favorably a bill by Colonel Hepburn seeking a six year ban on European contract labor importation to Hawaii. The bill aims to let Hawaii hire Europeans for plantation labor while allowing planter contributions to an immigration fund.
The text outlines two new laws from a recent session: a primary election law restricting campaign spending and consulting work, and a comprehensive candidates expense law. It details penalties, filing requirements, public accessibility, and the obligation to disclose all contributions and expenditures by candidates and central committees.
Secretary Wilson notes the Pure Food Law informs consumers about harmful drugs in medicines. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy reportedly contains none of chloroform opium morphine or habit forming drugs per label claims. The remedy is advertised as safe and effective for coughs and colds, sold by Williamson Drug Co.
A man named Cunningham hid about four thousand dollars in a satchel inside an old stove during a financial slump. A household fire consumed the satchel and its contents, leaving only ashes. He sent the remnants to Washington for possible identification and partial redemption, but most of the money likely cannot be recovered.
A 1,200 pound steer dressed under modern packing house conditions yields listed byproducts including ribs 165 pounds loins 115 pounds rounds 165 pounds and many others such as hides leather from tallow glycerine and lubricants forthwith. Independent packers call these figures conservative and note uses ranging from fertilizer to glue to sausage casings and mattress stuffing. Water in the CATCABE remains wasted.
The deposits of American Savings Bank are tallied at 3,690,079,945 with New York holding 1,894,296,084 and New England states 1,229,701,?14. California shows 282,508,956 and Illinois 194,668,858. Other states add 294,359,485, totaling 1 8,690,079,945. Distribution percentages shown for each region.
An old advertisement offers a Foley honey and tar cough remedy claiming to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia without opiates. It stresses a genuine yellow package and warns against substitutes, signed by Storie and Patton in The Patriot.
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