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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
1
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The piece praises Lucas County Republicans and Dewey as a national party leader. It notes a hot Missouri campaign, Democrats seeking footing, and a Kansas official Coburn pushing road dragging to improve muddy roads at little cost, urging farmers to participate.
Congressman Charles Landis of Indiana argues that boosting exports to foreigners is acceptable if it enlarges the American home market. He contends only a small portion of domestic production is exported, and preserving jobs and wages justifies policy, with Republicans supporting any measure that sustains work for American labor.
The Cedar Rapids Republican comments on recurring political tactics and rhetoric, noting continuities between current and past propaganda. It argues that superficial arguments repeat across eras, challenging readers to scrutinize rhetoric rather than accept familiar slogans.
The article argues that high wages and rising living costs accompanied prosperity, condemns tariff critics as misreading supply and demand, and recalls 1890 1892 tariff politics. It cites McKinley’s open mills slogan and warns voters against cheap imports as a repeat of past battles, urging caution ahead of the next elections.
The Lucas county Republican central committee met after the primary in Chariton and elected W. J. Marshall of Russell as chairman, P. T. Paton of Chariton as secretary, and P. V. Vanarsdale of Lincoln Township as treasurer. District township heads and Chariton wards named.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas praises R Moley’s Honey and Tar as the best cough and cold remedy for early consumption. Storico G Paton confirms Folay’s Honey and Tar satisfies users, noting widespread approval.
A poem recounting the 1906 San Francisco earthquake's destruction and the immediate aftermath. It describes people fleeing, cries for missing loved ones, fires devouring tall buildings, rescues attempted by brave workers, and widespread mourning. The piece cites April 18, 1906 and credits Leon D. Tounner from Locomotive Fireman Magazine.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co North writes that after twelve years of kidney illness and failed treatments Poley’s Kidney Cure cured him after four bottles. He describes severe symptoms prior to use and credits the remedy with saving his life. Nearby, Chariton Fire Department presented a chair to Rev Nathen Vans and Rev Palmer in appreciation of a memorial sermon they delivered to the department. The gesture impressed Rev Evans.
In stomach and liver trouble the proper treatment is to stimulate these organs without irritating them. Urine Lavative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating like pills or ordinary cathartics. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Storie and Patton report many friends of G W Alexander welcome him back in Chariton after arrival Saturday.
Letter and advertisements from Chariton Iowa mix a Devoe paint pitch with a boilerplate testimonial and a lost item notice. It promotes Devoe lead and zinc paint as superior and long lasting, includes a Plainfield New Jersey quote, then a stray lost silvering wabob note and a local cigar promotion. The tone imitates a late 19th or early 20th century small town newspaper page.
Home from Boone Thomas Gay returned from Poona Texas where he attended the Iowa state encampment G A R as representative of Isminger post. He reports a large reunion of veterans with about 10 000 in attendance. Officers elected include Colonel Charles A Clark department commander and P D Swick senior vice commander.
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio claims kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. He reports Foley's Kidney Cure relieved pain and cured the condition, stating it gave him “$1000 worth of goods.” Also notes real estate agents Storie Paton and others and an auction room offered for selling household goods, machinery, and stock.
Willis T. Morgan, a retired U.S. Army commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire, endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as ideal for coughs colds bronchial trouble and lung diseases. The Kirk Drag Co guarantees it with trial bottles free at Becker and Meadows barber shop near First National Bank.
The text lists founding dates and origins of major universities. Oxford traces to 872 by Alfred the Great, Cambridge to 1257, Paris about 1300, Prague 1348, Trinity College Dublin 1591, Edinburgh 1582, Yale 1700-1716, with Cambridge and New Haven tied to earlier sites and relocations.
The second and third grade pupils, Hazel Johnson, Jesse Reed, Fern Snyder, Goldie Stephen, Frank Swanson, Willie Lyman, and Dollie Johnson, achieved perfect attendance and punctuality for the term ending May 18. Willie Lyman won a prize for mastering multiplication tables with 5919 completed.
Atchison Globe notes Becker Micadows as Chariton’s oldest established barber shop and includes quips about vanity patience and social manners in a vintage editorial style.
Chas. Oswald of Rensseherville NY testifies Bucklen’s Aruba Salve prevents blood poisoning and cured a neck sore for Seth Burch. The salve treats cuts wounds burns and sores and costs 25 cents at Kirk’s drug store.
Smith's Gallery promotes 5.00 Orlando Photos for 2.00 until Monday June 18. The notice also lists cattle sales and a recurring auction by Streed and Karman Saturdays at 1 30 and 7 30 in Walton building. Hooper buys butter eggs cream and poultry in cash at high prices.
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