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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
6
The article reviews Peruna components such as hydrastis canadensis golden seal and cory gallis formosa noting their listed uses in the Dispensatory. It cites cedron seeds as a bitter tonic and copaiba oil as a stimulant and diuretic, urging readers to request a free book of testimonials on Peruna as a catarrh remedy.
Miss Corliss Babson, among Vassar's youngest appointees, is also the champion woman high jumper. A 1905 graduate, she set a four foot two and a half inch class jump record in 1904, surpassing the prior best by a woman. She also won successive class poem prizes.
The John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin unveils a new oats variety with two foot long heads praised as the greatest cereal hay food America has seen per the catalog details.
Free mammoth M8-page Seed and Tool Catalog mailed to all intending users. Also free samples of new Two Foot Long Cats and other cereals behind 6c in stamps. Send requests to John A. Salzer Seed Co Box W Le Crosse Wis.
Joshua Pisa of the Isthmus of Panama, one of the world’s leading pearl merchants, visits Washington. He holds valuable concessions from Panama's government granting him near monopoly over Pearl Islands oyster beds in the Pacific, 75 miles from Panama City, and ships pearls primarily to Paris.
Advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It claims internal remedies can restore hearing and offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by mail catarrh cure. Includes sales pitch for F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Pills for constipation mentioned.
California's prune production in 1906 totaled 185 million pounds, up from 62.5 million in 1905. The 1906 crop has only been surpassed once in 17 years, 1902 when the prune yield reached 197 million pounds.
A 40 page trap book offers 46 wild animal illustrations in natural color. Includes barometer calendar gun and trap catalog with fur price details. Postpaid for 10 cents or silver. Free to those who ship to or buy from Fur Department N W Hide and Fur Co Minneapolis.
A quotation contemplates universal peace appearing only if one man conquers all and convinces others he is invincible. The lines imply a warning about concentrated power and unchecked dominance.
Defiance Starch 18 is advertised as the latest invention in its line and an improvement over all other makes. It is said to be more economical, perform better work, and require less time. Available from any grocer.
Propellers driven by turbine technology win growing support in the British navy and the merchant marine as efficiency and reliability improvements drive adoption across sea services. Admiralty officials and shipowners alike praise reduced fuel use and smoother operation aboard newer vessels.
Iowa legislators discuss a bill dubbed the square deal that would compel minority stockholder representation on fire and life insurer boards. The measure sets that a 20 percent nomination yields one director, 40 percent yields two, granting information rights without minority control.
Iowa lawmakers hear a request to appropriate 75000 for a swine pavilion at the Des Moines fair citing Iowa’s lead in swine shows. Supporters present statistics showing 21 years of state spending on the fair totaling 179000 with current value at 355000.
A bill by Representative Lister in the house Thursday proposes a $20,000 appropriation to establish a correspondence school in agriculture at Iowa State College in Ames. Governor Cummins endorsed the plan in his message. The same bill also asks for $30,000 to fund extension work of the State Agricultural College.
The Peterson bill restricting corporate political contributions faces amendment. The judiciary committee proposes an exemption to safeguard press freedom, ensuring the liberty of the press is not restrained by the law. The amended measure was recommended for passage.
In a Wednesday court of inquiry session the house of representatives cleared H. L. McGrew of alleged fraud tied to the failure of E. H. Skinner & Co. of Birmingham Ind. McGrew, aided by Rep Weeks, defended his case and won exoneration.
Senator Bruce introduces a bill to base fraternal insurance rates on mortality tables used by insurers and to require annual surplus accounting.
The senate approved the Turner 2 cent fare bill on Tuesday by unanimous vote after the house passed a companion measure with a 100 cent minimum fare amendment. With the governor's signature it will become law and take effect July 4.
A bill before the senate, authored by Allen, tightens contract rules to protect victims of canvassers and smooth tongued agents. It requires contracts for property delivery or money payment obtained by any agent to state the fact and be enforceable only in the debtor's residence county, potentially curbing questionable business in Iowa.
The Ericson bill, advanced by the senate Ways and Means Committee, would impose annual license fees on corporations. Domestic and foreign firms would pay from 5 to 25 dollars based on capital stock, with nonpayment risking charter forfeiture or loss of business rights.
The senate passes a law making it a penitentiary offense for corporations to publish false statements about shares or property. Senator Saunders argues the measure protects farmers from misleading advertising by distant mining and oil firms. The house also approves the Offilt anti firecracker bill limiting toy pistols and large firecrackers.
A bill to abolish the state printer and binder offices includes convict labor for most state printing. Secretary Davison testified to the committee on state printing. Mr Chassell cited plan for work to be done at Anamosa Eldora and other locations.
A bill to form a commission of two lawyers and several school men to investigate and report a thorough revision of the state school laws. The measure follows a recommendation by State Superintendent Miggs and has backing from the State Teachers' Association. The school men of the state generally support the movement.
In Chicago Daily News style a witty exchange follows Polly facing mounting credit card debts. Her masculine relative muses about shooting collectors while Polly rebels, narrating how five accounts strain her finances and how she outsmarted a credit man with a bold, petty defiance.
An excerpt from Houstop Post explains an old phrase. It contrasts asking for bread with receiving a stone or a lemon, illustrating miscommunication or misfired generosity in humorous local prose.
A historical notice describes a laxative bromide product named Bromo Quinine from Simert hamed remedies. The item is identified as an Original Cold Tablet in a white package with black and red lettering bearing the signature W. Grove.
Cardinal Merry del Val, the Pope's secretary of state, is noted as a keen golfer. He plays twice weekly on a private course in the Villa Doria-Pamphili grounds. Also advertised are starch products Defiance Starch for stiff collars and cuffs, 16 oz for 10 cents, sold by grocers.
Judge C C Cole of Des Moines Indiana has received a Carnegie pension of 1280 dollars a year for many years as former dean of Drake University law school. He graduated from Harvard Law School.
Important to Mothers urges careful examination of every CASTORTA bottle for infants and children to ensure safety and proper use as a remedy. The notice emphasizes verification of contents and proper dosing.
For the year ending June 30, 1906 Philippine copra exports totaled 145,851,913 pounds. France bought 88,336,350 pounds, about 61 percent, with Spain and Germany as the next largest buyers. The note then shifts to starch products and claims Defiance Starch avoids harmful chemicals and uses a new ingredient for greater strength and smoothness.
In Ouddorp near Utrecht a mysterious contagious heart illness has sickened over 100 people. Prof Sprenck of Utrecht reports exhaustive analysis of patient bloods but cannot identify a cause or origin. The disease features high fever in all cases and remains unexplained.
Brandreth's Pills are advertised as a blood purifier, laxative, and blood tonic that cleanse the system through the bowels, kidneys, and skin. One or two pills nightly said to purge morbid humors, each containing extract of sarsaparilla. sold for over a century everywhere in plain or sugar-coated form.
Johnnie Poe, descendant of Edgar Allan Poe, served in the Fifth Baltimore during the Spanish American War and went to the Philippines where he declined a commission to stay private. He wandered to Death Valley and Tonopah before answering a call to football in the late fall.
A credited home mix combines Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The formula promises to cleanse and strengthen kidneys and bladder, help urinary disorders, and ease rheumatism when taken after meals and at night.
A young woman riding a motor omnibus experiences a sudden loss of voice while attempting to talk, revealing the struggle with modern conveniences causing various disabilities. The episode underscores the unfamiliar effects of new technology on everyday life.
In a pinch use Allen's Foot-Ease powder for painful smarting feet and growing nails. The greatest comfort discovery of the age. makes new shoes easy and aids sweating feet. Sold by all druggists 25 cents. Trial package free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
France's vineyard land covered 4 195 500 acres in 1908 producing 1 375 774 921 gallons of wine. The industry shows steady growth since 1900 when output was 1 779 267 568 gallons.
A Detroit woman recounts years of neuralgia that turned her hair white and weakened her. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills, she gained weight, recovered her nerve health, and remains in good health. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady.
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