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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
9
Stomach weakness and liver laziness blamed for illness. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted as a known composition remedy to strengthen the stomach, invigorate the liver, purify blood, and fight disease. Pleasant Pellets also advertised to regulate stomach, liver and bowels.
An old ad promotes Kodol as the remedy to digest food, stating a person must eat regularly and thoroughly digest the food to gain strength. It claims Kodol aids weak stomachs and provides rest for digestion. The notice ends with a druggist contact.
A printed offer promises a full refund of the dollar bottle of Kodol if the customer cannot claim any benefits after using the entire bottle. The program guarantees payment to the druggist and limits the deal to the large bottle and one family. Kodol is produced by E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
The article praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective when used early to prevent dangerous outcomes. It notes long use and consistent success, and lists F. W. Jericho & Co as sellers in July.
Eliza beth Diefendorf a wealthy fort plain resident dies at 77 after decades of reclusiveness. She owned a large business hall once criticized for seating arrangements and left an estate valued around one million dollars largely in western real estate.
The state parole board recommends a full pardon for Samuel Francis Smith of Davenport, age 73, now feeble, who was jailed for eleven years in Anamosa after a 1904 conviction for perjury larceny and embezzlement of trust funds. Smith, once Davenport mayor, had broad support from locals including Judge Waterman. his family now runs a Newton Center boarding house.
Six Marshalltown men pooling interests in Ute Indian reservation land drew 240 acres total, forty each. Dr E W Jay won a 160 acre tract near Ignacio, La Plata County, with number 13. the first tract offered for 10 000. Pool members include Drs Jay Merrill Kinnan pharmacists B A Morgan and lawyers G W Lawrence and Walter Canaday.
Six month old daughter of E N Dewey of Agnewville Va recovered from cholera infantum after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad asserts the remedy is effective for bowel complaints in children when used as directed and palatable when diluted with water and sweetened. Sold by F W Jericho & Co. Jul
Government seeks to recover from transportation companies the value of contents of registered packages lost in transit. The suit, argued in federal court at Wilmington North Carolina, targets carriers including the Atlantic.
Dallas South Dakota July 25 Extensive preparations mark the formal opening of the McNeely post office in Tripp county tomorrow afternoon A flag raising will headline a program with speeches by U S land office officers from Gregory and local businessmen from Dallas Gregory Burke Lamro and Colone Virginia Jones Foster will pull the rope to raise the flag Don Foster Ernest A Jackson and Lee McNeely former Iowa aides are among those speaking expected to draw a large crowd.
In Staunton Newfoundland doctors found Mrs. Henry Johnson had skull fractures and cuts on her hands after her burial three months previous. Husband Henry Johnson was arrested for murder and held to the grand jury on a ten thousand dollar bond. the couple lived near New Douglass. The coroner had ruled death from unknown causes when she died on April 10.
Osage Iowa July 24 report notes Dr. F C Goodale of Tacoma has solved making phonograph records on celluloid and invents a combined phonograph and moving picture machine. The device allegedly runs film records and scenes to reproduce all sounds and visuals. fourteen patent claims were granted by Washington.
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Me credits Electric Bitters with reversing years of dyspepsia and misery. The testimonial claims the remedy revived her appetite, sleep and strength after doctors gave up. Only 50c at F S Shriner's. Jul
A 19 month old child of Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson was run over by a Chicago Great Western train between Lehigh and the Sewer Pipe and Tile Co plant. The accident, likely caused by the child being left unattended, resulted in the child’s death en route to the hospital.
Washington July 22 Orville Wright flew twice to near the world speed mark. Wilbur Wright computed an average speed of 54 miles an hour, after reviewing the flights.
The machine stayed aloft for 1 minute 30 seconds on the first flight before a cog wheel in the magneto failed and forced descent after the second round. On the second flight of 9 minutes 17 seconds the repaired airplane circled the course about a dozen times, the course measuring five sixths of a mile in circumference.
In Colorado, Hugh Hoy near Fort Morgan kept fourteen antelopes through winter feeding them alfalfa. The animals now raid his wheat fields and approach the back door for handouts. He asked the game and fish official for help. Deputy Warden Baugh ordered dogs to drive the herd to the prairie.
Leonard Roe der, probably Illinois oldest man, dies at 109 in Quincy after a life spanning nearly 110 years. Born January 21 1800 in Gerstebach Bavaria he served as an orderly for General Blucher in Waterloo at age fifteen.
The man arrived in 1844 visiting cities including Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis and Pittsfield before settling in Quincy in 1845 to work as a shoemaker. He retired about forty years ago and was cared for by an adopted daughter who raised him. Blind for five years, he retained other faculties until a fall a week ago caused a fatal shock.
Somerset, July 24 James Starns county surveyor was shot and killed at his Woodstock area home by his 16 year old son. The youth allegedly seized a shotgun after being chastised and fired multiple rounds into his father’s body.
A Cedar Falls Record item notes a dozen tramps on a single day as a harsh sign of labor shortage. It contrasts the scene with women aiding the hay crop and condemns the situation as part of present conditions.
A local report notes a tramp should perform labor before receiving food. Cedar Falls authorities discuss a municipal stone pile as a needed resource for the city.
A driver named Richard caused a dash over an embankment injuring Speaker JG Cannon's nephew in Crawfordsville Indiana. The injured man was accompanied by John Noone a brewer who was trapped under the vehicle and fatally hurt. Cannon suffered painful bruises.
Scientists report bones of men 100000 years old found in four Swiss caves. W Brown and Alexander discuss dangers of ancient times and the role of a doctor named Kins in curing severe coughs. Claim lung disease prevention by a remedy priced one dollar with a trial offer.
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