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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
The Well Informed have long sought a plain pleasant laxative with known value. California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted, gentle yet prompt remedy. Buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co, price fifty cents per bottle.
Sociologist Snodgrass recalls the grand civic ball where Ginger Dragonizie captivates attendees as the Buys abandon their escort for a stranger. The fourth waltz is halted when Ginger Magonaigh grips a gent’s arm and queries who brought her, revealing a charged scene at the Terpsichorean Co.
A collage of early 20th century ads promotes Lemon Chocolate and Custard Pies from OUR-LEH with 10 cents per package, Allen's Foot-Hase for foot care, Garfield Tea for cleansing, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, and a Damien quote on virtue, reflecting era marketing and moral snippets.
Mrs. N. Wales wife of a traveling man at 1814 Ninth street was fatally burned when a clipping ignited in a front fire. She was alone at home and tried to smother flames at the sink before fleeing to the porch where onlookers and a motorman helped extinguish the blaze. Doctors say recovery is unlikely.
Council Walls J A Larsen and Martin Jonson proprietors of the Manhattan saloon were fined 1000 each by Judge C D Wheeler for contempt of court in violating injunction against the sale of liquor. They were committed to custody until fines and costs of 2130 were paid, amid applause from the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in the courtroom. The case follows prior alleged violations and community dispute over the saloon.
In Des Moines a Democratic gathering near W. J. Bryan’s visit led to a tacit agreement for J. B. Weaver of Colfax and John Dennison Jr. of Duluth to withdraw, leaving Fred White of Webster to enter the governor race. White, urged by both, has not yet agreed to run, while Porter of Centerville and Sullivan of Des Moines may appear on the primary ticket for senator. The contest is expected to stay friendly with no major campaign.
Moose Jaw Sask November 18 1907 report from RF Rathwall notes 500 acres in wheat 120 acres in oats. Wheat yields average 22 bushels per acre with 200 acres sold at 85 cents per bushel netting 18 dollars per acre before costs. Remaining 300 acres frost damaged valued at 60 cents per bushel. Oats yield about 50 bushels per acre at 35 cents, about 17 dollars per acre not counting seed or labor. Frost and late spring affected crops but high prices expected profits this year. transportation cars remain short.
George Stevens died from wounds after a two day feud with J H McDonnell timekeeper at the Northwestern States cement plant. Stevens was shot after a dispute over board money and had earlier been fined following his assault on McDonnell. McDonnell remains jailed on a $2,000 bond.
A fire at 2 a.m. in Chariton destroyed and damaged multiple buildings. Originating in the Holingson and Larimer block, the blaze heavily damaged the Scott meat market with insurance of $1,300 covering $1,500 to $2,000 losses. The Holingson & Larimer building suffered about $6,000 in damages, and household goods owned by Mrs. Mary Gorman were entirely destroyed, with insurance in place.
Federal Judge Reed settled fifteen land cases arising from the 1864 railroad land grant act. About 400,000 acres offered to Chicago Milwaukee St Paul, 300,000 earned by road, 100,000 sold to homesteaders. Ruling favors settlers with priority of residence for the disputed 100,000 acres in northwestern Iowa.
Chatsworth authorities solved the Black Hand case naming George Heinrichs, 18, as the culprit who forged notes threatening Frank Wakeman, a grain merchant, with a $10,000 payoff and silence. Wakeman identified the handwriting as Heinrichs's checks. Heinrichs confessed and was held for trial.
Theodore Shunk holds the Iowa record for continuous service as Afton city treasurer. He has served 83 years in total, with 27 years continuous. He was first nominated in 1871.
An infant and a crippled sister were rescued by a frenzied mother and neighborhood boys after the one year old fell into a cistern amid freezing waters. The child was found mouth up under several minutes of search and raised by the mother. a deformed sister was lowered into the cistern to aid.
A jury awarded $2,106.80 in the Leo Chapman suit over the death of his wife and three children from a fire caused by a coal oil lamp explosion. The lamp oil, found to contain 21 percent gasoline, led to a prior $2,000 verdict being set aside and a new trial granted.
A humorous exchange features a doctor urging Mrs Mugg to extend her tongue and Mrs Mugg retorting about endless tongues, illustrating a light domestic moment with witty local dialogue.
A humorous Illustrated Sunday Magazine vignette contrasts a prudent mother praising Mr Ketchley as sensible and well connected with Mildred’s reluctance to date his slow pace. A newly married country wife is urged to raise many children, while the rural husband quips that his time outside the kitchen will be spent raising vegetables.
A Washington woman credits coffee abstention and Postum with restoring health and daily vigor. Once told she had little time to live, she reports nervous spells eased after switching to Postum, now doing housework, caring for two babies, and writing cheerfully.
John Armstrong of Cloverport Kentucky describes a years long kidney ailment with back pain swollen limbs and vision issues. He says doctors failed to help but after using Dean's Kidney Pills his health improved significantly and he remains strong. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Joaquin Miller the recluse poet visits San Francisco as a celebrity guest at a formal dinner. A hostess recalls Parisian gown details, asking if he admired the dress. Miller responds with a wry joke that he "did the part of it well enough" and reveals the dress as the part he wore.
J F Hennen of Milan Missouri recounts a long relief journey for skin troubles and a leg breakout. After trying three doctors with no success he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvents and saw rapid improvement. He notes a leg breakout after grippe and pneumonia that medicine failed to cure until Cuticura was used three times.
A sworn statement from F J Cuenzy & Co in Toledo declares Faane J Cuenzy senior partner and firm will pay 100 dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney testifies before A W Gleason on December 6, 1896. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials and druggists selling, plus Half's Family Pills for constipation.
A fragmentary exchange shows Mrs Old Stock and Mrs Just Got It reacting to a remark about Tye being harmed by P Allette, a dauber. They discuss a prior incident where someone offered stock and they refused firmly.
An old advertisement style note explains making Plymouth Rock Coffee Jelly from a cheap mix with sugar coffee and gelatine. It offers to mail a box for 10 cents plus the grocer's name to Plymouth Rock Gelatine Co Boston Massachusetts. It closes with a quip about a champagne buyer on a beer income from the Louisville Courier Journal.
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