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Newspaper
Hedrick Journal
Location
Hedrick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
8
Mid October prose warns of coming cold weather and a harsh winter. It recalls the 1900 01 season and urges Benson's Porous Plasters as effective relief for coughs colds and rheumatic pains. The ad claims the plasters conquer ailments and offers prepaid postage for orders in the United States. Seabury Johnson Mfg. Chemists New York.
Fear of a phenonittey attack during a cold prompts using Chamberlain Cough Remedy as directed to avert pneumonia. The Yonkers Statesman notes widespread use with no pneumonia cases reported, while the Observer quips about disorder beginning only at political meetings.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer and Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, back, bladder and urinary issues. It claims relief from frequent urination, pain, and after drinking effects, asserting the remedy’s effectiveness and offering free sample bottle and book by mail from Binghamton New York.
Chicago Milwaukee ticket office at Union Depot lists train numbers and times for passenger freight and local services. Several trains run daily. most others daily except Sunday. Arlington and Western lines show east and west routes with connections at Winfield and Burlington.
The column records numerous Ottumwa social and travel notes including J S Fryer selling New Street Hats, Mrs A L Howell and John Q White visiting relatives, Eli Powell from Martinsburg in Hedrick, Bowen family back from California, a carload of flour and seed potatoes at Andersons, John Q White visiting daughter Stella Watts, A B Hix visiting Competine’s S Silvers, Dr Eugene May delivering a lecture sermon in town, and John Stacy's ice accident at his mother’s farm where back injury was feared but he recovered.
Public auction details list two sales in March 1902. C Williams and Wm Williams offer 26 cattle, 9 horses and colts, 35 hogs, farming gear at 63g miles south of Hedrick. Brown & Sons are auctioneers. Wm Jacobs at Martinsburg offers 3 horses, 38 cows, calves, 165 hogs, farming implements, household goods. Cash and notes terms vary by amount.
Mrs J Mongan of Neosho Falls Kansas writes she suffered indigestion for fifteen years and nearly died last winter before using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. After two bottles she was cured and has had no trouble since. She praises its laxative effect and stomach relief and would not trade it for any amount of money. Sold by Engeldinger.
The B and W railway will sell home seekers tickets on March 18 April 1 15 May 6 and 20 to western southwestern and northwestern points. Rates and routes available from Morell Law A. G. P. A. Burlington Iowa or M. E. Snyder local agent 40 All Up-to-date Housekeepers use Russ Bleaching Blue to keep clothes clean and fresh as when new. Ask grocer for it.
An old grocery item advertises Russ Bleaching Blue as the trusted choice for blueing laundry. It warns against cheap imitations and urges shoppers to demand the genuine product from grocers.
In Keokuk County district court an action to quiet title to described real estate, owned by plaintiff Lewis J. Hettner, against unknown heirs and claimants of Simon Felsenthal and others. The petition asserts open adverse possession for over ten years, seeks a decree establishing sole fee simple ownership, and bars all unknown claimants. Notice requires appearance before noon of the second day of the April 1902 term beginning April 5 in Sigourney Iowa. otherwise default and judgment. The matter published in The Hedrick Journal for six weeks.
In Keokuk county Iowa Frank J Stolte registered pharmacist applicant firm name F L Stolte & Company Hedrick requests permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors on first floor of lot 12 block 7 in Hedrick filed in district court prior to March 15 1902 with hearing to begin April 8 1902 at Sigourney Iowa Frank L Stolte applicant
Mothers urged to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for quick relief. Ad claims a cure for worms and urges purchase from Allen Olmstead in LeRoy. Also notes bi weekly national affairs coverage by Charles Emory Smith in the Saturday Evening Post and a new Washington department. Fire of unknown origin destroys 30 stalls at Oskaloosa fairgrounds causing about $2000 loss.
Local report notes Miss Katherine Henry was photographed or observed in Ottumwa yesterday with no further details on purpose or accompanying persons.
London march 10 the war office received a telegram from Lord Kitchener reporting the discovery of a Boer magazine in a cave northeast of Reitz. it contained 300000 rounds of Martini and 10000 rounds of Lee Metford ammunition several hundred shells a complete Maxim gun and two helio shells
London March 8 The Yorkshire Post reports it has learned that Hon Alfred Littleton is poised to become Britain’s ambassador to Washington, succeeding Lord Pauncefote. The Possible appointment highlights ongoing changes in the diplomatic role.
In Beaumont Texas the body of the fifth victim of a gang of murderers and robbers was recovered from the Neches river in the eastern suburbs yesterday. A Canton river steamer collided with a native passenger boat, sinking it and causing 159 deaths.
The Burlington Route announces cheap one way colonist excursion tickets to multiple western states including California for March and April. Contact Morell Law AGP Burlington Iowa or M E Snyder local agent for rates and routes.
Irregular eating can cause indigestion and dyspepsia while weather changes may bring slight headaches. Take Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to feel better regardless of these factors. Sold by Engeldinger.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder as a cure for corns bunions and painful hot swollen feet. It claims fast relief and urges purchase at all druggists and shoe stores.
During March and April the Iowa Central road offers one way excursion tickets to California from all Iowa and Illinois stations at a special low rate. Elegant tourist cars with modern travel comforts run every Tuesday in March and April, nonstop to the coast. For full information, call your local Iowa Central agent or write Geo. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa. Chicago News: Miss Singleton Society is fine for singles seeking marriage. Mrs Wedderly counters that marriage can be forgetful.
An exclusive club offer invites farmers to subscribe to Tue Journal Iowa Homestead Poultry Farmer and the Special Farmers Institute Editions along with local news. All four papers cost only 1.75 for one year, a limited time deal praised as exceptionally valuable. Samples available at the office for inspection.
Mrs 8 Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she used many medicines for stomach troubles and constipation but ChamBerlais Stomach and Liver Tablets gave the best relief. For sale by all druggists. Boston Transcript humor about Grimes Wonder Tom and age gaps among women.
An advertisement cites J R Holly of Macomb Illinois praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as providing perfect relief for a chronic stomach condition. It claims the product lets one eat freely without dieting and that prior doctors remedies failed. The ad also contains a humorous exchange about a Bulldog and a planned elopement.
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief from coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles claiming it softens liquids mucus and removes the disease cause. Cites Justice of the Peace J Q Hood of Crosby Mississippi and Boston Transcript officer endorsements plus a joke about a soldier's absent-minded retreat.
Advertisement style notes claim DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles without surgery and also treats scalds cuts and skin diseases. Warns against counterfeits and touts other remedies like Rocky Mountain Tea. Includes miscellaneous quotes and light humor from various newspapers and ads.
An old column promotes Soleys Honey andWar remedies for coughs and pneumonia prevention, praising Veller and Russ bleaching products, and touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from a general grocer line. It mentions innovations like horseless carriages and wireless telegraph and notes royal distinctions for brewers.
Iowa Central announces low one way rates from all points to Minnesota and North and South Dakota on March 4 11 18 and 25 and April 1 8 2002. Contact local agent or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa for details. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to improve kidney and bladder health. Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Chicago men kissing King Edward’s hand wore small swords, not significant.
A Danville Illinois mother recalls her daughter’s severe cough and lung involvement. After trying many remedies, Foley’s Honey and Tar is said to have cured her child. The Chicago Tribune quotes a humorous exchange on retorts.
An old Washington Star snippet cites Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and asthma. The page includes a brief exchange with Farmer Corn tassel about Joshua needing a chance to prove himself and his perceived limitations.
An old pharmacist style notice touts Toby's Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia and consumption from a severe cold. It quotes testimonials from Weller in The Smart Set and De Witt's Little Early Risers as cures for biliousness and constipation, praising safety and thorough action while noting no griping.
Homeseekers excursions run on the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May with one fare plus 2.00 to many points across Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Utah Colorado Nebraska and farther south and southeast. Address Geo Batty G. P. & T. A. Marshalltown Iowa for a free booklet.
A warning notes that untreated colds can lead to pneumonia, which is often fatal and weakens the lungs, leaving them prone to consumption. It recommends Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to stop coughing heal the lungs strengthen them and prevent pneumonia cited to Weller.
Cheap colonist rates apply at all Iowa Central stations daily through March and April to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and Utah. Reach Butte Helena Boise Tacoma Spokane Seattle Portland Salt Lake City Ogden Denver and many intermediate points at these low fares 38.
A Batesville Indiana man explains a three month severe cold illness. After failure with custom medicine and a physician’s prescription, Foley's Honey and Tar cured him in eight doses. Washington Star quotes a dialogue about delusion and singing.
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