08 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
1
The Humboldt Republican, official Humboldt County paper, discusses subscription rates and calls for avoiding vindictive cheating. It reviews editor changes at Forest City Summit, criticizes spiteful politics, and analyzes reciprocity with Canada noting past treaties and current markets.
Cedar Rapids dispatch notes Ad Sant Gotch has reached Chicago to meet Frank Gotch in a world wrestling championship match on Labor Day. The piece extols Gotch as Iowa’s pride, a clean citizen from Humboldt, a strong yet intelligent athlete who has invested in Humboldt County and aims to defend the world title in what may be his final ring appearance.
The Waverly plant has canned about 2,000,000 units so far and aims for 4,000,000 before the season ends. Sweet corn comes from 2,000 acres tended by 120 nearby farmers averaging four tons per acre with 3,600 tons delivered so far. The operation employs 215 workers, costing about 93,500 for this week’s pay, plus farmer deliveries.
A Minneapolis Journal excerpt argues reciprocity with Canada risks war, warns opponents claim Britain interference, and asserts Canada remains sovereign to set tariff laws. The piece says no desire to fight or annex, favoring persuasion and mutual self interest over force.
An advertisement touts Merlion Snow White Oiniment as the greatest remedy for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and deep muscular pains. It notes Hubbard's Meritol store offering Hubbard’s Peroxide Powder to mask odors and act as foot powder priced at 25 cents.
An Iowa public health piece argues that intelligent care of consumptives prevents spread. Proper sputum disposal, open air, sunshine, nutrition, and rest protect households and reduce mortality. Communities must enforce simple prevention and assist patients to recovery, lifting state health.
A historical bank statement details assets and liabilities with figures for cash, drafts, deposits, and capital, sworn by the cashier C J Lund and a Humboldt County notary. The document also includes an affidavit from Lancing, a Toledo attorney, and a testimonial advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure from F W Cheney Co with a patent medicine claim.
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