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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1892
Page
7
A veteran traveler just back from Florida argues Americans overemphasize foreign trips. He claims the United States offers diverse climates and health waters, rivaling European resorts, while praising domestic historic and cultural riches and urging Americans to explore home before abroad.
A Golden Days piece traces Timbuctoo in the Western Soudan from 1680 to 1880 explorers. It notes Paul Tinbert’s 1680 shipwreck, Maj Laing’s 1826 murder, Rene Cuaille’s pilgrim journey, Dr Barth’s 1860s confirmation, and Lenz’s 1880 visit. It suggests the city is a South trade hub awaiting European influence and hints at recent gunboat expeditions nearing the town.
A Rothschild agent in New Orleans disobeyed orders to sell cotton at a target price. He waited for a higher price and made $40,000 more, only to be told by London that the extra $10,000 belonged to him. The employer approved the gain as the agent’s reward.
Fragmentary text notes that the cubit measured from elbow to fingertip and varied by people. It cites Roman and Hebrew values with mentions of Noah and Noahs ark for context.
The article extols LeMars and Sioux City as Western Iowa twin cities. It notes LeMars’ rapid growth, new normal school, extensive housing, utilities, and rail access, and predicts a population of 20 000 in ten years with strong business cooperation between the two cities.
The telephone remains largely an American institution with slow adoption in England France and Germany. London and Paris together have far fewer telephones than St. Louis, and broad global use appears unlikely soon in those cities.
Refers to John H Woodbury the leading New York dermatologist at No 125 West Forty second Street. He claims to remove birthmarks and facial blemishes using a non surgical lotion and his Dermaform product. His institute is described as the world’s largest and he is cited as a pioneer in dermatology with widespread patient success.
A Soprano Patti visits a private face doctor who analyzes her skin like a physician. She receives massage, steaming, and tailored lotions from a mysterious laboratory behind a curtain where powders and soaps are prepared for her use.
A 3 inch display advertisement invites readers to find a unique word each week. The Crescent mark appears on all products and publications from The Pr Harter Medicine Co, promising a free book and lithographs in return for the correct word.
The article notes a dam in Austin Texas using the world’s largest wire rope span. The main cable measures 31356 feet in length and 24 inches diameter with hoisting gear rated seven tons able to traverse the span in about ninety seconds. It also mentions a Chicago music catalogue dispute and oyster consumption value in London.
The advert details Castoria being given to Baby, Child, Miss, and Children as a remedy. A St Helena divorce can be obtained for less than 7.50. Fits-All claims relief from fits with Dr Kline's nerve restorer offering a 2.00 trial bottle.
A collage of health quackery tips for influenza and digestion cites Hosetter's Stomach Bitters and Syrup of Figs while recounting a Mexico City vampire dog robbery tale. Notes on Anna Dickinson and Beecham's Pills appear alongside railroad ticket exhibits slated for the World's Fair.
Advertises Dr Janac Thompson Eye Water for sore eyes with druggists selling it at 25 cents. Also notes a reform claim about rice paper misnaming its origin describing Chinese manufacture from tree pith and not rice.
Miss C G McCrave a school teacher of 753 Park Place Elmira New York writes she suffered dyspepsia during her first term away from home. After two weeks of dieting with no relief a friend suggested August Flower. She bought a bottle and reports immediate improvement and full recovery by the next day.
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