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Newspaper

Iowa Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1892

Page

7

A Childless Home Promises and Perils of Wishful Hope

A couple desiring children laments their sterile household while health issues hinder fertility. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed, alcohol-free tonic for women with female weakness and general debility, claiming to renew the body, improve digestion, restore sleep, and provide strength, sold by druggists.

Smith Dr. Pierce

Sacred Island of Peru and its Inca Ruins Explored

A historical account describes Titicaca as sacred to the sun worshipers, detailing the rock of Manco Capac, the Pila fountain, terraces carried from Yucay, and the Palace of the Tea with its two story design. It notes Tupac Yupanqui’s reputed construction and views across Lake Titicaca to Copacabana and Coati.

Titicaca Peru Manco Capac Maria Quella Pacific Cordilleras Andes Amazon Yucay Palace of the Tea

A Continuous Complaint About Late Hours

An old man constantly complains about his son in law’s late nights, while his wife defends him. The daughter recalls the father’s earlier growling that he did not leave before 2 am and now grumbles that he returns after 2. The family exchanges tears as the quarrel reframes the same issue.

Shelter plans to guard farm assets and animals

The article stresses farmers must provide sufficient shelter for their farm, including animals and implements. Inadequate shelter harms animals and equipment, risking losses that affect the farmer’s financial interests and capital invested in stock and machinery.

Profitable talk and remarkable cures teased in New York

A prominent New York man publishes a bold letter praising Warner's Safe Cure and recounts cures including his wife’s life threatening illness after puerperal convulsions. He cites doctors' verdicts, a successful recovery, and a son born afterward, urging others to investigate the remedy’s claims.

New York &Ua New York Kotom Altert G. Eaves Vortumor Welfth Street Gentlemun Docor Euves Dn BK AL Gunn Waraoer Mr. Eaves Warner Virginia Tut Mr. Faves Dr. Gunn

Castoria Across Generations Mentioned in Rhyme

A vintage advertising rhyme traces Castoria from infancy to motherhood, noting its use for babies and children and suggesting its continued ties as a family remedy across generations.

Struck Dumb by Lightning in East St Louis Brewery

Fred Eberhardt of East St Louis was struck by lightning while entering his workplace in a brewery. The bolt tore the sole from his shoe, stunned him, and left him speechless though his hearing stayed intact. He recovered gradually but remains unable to speak a real word. The incident followed by a fake remedy ad and a separate burglary report in Sulphur Neck Arkansas with a stolen horse and wagon.

Fred Eberhardt East St. Louis Ile Lle Nine Kiine Arch St Whila Buranars Sulphur Neck Ark

World Telegraph Reach and Odd Advertisements Showcase Era

A collage of telegraph statistics and assorted ads notes 900000 miles of lines and 296000000 yearly messages with 57500000 international transmissions, plus 150 million in receipts. Amid cures and tonics, Panama’s first electric car, dental washes, and novelty items populate pages with promotions and quirky facts.

Europe

To Sing or to Be Slain A Battle Against Kidney Disease

A metaphorical appeal argues against delaying treatment for kidney and bladder disorders. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a depurative tonic that strengthens renal function and the digestive system, aiding recovery, combating malaria and rheumatism, and benefiting the elderly and convalescents.

Bright

The Lami of the Mikado and Japanese Social Character

The excerpt extols the happiness and virtues of Japanese society praising civility, generosity, decorum, industry, thrift, and hard work. It contrasts Japan with China and comments on Buddhist and Confucian influences shaping the peoples of the region. It notes Russian diabolism and calls out imperial China in comparison.

Hemisphere Japan Buddha Confucius Russia China

Swamp Fox Marion’s neglected grave ruins on Belle Isle

The tomb of Francis Marion on the Belle Isle plantation near Pineville D C lies in ruin and is overgrown with shrubs. A decaying tree once blown across the tomb years ago remains there, smashed by the tree’s fall.

Swamp Fox Francis Marion Belle Isle Pineville D. C

German Syrup Heals Minister’s Hoarseness and Cough

Rev W Haggerty of Martinsville New Jersey recounts using German Syrup after a cold caused hoarseness and prevented preaching for several Sabbaths. He tried a physician without relief, bought a bottle from the ad, and received quick and permanent help. He shares his positive experience to encourage others.

Boschee W. H. Haggerty Martinsville, N.J

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