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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
8
An 19th century note recounts grandmothers using iron nails in apples to boost iron intake and credits a Sheboygan chemist Mr. Zaegel with offering free root and herb extracts via mail. Readers are urged to write for a trial bottle addressing backache constipation rheumatism or piles.
Sergt. David Robertson of the hospital corps on Governors Island is the oldest enlisted man on the Army rolls. A native of Scotland he first enlisted May 27, 1854 and has served continuously never missing a day. He is 74 years old.
Suffolk Virginia music publisher J Daughtrey reports passing 20 pounds of gravel and sand during kidney trouble before using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He says he has not passed a stone in three years and notes relief from pain, backache, urinary issues, and fatigue. A box contains 14 gravel stones. Dean’s Kidney Pills are sold for 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co.
Leslie's Weekly describes a tubelike electric potato peeler that processes a bushel at a time in five minutes, with four to five barrels used daily. It details electric bread mixing, dough division, egg beating, dishwashing, ice production, and a Sterilizing machine that heats milk to 180 degrees and cools rapidly, illustrating full automation in a large kitchen.
The piece presents a child's essay comparing bees to family roles with playful metaphors. It mentions queen, drone, and other bee types and ends boasting of a “kissing bee” that earns a nickel for silence. The writing blends humor and moralizing tone in a domestic setting.
An advertisement touts a folk remedy to cleanse the kidneys and improve blood health. It recommends Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla and claims it will normalize kidney action, filter uric acid, expel wastes, and restore red blood cells.
The London Chronicle notes how courts once judged animals under varying jurisdictions from ecclesiastical to common law. Records reveal 92 animal trials between 1120 and 1740, including beetles in France and a cow execution in 1740, with cases like a pig family acquitted due to youth and lack of proof.
A mixed section notes 156000 known animal species with 15500 vertebrates. It advertises Garfield Tea for laxation promising liver and kidney relief and health, Dr. Kline’s Nerve Restorer trial bottle, and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething. Includes quotes from Goldsmith Emerson Hugo and a cigar ad from Lewis’ Factory.
A physician recalls a man who chewed China tea for seven years while working in a teashop. He started with stimulatory effects after heavy nights, but over time the habit failed to stimulate him and caused nervousness headaches and loss of appetite. The doctor advised gradual abandonment and notes tea chewing common in teashops.
A series of humorous notes cite animal intelligence with training times. Goose praised as most intelligent fowl in Leslie's Weekly quotation. A northern English vicar later jokes that a ditch crash left a lasting impression on his parish.
Benito Manitoba Nov 26 1906 Swan River Valley settler recalls homestead began 1900 Sec tion 30 Township 34 Range 29 West First Meridian. By 1906 80 acres in crop 65 wheat 20 oats 850 and 355 bushels. Receipts 1272. Balance 1013.75 Assets 5030.75 Liabilities 600.00 Notes on railway proximity and government rates. Also churning dogs act exemption debate and license ruling.
A Bakersfield reader reports a granddaughter aged seven suffering a violent itchy and bleeding eruption after measles. Within five days of using Cuticura Remedies, the child fully recovered, with ongoing good health since. The testimonial ends with a quotation by Edward Eggleston.
An old newspaper fragment plugs Garfield Tea promising liver and kidney benefits and blood purification. It also touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for hot feet with a 25 cent price, urging readers not to accept substitutes.
A man from Witten Germany, long nearly deaf, suddenly regained full hearing following a powerful explosion. The report notes a dramatic recovery linked to the incident.
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