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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
The article recalls Abraham Lincoln’s frugal, principled approach to money and his refusal to profit from speculation. It covers a 1856 Urbana jail visit to aid a thief relative, letters to General Grant, and Lincoln’s dedication to justice, mercy, and a good name over wealth.
The piece touts South Dakota farming potential with vast lands east of the Missouri River. It notes profitable stock-raising, dairy, and diversified farming attracting eastern capital and invites readers to contact W I Powell in Chicago for information or to connect with railway agents. It advertises DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure with claims of instant relief.
London Standard notes heronries across England and Wales with Wanstead park as a focal point near London. It traces nest counts from 40 in 1882 to 60 currently, discusses rook competition and egg theft, and calls for rooks to be kept down to protect herons.
The text discusses evaluating decorative art by its fit within a room and architectural environment. It emphasizes that decoration should beautify first, with subject matter suited to the space and harmony with the surroundings, while noting a painter may enhance architectural effects within limits. Also cites medical ads and a mining fatality statistic from Britain.
A Baltimore Sun note describes an early map bound with blank pages in the Peabody library, dating to the seventeenth century. It shows Maryland and Virginia on opposite leaves with Baltimore town between Susquesa banough and Bush rivers, names key rivers, notes tobacco as the colony’s revenue, and states trade was mainly by barter. The map was published in London.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway offers harvest excursions to South and North Dakota and other western regions on July 21, August 4 and 18, September 1 15 29 and October 6 and 20. Round trip fare is two dollars over ONE FARE with return allowed on any Tuesday or Friday within 21 days from sale. Special train to the G A R encampment in St Paul departs Monticello August 31 at 11 80 p m arriving August 1 at 8 30 a m. Tickets on sale August 31 and September 1. good on all trains. Also excursion to Des Moines September 3–11 at low rates. return until September 12. Children under twenty years are cited in a separate health note and DeWitt’s Colic and Cholera Cure is advertised.
An advertisement touts Dr Hand's Colic Cure for immediate relief from colic by removing wind and calming nerves, with a 25 cent bottle sold at drug stores. Teething Lotion is also offered for sore gums at 25 cents. A separate note cites a Cumminsville saying about foresight and aging. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a remedy for poison ivy insect bites bruises scalds and burns. Vatican vessels and medals claim noted as vast in European circulation.
A collage of medicinal pitches promotes Electric Bitters for female ailments and general weakness with claims of appetite improvement and nerve relief. Also touts One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and digestion. References J H Bacher & Co drug store and a local dove rental business for weddings.
Mrs Arthur Simmons reports drastic relief for her three week old with colic after using Dr Hand’s Colic Cure bought on physician advice from a druggist. She says the baby is now pleasant and bright and credits the remedy. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
The Cincinnati Enquirer defines a special Providence as when you obtain something valuable that properly belongs to another person, illustrating it via an exchange between Mr. Ferry and a son.
A parade of early 20th century advertisements tout Dr King's New Discovery for coughs with testimonials from D. W. Fuller of Canajoharie and G. A. Dykeman of Catskill claiming reliable results. The note promotes trial bottles at J. H. Bacher & Co and lists prices 50c and 1.00. Other items mention DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for ulcers and DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure, plus assorted trivia and historical nods.
An advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by J Bacher & Co at 25 cents per box.
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