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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
4
In February 1899 W P Brown of Hollands South Carolina reports a small lump on the lower lip that doctor cauterized. After seven bottles of S S S the sore healed and no recurrence has appeared since.
An editorial note warns against inserting objects into the ear and recommends safe remedies for earache. It then shifts to local news: Iowa City riot over a live skunk at a freshmen dance, Monticello reservoir skunk issues, Anamosa school desk factory move pending spring, and a potential temporary bridge for a Maquoketa plant to catch up on orders. Lane vs C N W settlement noted with $566 costs, and political contest funding in Cedar county for Judge Treichler with $500 anticipated expense. contest filing due by December 2.
The idea emerged in 1842 when Sir Henry Cole enlisted artist J C Horsley to design cards for a London publisher who printed about a thousand lithographed and hand colored pieces. Popularity grew slowly until 1862 in England and later in the United States, where early cards were simple greetings that evolved into ornate designs.
The London Weekly Journal advertised veteran dancer Peggy Fryar aged 71 to perform in a series of dances in 1723. She had danced in the early years of Charles II and last appeared in George II's time, drawing crowds again in her seventy-second year, likely for novelty rather than peak artistry.
An elderly woman before magistrates refused to remove her bonnet saying no law requires it. The magistrate quipped asking her to teach, and she replied there are already enough old women there.
A burglar alarmed a sleeping pastor in a parsonage told the victim not to move or he would die. The dom inic calmly offered help to light a lamp, saying he would assist in the search for money. The incident was reported by the Boston Watchman.
The railroad sells tickets at a fare and a third for round trips to all points on the line on December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903. Service to New York City Boston and other eastern points via Chicago station at Harrison Street and 5th Avenue. For information contact John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
Lulu Tyler Gates performs a reading from The Sky Pilot at the opera house on December 8. The event showcases Gates in a staged recital style, drawing audience interest in a winter program.
Lawrence Mitchell of this township near Monmouth was brought before the county insane commissioners last Tuesday and sent to the Insane Hospital at Independence for treatment. M. W. Herrick of Monticello visited town and spoke of his judicial contest as if he had conquered. E J Wood of Anamosa, longtime clothing merchant, made a bill of sale to John Lull trustee for creditors, hoping to pay a fair percent of debt from assets.
A stream of transfers lists numerous parcels from Niles to Flora Simmons and others, including lots in Anamosa, Wyoming, Center Junction, and Monticello. Names include Pixley, Crisick, Claussen, Adair, Lauser, Patton, Schoonover, Sweeny, Starks, Leffingwell, Falor, Henry, Hinman, Reid, Hughes, and Soper among many others. Totals show 300 to 5600 dollars in consideration and multiple section/township descriptions across 83 to 85 ranges.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana says his wife was severely ill and doctors could not help her yet was cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills. They treat stomach and liver troubles and relieve constipation and sick headache. 25c at O H Soetjes drug store.
Poland China stock hogs of large grower size available for sale and two Short Horn bull calves. Farm located 38 miles west of Langworthy in Jones County. Telephone at our residence. 1816 UnR Bros.
The Nickel Plate Road sells tickets on December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903 at a fare of one and a third for round trips to Central Passenger Association territory. Returns valid through January 2 1903 with Pullman service on all trains. Dining cars offer meals from 35 to 100 cents. Contact John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago and Chicago ticket offices at 11 Adams St depot Harrison St and 5th Ave. 225.
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the universal cure for indigestion biliousness and related ailments, promising it purifies the system and steadies liver and nervous action. It notes a price of 25 and 75 cents and urges readers to buy from reliable dealers. The Kansas City Journal then comments on Democratic leaders delaying expressions of joy over a potential majority in the next house.
Forecast of sudden weather changes warns of hoarse voices and heavy coughs at home. E H Wise of Madison Ga. credits One Minute Cough Cure for health and life improvement. Claims to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis pneumonia and lung trouble. Also notes it relieves phlegm inflamed membranes and strengthens lungs. Also mentions Sagasta’s difficult leadership in Spain per St Louis Globe Democrat.
Mrs. H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with relief from three years of indigestion waterbrash stomach and bowel dyspepsia and a 35 pound weight gain. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for indigestion loss of appetite stomach liver and kidney troubles at 50 cents. A Kansas City Star note compares a whisky drink with a nation era temperance act.
The ad copy touts De Witt’s Salve as a cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases from Witch Hazel. It warns of counterfeit products and endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for various ailments with claimed cures and testimonials.
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a severe chest illness after doctors predicted consumption. He reports gaining weight to 227 pounds and urges others to try the remedy. Trial bottles are free at O H Soetje’s. The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes the sign Boy Wanted remains in Rome and St Petersburg.
The undersigned offers a free copy of Illinois Central Circular No. 3 and requests noting what it says. J. F. Merry, Asst Gen Pass’r Agent, 95 Illinois Central Railroad, Dubuque, Iowa.
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