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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
4
Catarrh is described as a common yet dangerous disease not limited to a runny nose. The text argues that topical treatments fail to reach the root of the illness and claims S.5.5. cleanses the blood to cure the worst cases permanently.
A public health overview explains that boiling or cooking destroys typhoid germs and that contamination from water milk and shellfish can spread disease. It stresses pure water, proper food handling, and stomach health as key prevention, with notes on dairy sterilization and the dangers of raw oysters.
A retired navy officer notes seafaring men suffer seasickness though not the chronic disease of land dwellers. He recalls brief episodes each voyage that recur after leaving port. No sure cure exists. he warns against eating or drinking before sailing to prevent attacks.
James Voorhees advertises multiple houses and lots for sale including a bargain property within a block of the post office. Contact 23w2 for details on available parcels and pricing.
The Jones County Farmers Institute will meet December 11 12 and 18 at Center Junction. Events include horse shows with drafts roadsters and pony classes plus teams best carriage driving and driving drivers. A corn prize and judging by W A Dobson is planned with J B Lyons as general manager. Evening programs feature prayer welcome address by Mayor D S McDonald and talks by E C Bennett and other speakers on farming topics.
On December 28 the Des Moines Daily Capital marks Iowa’s 56th statehood anniversary with a $2.00 full year subscription by mail for 1902. Present subscribers can renew by paying $2 and remitting by December 28 to Safe Young.
The Nickel Plate Road offers fare of one and one third for round trips on December 24 25 31 1901 and January 1 1902 to points within Central Passenger Association territory with return by January 2 1902 Pullman service available in all trains dining car meals 85 cents to 1.00 Address John Y Calahan 111 Adams St Chicago Depot Van Buren St and Pacific Ave for details Also selling Henney buggies and second hand buggies at low prices
A Chicago man reports relief from stomach trouble after using Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets. He says one tablet after each meal aids digestion, cleanses the stomach, enriches the blood, sweetens breath, and reddens lips. The chocolate coated tablets are sold for 25 cents by Lakeside Medical Co. in Chicago and distributed locally by D. C. Prader.
The November 1901 session at Center Junction records allowances to various officials and services. Payments include judges, clerks, and election expenses for townships such as Oxford, Richland, Scotch Grove, Washington, Wayne, and Wyoming, with amounts from 2.40 to 6. The list names John B. Hanken, Andrew McDonald, H W Leech, A J Wosoba, GW Lathrop, Paul Ingwertson, M J Kulhave, LF Zeller, ED Morton, Patrick Rogers, W Kingsley, Thos McGovern, H C Mershon, Gilbert Blayney, D D Clark, CS Ames, John Fagan, Martin Moore, D Doyle, and others, plus room rentals and supplies for the election and county institutions.
Hayfield Minn man H C Chres tenson credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with his recovery after three years of severe dyspepsia left him bedridden. He says the remedy digests food and cures stomach troubles, and he urges others to use it. The note also mentions reading Roosevelt's message in the Atlanta Constitution.
Rev. James Kirtman of Belle River Illinois recounts long bronchial illness and credits One Minute Cough Cure with immediate relief. The advertisement praises the remedy as safe pleasant and effective for coughs colds and lung troubles including croup. children like it.
A Chicago physician recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children of all ages. The product is described as non narcotic and safe for unprofessional use and suitable for colds bronchial afflictions. Sold by O H Soetje druggist. The Indianapolis News notes England worries over rising American shoe sales as a sign of industrial strength.
The feature notes De Witt's Little Early Risers as effective for liver stimulation and bowel regularity without griping. It also praises Electric Bitters for curing stomach troubles, jaundice, and gall stones, with a local dealer listed. The piece criticizes the home market theory as denting army readiness.
Putrefying food in the intestines produces effects like those of arsenic, but Dr. King’s New Life Pills expel the poisons from clogged bowels, gently, easily but surely, curing Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only 25 cts. at O. H. Soetje's.
A testimonial from L. C. Overstreet of Elgin Tennessee credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his wife from consumption. The ad promotes the medicine for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00 at O H Soetje s Detroit News mentions Morgan handling interstate railway money.
Advertisement quotes D C Mitchell praising De Witt's Witch Hazel Balm for bed sores and piles. It touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for corn pain and lists cures for sprains burns and skin issues. Includes price and seller O H Soetje. notes counterfeits and a Washington Post remark about brigands demanding Turkish gold.
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