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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
5
In a frozen arcctic scene Anthony Frala recounts a polar bear chase near Cape Saulen. A hunter retrieves a rifle after a jammed bolt and fires the bear down. The carcass is hauled back to the hut for men and dogs as relief from the long polar night.
Ancient debate on the stomach as the seat of health resurfaces as Mr. Cooper touts a “New Discovery.” He claims rapid improvement in six weeks and cites testimonials, including Edgar L. Hinds of Everett, who reports weight gain and renewed appetite after using the medicine.
An eclectic mix of vendor notes and testimonials from Baltimore oysters to patent medicines. Advertisers claim direct oyster supply, Dr Igings New Life Pills, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with various sales pitches and testimonials from Dallas, Chicago, and several newspapers.
The Topeka Capital promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming it cures cold quickly and reduces the risk of spreading diphtheria. An unrelated editorial quip about Weston's moustache in soup appears at the end.
The Des Moines Capital announces a Bargain Week December 21 to 28 offering a full year of the newspaper for 2.00 to both old and new subscribers. To subscribe you may mail remittance, pay at the post office or newsdealer, with arrears settled by January 1. The Capital provides full AP wire service and strong market reports for Iowa and world news.
The District Court of Jones County Iowa announces the filing of Eliza Chapman’s last will and the final probate hearing set for December 16 1907. Also listed are final reports of executors and administrators in several estates with a hearing date of December 16 1907 at Anamosa Court House.
For sale items include stock hogs and cattle prompts with Jersey hogs and roosters from Barred Plymouth Rock Silverlaced Wyandott and Rose Comb Brown Leghorn. Also Duroc Jersey bars and gilts. Nearby physician notices refer to Dr Shallenberger and Dr Coffman with event dates and land deals by J A Voorhees.
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