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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
6
An OCR fragment lists a series of times and partial words such as arrive and various clock readings. Most entries are incomplete and do not form a coherent schedule or event. The text provides no clear names places or actions to anchor a summary.
An advertisement touts Kodol dyspepsia cure as essential for health, claiming it purifies the stomach to maintain mind and body strength and treats indigestion, dyspepsia, and related symptoms. The Atlanta Journal mentions a spinster’s joke about a post office scam and a matrimonial bureau.
A jumble of promotional lines extols Electric Bitters as a cure for indigestion kidney liver and bowel troubles amid testimonials from Mrs S O Newson and others. Little Early Risers are pitched as a mild laxative option with claims of no griping and easy use. Also notes political campaign buzz and a Grover Cleveland slogan.
Testimony pours in praising Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. A Virginia man says three years of Bronchitis ended after using the remedy. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
Suffering patients report relief from sick and nervous headaches after using Dr King s New Life Pills. The ad claims the pills purify blood and improve health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by O H Loctje, Plymouth. Hall s Hardware promotes Plymouth twine noted for even thickness and superior strength.
Audit of claims allowed at the June 1903 session includes Proctor & Co. Lamb Bros. Brasted & Prentice, Stuhler & Sons, Barker, Shaw & Dutton, Steiner, Walston & Merritt, Brashe & Co, Robo, Eby Bros, Garrett Reed, Mra L E Tucker, EM Harvey, I H Meek, P O Babcock, Chas Zimmer, JH Ruhl, Atwood, Peet, Annamosa Lumber Co, Meek & Beam, and county wide items such as roads, lighting, and poor relief with amounts noted for various services and supplies.
Ben H. Chamberlain completed four years at the State University College of Medicine and received his diploma. He will occupy the offices previously held by Dr J W Kirkpatrick as his practice begins in this place. Dr W W Bronson the veterinarian was named government animal inspector for South St. Paul Minnesota with a $100 monthly salary.
Frank Buxton of Wheatland toured Clinton county yesterday morning checking farm and house locations for an atlas project. The Oxford Mirror notes the undertaking is immense, but Buxton is equal to the task.
Excursions to Boston from June 25 to 27 and July 1 to 5 offered via Nickel Plate Road with especially low rates and liberal return limits. Details available at City Ticket Office 111 Adams St and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex Chicago 52w3.
An advertisement presents Ed. C. DeWitt & Co. as makers of genuine Witch Hazel Salve. It claims DeWitt's heals without scarring and can cure piles burns bruises eczema and skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
A remote living family faces accidents and endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims it treats burns cuts ulcers and similar injuries and promotes purchase at O. H. Soetje's Drug Store for 25 cents.
The article advises upgrading to a healthful hair mattress and minimal furnishings in the bedroom. It endorses a dressing table and writing desk, restful wallpaper, elevating pictures, embroidered linen, snowy shams, a painted floor with a rug, and warns against carpets for hygiene. A commode with soap towels and water aids washing.
The article extols ammonia as a versatile cleaner and healer for baths fabrics and jewelry noting its grease cutting and color restoring properties. It also highlights a frosted Austrian glass water set with clover leaf enamelwork priced at 29.50 detailing its delicate appearance and understated value.
A discussion on common breakfast breads suggests hot rolls and baking powder biscuits are digestible. It recommends varying with toast once or twice weekly. A hot long French loaf, wrapped in a napkin and broken at table, makes a good breakfast bread. Muf fins toasted and Boston brown bread are noted as child favorites.
The recipe describes making shells from edam and pineapple cheese to use in macaroni. Boil pasta, mix with a cream sauce, fill shells, and bake ten to fifteen minutes. Top with extra cheese if desired and reuse shells with care.
The description highlights white muslin dressing sets with flowered moss roses in green pink and red on white. Pincushion covers resemble flowered frilled squares. A copper framed earthen casserole set with a plain stumpy handle and glazed interior is noted. Boston excursions via Nickel Plate Road are advertised June 25–27 and July 1–5 with ticket offices in Chicago.
Travel deal for Christian Scientists meeting with round trip $19 from Chicago to Boston via Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale June 25 26 27 with open return to August 1. Niagara Falls stopovers allowed both directions. no excess fare. sleeping cars and meals aboard. Reservations through John Y. Calahan General Agent Chicago.
A Minnesota based firm advertises free reliable information on land parcels in Minnesota and the Dakotas. It claims thorough knowledge and promises prompt service, stating it has no land for sale but can provide valuable land information via Northwestern 50133 Box 274, St. Paul.
Listing offers 160 acres in section 32 two 120 north range 58 six miles west of Lilly in Day county with 65 acres in barley and tillable loam soil. Asking 2400 dollars per acre cash terms. Also a modern seven room house in Mason City Town. Write for terms and particulars to A I Morcan Box 7 Ocean Park California.
G W Eastwood announces a special month long sale to close out buggies at very low prices. Farmers are urged to visit The Sun store where Eastwood is agent and act quickly before stock runs out. The notice also touts Deering twine as largest world maker delivering 30 000 miles daily and promotes pest control stuf for gophers and squirrels by C W Brown.
Kodol claims to enable digestion and transformation of food into nourishing blood for nerves tissues and muscles. It asserts relief from indigestion dyspepsia and stomach catarrh and all stomach disorders sold by all druggists.
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