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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
6
A Ohio representative challenges overdebate while another member cites a quip about dividing eternity. The exchange highlights parliamentary decorum as the floor is debated in the house. The Cincinnati Times-Star contrasts a chocolate joke with a sharper remark about a hot cup.
Yorktown Arkansas February 29 Dr Leland Williamson endorses Dodd’s Kidney Pills as reliable for kidney disease citing patient Mr A H Cole age 31. Emaciation fever kidney pain pus in urine foul odor blood and rapid cure after three weeks plus maintenance. Ends with physician’s twenty years practice praise and a bold testimonial from Philadelphia Press quote about marriage.
An assortment of cures and promotions fills this fragment: Cuticura remedies praised for eczema and psoriasis relief. a seed offer from John A Balver Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin promising 1 000 cabbages 2 000 carrots 2 000 celery 2 000 lettuce 1 000 onions 1 000 radishes and flowers for 16 cents postpaid plus 20 cents for extra cauliflower seed. assorted quotes from periodicals and slogans appear amid the ad-like content.
A detailed description outlines a conveniently planned suburban residence. It features stained glass light, brick and mosaic hearths, ivory white and gold parlor, mahogany library, oak trimmed dining room, and a white pine second floor. With stone foundations, stone exterior veneer, tiled hall, beamed ceiling, and Roman brick stair, the house includes multiple rooms, a pantry, rear entry, and cellars. Heating is hot water and the estimated cost ranges from 6000 to 7000 dollars.
Dr. M. K. Kassabian of Philadelphia leads experiments using a Roentgen ray and a kinetic style photographic device to capture the heart’s beating. The plan aims to show dilation and contraction with exact timing and heart location, potentially revealing emotions' impact on pulse and enabling rapid X ray heart pictures. Dr. Henry Hurst of Grand Rapids supports heart motion pictures as an active experimenter.
Charles Brodt, an employee at a Marion Indiana hub works, lost his tongue when a hub caught in the boring bit and struck him. Foreman C L Wright called help as blood spurted. surgeon W V Cameron sewed the end back in place and Brodt regained ability to talk. The piece of tongue was recovered.
A major blaze in Rochester New York destroyed three of five department stores, including Sibley Lindsay Carr the city’s largest retailer. Insurance estimated losses at 3 million with 750000 in buildings and rest in stocks and rents. About 2500 workers faced temporary unemployment.
The Hague tribunal rules GB Germany and Italy may collect 30 percent of customs duties at Guira and Puerto Cabello, each pays own costs, tribunal costs shared equally, and the United States must enforce the ruling within three months. The decision rests on international law and Washington protocols from 1903. The United States supervises only the costs enforcement.
Secretary Hay reports Japan has negotiated a treaty with Corea guaranteeing its independence and integrity. The move is seen as a bold diplomatic act placing Japan on a high moral plane amid the eastern question. Even if Japan wins the war with Russia and occupies Corea, the treaty pledges not to exploit Corea’s sovereignty.
A starch dust explosion at Warner Sugar Refining in Waukegan Illinois wrecked two large buildings. Three bodies recovered including two identified. one man missing and dozen plus injured. Property loss estimated at $1,000,000.
Ehrenfield Pennsylvania February 23 Engineer Harry Tyson Conductor John Gentz and Track Walker George Bickner were killed in a locomotive explosion. Two other men were probably fatally injured with the blast seen by nearby workers and firemen.
A Washington letter extols Peruna as superior for catarrh and low spirits. Texas and Wisconsin residents share long term use, health benefits, and relief from grippe and stomach catarrh, citing renewed appetite and vigor.
A newspaper style promotion for Peruna a catarrhal tonic claims it strengthens mucous membranes aiding hearing smell and taste in old age. Letters from Mrs I B Little and Rev J N Parker praise cures and lasting health benefits with travel notes and gratitude to Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio for free medical advice.
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