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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
3
A New South Wales reader from Orchar ds Town narrates how two products, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, cured her baby’s persistent head and facial eczema after years of suffering and multiple doctors. The letter asserts complete healing with no marks.
An advertorial urges readers with rheumatic pains weakness or nervous disorders to take Pusheck's Euro claiming it benefits nervous debility insomnia stomach troubles. The Chicago Daily News cites insistence that druggists keep the product on hand and warns against foolishness.
Reports tell of a February thaw in Western Canada with citizens enjoying mild weather while the U S suffers deep freezes. January sees record settler migration northward as government agents plan March and April excursions to inform and assist new arrivals.
A Roosevelt administration correction clears up the Dobson Mahin consular mix up. George L. Dobson was listed to replace Frank W. Mahin as consul at Nottingham, then the record was recalled and Mahin remains in Clinton. The error caused statewide concern among Iowans and the delegation in Washington.
The article notes the republicans will hold a state convention with 1,641 delegates, matching the 1901 total, with the 1906 date pending a supreme court decision on Story county court. It mentions a Shiloh monument inscription review after talks between Governor Cummins and Secretary Taft, slated for the first week of April, and Iowa veterans hearing. It outlines planned state institution upgrades: Anamosa prison expansion to 440 steel cells at $25,000, Fort Madison hospital at $40,000, Anamosa boiler and tunnel work at $55,000 in Glenwood, Davenport kitchen and storage updates, and Knoxville admin building enhancements.
Iowa still possesses a collection of rebel flags with uncertain return dates under a congressional act. Flags include battle standards captured in Corinth Yazoo Helena Cairo and a South Carolina statehouse emblem, presented by various Iowa units and officers.
The biennial elections law, ruled valid by a Story county court, has been appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court. An abstract of record, ballot copy, decree, full opinion, and certificates are filed with the clerk as the hearing begins. Arguments are this week with a decision expected by month’s end.
Des Moines reports Miss May Bergstrom a wealthy society belle plans to wed Sherman Morris known as Frank Shercliffe, a bandit recently released after a 17 year prison term for a diamond robbery on a Northwestern passenger train. He implicates Omaha gambler-politician Tom Dennison and vows a forthcoming book exposing political influence in Iowa and Nebraska.
The American Cereal company plant the world’s largest, spanning two blocks of brick and iron, was wiped out by fire except for cooper shops and packing rooms. Night watchman John Sately perished after being blown from the sixth floor during an explosion. Loss tallied at about 1.5 million dollars.
Mr James Hall aged 68 died at noon and his wife Mrs Hall joined him at six the following morning. Married at the outbreak of the Civil War they served together with him enlisting as a private and her as a nurse. They lived in Palo after peace and remained united until death separated them for 18 hours.
Arnold Beuthien, the young cashier of the wrecked New Liberty Savings Bank, was sentenced to four years in Fort Madison penitentiary. Earlier hopes of release based on his father the bank president were dashed by an indictment based on a different statute.
Burlington report recalls J H Whitcomb handcuff lapse during transfer with two other prisoners. escape attempt failed as search yielded nothing. Other Iowa items include Monroe treasure of 2780 dollars found, murder verdicts, a baby death, a divorce settlement, and local civic notes.
A philosophical man tells a pessimist not to growl as not all are born with a silver spoon. The pessimist retorts that even if born that way the spoon would choke him. Philadelphia Press quote highlights contrasting outlooks on fortune.
A humorous exchange features a lady agent asking if she can sell cosmetics to Mrs. De Tone while Mrs. De Tone insists she never paints. The Cleveland Leader quotes the witty clash as a sharp civics moment about vanity and sale pitches.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt depicts a timid girl at her first restaurant meal as she asks to order while the waiter presses. The exchange highlights social dining tension and a hesitant customer choosing carefully in a public setting.
Alston Michigan March 18 special after twenty years of rheumatism and kidney troubles James Culet found relief using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He spent a fortune on doctors and remedies before noting his aches disappear and he feels like a new man. He urges others with rheumatism or kidney trouble to try the remedy.
Chicago Sun reports Pusheck's Kuro lauded as a remedy for nervous disorders digestion overwork and malaria. testimonials amounting to several hundred are printed in an illustrated booklet available by request. Dr C Pusheck offers free medical advice and direct sales of the $1 remedy from Chicago.
When stomach troubles strike and nerves flare, Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin is said to clear a poisoned system, improve blood flow to digestive organs, and restore comfort. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or one dollar with a money back guarantee. Vi is touting early spring prophecies.
An 25 cent foot remedy from Allen's Drug Stores promises relief for hot sweaty calloused feet with a trial package offered free. The ad cites Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY and urges not to accept substitutes, a street war remark from Albany Argus.
An 1900 ad touts a guaranteed cure for piles promising refund if Para Orient fails in 6 to 14 days. It cites a Minneapolis customer letter and markets a cough remedy with Bromo Quinine. The item also notes a page motto about wealth needed for simple life and quotes Life magazine.
A Cincinnati woman reports Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her womb trouble after nine months of suffering. She describes improved health after five bottles and urges other women to try the tonic for uterine issues, menstrual regularity, and relief from related symptoms.
Salver's strain of thin wheat laughs at droughts and rust. It is said to yield 80 tons per acre under favorable conditions with 40 to 60 bushels on certain lands. Catalog highlights no rust or insects and claims reliable performance across many states.
An advertisement lists Balzer Seed Co and Lia Crosse from Wik and promises free samples of wheat and other farm seeds with a catalogue valued at 100.00 to any alert farmer. The notice emphasizes a flashy incentive while noting criticisms of diamonds as vulgar.
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