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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
4
A detailed, step by step account of the ship launch process with 600 workers, wedges driven to lift the hull, keel blocks removed, and the final moment as the vessel rests on new foundations ready to slide into the water. The scene describes prop removal, painting, and the precision required to prevent wrecking as the toboggan slides engage.
A reader reports changes to old addresses after College place joined West Broadway causing confusion. A postman, mid box opening, refused to speak, then provided the hours of collection after a shutdown cue. He warned a discharge risk if seen speaking. The note also mentions a Cromwell Connecticut treasure find and Maine mill hands data.
A New York Sun piece recounts three brief stories about monkeys in a traveling show. Highlights include beer bottle antics, hat thefts during cherry moment, and a spectator’s gold spectacles pilfered and later retrieved.
A Richmond town tale recalls the 1852 national medical convention in the city. Dr Alan Payne’s knockdown blow, the Patterson incident, and a prank by hotel staff sparked a nationwide catchphrase “Who struck Billy Patterson.” The story concludes with Payne and Patterson later reuniting.
Anamosa Iowa bids invited for medical and surgical attendance of the poor in Jones County townships for 1896 97. Bids due noon April 6 1896 at auditor's office Anamosa. must cover each township separately. Board of supervisors may reject any or all bids. Dated March 9 1896 H S Richardson County Auditor.
Advertisement offers lowest rates for first and second cabin and steerage on transatlantic crossings via Beaver Line from Montreal to Liverpool or other lines. Agents in Monticello Iowa and Chicago advertise prepaid outward fares. Includes free samples of G and C Headache Cure and other medicines with money back warranty.
Those who have used Dr King’s New Discovery know its value and those who have not can try it free. Call on the advertised druggist for a trial bottle free or send your name to H E Bucklin Co Chicago for a sample box of New Life Pills and a Guide to Health free. Guaranteed to do you good and cost nothing.
An advertisement urges mothers to obtain Dr Hand's Colic cure for 25 cents and Dr Hand's Teething Lotion for teething pain. It claims quick relief by removing wind and soothing nerves. Also promotes G and C Blood Purifier at 50 cents with sales agents sought and territory terms from G C Medicine Co Anamosa Iowa.
Send your address to H E Buck sen Co in Chicago for a free sample box. The pills claim to ease constipation and sick headache and treat malaria and liver troubles. They are advertised as pure vegetable, non weakening, and digestive toning. Regular size 25 cents per box, sold by J H Bacher & Co. druggists.
Springfield Ohio May 9 1892 a local mother Mrs Judson Buynton tests Dr Hand's Teething Lotion for her child praising its pain relief and gum swelling reduction stating it is harmless as an external application. Dr Hand's Remedies for children are sold by all druggists at 25 cents.
Advertises Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with money back guarantee and says price is 25 cents per box sold by J H Bacher & Co.
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