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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1903
Page
8
A seizure of cheap baking powders in a neighboring city exposed low priced brands as alum powders containing alum sulfuric acid and rock. The analysis declared them dangerous to health with large amounts of alum and sulfuric acid and various fillers. High quality cream of tartar powders are cheaper in the end and better for health and food.
A survey of mining details notes New Mexico’s year-round prospecting at 5000 feet, California tin ores at Temescale, cassiterite in granite fissures, Bannock's first U S gold dredge in 1895, and early dredging efforts in California. It mentions Kennedy mine Amador 2600 feet deep, Congress mine Arizona as deep gold producer, and army recruitment results with high physical standards. Quicksilver production spreads to Oregon, British Columbia and Texas with five companies yielding about 3000 flasks yearly.
Mrs. R A Anderson of Jacksonville Florida praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for treating female ailments. She claims women with long illnesses improved within three months and notes personal strength and appetite gains. The letter asserts widespread endorsements and warns against substitutes.
A sick girl named Mary writes to the governor asking for a postponed Thanksgiving. The governor responds by sending a large turkey and cranberries to the Tolliver family and issues a formal proclamation for a celebrated Thanksgiving on December 6. The tale contrasts a young child's wish with official duty.
The piece urges American farmers to take Thanksgiving as a family holiday, especially for their boys. It emphasizes fathers joining their sons in the day, sharing chores, planning activities, and building Acquaintanceship to foster friendliness and mutual help.
A Chicago Record-Herald quips about a gossiping old hen who calls a man flighty and warns of a dari lady, then predicts a dangerous affair. The narrator mocks the far fetched tale and the bald headed man with an ax, noting the absurdity.
The Baltimore American notes the purpose of Thanksgiving falling on Thursday is to avoid conflicting with Sunday menus and to separate leftovers from the following week’s meals. The remark frames the longstanding practice as a practical seasonal custom.
The text presents a quotation attributed to Theodore Roosevelt urging that true thankfulness to the Almighty is shown by each person performing their duty to others in the world and at this time.
The piece analyzes Gorman's campaign in Maryland framing it as a fight over race, trusts, and party strategy. It discusses Gorman’s stance on Roosevelt’s trust enforcement, opposition to Cleveland, and the potential impact on Democratic and Republican coalitions, including northern and southern delegates and Bryan and Tom Johnson influence.
The Washington Post notes Democratic critique of Cuba trade policy contrasts with attempts to block a Cuban sugar duty amendment. Republicans win in Ohio amid Bryansim’s decline, signaling a broad political shift and a warning to Democratic leadership. The piece cites Speaker Cannon on party blame games and calls for trust in government.
An 19th century advertisement claims kidney issues including diabetes Brights disease dropsy and back pains can be cured by Donn's Kidney Pills. It lists symptoms such as inflammation of the bladder urinary changes neuralgia and rheumatic pain and touts over 50000 testimonials with a 60 cent price per box from Foster Filburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Wytheville Virginia jeweler Wa H Nmramona endorses Donn’s Kidney Pills after a back ache from grip years earlier. Portland Oregon freight inspector N B McCarver credits kidney pills with relief from months of backache and kidney symptoms. Elmira New York broker’s wife Mrs Gromnan Wallace says Donn’s cured severe back pain and kidney issues after a doctor warned surgery.
In a candid exchange, Secretary Shaw laments leaks about a $20,000,000 treasury refinancing. He admits discussing the move with a newspaper friend but says he told the President to keep quiet and forgot to instruct him otherwise.
Walter Camp hosted undergraduates recounting humor at Yale. A deaf old man at dinner required shouting to catch the point. A banana topic leads to a joke about old fashions and nightshirts. A husband misremembers a tariff discussion with Stafford.
Mrs. Anna M. Willis of Kokomo Indiana age 74 shares a testimonial endorsing Dodd's Kidney Villa. She describes twenty years of kidney and heart pain eased after using the product and claims renewed strength to perform farm and household work.
An irate advertiser clashed with a publisher who defended a claim of large circulation while noting the magazine has little reach in foreign countries. The exchange highlights tensions over perceived audience reach.
An advertisement urges investing from 250 dollars in Numitor Gold Mine of California, promising fully paid endowment life policy and full money return while sharing mining profits. It claims a complete mine in operation and invites readers to request an illustrated booklet from Numitor Gold Mining Co Chicago office.
Disjointed wartime scene describes Gen Jan Hamilton in Washington, letters delivered by a messenger, and a troubling racial slur overheard by staff. Included are stray quotes and unrelated adlike snippets reflecting period sentiment and noisy press snippets.
An assortment of old clippings includes a colonial era patent medicine claim for Ny Cure a Cold to One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, promising refunds if ineffective. Also contains fragmented quotes and humor from Washington Star and Punch about schooling and reform efforts.
A clipped, fragmentary quote from the Chicago Tribune contrasts faith or creed with personal health, noting strength depends on the owner’s illness or weakness. The odd spelling suggests OCR oddity and limited context for a fuller item.
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