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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
7
A testimonial from Mayme E. Smith of Columbus Ohio praises Peruna for hay fever relief. The article explains hay fever as summer catarrh caused by atmospheric irritants, noting pollen as a possible trigger and suggesting Peruna helps the nervous system resist symptoms, with many relying on it during the season.
A fragment discusses baking practices from a past era noting the dislike of hot cream of tartar baking powder and its supposed health effects. It links social views on women with dietary commentary and mentions common physician remarks about diet.
A man saddened by his wife's departure used a clever ploy sending her clipped copies of local papers with items removed. When she questioned the clipped article, he refused to reveal it. Within a week she returned home to learn what had been hidden, as reported by the Pittsburg Press.
A New York source lists the Twelve Good Rules attributed to King Charles I. The rules urge moderation in health, respect for divine ordinances, restraint in state matters, secrecy, avoiding quarrels and bad company, guarding opinions, preventing vice, avoiding long meals, and not repeating grievances or wagers.
Mrs Rachel Gardner of Wilsey Kansas testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills relieved severe stomach pains headaches and indigestion after other medicines failed. She cites improvement and recommends the remedy which is sold by druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY at 50 cents per box and six boxes for $2.50.
Leslie Urquhart, British vice consul and oil region figure, survived a Saturday night ambush in Baku. Eight shots fired at short range caused six flesh wounds and minor abdominal grazes, with Urquhart pursuing the assailant before he vanished. Police investigations proceed with no arrests to date.
Reports say terrorists killed two guards at a government alcohol store in Siedice on Saturday. A volley from infantry followed, killing two and wounding two. Terrorists then massacred policemen and soldiers, prompting troops to attack the Jewish quarter. Over a hundred killed or wounded as fires rage and order is sought from a regiment sent from Della. Jews in the city are panic stricken.
Lawrence 8 Cook a Pennsylvania legislator from the Fourth district, renominated by Republicans, was allegedly stabbed Sunday by Andrew MacMillan a Carnegie justice of the peace. The incident followed a meeting with a woman identified as Mrs MacMillan in Lawn Street.
Father Wernz the newly elected general of the Society of Jesus visits Pope Pius at the Vatican. He is accompanied by Father Freddie vicar general and Father Alfred Miertens for the audience.
In San Luis Potosi Mexico three children named Meliton were killed when the walls of their home collapsed. Their mother was left seriously injured and may not recover.
Sedalia Missouri reports Secretary of War Taft will speak in Sedalia in October at a date to be fixed later, per assurances from the Republican state committee.
Joseph G. Cannon speaker for the national House of Representatives and active in the Maine campaign departed for home Sunday after the campaign ended Saturday night.
Simla correspondents of the Daily Mail report a speech at Asand Bengal where a mob openly urged violence against the British. The incident signals rising unrest in the colony and draws attention to anti-British agitation in the region.
The piece extols lead as a vital industrial metal from plumbing to paints and printing, praising its roles from white and red lead to preservation of iron and structures. It then shifts to a promotional piece for EGG-O-SEE cereal, lauding merit, family use, and easy preparation, ending with an offer of a free book from EGG-O-SEER Company in Quincy Illinois.
Carl Schurz recalls Maz zini Oliver Wentell Holmes and Bismarck as masters of wit and conviction. During the 1876 Philadelphia centennial Universal Peace Union officers surrendered swords to be melted into a peace plow, later cast as a field cultivator in Geneva with an inscription detailing the history.
A candle flickers above stairs and a voice asks Katherine who is sanding walls at night. The reply comes from shadows denying anyone is there and suggesting it must be next door. A further quip from the parlor calls George a big goose and jokes about shaving.
A Kentucky woman reports indigestion and nervous prostration improved after replacing breakfast with Grape-Nuts and cream. She notes regained strength and mental vigor, with dizziness and chest pains subsiding unless she overindulges in rich foods. Endorses Postum Co. product as causing prime health.
States of Brazil description highlights 21 states with three vast lowland regions dominating area while coastal margins hold 96 percent of population. Promotion for Grand Trunk Railway travel through Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami region St Lawrence River and Thousand Islands with Montreal and Niagara Falls service. Contacts Geo W Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago for pamphlets.
A quirky ad fragment touts a remedy for a red nose with a snide warning Keep on drinking and it will turn purple. Mentions a Single Binder price and a Sedgurs dealer Lewis factory Pooriu Li. References a defeated candidate Mia and a child teething syrup Winslow and teething relief claimed to soften gum and relieve inflammation and wind colic.
An old newspaper ad touts Putnam faceless dyes for silk wool and cotton in a single boil with vibrant colors. It also pitches Allen's Foot-Kase foot powder to soothe tired feet, promising easy fit, a free trial, and a trial offer from A. 8. Olmsted in Le Roy, N.Y.
The notes recount that the first coins were struck in brass around 1184 B C and gold and silver pieces issued to Pheidon of Argos about 562 B C. The piece contrasts early coinage with later incentives and mentions the Great Northern Railway low one way fares to Northwest destinations and western markets. MAX BASS is listed as General Immigration Agent in Chicago for further details.
June gold output in South Africa sets a record with six months of this year showing about six million dollars more in production than last year. In New York the railroad earnings for the year ended June 30 show over fifty million dollars gross with rising net and expanded maintenance and rehabilitated equipment.
Public notice urges women to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after reports of health restoration. Testimony from users supports their belief in the remedy and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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