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Newspaper
Moulton Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
1
An Iowa page laments slow rural services and urges rural free delivery paired with durable road construction. It notes investigations at Anamosa penitentiary, legal debates over veterinary licensure, and concerns about medical fee practices and surgeon commissions. The piece touches on dam politics, anti-gambling drives, and preacher-led reform.
A young woman in a neighboring town sits behind a handsome stranger at church and notices a thread dangling from his collar. Curious, she plucks at it until the thread unravels his undershirt, causing mounting embarrassment during prayers. The scene ends with the narrator noting the humorous mishap amid the crowd.
The piece critiques Minister Wu for sarcastic remarks on Christian civilization versus Confucianism. It notes his laugh at the sale of five Chinese girls in San Francisco and argues that Christian nations judge China by its treatment of women. It warns that until China adopts Nazarene precepts, praise of Confucianism is premature.
Advertised letters include Mrs A L Brown Mr A Ti Brown Miss Lena Gray Miss Pearl Gray Mrs Sarah Jones Kya McDonald TL M Clinton Robert Standley Mrs J W Thompson T H W Smith. Also an ad claims the best paint on earth costs no more than 1.25 per gallon from Hammar Paint, with five year satisfaction guarantee.
An ophthalmologist advertises a new method that promises permanent cataract cure. The notice claims glasses straighten vision with no pain and promises headache relief, granulated lids, watery eyes, and ingrown eyelashes cured. The doctor invites friends and former patients to call February 36 for free examinations.
Editors and publishers from Mt Ayr and surrounding papers are called to gather in Mt Ayr on Friday February 15 to discuss country newspaper operations and to form a permanent press association. J B Strepnenn of Mt Ayr Journal J H Troovon of Ringgold Record and Warrer H Br an of Twier a Wner News will preside and invite all editors in the territory.
An advertisement claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure can fully cure kidney and bladder ailments including drops, Bright's disease, gravel, albumen in urine, and frequent urination. It guarantees results with a 50 cent price and sale by W. I. Borry.
A newspaper ad offers a limited time deal for farmers: The Iowa Homestead The Special Farmers Institute Editions and The Poultry Farmer plus local and general news all for 1 year at 1.90. The promotion hails the Poultry Farmer as the best poultry paper and the institute editions as highly practical for farming. samples available by visiting the office.
A large fire in Trannibal destroyed Burlington route shops in the south part of town. Loss pegged at 125000 under a blanket policy. Fire likely began in a coach department store, consuming all old structures except one. The new shop will be ready in under two months and 150 workers lost their jobs.
The Albia Union recounts a tax ferret controversy with quotes from Dave Brant of the Clinton Herald and Joe Trigg of the Rockford Register. Brant argues the program harms taxpayers and will not catch repeat offenders, while Trigg defends it as essential to curb flagrant tax dodging and to ensure back taxes are recovered and future assessments reflect true value.
Fragmentary text from the Homestead Tribune references the Farmers Institute with unclear figures and names. The readable bits mention a three thousand something amount and a general sense of agricultural discussion without full context or identifiable individuals.
The coin says Coal wanted at this office on subscription. Tribune Globe-Democrat KC note subscription demand and price point.
Medical brief advises longevity through strict daily routines. It lists sleep discipline exercise routines nutrition and exposure to open air while warning against milk for adults and pets in living spaces. The tips emphasize temper control hygiene and environmental factors to reduce disease risk.
Lawyer KE Munday says his brother suffered malaria and jaundice until Electric Bitters cured him entirely. He claims the remedy expelled malaria, cleansed the blood, aided digestion, regulated liver and kidneys, and cured various ailments. Available for 50 cents at C A Powers drug store.
A. T. Morris Wholesale House of Cincinnati seeks a dependable man to manage a new branch in the vicinity. Applicants should have a solid work record and provide good references. Address inquiries to A. T. Morris Wholesale House Cincinnati, Ohio.
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