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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
6
Defense witnesses today supported allegations of brutality by Hulsten, involving a 10 year old and a 15 year old daughter. The daughter consulted the county attorney to prevent the father from taking the child.
The defense outlines an insanity defense while arguing Holsten faced other troubles, aiming to undermine the state’s portrayal of a stable mental state. The strategy centers on Holsten’s prior issues to question the robustness of the state’s case.
Court hears relatives challenge and support for Holsten amid testimony on his health and alleged cruelty. Witnesses including Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Holsten recount his condition after his wife’s death and the day’s events. Defense presents doctors and associates linking mental state to illness while the state argues health issues explain attacks.
A 19th century ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by internal use. It promises a $100 reward if any case fails to cure and urges readers to send testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Farmers in Columbus Junction Ia struggle with bad roads and weather as the annual institute and corn show proceed. The program aims to engage attendees with talks and discussions while farmers also handle local news including a public Welsh church fundraiser and family updates.
An offer in 1907 allows one person per county to join a personally conducted party to Europe at no cost. Interested individuals should write to the American Bureau of Foreign Travel at 721 Neave Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, giving two reference names.
An at home remedy claims to relieve rheumatism and bladder issues by cleansing kidneys. The formula blends liquid dandelion extract, compound karyon, and compound syrup of sarsaparilla, taken after meals and at night. A local pharmacist endorses safety and says top doctors prescribe it in the United States.
Testimony focused on insanity as a defense. William Holsten described his sister Bessie and the accused as kind, with no evidence of improper relations. Mrs Charles Smith testified that Holsten’s mental state deteriorated after his wife’s death and that Bessie feared she would be harmed if taken to Indiana.
The widow expects to establish her future home in Ohio. Mrs. Bailey Murray of Cairo traveled from Wapello to Muscatine on the Firefly yesterday, then returned and proceeded to Wapello. Mr. and Mrs. S S Wilcox rode to Muscatine on the Firefly, spent the day shopping and visiting relatives. Mrs G N Duncan and son Lysle returned from a visit to Muscatine. The Overholt sale at the old homestead drew a large crowd and totaled 5880 dollars. J W Pence returned from a brief Rock Island visit.
The column reports residents visiting relatives and friends in Moscow and nearby towns including Blue Grass Davenport Atalissa Rock Island Wilton Cedar county and Magentine Thanksgiving visits shopping trips and a December 22 shooting match featuring turkeys geese and ducks. Names mentioned include Tuefel Hains Gatton Parker Lear Speers Smith Birkhofer Myers and Wills among others.
A compact ad notes Dr Kings New Life Pills provide relief for serious bowel trouble. The message touts a terrific fate avoided by using the remedy sold at Hlavercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Miss Hannah Longbotham of Davenport spent Thanksgiving with family in South Cedar. Lizzie Whistler and Ray of West Liberty joined H. L. Duple family for dinner. H. W. Rockafellow and family visited Harry Rockafellow. West Liberty high school pupils enjoyed a two day vacation. A. McGuire announces a closing out sale December 14.
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a great restorative that builds new blood and nerve force. It claims benefits for sleeplessness irritability memory loss energy and despondency and promotes a price of 6 cents a box or 6 boxes for $2 50 from Buffalo New York dealers. The brand features the signature portrait of Dr A W Chase and lists A W Morgan as a local druggist distributor.
Manufactures report receiving thousands of testimonials praising the remedy for persistent coughs. Patients describe relief from severe colds and warnings of pneumonia avoided, and cures of dangerous croup cases attributed to its soothing effect.
Testimony in Keithsburg murder trial portrays Holsten as potentially sane and plotting for charity. Dr Beveridge and Dr Oliver differ on certainty. Amos Dunn and Mrs Darling describe Holsten’s threats to his daughter Bessie and alleged change in demeanor when away from town.
Mayor J P Randall of Delta and E L Root with Rex visited Sigourney Monday. Webster figures Mrs L P Riddle and Dr W W Eastburn traveled through town with routines and a hospital trip for M F Riddel’s child in Ottumwa. George Morrow remains seriously ill at home in the northern part of the city.
Millions have trusted Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles with the genuine yellow package containing no opiates or painful drugs. Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store warns to refuse imitations.
Montpelier and Davenport residents shared Thanksgiving across pain points of travel. Families such as the Davises and Clappers hosted relatives from Foster Illinois while Buffalo visitors included Victor Morris Wilbur Fridley and Sam Eis. Other gatherings included Henry Dolens Basil from Rock Island with sister Mrs Curtis Leach and several Behrens sisters from Davenport.
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