Prominent Iowa Ex-Postmaster Endorses Mystic Cure
Touted by former postmaster T. F. Anthony of promise City Iowa Mystic Cure is claimed to relieve rheumatism after two doses. Sold by Arthur L. Kennedy Druggist Newton with other health claims including Rocky Mountain Tea at 35c. Also mentions a horse book by Judge Biggie and Mt Vernon stables. Kenny’s Hub grocery promotes garden seeds.
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T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
The Ottawa Tariff Scoop That Eluded Sir John Macdonald
A Boston reporter chasing a tariff bill exposed a staged Ottawa scandal in 1887. The journalist wheedled a keynote Ottawa official for a copy, wired American papers, and sparked a furious press row when the truth emerged. Sir John Macdonald kept calm, later noting the bill was not the introduced one.
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Dominion of Canada
Chicago
Ottawa
Boston
Dominion
Caron
Pope
Chapleau
Abbott
Montreal
Senate
Sir John Macdonald
Sir John
Department of State
America
United States
John A. Macdonald
Her
Miniature Balloons Across Catalina Island Spiders as Aeronauts
A stroller observes Catalina Island spiders launching balloon like flights. Weaving silk from specialized spinnerets, some spiders form cables and fluffy platform webs to travel by air across the canyon. A remarkable spider migration appears as webs rise on upward currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Andree
Oro
Presidential Bees Stir Few Bonnets Yet Fail
A compact remark notes that while many presidents generate buzzing controversy, most end up in men's bonnets without any lasting impact. The line implies futility in political grandstanding.
Fortune Awaits Genius Who Discovers Cure for Laziness
A playful adage suggests wealth or recognition will follow the breakthrough of a cure for laziness. It frames motivation as a solvable problem and hints at a transformative invention rewarding effort and initiative.
Remarkable Dr Miles Gift Promises Free Treatment Tests
An extraordinary offer from Dr Miles Medical Association promises free examinations and 2.60 worth of treatment to test his Personal Treatment for nerve brain heart and stomach ailments. Endorsements from clergy editors and several cured patients accompany the appeal urging readers to write for an examination blank.
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Franklin Miles
M. D
LL. B
Miles
Am. M. Bell
Dayton
Ohio
The
Sunday School Union
Julius Keister
Michigan Ave
Chicago
F. Held
Curtis St
Grand Rapids
Lizzie Renfrew
Wedlington
Ark
M A Warren
Jameston
N. Y
Dr. Miles Medical Association
State St
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Swift Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Promises quick relief from pain in bladder, nerves, and back for both sexes and immediate reduction of water retention. Sold by A L Kennedy, druggist, Newton Iowa.
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A. L. Kennedy
Newton
Iowa
Five Papers for Only $1.50 Offer
A local subscription pitch lists five papers The Homestead, The Poultry Farmer, The Farmers Institute, The Mutual Insurance Journal, and The Newton RECORD. All five are available for one full year at a total of $1.50, with sample copies and subscription details at the RECORD office. Also advertised are visiting cards in new styles with pricing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Poultry Farmer
The
Farmers Institute
Mutual Insurance Journal
Newton Record
Anti Diuretic Claim Attracts Parents Of Bedwetters
An old advertisement touts Dr E Detchen anti diuretic for children who soil bedding by nocturnal enuresis promising immediate relief. It lists price, seller A L Kennedy druggist, and mentions various promotions from other vendors including Japan Tea and coal by C H Jasper Co.
Low clubbing rates offered for RECORD subscribers
This year we arrange very low clubbing rates with major papers and magazines to save subscribers money. Subscriptions for the RECORD must be paid one year ahead. Examples include the New York Tribune, Kansas City Star, Wallace's Farmer, Daily News Des Moines, and Des Moines Register among others at varied rates.
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New York TriBune
Kansas City Star
le Wallace’s Farmer
Daily News
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
the Homestead
The
Farmer's Institute
Poultry Farmer
the Mutual Insurance Journal
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Cceeenee Baga Ledieay Castae
Youth's Companion
Pere Kent
Chicago Inter Ocean
Baxter
Renewa
Cure in One Day with Laxatine Bromquinine Tablets
Advertises Laxatine Brom Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for ailments with a money back guarantee. Claims E. W. Grove signs each box and prices the product at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Five-Paper Farm Club Offer At Just $1.50 A Year
All farmers are urged to subscribe to an unprecedented four publications plus our own paper. The Iowa Homestead Farmers Institute editions The Poultry Farmer and The Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal join our paper in a five-for-one deal for one year at $1.50. The bundle promises superior, practical farming reading and local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Journal
West
Homestead
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance
Iowa Central Railway Promotes Hi Seekers Excursion Route
Homeseekers route promotion presents the Iowa Central Railway as the direct line for a Hi seekers excursion. Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays to western, southern, southeastern, and western points at one fare plus dollars for round trip include Colorado Springs and P Ask any coupon ticket age dates of sale limit territory to tickets sold or address Geo S Batty T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Colorado
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Manitou
John Sebastian
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty. & T. A
Marshalltown
Iowa
The Hub Grocery Adds New Meat Department
The Hub Grocery announces the opening of its meat department inviting customers to try the expanded lineup. Local shoppers can expect fresh cuts, extended hours, and in-store specials as part of the launch.
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Fanaw
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Drs
Fellows & Fellows
W. Walnut St
Dee Mei
Parichae
O' Walnut Street
Dec
Hong
Mankind
Mall Ga Co
New York
Winn & Kennedy’s
Winn & Kenny’s
Jasper & Sons
Esamine
Beare
Hickory
Centerville
C. H. Jasper & Co
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
J. W. Lover
Westbrook & Giese
West Side Square
Missouri River
Denver
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Great Rock Island
Agness Brett
Libby & Reker
New York City
J. (. Thompson
Special Farmers’ Institute
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