Stevens Grocery Ad and Medical Remedy Mention
An undated advertisement notes Stevens' Grocery offering best quality goods and fresh stock. It promotes Dr E Detchen’s Anti Diuretic claimed to help bedwetting in children, sold by A L Kennedy in Newton Iowa, and includes a testimonial praising Cham berlain's Cough Remedy from John E Clifford of Norwood House, Norwood New York, with Wagley Smead as local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens’ Grocery
Chamberlain
John E. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood,n. Y
Wagley
Smead
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Fast Relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder disease by a remedy advertised as New Great South American Kidney Cure. It supposedly relieves bladder and back pain, urinary retention, and works for both men and women. Sold by A. L. Kennedy, druggist, Newton, Iowa.
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A. L. Kennedy
Newton
Iowa
Home Seekers Rates On CGW Railway May And June
Nearly all points in the United States on sale at ticket offices of the Chicago Great Western on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June at a home seekers rate of one fare plus 200 for the round trip. Tickets valid for return within 21 days. For details contact CGW agents or F H Lord G P and T A 113 Adams St Chicago. juneld
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United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Bucklen Amica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
A bicycle rider often suffers cuts sprains or bruises from accidents and Bucklen's Amica Salve is sold as a cure. It claims to kill pain heal injuries cure chafing cracked hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a 25 cent guarantee through W O Foster druggist.
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Bucklen
Amica
W.O. Foster
Politician’s tact backfires in Irish adulation incident
San Francisco physician Dr. James Walker recounts a close reelection fight where a congressman warned speakers to avoid Irish references. He moved to charm the Irish voters and, praising the Emerald Isle and famous figures, praised the steam paddy, provoking a violent uproar that ended the mass meeting. Milesians allegedly pursued the candidate a mile.
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James Walker
San Francisco
Saturday Evening Post
Emerald Isle
Green Island
Tom Moore
Father Prouty
New World
Patrick
Montgomery
Sheridan
America
Ireland
Gibson’s harsh verdict on a boy artist’s early sketches
A Washington letter recounts James Gibson dismissing a youngster’s crude drawings as hopeless. The boy’s father arrives, and Gibson realizes the drawings were his own from youth, a reveal that leaves him regretful and silent.
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Gibson
Washington
Mr. Gibson
Tibson
American Poultry Mixture touted against cholera and roup
A promotional notice claims the American Poultry Mixture cures last stage cholera and roup in fowls and helps with gapes. It warns of cholera as a contagious germ disease, urges immediate use, and offers a sample box for $1.00 from the American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Ind.
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American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Pat’s voyage heckled by a drug-store joke aboard ship
The Washington Post recalls Pat seeking passage from Washington to Norfolk with no money. A sympathetic shipmaster accepts him as a deckhand and aboard a voyage down Chesapeake Bay Pat, eager but ignorant of seamanship, misreads a distant steamer as a drug store due to its red and green lights.
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Pat
Washington
Norfolk
Washington Post
Chesapeake Bay
Never to rend a book, a man refuses borrow
An acquaintance seeks a loan of a book from a man who asserts a strict rule never to rend a book. He claims the policy mirrors ancient law and cites his shelves as proof, joking that most books are not returned and mentioning about 3,000 volumes.
Fear and Tales Shape Child Anxiety Across Minds
The quote reflects how stories and fears influence children, likening natural childhood fear to tales that intensify worry. It underscores the power of narrative in shaping anxiety and perception among young readers, suggesting caution in how stories are told.
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Bacon
Ex-Postmaster Praises Mystic Cure Rheumatism Remedy
T. F. Anthony of Promise City Iowa claims he bought Mystic Cure for rheumatism and saw great improvement after two doses. The product is sold by Arthur L. Kennedy, a Newton, Iowa druggist.
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T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Keen Focus
A 25 cent box promises increased strength and a clear brain with high ambition. Sold by W. O. Foster, druggist, advertising the pills as enhancing mood and social status through stomach and liver action.
Grain-O New Grain Beverage Marketed as Coffee Substitute
An advertising note urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O, a grain based drink claimed to replace coffee. It touts a rich mocha like color, gentle digestion for both children and adults, and promises broad consumer appeal. Selling price listed as 25 cents per package with no coffee lids.
Mystic Cure Claims Fast Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia promising relief in 1 to 3 days, removing the cause and offering immediate benefits. Priced at 75 cents and sold by Arthur L. Kennedy in Newton. It also promotes LAXATINE BROMO QUININE TABLETS for a cold with a money‑back offer and Groves’ signature on each box.
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Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
E. W. Grove
Pain Balm Advertisement Claims Free Trial Offer
If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlain's Pain Balm trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application relieves pain and it cures sprains and bruises quickly. It also treats cuts burns frostbites quinsy side and chest pains glandular swellings. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cts.
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Chamberlain
Iowa Central Ry Excursion Ticket Sale Dates Announced
The Iowa Central Railway announces Homeseekers' excursion tickets on May 1 and 16, June 6 and 19, July 3 and 17, August 7 and 21, September 4 and 11, October 2 and 16, November 6 and 20, December 4 and 13. Destinations cover Arkansas to Wyoming and many states plus Canadian regions. Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs are also listed. for details contact Geo. S. Batty, G P and T A, Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Iowa Central Ry
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Kansas
Montana
Manitoba
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oregon
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Missouri
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Texas
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Michiigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Col
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Cure for flux relief with Cham berlain's remedy
A reader from Dorr West Virginia reports a permanent cure from flux after using Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial recommends the product, noting it was sold by Wagley Smead druggists. Also advertised are visiting cards and RECORD office offers with new designs and prices.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Finch
Dorr
W. Va
Wagley & Smead
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Dempster
Bergman Bros. & McKinley
L. A. Gates
Square
Maytag & Emerson
McElroy & Everley
Jasper County
Newton Steel Cut Milling Co
Wheaton
Eureka
Liackene Burt
Hickory
Centerville
C. H. Jasper & Co
Phone
Ken Nevy
Homeseekers
Variety
McMurray & Killduff
Kemble Floral CO
Oskaloosa
Oe A
Tiree
Lydia E. Pinkham
Central Market
Fred Claussen
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