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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
10
An advertisement pitches Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick cure for liver trouble and related symptoms. It claims the laxative also acts as a tonic, outlining how to obtain a free test bottle by mailing name and address to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois, and cites anecdotal endorsements.
The Chicago Live Stock World presents a recipe to eradicate quack grass. It recommends dense shade via two successive crops of thick silage corn, liberal manuring, and careful fall plowing followed by spring harrowing and cultivation to suppress and kill the pest.
An article urges farmers to feed hogs charcoal from corn cobs or wood ashes, noting hogs crave such substances. It claims moderation is key for humans and animals, and that hogs instinctively seek charcoalespecially in fall. It suggests gathering corn cobs and burning them to provide charcoal.
A Wallace’s Farmer note advises burning corn cobs in a pit to charcoal then feeding to hogs with salt. It warns against using ash as fertilizer, noting cobs are mostly objectionable for fertilizer and best used to enrich soil via charcoal. The method aims to avoid waste and maximize value from yard debris.
A Polk county Iowa subscriber asked if sale bills may be placed in rural route mail boxes. The fourth assistant post master general replies that rural boxes are for patrons mail, and one carrier objects noting it conflicts with postal laws. The department has not issued a formal ruling but emphasizes boxes are intended exclusively for patrons mail.
Allen's Foot-Ease claims to cure painful smarting feet ingrowing nails and corns and bunions. The ad promises instant relief from sweating calluses tired aching feet and makes shoes feel easier. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail orders and a free trial package available by address in Le Roy New York.
The notice explains that regular postage is required for mailable items placed in rural boxes and nonpaid items are to be sent to post offices for postage. Waste paper should be discarded for unstamped ads. The Chronicle invites votes for a contest and notes Jacob Cornelius’ trip to Emmetsburg and South Dakota land drawing registration.
Beginning November 1 the cost to register a letter rises by two cents to 12 cents total, including postage, with the government taking responsibility up to 50 for lost registered mail. The move aims to help cover a postal deficit and funds will be announced by official channels.
A notice urges readers to vote in the Chronicle contest for the piano prize. It notes A Vanderzee visited Eddyville yesterday to inspect his arm and arrange care for his crop portion, and directs readers to find full particulars on another page.
Ladies wanted to introduce a large fall line of wool dress goods silks and fancy waistings with New York City patterns and named profits. Exclusive territory offered with prepaid sample cases no money required and weekly earnings claimed between ten and thirty dollars. Direct mill sourcing promises low prices.
Sickening headaches indigestion and constipation signal unhealthy bowels. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to make the bowels work naturally and restore the system to perfect health and strength. Begin tonight.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills praised as the best remedy for headache prevention and relief. Sufferers in Maine Detroit and Michigan testify four years of use with no stomach upset or after effects. Sold by druggists nationwide. money back if no benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Several hundred bushels arrived in Pella this past week and are priced at 65 to 75 cents per bushel. Dr. Payne visited Capitol City yesterday for business.
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