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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1899
Page
3
An 19th century druggist catalog touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles with guaranteed refunds if unsatisfied. It also markets Stout remedies for coughs and consumption, plus Young Mothers Croup remedies. A survey notes many Iowa counties with varying library access from association to free public libraries.
The Renwick Times reports conductor Metonshey, one of the oldest on the Burli line between Cedar Rapids and Esthville, dies after a brief illness. Also noted are barn fire in Vin Lincoln township from careless matches, hail storm near Eagle Grove, and marriage invitations for Miss Annie Navle and Mr. GW of Galt on June 7.
Immense crowds honored Memorial Day with speakers Prof Heszlewood and a marching parade including firemen Cadets and band. A storm injured Royal briefly, but he recovered. Rogar French traveled to Hampton to bring home his sister Hila. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sage praised by deputy sheriff Thomas Paulman as beneficial for piles and skin ailments.
The New Jersey legislature passes a single misdemeanor for hats lacking birds. Arkansas assembly passes the Scientific Temperance Instruction Bill. North Carolina introduces Abi prohibiting saloon free lunches. Chattanooga council closes saloons 1 PM to 5 AM and Sundays. WCTU of St Louis, with church backing, wins police board orders for strict Sunday closing and minor liquor sale enforcement. Governor Smith of Montana vetoes the Culford prizetight bill.
Citizens of Rolfe petitioned and funded road improvements, raising 650 dollars for gravel roads. Four main routes were rebuilt during winter, making spring travel firm and boosting local business as merchants report growing trade and support to extend the system further.
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for aches and digestive ills. It claims to purify breath, aid digestion, and improve overall health, urging women to choose a life with vigor, energy, and courage through the product.
Fragmentary OCR reads odd phrase about a Pattie Ark socket and a long search. Unable to confirm names, places, or events. notes lack coherent details for a proper summary.
An Indian tale from Calcutta recounts a cobra cure claimed after a cobra swallowed a cowrie and a dying heiress was revived by a Bengali sage. The "experiment" involved cowries and a snake, ending with the recovered woman departing with her family. The narrator notes the fading of such “occult science” amidst Western influence.
Dr J B Crozier recalls an interview with Thomas Carlyle who criticizes John Stuart Mill calling his Benthamism moonshine and dismisses Buckle as a conceited bore and Herbert Spencer as an immeasurable ass, saying little value comes from Spencer. The exchange reveals Carlyle’s sharp, scornful judgments.
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