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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1909

Page

3

Free Laxative For Women Ad Claims Gentle Relief

An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, gentle laxative for women and all ages. It promotes benefits such as relief from constipation, sour stomach, and digestive discomfort, with a free test bottle offer and doctor correspondence for advice. The tonic is priced at 50 cents or a dollar for two sizes.

Caldwell Brannan Alvarado Dr. W. B. Caldwell Caldwell Bidg Monticello

National Tuberculosis Association Meets in Washington

The fifth annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will convene in Washington D C at the New Willard hotel on May 13, 14 and 16. The group, now nearly 2,000 members strong, spans almost every state and has international ties in Canada Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and several European countries. Honorary vice Presidents include ex President Roosevelt and Dr William Osler. Vincent Y Bowditch presides. Homer Folks and Dr Charles A Miner are vice presidents. Gen George M Sternberg serves as treasurer. Dr Henry Barton Jacobs is secretary and Dr Livingston Farrand is executive secretary.

National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Washington, D. C New Willard Hotel National Association United States Canada Cuba Porto Rico Philippine Islands Roosevelt Wiliam Osler Vincent Y. Bowditch Boston Homer Folks New York City Charles A. Miner Asheville N. C George M. Sternberg Henry Barton Jacobs Baltimore Livingston Farrand New York Association

Corners of a Dinner Party Provoke Narrow Pleasantries

A dinner scene features Mr Galey smiling aidlessly while his wife questions his thoughts and the Cornel Widow shares a story. The dialogue hints at temperance promises and a desire for light entertainment, as illustrated in an illustrated Sunday Magazine preview.

Georgia Doctor Credits Grape-Nuts in Recovery Tale

A prominent Georgia physician shares a personal health turnaround after using Grape-Nuts. He recounts a two month decline, rapid strength return after two weeks on the cereal, and the belief the product aids digestion and nerve and brain tissue. He argues physicians should publicize such experiences.

Georgia

In Iowa State Institutions Farms Run by Inmates

State board of control led by Chairman John Downie oversees 7,333 acres across fourteen institutions where crops from potatoes to tobacco will be grown this summer. About $1,000,000 in land value, with milk production over 2,000,000 gallons in 1908. The group also manages horses, hogs, and cows worth tens of thousands of dollars.

State Board of Control John Downie Iowa Cownie Mr. Cownie State Fort Madison State Penitentiary Soldiers Marshalltown Daven- Pole Weweee College For Vinton School For the Council Bluffy Mitel Seshees Tobecee Tenn Eldora Mitchellville Mount Pleasant State Hospital Independence State Hospital Clarinda State Hospital Cherokee State Hospital Knoxville Hospital Fort Madison Penitentiary Anamosa Penitentiary

VacAngy Still Open At State Library Board Vacancy

State house reports the library board may not name a successor to the late Mary Whitcomb who ran the genealogical department in the west wing of the historical building before her death. The plan is to move the genealogical department to the east section under Mr Brigham to avoid filling the vacancy. Miss Whitcomb’s salary was 1200 yearly. The board, made up of the supreme court judges and state officials, will meet this week to decide on the vacancy.

State House State Library Board Mary Whitcomb Genealogical Department Brigham

Superintendents Meet to Consider Statewide School Reform

Des Moines Iowa April 27 County superintendents will meet State Superintendent Riggs May 11 12 and 13 for an annual conference to decide on a statewide campaign for radical changes in school laws Advocates of rural school improvements higher salaries and a centralized system expect to press for a modified measure despite the defeat of the commission bill Riggs a county unit advocate will influence the talks with no outside speakers planned A banquet at First Presbyterian on May 11 will kick off the meeting with all 99 counties expected to send representatives The remainder of Friday and Saturday will be informal discussions among county superintendents about the proposed program constraints and features World World.

Des Moines Iowa Riggs

Military bill sweeps Des Moines scene in Iowa

Des Moines reports a new state military law banning wearing uniforms without belonging to a military organization. The measure, passed quietly, imposes fines from forty to one hundred dollars for unauthorized wear. Provisions allow lodge members to wear hall uniforms during drills but not publicly. Other items note county treasurer fees for tax payments, a strengthened child labor law with age certificates, and a 200 acre state farm near Fort Madison for prison labor. Boone's H H Canfield named aide to Governor Carroll. Memorial Day proclamation to be issued for Towntonbaarre.

Des Moines Moore Wapello Fort Des Moines Bay State Farm Ft. Madison State Board of Control Fort Madison

Gunnison tunnel visit eyed for Taft trip

Montrose Colorado April Taft to visit the Gunnison tunnel nearing completion an immense irrigation project expected to supply water for 160000 acres and justify a monster local celebration inviting national dignitariesRailroads will offer very low fares for the event with details from the Bureau of Information Montrose Colo

Montrose Calo Taft Gunnison The Intenor Bureau of Information Gunnison Tunnel Cole

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