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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
8
An advice column urges women to avoid surgery for ovarian and womb trouble and to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound first. A Milwaukee reader describes relief from ulceration and pain after using the remedy, with claims of restored strength and health.
The new Isthmian Canal Commission members are named led by Theodore P. Shonts with Charles Magoon John F. Wallace Rear Admiral Endicott Brig. Gen. Hains and Col. Ernst and Harrod. Taft releases salaries and plan of reorganization detailing duties and travel allowances while secretary Roosevelt notes possible sea level canal cost ranges and future work. The commission's three executive departments and the oath of office follow. Indiana bank at Ladoga closes its doors with notice of temporary suspension and assurances of full deposit payment.
Dr William Wile of Danbury Conn discusses Molokai leprosy settlement facts about 1190 inmates their care and prognosis. He notes two year infection period and four to six year life expectancy while some children remain healthy. He highlights selfless spouses moving to the settlement to care for partners and the greater number of such women.
A cordage manufacturer notes that every rope in British naval service includes a red thread for identification. The practice dates back to Nelson and is used to deter theft. In the United States, similar marking methods exist, including single red, double red, or tarred threads, applied to ropes for ownership or security in railroads and industrial uses.
A Louisville Courier Journal item recalls a society belle waking to a caller at eight in the morning. A patent telephonic “seeing device” is to be demonstrated for her, prompting a startled response from the girl and her mother when the caller asks to proceed.
The article contrasts ship riggers with builders and climbers noting riggers face constant danger from rotten timbers and worn ropes. It highlights rising steam vessels reducing work for riggers and recalls the era of fast clipper ships when duties were more plentiful and perilous.
A playful Chicago Tribune style exchange jokes about manners and romance. The dialogue contrasts a naval officer with an army captain for a marriage choice and ends with a quip about offering a seat on a car being overlooked by a lady.
A Baltimore Herald report quotes a physician on taste loss from severe illness. He notes patients retain old likes and dislikes, with smell often gone too, leading to odd behaviors such as using onion juice as fragrance. Examples include a woman and old Brownlow misjudging flavors while misattributing others.
A Brown child sleeping peacefully was attacked by croup but Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, kept by the family, provided timely relief. The ad claims the product differs from old cough syrups and is safe for children, acting on the bowels and containing no opiates, sold by R. H. Miller.
I A Wolfe of Bear Grove Tawa describes kidney trouble two years earlier and intense pain. He credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure and notes general debility and nerve trouble also improve. R H Miller, druggist, guarantees them at 50 cents.
The Right Name is DeWitt declares DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cools and heats cuts burns boils bruises piles and skin diseases. A West Virginia witness says his daughter was cured of a white swelling after using the salve. Beware of counterfeits sold by R. A. Miller.
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