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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1907
Page
6
Train schedules show freight and mail service arriving at 8 10 pm with two hours of work, passenger and mail trains arriving at 11 00 4 m, departure for freight at 12 12 iy ay. Agent Porte Morgan in Algona referenced for rates and service.
In Allerdate harbor, captain Jerry Rotherlyke decides to retire the Aphrodite after a life with the ship. When he later sails her again in a desperate solo voyage, a savage storm destroys the vessel and leaves only wreckage and a lone boat on the coast as dawn reveals the tragedy. The piece blends memory, loyalty, and the sea’s ruling power as Jerry vanishes with his beloved brig.
Twenty five persons believed drowned when the Archangelsk capsized near Linowka during a snowstorm on the Neva River. The condemned vessel carried three inexperienced crew and only the three men aboard survived. Divers faced drifting ice while relatives sought missing workers and threats against the owner grew.
A Friday morning fire destroyed Noite on Panay Island, leaving about 20,000 homeless. Windy conditions hindered firefighting and communication with Holland was affected. Officials raced to contain the blaze and aid victims as damage estimates remain unavailable. Mollo, capital of Panay, is a key sugar trade port near Manila.
In Gloversville New York on April 22 Myley Standish nephew of Dr H Me Marvin of Dover Cal visited a supposed kidnapped boy staying with a woman linked to Al H Allen. Standish tested the lad and found him not Hor ace Marvin Jr prompting Chief Smith to conclude the boy is not the missing child. The event follows the Maryland death of Moses J Oppenheimer president of Hebrew Orphan Asylum during its board meeting.
The Hirst National Bank of Cheyenne Wyoming adopts thumb printing for identifying customers. Many patrons are foreigners with limited English, and most cannot write, so every depositor must press a thumb for a record to replace the traditional signature.
The glass eye crop from Thuringia involves four artisans at a table, each with a gas jet. Eyes are blown from plates and molded by hand, colored with needles, and no two eyes are alike. A sitter may appear one-eyed, turning the scene into a portrait of artisans at work.
Dr. William P. Faunce president of Brown University says in a Cooper Union address that today’s youth lack sustained attention and original thinking compared to 60 years ago. He notes they struggle to separate kernel from husk yet praise their broad general knowledge.
An advertisement invites readers to request a free trial sized box of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy for nasal and throat catarrh relief. It notes the product as snow white creamy antiseptic balm and directs to address Dr. Shoop Racine Wis. Large jars 500 sold by BR J Miller.
Money to loan at 5 percent offered by Haggard & Puta. Artists have no trouble finding models as famous beauties drop corsets for face and form in Holister's Rocky Mountain lea. 35¢ toy tablets, cheapest accident insurance Dostor Thomas' Bleetyle Oil stops pain and heals wounds. available at all druggists.
A health note explains kidneys filter blood every three minutes and overworking leads to aches, heart strain, and multiple diseases. It touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy, offering free sample bottles and pamphlets via mail from Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention the paper.
Mrs Sarah A Cole of New Street Voer Dal describes long rheumatic suffering ending after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She reports relief before finishing one bottle and now rests better, recommending the liniment to friends. Sold by EB Conner & Co.
Rheumatic sufferers can receive a free sample of Dr Shoop s Rheumatic Remedy with a book on rheumatism by writing Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin The book explains how the remedy cleanses blood of rheumatic poisons and then rheumatism dies a natural death Sold by all dealers.
A vintage medical ad promotes Deloy’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the product corrects irregularities and cures ailments beyond the reach of standard medicine, attributed to EK B Conner & Co.
Bal ay's Honey and Tuy for coughs and colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. 1. 13 Conner & Go.
An advertisement urges rest for overworked digestion and promotes Kodol as a thorough stomach relief. It claims Kodol digests food, rests the stomach, and restores normal function, offered with a guaranteed relief plan through BH. M. Conner & 10. A separate note lists a poem line about choosing fruits, credited to Rt. H. Milles.
Wayne West Virginia reader touts Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney disease and improved mobility. A mother praises Cuscasweet for a baby's life, noting its vegetable formula and plain bottle label. Dean's Regulats is endorsed for habitual constipation with lasting bowel regularity.
An old advertisement warns back pain may signal kidney issues and touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as help. The copy promotes kidney support and lists B J Connor & Co as the seller.
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