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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
1
County readers weigh Holmes bid for a third term in the legislature. Sources say his chances for the speakership depend on the next body’s makeup and party harmony. Holmes has not signaled intent to seek nomination again and leaves the decision to Kosauth voters at large.
Newspapers say Congressman Woods studies making paper from corn stalks and seeks a government backed mill in his district. If proven viable the material could add value to Iowa’s core crop, potentially totaling about 226 million dollars annually.
W T Buchanan of the Des Moines Capital shares an Iowa perspective on California climate rumors. The piece recounts a dialogue with aging Californians who insist dry heat and fogless skies are ideal, while Iowa migrants insist on moisture and seasonal variation.
A Iowa writer critiques California fruit farming trends, noting the gulf between rosy orchard profits and harsh realities. He cites scarce bank lending, high climate misery, and the lure of western land as a risky gamble, while Iowa farmers find real success in local crops like strawberries and pears.
Ellsworth College is now regularly accredited by the Iowa state board of educational examiners with full credit and high rank. Graduates will receive state certificates without examination, aligning with Grinnell, Cornell, Drake and others. Local students benefit from home study and potential savings of 200 to 300 dollars yearly.
E E Couver announces agency for Zemo a liquid remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads piles and other skin and scalp diseases. He offers proofs of cures and samples and invites customers to inquire through Mr Conner who can show data of remarkable results.
If you are run down Foley's Kidney Remedy will help you. It strengthens the kidneys so they will eliminate impurities from the blood that depress the nerves and cause exhaustion backache rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Do not delay take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once sold by all druggists.
An old advertisement fragment touts King's New Life Pills to cure constipation headache jaundice and skin blemishes. It references illness symptoms and claims the pills restore health, with a price of 250 and attribution to R A Miller.
A local lender, M. P. Y. Haggard of Algona, announces available loans at six percent interest. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
Contemplate a Pacific Northwest trip or Alaska Yukon Exposition in Seattle call or mail for the new North Pacific Coast Country book issued by the railway. Free if you call, mailed for four cents. 862 round trip Chicago to Seattle plus other points daily until Sept 30. Return limit Oct 31. W F Cody, Division Passenger Agent, Mason City Iowa. 5-8 Loan money on town property M P Waggard Algona.
A Tennessee town celebrates a life saved by Dr Kings New Discovery. A patient with deadly lung hemorrhages reports regained strength after three weeks of use, praising the medicine as unrivaled for coughs colds and bronchial issues. Trial bottle offered free by R F Miller.
In the Potomac marshes malaria germs breed causing chills fever ague biliousness jaundice lassitude and death. Electric Bitters are touted as the best all round tonic and cure for malaria and related stomach liver kidney and blood troubles. Endorsed by R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina and guaranteed by Rt. H. Miller with a 60 cent price.
Batesville Indiana resident A S Nusbaum recounts suffering three months with a summer cold and hay fever like symptoms that hampered business. After trying medicines ineffectively he used Foley's Honey and Tar and quickly recovered. his wife also found success. Sold by all druggists.
Seared with a hot iron or cut by a knife. buckled by a slammed door. The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the instant remedy to subdue inflammation and relieve pain. Claims it heals boils ulcers favorite gores eczema and piles. 25 cents at R. H. Miller.
I H Mason of Beaver Dam Kentucky credits Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with relieving intense colicky pain four years ago and says there has been no return since. Also recommended is Foley s honey and tar for chronic bronchitis asthma and lung troubles with relief from early use. Sold by E A Conner & Co.
A druggist Mr Conn er touts Zemo as a clean liquid that stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and all itchy skin or scalp diseases. He claims Zemo is the most successful remedy he has sold for prompt relief and cure. A sample and photos of cures are displayed.
H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a sure cure since 1872. He states he always carries it on his eighteen year commercial travels. Sold by Ei Conner & Co.
A local testimonial from Mrs. J. M. Brown of Algona Iowa praises Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney trouble. The advertisement warns of serious risks like dropsy Brights disease and diabetes if untreated and promotes surgery-free relief at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
320 acres 24 miles from market with deep rich soil. 100 acres in field, 65 acres in pasture, wind mill, good well, farm buildings, near school and church. Land slightly rolling but all tillable. Price 38 dollars per acre with about 1500 dollars down, balance negotiable. Also 160 acres 24 miles from market no buildings, 80 acres under plow, remainder breakable, near school, good locality at 833 dollars per acre.
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