06 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
1
Public notice-style ad highlighting kidney issues and remedies. Claims Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer cures back pain, liver and bladder troubles, and aids urinary problems. Includes offer for free sample by mail from Binghamton NY and reminders to mention the newspaper.
Notice of a special execution sale of Annie M Sutton and Jacob J Sutton by J Ll Sutton. The sale will be December 2, 1905 at the Algona courthouse between 1 and 4 pm. The real estate includes Lot seven in Auditors Division of Lot pap in northeast quarter section seven town ninety two range twenty west. W J McDonald Sheriff.
The item lists subscription rates for the Oppar Des Moines Republican Weekly. Rates include one year in advance at $1.50, six months at $0.75, and three months at $0.25. The publisher is STARR and HAGGARD.
The piece argues rate legislation and abolition of rebates won't harm railroads. It praises railroad presidents who back the president, contends social ownership threats are unlikely, and urges railroads to comply with law to neutralize opposition. It states railways remain vital to national development and should not fear a square deal.
The annual report of Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson shows U S farmers led bank deposits in Iowa and nationwide, signaling strong farm prosperity. Grain and hay yield peaked in 1905 with corn at 2 708 000 000 bushels and hay 60 6 million? dollars. butter and milk valued at 665 million. hens lay 20 billion eggs worth 60 million. The farm sector shifted lenders perception as the farmer saved more than banks can absorb, while the farmer’s hen emerges as a rival staple crop to wheat and poultry.
The article surveys agricultural and economic gains including seedings of limes, milch goats from Malta for cheese experiments, and a growing horse and cattle population. It cites farm exports down from the five year average, rising bank deposits in the south, political unity in the Iowa delegation, a Kossuth county summer school plan, big coal finds in Batangas Philippines, and football rule changes favored by college presidents.
The piece argues against peace as a creed, praising conflict as the driver of progress. It cites a townsite dispute, a Nebraska county bridge contract clash, and a German tale of seven lazy brothers to urge civic vigor. It concludes with a call to maintain fighting spirit to avoid stagnation.
A good ten room house for rent near Northwestern depot with a good well cellar and cistern. Also a small house with a good well and cistern near Iowa Central depot. Enquire of J J McCail at Northwestern hotel.
Mr. J. S. Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa says severe winter colds turned into the grip but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with Stomach and Liver Tablets quickly cleared the symptoms. The tablets aid bowels liver and kidneys and help congested systems during colds. Sold by B. I. Conner & Co.
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington says doctors failed to aid her kidney trouble for years. After using Foley's Kidney Cure she felt relief from the very first dose and now claims to be cured. Sold by B. B. Conner & Co.
A Masonville Iowa man Harry Colson asserts Buckton's Arnica Salve cures piles and other injuries. The advertisement promotes the salve at 25 cents and notes it is sold at R A Miller's drugstore.
An old advertisement touts Kodo Digests what you eat to relieve dyspepsia and indigestion. It promises a rested stomach, relief from heartburn and belching, and is sold by BR H Miller.
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