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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
7
In the midst of reform, Joel Rae feels humiliation and despair. He plans to move south to a remote settlement to live and face God and conscience. Zion seems denied as he reflects on Brigham and the Church, seeking renewal through new blood. He rides south in September toward a desert settlement.
Joel Rae journeys through Mormon settlements from Bear Creek to Cedar City, haunted by a crisis of faith. He recalls preachers, a brutal past, and two doomed boys. Pursuing solitude, he confronts a literal blood stain in a Bible given to Prudence, realizing the sin he vowed to cast out. He rides alone into the desert to face punishment and judgment.
In a dawn march toward a barren desert, a broken wanderer confronts isolation and guilt. After fasting and sorrow, he prays for mercy and experiences a transeunt vision in the sky. A cross appears, revealing a church, monks, and a crucified savior, signaling a possible spiritual turning point.
Fragmentary promotional text urging readers to go home and use Chamber Remedy for warmth and brightness. Mentions selling by E. B. with scattered phrases about family, health, and consolation. No clear events or dates.
Describes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a glycerine extract remedy for weak stomach liver and catarrhal ailments. Claims emphasis on Black Cherry Goldenseal Bloodroot and other roots, no alcohol or harmful drugs, suitable for chronic throat and lung issues and claimed medical endorsements. Mentions Prof Bartholow and university teachers praising its formulary and safety.
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Preventics quickly curb approaching cold or influenza. It promotes an ounce of prevention and lists 5 cent tablets and 20 cent boxes sold by R A Miller with emphasis on fast, pleasing effects.
Minnesota dairy and drug report claims Kennedy laxative honey and Tar and Boa laxative honey contain opiates and croton oil, both dangerous. It urges rejecting them and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow packaging as free of opiates and a safe cough and cold remedy.
E G DeWitt & Co Chicago markets Kodol a digestant and stomach corrective. The lab claims full compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by E B Conner & Co.
Jas Donahua of New Britain Connecticut says he tried kidney remedies and diabetes treatments without relief until Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved and passed the life insurance exam. Conner & Co advertise Joley's Kidney Cure for backache and kidney or bladder troubles.
A vegetable corrective for infants and children marketed with each bottle listing ingredients in plain English. Promoted as Cascasweet ideal for little ones and claims to conform to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Published by BBC De Witt & Co Chicago and sold by B. B Conner & Co with adopir ates noted.
An advertisement claims millions bought Foley’s Toney and Tar with no other than beneficial results for coughs colds and lung troubles. It emphasizes genuine product in a plain yellow package with no opiates or harmful drugs and warns consumers to guard their health by choosing the genuine. Conner & Co is cited.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims Dr. Kilmer researched it for years and offers sample bottles and a book by mail, urging readers to mention the newspaper. Bottles are sold nationwide by druggists.
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