13 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
1
An early 20th century health advert warns that overwork harms kidneys causing various symptoms and urges using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney remedy sold nationwide. It claims kidneys purify blood and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Binghamton New York.
Four room house five blocks from court house. Five room house new with electric lights three blocks from court house. Six room house with barn on the premises.
Advertisement copy touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as liquid electricity that travels through the body delivering new blood strength and vigor. It promises to make you well and keep you well with dye tea or tablets endorsed by R. H. Miller.
The notice advertises pricing for a weekly publication paid in advance with annual, semiannual, and quarterly options. The annual rate is listed as 1.50 dollars, with six months at 0.75 dollars and three months at 0.40 dollars.
The Iowa column urges farmers to protect and repair the political machine in Des Moines, comparing it to keeping farm machinery—plows, harrows, or harvesters—under cover and well maintained. It notes pledges and a short free trade program while stressing constant attention to the machine’s upkeep and value.
The president favors stability over rapid changes to revenue methods, warns against sweeping reforms harming business, and supports a possible 25 percent tariff adjustment against discriminatory nations. He backs federal restraints on corporations and proposes an administrative body with power to set maximum railroad rates when current charges are unreasonable.
The message covers railroad regulation and remedies, noting officials say discrimination minimum rates and court review, with the president calling railroad men neither better nor worse than others but more tempted in some areas. La Follette’s lengthy Wisconsin message downplays crisis while outlining legislation details and hints at accepting the U S Senate election. He praises self reliance, urging the young to move to the country and cultivate farm life for independence.
Candidates for county offices are already announcing themselves in Hancock county. The notice urges voters to give candidates time to keep a low profile until after Christmas. The piece discusses politics and the Tribune subscription offer, noting a limited time deal for the Des Moines Republican and Daily Chicago Tribune at 3.50 together, excluding Sunday editions.
Milwaukee announces low holiday season fares at 5 percent annual rate to all stations on its lines. Return limited to January 4. Selling dates are December 22 23 24 25 30 and 31. HaGcarp and Prax publish the rate and sale window for travelers.
United States Senator John H. Mitchell died at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland Ure after severe bleeding following tooth extractions. Doctors could not stop the hemorrhage despite use of strong styptics and multiple physicians’ efforts. Mitchell, already weakened by diabetes, lapsed into semi consciousness and did not recover.
John R. Ward, adjutant general of Indiana, resigned at Gov. Hanly's demand after a legislative investigation found a alleged shortage of $976.75. The probe says padding in requisitions and supply warrants affected 44 Indiana National Guard companies. Ward surrendered two state checks totaling $1,661.90 to the state treasurer.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs croup colds and related illnesses. It claims to expel illness from the system strengthen the throat lungs and bronchial tubes and presents itself as a mother and child favorite. Sold by R A Miller.
Short note indicating a farm loan offer at six percent interest with optional payments. Mentions B F ChoSE as the contact or source.
President Roosevelts year end message was read in both chambers spending two and a half hours in the senate. A resolution seeking Russian Jews protection was referred to foreign affairs. The Townsend rate bill was redrawn and reintroduced, adding publicity provisions and new controls. The house debated Panama canal funding, and the senate approved an 11 million dollar Panama canal appropriation along with a bank campaign contribution inquiry.
President Roosevelt privately indicates he will travel around the world after leaving office. Europe’s chancelleries report plans for receptions including a royal dinner at The Hague with other European crowns and Asian potentates to seed a Hague world peace conference.
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