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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
1
A Denver era tale follows Prudence Rae, a precocious child whose bold faith and sharp tongue clash with strict Mormon guardians. As she matures under Brighamite influence, her mother Christina and stepfather Joel Rae wrestle with desire, duty, and the church’s rigid social codes, leading to a dramatic, morally fraught search for guidance and salvation.
The narrative describes Amalon loyalists awaiting doomsday, guided by Brigham’s teachings about resurrection and the faithful’s rank in the priesthood. It portrays a prophecy of no darkness the night before the end and implies a hierarchy of resurrected servants serving the Saints.
A fragmented Tennessee item mentions The swe and Dobe wig Jug disappearing, Salve in ex Miller's dry and fearful stance. W L Rawls of Bells and Rint catarrh appear with a 3 23 cent reference. Ad ewell never to return.
Fragmented text discusses diphtheria transmission and symptoms, with garbled phrases and missing sections. It appears to be an early health column outlining how the disease spreads and what constitutes a severe cold that develops into diphtheria, though much of the wording is unreadable.
An old advertisement touts the Gol Medical Discovery as a cure for torpid liver biliousness and weak stomach. It claims to cleanse poisonous accumulations, boost digestion, and improve blood gland secretions while warning against indigestible foods. Endorsed ingredients appear on the bottle wrapper and a sworn oath.
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop’s Preventics tablets stop a brewing cold or lagrippe. It promises quick relief when symptoms begin and touts prevention by selling 10 5e and 25e bores through BR B Miller.
Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission analysis finds Kennedy's Laxuulve Honey and Tar and Bee's Lax utulve Honey and Tar contain dangerous substances. Oplates and croton oil cited as polsonana hazards. Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow package promoted as safer but contains dangerous ingredients. Conner é Co cited in report.
B C DeWitt & Co Chicago markets Kodol as a stomach digestant and corrective that fully conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The Kodol laboratory is large and shared by many indigestion sufferers who would flood demand if all knew its virtues. Sold by B Conner & Co.
A patient from New Britain Connecticut recounts trying several kidney remedies and doctors for diabetes with little success. After using Foley's Kidney Cure she improved after two bottles and was cured after five, subsequently passing an insurance examination.
An 19th or early 20th century patent medicine blurb touts a vegetable corrective for the stomachs of babies and children. It lists every ingredient in plain English on each bottle and claims no opiates. It asserts compliance with the Pure Food and Drug Law and cites B. O. De Witt & Co of Chicago for the “Baty Book.” It notes Ed Conner & Co as recommending and selling the product.
Advertisement warns consumers to refuse non genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar in yellow package. Claims many bottles sold with no adverse effects, but stresses counterfeit products contain harmful drugs. Names E. & Conner & Co. as sellers.
A 19th century style advertisement warns that kidney and bladder issues affect both genders, causing weakness, reduced vigor, and bed-wetting in children. It touts Swamp Root as a remedy, promising quick relief and urging readers to request a pamphlet for more testimonials and dosage details.
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