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Newspaper

Upper Des Moines Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

3

Mild laxative for women praised by Dr Caldwell

An advertisement touts Dr. W B Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective laxative for women and all ages. It promotes digestion, treats constipation, torpid liver, sour stomach and headaches, costs 50 cents, offers free trial bottles, and invites medical advice from the doctor at Monticello DL.

Alx Caldweall Brannan Alvarado K. L. Stout Loulaville Williams Cal J. B. Blackmore

Pat Sheedy Art Lover and Gambler of Renown

Pat Sheedy known as a colorful figure in sport and crime circles died in his New York rooms above his art store. Once a prizefighter manager and go-between for thieves, he built NY galleries with Barbison and Reynolds works and recalled a life of gambling from Boston to Monte Carlo to Cairo. He returned the famed Gainsborough Duchess of Devonshire missing since 1876 after demanding 45000, restoring it in good condition.

Patrick Francis Sheedy New York City Pat Sheedy Barbison School Reynolds, Wien and Scalbert Boston New York Faro Bank Pacific Ocean China Japan Chicago John ER. Sullivan Monte Carlo Russia Germany Asia Minor Bombay India Cairo Egypt Gainsborough “Duchess of Devonshire Gainsborough Agnews London Sheedy Adam Worth England United States Brooklyn Boxton Philadelphia Worth

Red Cloud Sioux Chief dies at Pine Ridge agency

Red Cloud, famed Sioux Indian chief and leader of the warlike Dakota tribes, has died at Pine Ridge in North Dakota. Born eighty six years ago, he rose from obscurity to command and fought whites in a 30 year contest, earning a reputation as the boldest Sioux leader. His feats include the Fort Phil Kearny massacre and a legendary dog feast in his honor.

Red Cloud Pine Ridge Indian Agency North Dakota Fort Phil Kearny Little Fort Bla

Career of Senator Raines Prominent New York Lawmaker

New York State Senator John Raines, born May 6, 1840 in Canandaigua, pursued law then insurance before a long political career. He served in the Army of the Potomac, held Assembly and Senate seats, and shaped reform with the Raines blanket ballot act and the New York liquor law. His influence grew as he became a bosslike figure in the state senate, while Governor Hughes rejected a recount proposal in 1907.

New York Raines John Raines Canandaigua N. Y Columbia College Law School State Senate Hoe Hughes New York City

Remarkable 90-Year-Old Miner Sets Coal Pit Record

Joseph Walton of Darklands Swad Macote Burton Hugland long served as a miner for about seventy years. He retired to live near his birthplace but now works full time in a coal pit at age close to ninety. He recalls twelve hour shifts for half a crown and being among Britain's early Miners' Association members. He comes from a family of seventeen with two living octogenarian brothers.

Goal Pit Joseph Walton Darklands Swad- Macote Burton Hugland British Miners’ Association Walton

Post Hole Digger Patented By Michigan Man

A Michigan inventor has patented a post hole digger featuring pivoted jaws that resemble a miniature clam shell dredge, promising easier soil penetration and controlled digging in tight spaces.

Michigan

French Junk From Panama to Be Sold for Canal Aid

Old locomotives, dump cars, dredges, girders and other French machinery from the Panama canal project will be shipped to New York for competitive bidding. About 700 tons move each two weeks aboard the Ancon and Cristobal. three years to complete. The sale funds canal operations while salvaging metal and tools once essential to construction.

New York Ancon Cristobal Isthmus Sam Uncle Sam Canal Commission Gatun Lake Great Lake Chagres Rilo Grande Atlantic Pacific

Yale Honors Yon Hsiang Ts at Junior Exhibition

Yon Hsiang Ts a Chinese student at Yale won the Hen Eyck prize at Yale’s annual junior exhibition. It marks the first time an orient student captured the prize. He spoke on America and the Far East. The Ten Eyck prize, established in memory of Henry von Eyck, is among Yale’s biggest honors.

Yale Yon Hsiang Ts Yale University Hen Eyck America Far East Ten Eyck Klogstey Trust Company Henry von Eyck

National Guard Growth Backed by War Officials

Regular Army officers freshened views once held against the National Guard and urged expanding its size. Assistant Secretary of War Oliver told the House Committee on Military Affairs that the War Department planned to raise the guard to 200,000 and to pursue a policy to make it an efficient force.

Washington National Guard Oliver House Committee War Department Guard

Plot Against Czarter Threat Exposed Officers Arrested

Six conspirators, two women and four men from anarchistic groups, were arrested in Moscow on Baskakow street. Police seized bombs hidden in a basement as the czar and czarina were due to arrive. The case may illuminate the recent St Petersburg bombing that killed Colonel Karpoff, head of the secret police.

Baskakow Street

Public benefactions in 1909 reach record $141 million

New York reports total U S benefactions for the last twelve months at 141 25 million, up 40 million from any prior year and more than double 1908. Principal donors include John S Kennedy 26 56 million, John D Rockefeller 12 825 million and Andrew Carnegie 6 056 million with education receiving over one third of gifts.

New York United States John S. Kennedy John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie

Inquiry into Insurance Firm Affairs Remains Open

New York Dec 27 George P Sheldon died Saturday at his Greenwich Conn home possibly delaying actions to recover funds he allegedly overdrawn as Phenix Fire Insurance Co Brooklyn president. Investigation into company affairs will continue with books in Atlanta and Chicago to be checked and the district attorney's office to press on.

New York George P. Sheldon Greenwich Conn Phenix Fire Insurance Company Brooklyn Atlanta Chicago

Car crashes through ice on Naugautic River in storm

In Seymour Connecticut on December 27 a trolley car jumped a switch by the Naugautic river and plunged down the bank, breaking through the ice. Motorman Fred Beard and conductor Marcus Donavan drowned in the enclosed vestibule while five passengers escaped the wreck.

Crown Naugautic River Seymour Conn Fred Beard Marcus Donavan

Judge Lurton Resigns to Join Supreme Court

Cincinnati December 27 Judge Horace H Lurton tendered his formal resignation as judge of the United States circuit court preparing to become associate justice of the Supreme Court in succession to the late Rufus W Peckham the move announced today.

Supreme Hendh Cincinnati Horace H. Lurton Tutt United States Circuit Court Hig Supreme Court of the United States Rufus W. Peckham

Mob Hangs Pennington After Jail Abduction at Hurley

A mob of about 100 citizens seized Henry Pennington from Hurley jail and hanged him to a steam pipe following the murder of Samuel Baker and wounding of his wife and two children. Also reported are the death of Pioneer Woman Susan Walt hall Peck in Denver, a passenger train killing two miners near Shelburn, Maryland miners burned in Cumberland, and Louisville Fire Chief Benjamin Bitton dying from injuries after responding to a fire.

Hurley Samuel Baker Henry Pennington Pennington Denver Susan Walthall Peck Colorado Danville Chariton Cumberland Harrison

Lang Beats Fitzsimmons in Twelfth Round

In Sydney Nova Scotia on December 27, Bill Lang defeated Bob Fitzsimmons to the twelfth round of a scheduled twenty round boxing match. Lang dominated early rounds and secured victory as the bout reached the midway mark.

Nelsons Navy Entry Bias Claim and Cough Remedy Pitch

The clumsy clipped item discusses Nelson and alleged favoritism in his naval entry, hinting at coercion or manipulation by influences. It then pivots to promote a patent cough remedy claiming to cure influenza and prevent pneumonia, sold by BE. 1B. Conner Co. 5.

Conner Co

Electri vitters Featured By Vestal Center Woman

Mrs. C Rhinevault of Vestal Center praises Electri vitters as a great gift from God for women. The advertised tonic claims to cure nervousness insomnia melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness, soon building up weak and sickly women. Price 60 cents at H Miller's.

H. Miller's

Looking One's Best Delights Women with Amica Salve

Domestically sold remedies promise clear skin and relief from pimples sore eyes and cracked lips. Amica Salve is advertised as curing pimples cold sores sore eyes and other skin issues while promising a soft velvet skin. Also promoted is Mother Gray's Australian-Lean natural regulator claimed to ease back urinary bladder and kidney troubles with a 50 cent price and mail sample offer.

Ducklen R. H. Miller’s Mother Gray Co LeRoy

Zemo Skin Remedy Promoted By Local Druggist

Mr Conner, a local druggist, touts Zemo a clean liquid for external use that stops itching instantly and claims it permanently cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp disorders. He urges asking for a sample and showcases photos of many remarkable cures achieved with Zemo.

Zemo Conner

Kidney Remedy Endorsed By Claremont Woman

Mrs Joyce of Claremont writes that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her long standing kidney trouble after using two bottles about a year ago. She calls it a grand medicine and recommends it. Sold by all druggists.

Joyce Claremont, N Foley all_druggista

Drugegista Mutual Insurance Company of Iowa Incorporation Notice

Notice states W F Maher Rob N Harvey J M Lindley A O Wilson QO H Brown Milo J John George Boyson E M Burns JA Todd Wm R Beck N B Reed and Al Falkenhainer form Drugegista Mutual Insurance Association to operate in Algona Kossuth County Iowa. No capital stock, term 1909 to 1929, eleven directors, annual meetings, officers chosen by board, liability limited to assessments, signatures of Maher and Falkenhainer.

Wnom Conan W. F. Maher Rob. N. Harvey J M Lindley Wilson QO. H. Brown Milo J. John George Boyson E. M. Burns Ja, Todd Wm. R. Beck N. B. Reed al. Falkenhaindr Ota State Mutual Insurance Aravelation Ihapter BO Thirty-second General Assembly of Iowa Druggists' Mutual Insurance Aasavelatan Algona Kossantl County Fra Frst Association Abell Anh Aprisl W .F. Maher Wisco O. H. Brown Todd A. Back P. Reed R. W. Harvey Falkenhatner Paicers Erkate Slich Booner Uni W. FP. Maher Rob.Harvey Maaer al. Balkenhainer

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