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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
4
In a conflicted scene Bishop Wright faces a radical marriage proposal to his ward, a girl named Matte, amid polygamy debates and church doctrine. The tale weaves religious doubt, family vows, and a perilous choice that tests faith and loyalty as the father contemplates the girl’s fate and his own salvation.
Joel Ras waits through prayer and fasting for apocalyptic events to begin in 1870. He believes the earth will be purified and Israel restored, while the expected trumpet fails to sound. Prudence wanes as outside influence unsettles her certainty, leaving him isolated in his steadfast, fading faith.
Prudence travels with her guardian to the April Conference and explores Zion through theater and splendor. Sita recalls Gentile luxuries and a railroad dream while Brigham’s polygamous world looms, shaping a woman’s struggle between love and loyalty to one man.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for children and effective against coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough. It asserts early use prevents attacks, contains no opium or harmful drugs, and is suitable for babies. Sold by BE. Honer and Co.
A historical notice cites Dr. Roe Favorite Prescription and its chief ingredients unicorn root and golden seal root. It quotes several physicians including Prof Finley Ellingwood and Prof John J. D. praising its use for womb disorders, dysmenorrhea, uterine hemorrhage, and related female reproductive ailments.
Anton Huber of Livingston New Jersey reports his daughter suffered two appendicitis attacks last winter and was threatened with another when a bottle of Dr Ale rs Treatment was ordered. Thirty days later he wrote that he had nearly used up the bottle and the girl is now fairly well the pains are gone and the belching after eating large dollar bottles.
An old advertisment explains digestion issues caused by lacking essential digestants and promotes Kodol for indigestion. It claims Kodol digests what you eat, corrects deficiencies, and conforms to national drug law. Sold by a local drug company.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop Croup Cure as a 20 minute treatment for croup with no vomiting or sickness. It claims the syrup is safe for children and emphasizes it treats only croup, sold by R H Mer.
When the card winds dry and crack skin a box of salve saves much disco fort. In buying salve look for the on oo the box to avoid imitations and best you get the original DeWitt's Witch Hill Salve. Sold by EB. & Conner &Co.
Mrs. TL Whiteacre of Buffs reports success with Dr Thomas electric oil in treating a deadly illness, used in her family for three years, claiming positive results and long familiar trust.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer and Swamp-Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims kidneys filter all blood every three minutes and that improper function causes varied pains, rheumatism and heart-like sensations. It urges readers to purchase or request a free sample and to mention the paper when writing.
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