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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
6
An article extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues affecting men women and children. It claims quick relief from symptoms like frequent urination bed wetting and diminished vigor and beauty. The ad invites samples and pamphlets from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
War time dispatch from St Petersburg reports Monday quiet after Sunday bloodshed as troops reinforce central areas. Officials deny regiment defections while emperor Nicholas is said near collapse and schools close. union headquarters shut and police prevent mob action.
Turmoil surrounds the Admiralty Garden as guards clash with strikers in Saint Petersburg. Barricades rise across the Moika canal while ambulances, rising casualties, and lethal force paint a grim scene. Gorky notes the emperor’s fading prestige as revolution finds new life.
Tokio reports Vice Admiral Kamimura left to rejoin his fleet amid talk of a repaired Vladivostok squadron ready to move. The navy plans for the war's second stage with a year of blockades and captures noted. Japan has taken 22 blockade runners, 13 Russian and 7 British, and coal captures total about 25,000 tons as Russian losses and POW transfers from Port Arthur rise.
Paris reports President Louber received M. Rouvier who definite acceptance of the mission to form a cabinet. He then met with ministers including Etienne Thomson Ponhare Berteaux Duhief Bienvenu Martin Ruau Dupuy Delcasse and another, likely forming the new ministry.
In Jefferson City on January 28 Senator Avery introduced a constitutional amendment proposing a two percent levy on incomes above 5 000 annually with incremental increases over 6 000 offset by reductions for each extra 500. Washington also on January 28 reports the president appointing Henry Bennett postmaster at Indianapolis Indiana succeeding Gen George McGionis who has held the post eight years. Bennett was recommended by Senator Beveridge. Incendiaries suspected at Mecominge Michigan with January 38 date noted.
J G Gluck superintendent at Prunty town West Virginia reports after trying all other advertised cough medicines they have decided to use Foley's Money and Tar exclusively at the West Virginian Reform school noting it is the most effective and absolutely harmless sold by BB Conner Go Algonn
An ad touts Sickening Shivering Fits of Ague and Malaria as curable by Hlecuie Sitters a pure tonic praised for curing malaria unlike quinine and recounts a testimonial from Munday of Henrietta praising its life saving effects. The piece also promotes Woley's Kidney Cure sold by BE Bo Connor & Co and others.
An old time ad touts IACEY'S HONEY AND LAW as the greatest throat and lung remedy. It claims quick cure and prevention of serious illness. Mentions EB Conner & Co and Algauu. Also promotes Donn's Ointment for terrible skin ailments and misery relief available at drug stores.
Readers cautioned that medicines marketed as natural tonics may contain opiates causing constipation. Olay’s Honey and Narcotains claim safety, while Connar & Co sells these products. The notice urges caution for coughs colds and constipation remedies.
The advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil as a superior health product. It claims the oil nourishes and sustains life, notes worldwide distribution, and touts a tasteless preparation developed thirty years ago to improve consumption.
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