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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
8
Fragmented text discusses women’s neglect and suffering health penalties with garbled phrases about fatigue and well being. Mentions being tired, feeling unwell, and possible references to emotional or physical strain without clear details or outcomes.
Miss Kate McDonald of Woodbridge New York details uterine trouble and nerve problems healed by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She urges other women to seek the remedy and contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
Four Americans and one Mexican were killed by Yaqui Indians near Cobachi Sonora on January 19. Victims include Dr. R. G. Coy and Joan K. Mackenzie of Chicago and M. A. Call of Toledo Ohio. Two occupants killed. Miller Tolerton and a Mexican driver escaped. Mexican troops ordered to pursue the Yaquis under Gen. Torres from Hermosillo.
Robert Randall, delegate from Wyoming, accused President Mitchell of collusion with operators during the Colorado strike. He was expelled after demanding he retract the charges. Delegate Walker led a socialist faction, presenting a resolution adopted to suspend Randall until he retracts his accusations.
Garl N Spencer former assistant cashier of the Des Moines National Bank was arrested by a U S deputy marshal on charges of embezzling 6000 dollars from bank funds over several years. The case surfaced about two months ago after his dismissal and he was a prominent local figure prior to the arrest including church involvement.
A wretched-looking man charged in Paris with vagabondage. He claimed to post for obesity in a chemist's antifat ad, posing first as a balloon and then in his normal bulk. The piece notes Parisian quirks of professional witnesses and the risks of paid testimony in accidents.
The article examines Emilio Aguinaldo among Filipino elites, noting his audience with western advisers, the behind the scenes influence on his rise and fall, and his restrained, gentle manner. It portrays his soft voice, careful speech, and outward affability despite underlying cunning.
A Philadelphia Record note describes a warning signal used by salesgirls to alert colleagues about a nonbuyer who inspects all stock. The code is a number phrase like Ten forty-nine passed along the line, enabling rapid action to curb timewasting shoppers without alerting the customer.
A Cree Indian and his son once carried a Book of Heaven across the northwest in winter. When the book was left 140 miles from the fishery, one man returned alone four days later to recover it, crossing bear infested forests and regaining the Bible. Stay in harness says Judge Jackson. He is the oldest federal judge, appointed by Lincoln in 1861, now 80, refusing to resign. If I left the bench that would be the end of me.
The Japanese Russian War spurred submarine development though not yet tested in combat. Submarine torpedo boats fuse human guidance with an enlarged Whitehead torpedo and tube launch. Varied designs exist including the French sinking-tank type, the American Lake submarine with hydroplanes, and the Holland boat that dives while moving.
Greenland Eskimo pupil Menie in New York public schools stands out as a remarkable transformation from nomadic life. Brought by Lieut Peary, he becomes a clever American, leading a small local baseball team amid harsh northern isolation on Greenland's west coast.
An old ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers for liver trouble and constipation. It praises mild action and no stomach weakness, claiming user Bob Moore of La Fayette Indiana found them effective while other pills caused sickness. Also mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea guarantee and R. H. Miller's sale.
Oaklandon Ind resident writes his wife cured by Doctors gave up. She used Dy Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds which cured her and she is now well. Guaranteed by R H Miller at Droggint side. One dollar. Trial bottles free.
Speedy relief salve draws out inflammation soothes and heals cuts burns and bruises. Claims cure for pimples and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits sold by KR. E H. Miller. Also mentions Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a cold and cough remedy touted to prevent consumption.
Advertisement claims a cure for a cold in one day using Lake Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It offers a money back refund if it fails and bears TH. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The text is an early 20th century marketing blurb with promotional pricing.
In Towin and for Kossuth County District Court a petition filed by Ivank J. Thola against J H Scheming J H Shamming Fd Fowler and Frank A Schultz seeks $594 plus interest from Feb 9 1904 on a note of Oct 1 1902 with $60 taxes paid and $12 abstract plus attorney fees and costs. It seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on lot 2 block 8 original town of Byn croft Iowa. defaults if defendants do not appear by Feb 1905. only J H Scheming named personally.
Sven M A is listed in court records as a wishin agent in a routine filing. The matter involves a civil action and a pending hearing date at the district courthouse. No further particulars are provided in the fragment.
The rector of St. Luke's Church in Ashburnham Ontario reports high praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He was soon able to preach after starting the medicine, noting the cough and cold disappeared rapidly. The testimonial, from W A Lengfeldt, rests on his own experience and gratitude, with distribution through KH, Conner & Co.
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy works instantly when a child shows croup symptoms and even after a croupy cough appears. It is described as never failing and pleasant to take, with sales through local druggists and merchants.
An advertisement touts a blood and system cleanser med labeled Dr. King's NewLife with six pills per pack. It claims to cure stomach issues and feverish trouble and promotes availability at R. H. Millers drug store with a guaranteed offer and price around five canta.
Baxter Springs Kansas druggist Mr A R Kane hails Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the most superior remedy for constipation being sure in action and without nausea or griping for sale by EB Conner & Co.
The notice advertises travel by ship and rail from Chicago and St. Louis to Havana Colon Panama and Mexico with tours of Mexico and California under American Tourist Association and Raymond Whitcomb. It promotes exclusive trains private cars and deluxe dining and music rooms, with schedules through New Orleans Hot Springs Memphis and Chicago and urges Iowa readers to subscribe to the Des Moines Register and Leander.
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