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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
2
The Upper Des Moines Republic and the State Register offer a combined subscription for $1.50 to any address with payment in advance. Those who have paid but not received the Register should notify the office.
The death of John Hay at 67 ends a career spanning Lincoln's era to his eight years as secretary of state. Known for open door policy with China, safeguarding panama route interests, and shaping early 20th century diplomacy, his loss is felt by allies and rivals alike. The column notes political shifts and world events, and references contemporary commentary on land speculation and wealth.
A $10,000,000 fund for education is to be overseen by a trustees board, a major gain for learning and a public opinion test for Rockefeller’s philanthropy. The era’s naval and political shifts stir commentary on Taft, Roosevelt, and cabinet changes as Bonaparte and Taft surface in leadership chatter.
Paul Morton earned $37,000 of a $100,000 salary last week as he used his pen to cut off $20,000 for Chauncey Depew and $5,000 for David B. Hill, both for stories or something, plus a $12,000 pension. Morton is said to be worth the money.
Col D B Henderson suffered a slight stroke at his Dubuque residence last week but showed rapid rally. He remains evidently fragile in health.
An advertisement urges immediate purchase of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It promises immediate usefulness in sickness and stresses quick need and peak life assistance, noting availability through E. E. Conner in Virginia.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for sores burns boils eczema blindness bleeding itching and protruding piles. It claims the genuine product is sold by BR H. Miller.
A poem from the Chicago Daily News lampoons the Fourth of July celebrations. It paints scenes of fireworks and powder, rockets and crackers, police, injuries, and a political oratory echoing centuries of ritual. The verse contrasts festive excess with a wary, satirical eye on national pomp.
B F Leek of Concord Kentucky says a 30 year sore on his lip was healed after trying various remedies and using Buellan's Arnica Salve. He notes the salve works on burns cuts and wounds and mentions R A Miller's drug store selling it for 25 cents.
The Original Foley and Co Chicago originated Honey and Taur as a throat and lung remedy. Oley's Honey and Tar is popular, with many imitations offered. Request Foley's Honey and Tar only as other preparations may not satisfy. It contains no opiates and is safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by J. E. Conner & Co Algons.
Three reasons mothers prefer this cough remedy cite harmlessness taste that children like and effectiveness against coughs croup and whooping cough when others fail. Sold by R A Miller.
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