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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
8
A clipped collage of items includes a feud over a horseplay remark about eggs and maggots, a mock debate on sex roles featuring a Cromwell portrait, a note on tuberculosis sanatoria boosting local property values, and a domestic vignette where a woman contemplates a shared engagement ring and a quarrel over a return.
A historical feature describes a brain boosted by a grain nut food, claiming improved nerve function and energy. It chronicles experiments leading to a product called Grain-Note which allegedly supplies brain and nervous system nourishment and daily vitality.
Iowa City July 11 Mrs Olliphant living near West Branch poisoned her four children and herself. She gave baby Jesse four months strychnine in milk and older girls Laura Viola Nellie aged up to ten years strychnine in licorice gum. Mrs Oliphant then drank a mixture of strychnine and arsenic in milk. Jesse died, Nellie may recover, and Mrs Oliphant, who telephoned a doctor begging to save the children but to let her die, swallowed carbolic acid as aid arrived. The doctor found the family. the mother has a chance of recovery. Burials clothes were laid out for the children.
Death claims an old engineer of the Chicago and North Western railway. Jackson J. Parker, 71, longtime Northwestern employee, lunged into danger during a war effort and died from complications after booting a coal burning locomotive west of the Mississippi. He suffered severe leg infection from a wound and arranged his funeral before passing.
Mason City reports Miss Lucile Willson, a recent high school graduate and state normal student, received a contract to teach in Japan at a monthly salary of unspecified dollars with a summer break. She plans to finish her Cedar Falls studies and sail in April. The contract restricts return to the United States during the three year term, but allows visits to Iceland, India, or other countries besides Japan.
The Maryville Elks have completed their magnificent new lodge building. The dedicatory date is not yet set, but the ceremony is expected to be unusually impressive. Elks from across the region anticipate the dedication.
Mrs Zie bert aged 78 years fell from a ladder while attempting to hire a swarm of bees in Charles City. She sustained arm and skull injuries and is in serious condition. Doctors fear she may not survive due to age.
Iowa university announces two members for next year’s intercollegiate debating teams at Towa City Glenn Cunningham Allerton, following Clyde Robbins election as alumni bureau secretary, reducing one of the leaders.
Centerville man Ea Castel slept on Milwaukee track Mystic and a train cut off both legs and caused other injuries. He is expected to die. A separate note reports a widow Mrs. Mary Buck, 56, a longtime resident of Lar Gor, killed by a bee sting.
In Mason City the City Park hospital faces a possible lawsuit over the death of Missy Wazel Newby who died in a bath at the hospital A coroner report indicates heart disease and possible unsafe conditions in the bathroom. Miss Linbeck resigns as state agent for the orphanage home and reform school after nineteen years of service. she plans to begin a new position and will be honored in retirement.
Fragmentary report mentions a child named Sion Harker born in Iowa and buried at Spirit Birkke. It references a person Vernet Kennedy at Dubhugue Bepe MNe2, seven sons and two daughters present at death. Information is garbled and lacks clear dates or places.
Davis County prepares for Home Coming Day with current residents and alumni gathering. Governor Carroll Lieutenant Governor Cher and General Weaver will attend. Notables Robbins Rung Alumnus Jora Ci Migde Konulos Cedar Raj Sasomior lead liberal arts calls. Mortan J. Person, longtime editor, will be honored. Kobbhus joins as palace editor of Hiefane ATMs and oversees publication.
Rock Rapids city council agrees to buy the City Water Works plant at an estimated total of about $20,000. The plant will operate for one more year under a trial arrangement, with a special election to ratify the purchase.
Dobbins Geto released on bond as council voices opposition. Rumors swirl about a group named Matrnts erogation and Gastor Volbins mentioned in social media. Attorneys furnished the bond and reference to Fb chatter noted.
Eldon-Ray Krunk aged 23 a fire snacker in the found house was struck by an engine severely crushing his leg and necessitating above the knee amputation. He was the sole support of his elderly mother and was reported in serious condition.
Word receivers from Congress in TV speak welcome the Fifth district nominees to accept the invitation from the Marshall County Old Settlers Association to deliver the principal address at the annual reunion here in August. Boone Eastern Star Matron quits. Nancy Oliver Walter Toone Mrs Star Mason resign. Miss Walker and Cenk portary Chu jewel tag the arrival of 1 Mige Hull.
A family horse named Dobbin is sent to a farmer friend for retirement. Four year old Tuttle Edna watches the shipment with sadness and asks if the horse rides the train. Her mother confirms, and the child imagines the animal perched on plush cushions on the journey.
A lighthearted exchange unfolds as Mrs Jones rushes outside in the downpour only to reveal she merely ran out to lay an umbrella. The brief moment blends humor with a simple domestic scene in the newspaper's voice.
Alonzo Adams of Osceola Iowa warns that lingering fatigue back pain headaches and urinary issues signal kidney trouble and stresses the danger of delay. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with his permanent recovery after doctors and other medicines failed. For sale by dealers at 69 cents a box.
In a humorous note, Susehman tells an architect that one more step is needed at the head of the stairs to prevent neck injuries from late returns. The architect asks what is missing, and Susehman explains adding a new step would resolve the recurring problem.
A garbled mix of stock offerings and product ads mentions Horst WU stock, railroad Cowie items, farm gear, lamp systems, and a quick sale price. It includes stray phrases about farm equipment, a shopping tour anecdote, and a quotation from Dickens.
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