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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
1
A vintage advertisement extols Harmony Perfumes as the refined choice for today’s fashionable women. It promises a flower like scent to complete a graceful toilet and notes Harmony Perfumes and Toilet Waters are sold exclusively by the retailer, covering staple and fashionable odors.
Ratings for subscriptions listed as One Year in advance Six Months and three Months priced at 1.80 75 40 according to a compact payment table. The line presents tiered offerings with no further details on services or deadlines.
Do the railroads need aid asks an analysis of passenger and freight rates to August 11. Officials claim current two cent per mile fares cover costs despite opposition to rebates and below cost rates for heavy shippers. Interstate Commerce data show a broad net gain and large dividends, arguing no extra tax support is needed.
A Columbus report recalls Carrie Nation gaining a DC representation at last weeks Prohibition National convention. Delegates applauded Nation after she attacked President Roosevelt and liquor firms, prompting columns to call the event a paroxysm of spite and a comedy of errors before a temperate Roosevelt.
The tenth national convention of the Prohibition Party convened in Columbus Ohio drawing about 1200 delegates with a quarter being women. Robert H Patton of Springfield Illinois served as temporary chair and delivered an applauded speech. A portion of the gathering honored Lincoln supporters while debating the party’s stance.
The piece argues many temperance supporters exist across parties but oppose a strict prohibition ticket. It notes Democratic and Republican voters backing temperance modifys, labor groups wary of Denver platform phrases, and railroad workers skeptical of anti injunction planks. It also reports Armstrong Journal's editorial switch to A L Lesan aiming at local uplift.
Eugene W Leake Democrat of New Jersey writes Taft opposing both Bryan and the Denver platform. He urges Taft to protect the nation from radicalism and promises support on election day while offering campaign help.
Pain will depart in exactly 20 minutes if one of Dr Shoop s Pink Pain Tablets is taken. Pain signals congestion and high blood pressure, headache and toothache tied to blood pressure. Headache Tablets also called Pink Pain tablets quickly ease pain. Painful periods with women relief. 20 tablets 25 cents. Sold by E. & Connor & Co.
An advertisement touts Dean's ointment as providing instant relief for eczema and sores, warns against licking, claims quick cure, and asserts safety for children. It notes all druggists stock the product.
A freight train arrives at Towa Central at 11 with passenger and mall services aboard. The train departs at 1 including freight and passenger connections, unit number 42 notations.
Public health warning describes consumption as a leading killer and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cure for coughs, colds, and consumption prevention. It urges avoiding unknown remedies and claims Foley's offers reliable results. Also advertises Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee as a coffee substitute made from toasted grains, nuts, and malt.
A. A. Velton of Harriaville N Y says Dr King's New Life Pills have been used for years and are exactly right. The pills relieve discomfort from constipation biliousness and malaria. Available at R A Miller's drug store for 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a universal stomach aid that thoroughly digests all food classes. It claims ongoing use helps those with stomach disorders and urges readers to start taking it now, noting it is sold by E. B. Conner & Co.
Reverend Williams testifies to Foley's Kidney Remedy aiding nervous exhaustion and kidney problems. E. E. Conner & Co promote Foley's, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Cascasweet, Burdock Blood Bitters, and CascaSweet as safe, effective products. Sales pitches emphasize purity and health claims with local endorsements.
To the Diatries Court of Kossuth County own Loretta Johnson versus Alfred Johnson et al. notice that on or before August 27 1908 petition will be filed in the district clerk office seeking partition of the northeast quarter of section 15 township 84 range 27, Kossuth County Iowa, covered by a $4400 mortgage, asking sale of the premises for proceeds to be divided among heirs. If you fail to appear by September 8 1908 a default will be entered and a decree issued. R Woop attorney for plaintiff.
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