03 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
1
The Upper Des Moines Republical decries slander and mudsling in primary campaigns. It argues campaigns waste time on rumors about candidates and urges rational judgments based on fitness rather than personal attacks as election day nears.
The piece notes hard clods of dirt for a better road, praises seasonal durability, and comments on LaFollette Stone & Co filibustering over the currency bill. It mocks Congress for a long delay before passage and highlights a Chicago merchants' optimism for fall and winter business, with a revived trade outlook for the year.
The writer praises the King drag for improving county roads in Iowa, noting its cheap effectiveness when used at the right time and manner. He recalls early adoption by district farmers and road supervisors, describing a strip that transformed from unusable to passable after one season and warning against misusing the drag as a road scraper.
The Chicago Record-Herald’s sporting section is presented as nationwide authority with a four page Sunday supplement and extensive coverage in baseball football racing athletics automobiling yachting golf tennis pugilism and aquatics by experts of national reputation. Health Coffee imitates real coffee and is made from toasted grains with malt and nuts. R H Miller sells it. A reader from Wayne West Virginia praises Foley’s Kidney Remedy for kidney disease and recovery.
Ayscua of Ingleside, North Carolina says after spending 15 years on chronic indigestion and a large sum, Dr. King's New Life Pills are the best medicine sold. Guaranteed at R. H. Miller's drug store for twenty five cents.
An old advertisement extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a strength builder and health restorer with 35¢ tea or tablets. It also markets H DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, claiming rapid strengthening of weakened kidneys and relief from bladder inflammation, sold by EH EB Conner & Co.
The Register and Leader invites new readers with a liberal offer to subscribe through January 1, 1909 for two dollars. It promises unbiased political coverage, reliable Iowa news service, editorials for the common good, markets, baseball box scores, and Ding’s cartoons. Subscriptions are sent to Des Moines, with remittance to the Register and Leader Co. for immediate delivery.
Foley's kidney remedy allegedly cures kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medical reach. Advertises that no medicine can do more, attributed to BH. W. Conner & Co.
Mrs Joye of Claremont New Hampshire reports buying two bottles about eight years ago and claims it cured vast illnesses. She praises the remedy as grand and food medicine and heartily recommends it.
A thirty year U S Department of Agriculture effort yields a hog cholera cure in immunization form. The method injects blood from a sick animal into a healthy one and adds immune animal serum or blood. Dr. William Dorsett originated the idea, with state experiment stations, notably Town station, contributing significantly.
An old clipping touts Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by catarrh and inflamed Eustachian tubes. It also advertises Dr Shoop pain tablets as quick relief for various pains, with prices and local seller names.
Cites Poley s Honey and Tar as a cure for incipient consumption with comfort in advanced stages. Claims Da Witt s Witch Hazel Salve heals cuts, bruises, and piles. Advertises EB and Conner as sellers.
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