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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
6
A health note explains kidneys function as blood purifiers removing waste. When kidneys are sick or out of order, waste buildup causes pains and aches. Excess uric acid in the blood stems from neglect and harms kidney operation.
Iowa State News reports Rockwell City mourns as typhoid fever linked to a church banquet, April 14, causing five deaths and several critical cases. Sixty three attendees, 57 stricken, with prominent locals Beaumont Stonebreaker Calhoun county auditor and FL P Tut cashier among the gravest, along with Joseph Barker and Frank Delano. The outbreak prompts fears and investigations as deaths rise in the community.
J D Trowbridge, inmate at an insane asylum in Mount Pleasant, escaped, beat his wife severely at home, and died from a brain hemorrhage while being returned to the hospital. Mrs Trowbridge remains in serious condition. The case highlights a brutal assault tied to his belief he could secure release.
During a severe storm Pat Brannon of a few miles west of town was struck by lightning while repairing a harness on a fence and died instantly. He left a widow and six brothers, with no children.
Dr L W Littig a leading eastern Iowa physician and longtime faculty member at the state university medical college lies dying after a finger scratch became infected. Despite every attempt at cure blood poisoning progressed and doctors fear his death.
Waverly resident W H Hattendorf risked severe burns to save Vera Trewer from a blaze that ignited her skirt while ironing on a Baseline stove. He wrapped her in his coat, smothering flames with his bare hands and shielding her from further harm. Trewer suffered burns to her body and may not recover, while Hattendorf sustained burns to one hand.
Burlington drillers in an artesian well hit a four foot rock ledge that yielded gold flakes. Denver assayers report $65.60 per ton in gold from the rock, a phenomenal value worth development though steps are not yet decided.
Mason City grading on the short line is finished near the city after a long delay caused by a large cut near Shitfield. The road is complete into the city except for the track which is being laid rapidly with forty cars on hand. A graders gang and twenty five teams moved to the Milwaukee road west of the city to grade spurs to the Farmers' Co operative Brick and Tile plant.
Ottawa police continue river search near Market Street bridge for eight year old George Eller son of Henry Hiler last seen after wading with friends around six pm. He did not return home that night prompting a by river search begin.
Assessors' books for 1907 show no race death by own action in Webster county. There were 536 births and 180 deaths. Deer Creek township had 28 births and no deaths. Outside Fort Dodge Badger had 25 births and 4 deaths. Fort Dodge itself recorded 195 births and 50 deaths.
Fort Dodge man Murphy, believed to mend umbrellas, found murdered at Ute Monona county. Coroner rules murder case and two tramps arrested but released for lack of evidence.
In Ottumwa at the Press Chop House near the Milwaukee junction, 19 year old Mrs Mabel Pickett killed herself in the presence of Thomas Santen after a dispute over a love affair. She leaves a 2 year old son adopted by an Ottumwa family. Parents reside in Unionville and have been notified.
Wisconsin Senator La Follette raises a quorum point and appeals the chair as he leads a delaying tactic against the currency compromise bill. He presses for roll calls and uses obstructive maneuvers while Senator Culberson accuses the majority of delaying finance legislation amid a heated congressional scene.
Terre Haute Indiana May 30 United Mine workers of district No 11 voted to sign the scale with operators and the contract was signed Friday More than 16 000 men have been idle in three years and the strike ends with the agreement in place across the district
War reports tally heavy losses in Korea where insurgents outnumber Japanese forces five to one. An insurgent movement near Ham Kyongdu and Kwando areas shows disintegration as their leader surrenders in Seoul on May 27. In Aegean waters, fighting at Samos leaves 160 dead or wounded and refugees crowd consulates while Turkey demands Greek consular recall. Turkish military ships rush to Samos as troops assemble near Chios.
A violent storm sequence hit northwestern Indiana and southern Michigan causing flooded basements, overturned small buildings, and shattered trees in South Bend. A second tornado struck Hale Missouri injuring several residents while Guthrie Oklahoma endured cyclones and water spouts with several fatalities reported.
Tacoma Wash May 30 a two star pennant signals Richard Wainwright commanding the second division of the Atlantic battleship fleet is now acting rear admiral of the United States Navy and entitled to honors his flag was raised and saluted Capt Wainwright will receive commission as a full rear admiral in Tatar
An advertisement argues for knowing medicine contents and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments including irregularities, headaches, pelvic distress, and nervous symptoms. It claims to strengthen the system for mothers and prepare for childbirth, touting various ingredients and urging readers to request a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
An ad promotes Dr Shoop Restorative as a fast acting general tonic to counter spring fatigue. It asserts 48 hour relief from dull nerves and low energy, improves appetite and digestion, and renews vigor, urging readers to buy through local druggists and a sponsor named B E Connor.
Mr. Fraok Contrncf of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and kidney issues. The tonic claims to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor to the weak, offered under a guarantee at R A Millers drug store.
Nature provides the stomach with digestive juices that turn food into rich red blood and strength. It notes the ease of harming digestion and recommends Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion, sold locally by I. B. Conner & Co.
Tom Moore of Cochran Ga reports a painful sore on the foot healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He bought the box at R. H. Millar's drug store for 25 cents under guarantee, noting a perfect cure.
W R Ward of Dyersville Venn writes that Foley's Ortho Laxative has proven a thorough practical remedy for chronic constipation. He offers his conscientious reference and signs off with B I Conner & Co. as endorsers.
Stomach troubles rise in hot months and Kodal is marketed as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. The ad urges careful eating, promotes Kodo as a digestant, notes its pleasant taste, and lists HE Connor & Co as the seller.
A historical advertisement claims heavy impure blood causes a muddy pimply complexion headaches and digestion issues while thin blood causes weakness. It touts Burdock Blood Bitters as restoring rich red pure blood and a perfect earth balance.
An old advertising snippet touts a topical remedy sold at drug stores. It claims rapid relief for piles rozema cat rheum tetter steh hives herpes scablas and similar skin ailments. The language is period advertising exaggeration without clinical detail.
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