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Newspaper

Upper Des Moines Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1905

Page

8

Pinkham Woman’s Remedy Advice Letters Promote Help

Stop women’s illness offer advice to contact Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for confidential counsel. The article shares two testimonials from Washington DC readers who credit Vegetable Compound with curing menstrual and ovarian troubles before surgery. It urges sick women to obtain a bottle and write for free advice.

Mrs. Pinkham Lynn Mass America Lydia Ei Pinkham Medicine Co Mary Dimmick Capitol Sts Booning P.O Washington,D.c Lydia E. Pinkhami Lydia B. Pinkham Mary Dinmnick 50Th E. Capitol Atresia Benning P. O Washington, D. C Lydia E. Pinkham

How Does a Robin Know Its Burrow Grubs

John Burroughs observes a robin in a maple yard tirelessly drilling the turf for grubs. The bird repeatedly stabs and uproots sod to pull fat grubs to the surface, yet the method by which the robin locates the prey remains a mystery.

John Burroughs

Consent by Telephone Saves Wedding Plans in Nebraska

The Nebraska State Journal reports a Broken Bow county judge allowed a 16 year old bride to marry after obtaining her father's consent by telephone. A two hour effort secured verbal approval, and the wedding proceeded, credit attributed to the telephone.

Nebraska Nebraska State Journal Oconto Custer County Broken Bow Cupid

Russian Peasant Income Sparks Wage Crisis Report

A London Statist correspondent claims Russian peasant average income is about $10 yearly, with $4.50 paid to the government. Warsaw strikers toil 69 hours weekly while weavers earn around $3.06, unions banned. Agricultural laborers fare worse though the state collects vast duties while palaces and grand expenditures rise. Russia may lack a settled government under such conditions.

The London Statist Russia Warsaw

Rays Instead of Shots in Modern Artillery Tests

The Army and Navy Gazette noted a method of representing artillery fire by deflecting light onto targets. Experiments in France last year and in Austria use splar rays reflected on the object. Rays are visible to troops leaders and umpires, aiding decisions. Apparatus operates at roughly 2,000 yards.

Army and Navy Gazette France Austria

What He'd Do Say, doc what'd you consider best course to pursue

A man asks a doctor for free medical advice about chronic dyspepsia. The doctor replies he would treat the case according to his professional ability and charge what he believed a fair fee, emphasizing plainness and professional integrity.

Cleveland Leader

Japanese Soldiers Use Rat Skins as Earflaps on Sha River

Japanese soldiers along the Sha river faced a rat surplus. They killed the rodents and cured the skins for earflaps, tying the tails beneath the wearers’ chins.

Sha

Less Eating in Public Affects City Dining Habits

A restaurant supply executive cites a PhiladelphiaRecord theory that Americans eat too much, noting a clear city trend toward lighter meals and more quick lunch options. He observes fewer hearty breakfasts in urban areas while country diners still favor three square meals, with little evidence on health impact.

Philadelphia

One Minute Cough Cure Marketed For Croup and Cough

An advertisement promotes Pleasant and Harmless One Minute Cough Cure that cuts mucus draws inflammation from throat lungs and bronchial tubes heals and soothes. Claims quick cure for croup and whooping cough and notes sale by R B Miller.

R. B. Miller

Dr King's New Discovery touted as cure for consumption

A Talladega Springs man credits Dr King s New Discovery with relief from pneumonia after two doctors failed. He says one dose brought relief and one bottle cured him. The ad claims it treats sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds and offers a 60 cent to 1 dollar price with a free trial bottle.

RH. Miller

Incredible Brutality and a Heroic Wound Care

In Syracuse New York Chas S Lemberger cared for his suffering son after a severe eye gash. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve which quickly healed the wound and saved the eye. The ad notes arnica for burns and ulcers, priced at 25 cents at BR A Miller's drug store. Also an agents wanted notice for a new State Map and Booklet Towa Iowa Publishing Co Davenport IA 32-42.

Chas. S. Lemberger Syracusa N. Y BR. A. Miller’s Waan Towa Lowa Publishing Co Davenport

Destructive Fire and Witch Hazel Salve Endorsement

L Tucker, editor of the Harmonizer, Centra Aln, endorses De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles burns and cuts. He claims it is the best salve on the market and urges every family to keep it on hand. Sold by R. H. Miller.

de Witt L. Tucker Harmoniz Er Centra, Aln R. H. Miler

Women Kidney Troubles Misattributed to Sex Diseases

Women suffer more kidney disorders than men yet mistake symptoms for sex-specific illnesses. Nervousness headaches dark circles back pain signal kidney trouble. Koley's Kidney Cure has helped thousands of weak nervous women by stopping irregularities, strengthening urinary organs, and purifying blood. Sold by Io. 4. Conner & Co.

Koley Conner & Co

Colonel Futler's Waterloo Cured by Electric Bitters

A Honey Grove, Texas resident writes that after suffering from hyer and kidney trouble he nearly died. He credits a 50c bottle of electric Bitters with his recovery, praising them as the best medicine on earth and recommending their use to cure dyspepsia biliousness and kidney disease sold and guaranteed by Miller Drugzgist at 60 cents a bottle.

John M. Futler Honey Grove Texas Waterloo R. HH Miller

Probate notice for Rosetta Stockwell estate in Kossuth County

District Court of Kossuth County Iowa announces March 13, 1905 as the filing of a purported last will and testament of Rosetta Stockwell and sets April 24, 1906 as the date to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk W C Dewell notes the probate timetable and invites interested parties to contest the document.

State of Iowa Kossuth County District Court Rosetta Stockwell Anid Rosetta Stockwell W.C. Dewel

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