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Newspaper

Upper Des Moines Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1909

Page

6

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Algona Resident

A local reader from Algona endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after suffering backache and kidney trouble since a childhood fall. He credits relief to the pills, purchased at R. H. Miller's drug store, and asks neighbors to remember the name Doan's. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y, sole U S agents.

Dean Algona Taylor Farmer North Jones R. H. Miller Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Perth Doan

Soon face trial for murder in Ottumwa

In Centerville Tuesday the trial of John Junken for the February murder of Miss Clara Rosen in Ottumwa will begin. The case draws sharp lines over death by hanging versus verdict of acquittal as prosecutors and defense clash. Relatives and witnesses, including Amy Junken, testify as Judge Roberta presides. The trial is likely to conclude by May 29 with potential death penalty.

Ottumwa Iowa Appanoose County Centerville John Junken Clara Rosen Gara Dare Ieelously Amy Junken State Middle West

Harrison county crops show strong corn and fruit prospects

In Harrison county corn planting reached about 60 percent despite a backward spring. Ground conditions are ideal, wheat and oats advance, pastures and meadows benefit from rains, and fruit production appears strong though only the peach is singled out as lagging. Sibley residents rally over vandalism poisoning dogs and tree damage, with a $1000 reward planned for the perpetrator.

Logan Harrison County Iowa Subley Aomeone Sibley

Iowa City Woman Drops Damages Suit Against Rock Island Railway

Ruth Renny of Cedar Rapids sued for 25000 claiming settlement for injuries from a wreck at Rock Island. The district court dismissed the case but lawyers expect a new suit soon. They moved to avoid awaiting Judge Howell ruling on the railway's motion to remove the case from the jury.

Iowa City Ruth Renny Cedar Rapids Rock Teland Railway Co Dampwes Rock Island Howell

German Vote Bonds to Build New School House

The town of German has voted to bond the independent school district for $13,000 to construct a new school building. The old school burned last winter and the new structure will be ready for the fall term.

Lman Bonde Marshalltown G{man Ate

Team Killed by Lightning In Harrison County

Report from Logan details a farm accident near Woodbine and Magnolia where farmer D. C. Forde lost a three horse team to lightning while hitched to a drag. A separate item notes a $20,000 contract to build St. Francis Academy in Mazon City, aiming for completion by September 1 on the former site of a fall.

Logan Harrison County D. C. Forde Woodbine Magnolia Mazon City St. Francis Academy Ned

Great flood damage devastates central Iowa towns

Severe flood in central Iowa causes widespread destruction from Marshalltown to Quarry as the Chicago & Northwestern balance is ruined. Bridges washed out, tracks suspended, stock drowned, and rail detours via Tama and Jewell Junction. Dewey lake at the soldiers' home destroyed.

Marshalltown Iowa Dovers Quarry Chicago & Northwestern Railroad David Bon Creek Lamolile Northwestern Tama Jewell Junction Great Western Luray Mingo Linn Creek Dewey Lake Soldiers

Death Fight on Train in Ottumwa

George Edwards, a miner, killed his white wife with a pocket knife during a confrontation at the Allen King home on Smoky Row in Ottumwa. He then killed himself two minutes later by the same weapon. Marital troubles were cited. the wife was a daughter of Navid Havenor.

Ottummwa Rutledge George Edwards Edwards Ottumwa Allen King Smoky Row Navid Havenor

Experimental Farm Trials Test Corn Cultivation Near Clear Lake

Twelve acres at the county farm near here are set as an experimental station for corn growing. J D Hill of Ames oversees the crop. The field is sectioned for diverse tests including eight hills per square, four-row plots with varying kernels, and seeds from three farmers. Results to be studied at the fall corn judging contest.

Clear Lake J. D. Hill Ames

Funde for Consump tives Home in Sioux City Requested

Woodbury county supervisors face a special election to vote an appropriation for a consumptives' home on Sioux City's outskirts. A second likely measure would fund a new site for a detention hospital. The pest house in the business district has long been slated for relocation.

Funde Sioux City Board of Supervisors Woodbury County

Dr Means Heads Town Medical Women at Meeting

Dr Lena Means of Dew Moines was elected president of the Town Medical Women at the twelfth annual meeting held here. Officers include First vice president Dr Kate Harper Boone, Second vice president Dr Pauline Myers Townsend Marshalltown, Secretary Dr Lena Reach Cherokee, Treasurer Dr Clara Whitmore Cedar Rapids.

Means Dubuque Lena Means Dew Moines Kate Harper Boone Pauline Myers-Townsend Marshalltown Lena Reach Cherokee Clara Whitmore Cedar Rapife

Council Bluffs Attracts Central Calendar Plant

The Central Calendar company of Shenandoah will move its entire plant to Council Bluffs and establish headquarters here. About $12,000 will be invested in the relocation and expansion.

Council Bluffs Cownell Bluffs Central Calendar Company of Shenandoah

Storm Damage Near Epworth Reported

Storm near Epworth causes extensive damage including several horses killed by lightning. Obertelt residence burned when struck. John Ullman sustained losses valued at 2000 dollars amid church construction details for Kalona New Church noted with a brick structure and modern features.

Epworth Here Obertelt John Ullman

Game of Love Reflections by Frederico Mariani

New York May 24 Frederico Mariani a playwright on love expounds his views in The Game of Love based on his marriage to Misa Elizabeth Johnson daughter of Tom L Johnson. He argues love cannot be bought and contrasts American independence with European gender power while noting divorce alters the game in America.

New York Frederico Mariani Mariani Misa Hieabeth Johnson Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Mr. Marian America Europe France Italy Napoleon III Countess of Castiglione Latin Africa

Decision Against the Negro and the Montreal Arrest

New York May 24 The appellate division sustains reducing damages from 2500 to 300 in a false arrest case. George Griffin a Pullman porter sued Danisl H Brady New York manufacturer who caused Griffin’s arrest in Montreal after a pocketbook theft charge was unfounded. Justice Dugro notes racial context affects damages. Five Negroes Killed In Cave-In. Olive Braugh Miss May 24 Five Negroes die when gravel cave-in traps them in a Mississippi gravel pit. bodies crushed.

New York Appellate Division Supreme Court Dugra George Griffin Montreal Danisl H. Brady Dugro United States Olive Braugh Miss

Presbyterian leader counsels evangelism reform in assembly

In Denver May meeting of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church John B. Converse of Philadelphia presented an evangelistic report urging broader reach beyond elite churches. He and other appointees announced committee chairs including J Gray Bolton, Edgar P Gill, Howard A Johnston, Josiah McLean, Joseph Yeaware, W McIlwan, and Morrin D Howards across several national regions.

Denver Col General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church John B. Converse Philadelphia Baldwin Soesiative Works Assembly Converse

Orphans Visit Warship Mississippi On City Outing

In Natchez Mississippi on May 24 about 600 orphans from three homes enjoyed a river outing and toured the battleship Mississippi as guests of Natchez bachelors. Senator John Sharp Williams presented Capt Fremont with a hand beaten silver punch bowl on behalf of the city, a gift described as among the finest of its kind in the navy.

Natchez Miss Mississippi United States John Sharp Williams Capt Fremont

Former Banker Sentenced to Two Years in Stillwater

A. M. Drew, former president of the defunct Hamline State Bank, was sentenced to two years in Stillwater. A day of sentence was granted pending appeal to the supreme court. Drew was released on eight thousand dollars bail in St. Paul Minnesota on May 24.

St. Paul Minn Drew Bank of Hamline Stillwater Supreme Court

Markets Report Mixed Grain Prices May 22

Flour markets firm with Minnesota patents and winter straights trading around 0.20 to 6.60 per bushel. Wheat opened down on heavy Russian shipments and favorable western weather, then firmed as night offerings and outside demand rose. May prices at 1.94 to 1.30 percent, July 1.21 to 1.44, Sept 1.148 to 1.16. Rye firm No 2 western, nominal f.o.b. New York. Butter, eggs, and live poultry prices shown for creamery, dairy, and market staples with various grades and regional notes.

Minnesota Ogpeotho Bategitiec Prince Firata New York Miinesota Kansas Liverpool Gables Urength Western Tf. O. B

Live Stock Market Notes Chicago and Omaha May 77

Auction summaries show cattle prices across grades from good to prime steers to cows and heifers. Hogs trade steady to slightly lower with heavy and mixed weights quoted, while sheep and yearlings list current market standings and regional variations in Nebraska and Chicago.

Chicago Cotes Omahs Neb Texan Stern Seraesone Baghet

Free Liver Trouble Remedy Claim Prompts Public Notice

An advertisement offers a free test bottle of Dr. W. B. Keatwen’s liver remedy. It urges readers to mail name and address to receive a sample and medical advice, promising no charge. The notice cites Monticello Indiana as the location and promotes a laxative product linked to liver health.

Iowa Pinckest Furere Fred Calawell W. B. Keatawen Caldwell Bidg Monticello Til

Complete baseball news and more from The Register and Leader

Promotional notice for The Register and Leader daily and Sunday editions at $2.00 through November 1, 1900, Des Moines, Iowa. Encourages subscription via publisher, postmaster, or mail. Includes a health ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming kidney and bladder benefits and blood purification sold by druggists.

Register and Leader Oawadealer Des Moines Iowa

Smashes All Records with Dr King's New Life Pills

An advertisement proclaims Dr King's New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic that tones the stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood strengthens nerves and cures constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Sold at R H Millers.

Dr. King R. H. Miller's

Foley's Urine Laxative Ad For Spring Cleanse

If you desire a clear complexion take Foley's Urine Laxative for constipation and liver trouble as it will stimulate these organs and thoroughly cleanse your system. Sold by all druggists.

Mingeists

Certification for Foley’s Honey and Far cough remedy

An advertisement states druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Far fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption. The product contains no opiates and is sold in a yellow package by all druggists.

Foley

Bucklen's Arica Salve Heals Ulcer Relief for John Deve

A Gladwin Michigan man named John Deve suffered a 12 year running ulcer and paid doctors over 400 dollars without relief. Bucklens Arica Salve reportedly cured the ulcer and treated fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum piles burns scalds cuts corns. Available for 25 cents at R. H. Miller's.

John Deve Gladwin Mich Bucklen R. H. Miller's

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Health Boost

An old advertisement states Foley's Kidney Remedy restores health by stimulating the kidneys to cleanse the blood. It claims impurities depress nerves and cause nervous exhaustion, advising readers to start today for quick improvement. Pleasant to take and sold by all druggists.

Foley All Druggtats

Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a ready aid for accidents, claiming it quickly subdues pain and heals hurts, appealing to families seeking home remedies for emergencies.

Dr. Thomas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Professional & Business Directory F. Bartington L. J. Dickinson Harrington & Dickinson Offic Over County Savings Bank Iqwaa J. L. Boner Algona State Bank W. Sullivan E. McMahon Sullivan Wm. M. Galbraith Attorneys AT Law Jobo Galbraith E. V. Swetting LAF Money To Loan M. J. Kenefick Omtenad Algona Hospital BJ. Gay Havens Gay & Havens Physicians and Surgeons C. H. Cretzmeyer Omce John Galbraith Walter Fraser Cowles & Murtagh Zho Lowa Margaret EB. Coles Onice Dutton & Sorensen M. A. Hatch Omics Armory Morse Carrie A. Backus H.C. Devereaux D. D Ofice Ofte Langdon E.E. Sayers D. V.M Shasta Brown's Livery Algona Marble Shelley Heatage H.C. Adams Connell Wii Kalona Kelona New Methodist Church Baa Nagaly Tello Tom Johnson Presbyterian Benvar Guirelng Natchex, Miss Aiton Bank Krodol
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