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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a great medical triumph for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It claims success in Bright’s disease and other ailments, offers a free sample by mail with a booklet, and lists sizes and a 50 cent bottle sold by druggists.
The Civic Federation told Attorney General Byers over a long distance call that he must act to enforce the mulet law and the Sunday closing law in Burlington. Madison Avenue Park is accused of flouting Sunday closing rules, and the federation vows steps to close the park and to remove County Attorney Euglemeter if law enforcement does not begin immediately.
True bill returned against Frank Brown for attempted criminal assault on Mary Mann near the east end of Sixth Street bridge. Mann positively identifies Brown as her assailant after a confrontation that occurred over a week ago. Assistant City Physician Morse aided Mann. police arrested Brown the next afternoon. He omits details and remains silent in jail.
Two year old James Allen Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burke, living six miles east of Council Bluffs, died after twenty four hours of intense suffering from burns when a cup of gasoline left on the stove exploded. The child, playing with siblings in the kitchen, fell into the flaming liquid while others escaped. Father smothered the blaze and medical aid was given, but burns covered the abdomen throat and arm, proving fatal.
Receipts show R Crocker estate seeks $700000 against Guilford Crocker administrator as cashier Crocker allegedly diverted $1,162,000 from First National bank cash to speculations with firms including Chapman Colyer A D Slaughter Granger Farwell Counselman Day Shearson Hamill and others. Claims by Thomas Brandon and G J Stewart add to losses. assets of Russell Bank to offset Brandon claim.
Katie Donahue, of this county, was awarded 2000 on a promissory note and 19000 for breach of promise to marry against John J. Kost. Kost, a former attorney and prominent farmer, did not appear and faced contempt charges. Letters from Kost to Miss Donahue were read. verdict seen as surprising and may be challenged as excessive.
Drillers in Burlington struck a thick rock in an artesian well reported to yield gold. Denver assay shows $63.40 per ton. Development decisions pending. Also noted is a separate case in Iowa City where Katie Donohue sues J. J. Kost for breach of promise with a $20,000 claim and $2,000 mote, in district court. defendant absent, proceedings initiated.
A Nashua man, A N Peterson, suffers serious back injuries after his wife, seeking liniment, accidentally used carbolic acid. She poured a quantity in her palm and rubbed his spine, the flesh eaten from her hand and his back badly burned. a physician was called for aid.
Barrington report of district court ruling denies drainage improvements in Des Moines county due to costs and lack of jurisdiction. Board of supervisors had halted plans amid protests, while drainage proponents argued value would rise. In other news, Pottawattamie county clerk H V Haltey found guilty after 71 hours of jury deliberation over alleged book alterations.
Johnny Freyling, a boy, was injured while chasing escaped pigs and dashed into a barbed wire fence. Doctors fear the loss of sight in at least one eye.
J. R. Collins aged 30 who eloped with Sarah Huntach aged 14 three weeks ago was brought back from Ottumwa where arrested on enticing a female under 15. Held to grand jury in 1000 bond after marriage at Jaancaster, Mo. Father of the girl says he will prosecute.
The Morrell airship, 400 feet long with 600000 cubic feet of gas, burst its gas bag during descent near Berkeley on a Saturday flight. It collapsed at about 200 feet over spectators, causing a panic and a deadly crash that killed two and injured 18 others. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as authorities blamed atmospheric conditions and a silk covering defect for the disaster.
May 25 The state arbitrators resumed efforts to resolve the streetcar strike in Cleveland. Strikers voted on acceptance or rejection of terms already agreed to by their executive committee and the Municipal Traction Company. Negotiators lamented the refusal of Glen K Shurtleff to act as third arbitrator as the mediators pressed to select another.
A cloudburst swamps Mount Holly Springs Pennsylvania washing away Laurel dam and flooding the town. Nearby a levee west of Havana Indiana breaks on the Mol y river flooding 6000 acres and forcing 26 families to flee. In Des Moines Iowa doctors elect officers led by president B F Wahkrer of Fort Madison succeeding W L Bierving of Iowa City.
John Wrede a saloonkeeper at Twenty fourth and Faptregts South Deba was shot four times and fatally wounded by two men attempting a hold up One assailant was captured in the incident in Omaha Nebraska on May 25 the gunfire ending a violent attempted robbery
Washington May 25 Legislative problems prevented decisive action as currency agitation dominated Congress. Roosevelt policy proposals sparked debate while few enactments passed amid electoral concerns. Tariff inquiries and ship subsidy debates highlighted power shifts and concerns over interstate commerce.
An advertisement touts the Golden Medical Discovery as a liver invig orator and stomach regulator for a range of symptoms from headaches to burning, belching, and poor appetite. It lists plant ingredients and cites medical authorities, urging readers to send name and address to Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo for a free booklet and endorses Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to aid digestion and bowels.
Tired nerves with no ambition near spring are said to improve in 48 hours with Dr Shoop's Restorative. The tonic allegedly strengthens nerves, boosts appetite, aids digestion, and renews vigor, sold by E I Connor & Co.
Mr. E Humphrey of Omega Ohio president of Adams Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co of Pike County endorses Dr King s New Discovery saying it reached the cough spot and seemed to heal sore spots in throat lungs and chest. The medicine is sold with a guarantee at R A Millers drug store with a free trial bottle offered. Accidents happen but Dr Thomas Electric Oil is recommended for emergencies to subdue pain and aid healing.
A historical notice urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble to prevent Bright's disease. Delays may worsen the condition. care advised by E. B. Conner & 9.
A vintage advert suggests stomach problems masquerade as heart trouble and recommends Kodol as a remedy. It claims dietary distress or low mood after meals signals digestive issues and promises relief after several weeks. EB Conner & Gy sell the product locally.
In this old advertisement a claimed cure for chronic constipation is offered. Foley's Urino Laxative is presented as aiding digestion, stimulating the liver and bowels, and restoring natural action. The copy stresses quick relief and palatable taste, urging readers to start now and avoid substitutes.
Mr John Riba of Vining Indiana reports selling DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with better satisfaction than any pill. A dozen locals have used them and are perfectly satisfied. He claims personal use also yielded fine results. Sold by E BE Conner & Co.
A local ad notes DeWitt's litue surly risers are sold in ventettle pill form by E and Conner and Co. The listing presents a small, early 20th century medicines catalog style with emphasis on safe sale by a local firm.
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