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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
1
An old marketing notice urges readers over fifty to try Voluy's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It promises vitality restoration and strength, mentioning a Georgia address and dubious claims about digestive health. The fragmentary ad imitates period-voice pitch with spelling errors and unverified benefits.
The Humboldt Independent questions Major Lacey’s motive for entering the Iowa Senate race. It argues his bid was partly to unite the party and prevent Claude Porter from winning, noting doubts about a pro Cummins outcome and criticizing opponents' stance on party unity after the primary and extra legislative session.
Hubert Burruss of the Swea City Herald cannot resume duties due to severe illness and his wife the associate editor cannot manage both. The paper is put on the market inviting a new owner to continue a paper with a clean record. The Burruss marriage and weekly editorial voice are noted as a community credit and morale booster.
The Chicago Record Herald highlights a strong women focus with home dressmaking patterns, daily menus, society news, and Mme Qui Vive beauty advice. Monday features Martha's Management for households, with Sunday offering a complete women’s section including Hints for the Home Dressmaker and Marion Harland pieces.
A 100 reward notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a positive constitutional treatment for catarrh. The ad emphasizes the cure is blood driven and systemically supports health, with testimonials to build trust and urging readers to contact local druggists. Also pitches Hall's Polly Pills for constipation and claims of impure blood.
Regular adjourned meeting with full attendance. Actions include: zoning requests sent to streets and alleys committee. George Wyatt approved to place a popcorn wagon by Algona State Bank. water service for M E church tabled. tax certificates for Jets Land 16, block 1, Call's 3rd add. used to widen street from cemetery. Dam repair rights granted to business men association with optional city donation of 100 dollars if legal per solicitor. John G. Smith appointed library trustee replacing Mrs Starr. Sidewalk construction cost assessed at 65.21 against lot 1 block 6 original plat. numerous special sidewalk assessments listed. Meeting adjourned to Board of Health to review small bills from summer disease cases in Algona.
An old authority advises warm clothing and dry feet during weather and promotes a homemade tonic made from Plaid DWxtract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The article claims it regulates kidneys and treats rheumatism caused by uric acid, with druggists offering to provide ingredients or compound the mix.
Reader guidance on treating burns or scalds with Chamberlains Salve applied on a soft cloth to ease pain and aid healing, followed by a series of local ads offering a Shetland Pony for sale, farm rentals, and loans, with contact names and places including Ti tonka Iowa Armstrong Lotte Creek and Algona.
A Miles Grove Pa minister testifies to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for diarrhoea after years of use. He bought from R R Brooks and urges others to try it. Also notes on Shoop's Pain Tablets and Health Coffee. Des Moines Capital raises its bargain price and touts enhanced services and staff.
Seven years of proof claim for Dr King’s New Discovery as best medicine for coughs colds throat chest and lung diseases. The world’s thirty eight years of proof touted for coughs colds lagrippe hay fever bronchitis hemorrhage and early consumption. Statement notes it prevents pneumonia with timely use. Sold at R H Miller’s drug store 50 cents and one dollar. Trial bottle free.
An advertisement excerpt describes hexamethylenetetramine as a diuretic solvent and antiseptic for urine. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness, attributed to medical authorities and texts.
A Wisconsin father testifies that his three year old son was severely constipated with a high fever. He gave two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative and the next morning the fever vanished and the child recovered entirely. The claim attributes the recovery to Foley's Orino Laxative.
A. F. Hardy of Mast Wilton Maine credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing all manner of sores boils ulcers and burns after fifteen years of use. R. H. Miller’s drug store promotes the salve as a reliable remedy.
An advertisement claims Foley's Oring Laxative cures constipation by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. It asserts the product does not gripe, is pleasant to take, and eliminates the need for continual laxative use after taking Orlno.
A testimonial from Hona S. W. Matthews of Augusta Maine claims Doan's Ointment cured her long standing eczema permanently. The note endorses Iver Pills and DaWitt's Little Early Risers as pleasant safe and sold by all dealers.
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