Featherville's auto fever drives regional money flows
Featherville residents boast many automobiles and substantial Towa money flowing to Texas and the Dakotas. Nebraska advices say Union Pacific may challenge the two cent fare law in courts, while Idaho and others weigh state rate effects. The Estherville city council, amid tax disputes, boosts valuations for properties including Mayor Galloway's west side holdings, suggesting council extravagance.
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Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Iowa
Missouri
Estherville
Galloway
Fragmented Old Advice Poking Fun At Beauty Myths
A garbled 19th century style piece mocks quick fixes for beauty and fashion myths. It parodies remedies for skin, hair, and appearance with satirical lines about powders, shaving, and bizarre methods, mentioning piano practice as foolproof beauty and absurd tips like using cement on crow's feet. The text references periodical mentions and newspaper name drops in a jokey tone.
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Thomas Speed Mosby
Estherville poised to become Iowa’s leading commercial hub
Estherville Iowa area described as a budding regional center on the Des Moines river warding off development with rail connections. The piece notes a $1,250,000 bank deposit base, multiple factories and institutions, new brick blocks, Elks quarters, several churches, and a growing commercial club with over 100 members. It highlights proximity to Spirit Lake and Okoboji and plans for electric lines linking Meatherville, Algona, Spirit Lake, and Okoboji Lakes. The article touts opportunities for manufacturing, trade, banking, and professional services. Hardock Blood Bitters advertised at the end.
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Des Moines
Immet County
Towa
Estherville
Elks
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Iowa
Blub
le Lub
Leu
Commercial Club
Meatherville
Algona
Spirit
Okoboji Lakes
Jackson
Minn
Trade and political tensions ripple through Iowa and Minnesota
The report notes a land trade from O B Wardell to R M Bettaworth for 4000 acres in Oregon, contrasts reform costs in Minnesota and Iowa, and cites a Minnesota levy of seven mills. It salutes Eleanor Roosevelt and laments ex secretaries Shaw and Talmage. It also critiques the Ackley Journal for railroad hostility and political posturing.
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O. B. Dardell
R. M. Bettaworth
Cadar Rapids
Oregon
Minnesota
Iowa
Waterloo
Ackley Journal
Cummins
Ackly
People
Ackley Alladium
Child found in swamp ends long Dover search
The Marvin child missing near Dover Delaware since early March has been located. Probable death by drowning or exposure noted, with parallels drawn to the Charley Ross case. Dr Marvin, long in pursuit, spent nearly his fortune amid threats and anonymous letters. Also a medical ad for Regulets dog n regulets bowel regulator.
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Marvin
Dover
Delaware
Sioux City
United States
Burlington
Oll
Salt Lake
Southhampton
England
Charley Ross
Germantown
Philadelphia
Ross
New York Bay
Charley Roasen
Charles Ross
Atoen
A Valuable Lesson From Dr Life Pills Ad
Six years ago John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recounts learning a valuable lesson and swears by Dr King s New Life Pills. He says the product pleases everyone and is guaranteed at Williams Anderson s druggists for 24 cents.
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John Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Dr. King
Williams & Anderson's
Right Breathing Cures Catarrh in Nose Throat and Lungs
The Hy-o-mei method offers a pocket inhaler treatment to kill catarrhal germs in the nose throat and lungs. A complete Hy-o-mei outfit is advertised for $1.00 by IV.8. Shadle & Co. with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas notes health costs in malaria districts, praising Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle cleanse that renews vigor. Available at Williams Anderson druggists for 25 cents with guarantee of satisfaction.
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Dr. King
Ella Slayton
Noland
Ark
Williams & Anderson's
Pianos to rent at eight street address by Albro
Frank Albro offers pianos for rent at eight street area with contact by phone 177. The fragment mentions horses and unclear phrases but centers on piano rental service provided by Frank Albro.
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Frank Albro
Ogross
Algo
Neighbors Fooled by Miracle Cough Cure Claim
Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough after four one dollar bottles. She says the remedy revived her health and mocked the alleged predictions of a short recovery. Trial bottle offered by Williams Anderson’s druggists.
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Dr. King
Eva Uncapher
Grovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Williama & Anderson
Estherville Woman Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
An Estherville resident Mrs Helen Tracy testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back pain headaches and urinary troubles believed caused by kidney issues and warning of diabetes and Bright's disease. She bought at Williams and Andersons drug store and credits prompt relief from pain.
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Estherville
Bright
Dean
Helen‘ Tracy
Thos. Tracy
North Ninth Street
Williams & Anderson
Gale
Foatere Milburne
Buffalo
New York
Azal
United States
Deans
Baseball Season Offer for The Daily Register and Leader
The Daily Register and Leader offers new subscribers a baseball season deal through October 10, 1907, at $1.50 or $2.25 for daily and Sunday. Includes full box scores of all Western and Iowa League games daily and exclusive baseball news for Iowa fans. Subscription details and commencement gifts available via Jay Johnston & Co Des Moines.
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Daily Register and Leader
Register and Leader
Iowa
Register and Leader Co
Des Moines
Deafness Cure Propaganda Claims Catarrh Cause
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, promising a $100 reward for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims constitutional remedies reach the diseased ear, lists Toledo Ohio as a location and mentions family pills for constipation.
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Hall
Circulara
Frea
F. J. Curnny & Co
Noledo
Ohio
Baby gets quick relief with Dr Thomas Electric Oil
The ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a rapid fix for croup and claims it acts like magic. It also notes Jay Johnston & Co offering items in the gift line and mentions temperance activists in Waterloo opposing saloons and debates Iowa mute law and amulet law. The piece includes testimonials from Hon. S. W. Matthews praising a cure for eczema.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Supreme Court
Dean
W. Matthews
Labor Statistics
Aus Gusta
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Idaho
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Haywood
Beauty Hinta
Jay Johnston
Mapleton Press
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Iowa - News
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Eleanor Man Personnally
National Treasury
Cedar Falls
Co. H. Talmage
West Union Gazette
West Union
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A. Staggs
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