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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
2
A quirky description notes a flatiron with its own stand on the back and a third leg at the handle, allowing resting without scorching cloth. The passage then lists various kitchen tips and recipes including cream omoulet, asparagus sauce, dandelion and spinach dishes, and methods for making glue and mustard, with improvised cooking steps and storage guidance.
The piece discusses animal observations and remedies for fever, anxiety and rheumatism, noting how wild instincts guide animals to water and quiet places. It then traces the origins of terms like father, pope, king, wife, and knave, and reflects on historical word roots from Roman and French sources.
A fragmented page describes a beach sand game with players drawing a grid, marking divisions, and a blindfolded tour around a circle to record scores. It includes a list of riddles and jokes, such as Why two a dirty child like channel and What wan had no father Joshua the xen of Nun, plus a misprinted fish section and a “Try on Your Friends” math puzzle noting six dozen and seventy-two.
A child writes about loving to sew and mix bright colors, aiming to stitch neat rows and become a sewing teacher. The note mentions growing skills, finishing a dress, and following a parent’s guidance, with a playful nod to a future in San Francisco.
Plans by an international peace conference in New York outline centennial commemorations for the 1814 Ghent treaty. Proposals include a memorial bridge on the Niagara River and arches at future cross-border highways, with granite shafts marking historic sites. Lord Weardale leads the British delegation, and John Varrey Mitchell becomes New York port collector after notable city service and investigations.
A misformed tale recounts a Chicago politician appointing an uncle as inspector, who reports after a month that the city’s smoke is numerous and of good quality. An Auburn New York resident cures kidney bladder trouble with Foley Kidney Pills and a health ad promotes Moley’s Honey and Tar Compound for colds and coughs.
Copper sulphate is used to destroy pond weeds but must be carefully measured to avoid harming fish. At Kew Gardens a proportion of 750000 to 1,000,000 parts water is used. powdered sulphate in a porous bag is dragged through the water until dissolved. St James's Park water has been kept weed-free by this method for two summers. Also advertised is Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder ailments, claimed to aid rheumatism by removing uric acid.
Story recounts Governor Thomas Chittenden of Vermont discovering a thief in his cellar during a harsh winter. He sternly seizes the bag, offers help if the thief reforms, and later provides work to repay the theft, illustrating early mercy and practical relief in colonial life.
A fragmented court transcript shows a judge questioning a witness about a tale of flowers and a bouquet. The dialogue hints at misheard speech and lingering confusion over a phrase about two Dore gays.
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The Gollmar Brothers circus enlarges operations to recruit top talent and add a $30,000 outlay above the allotted budget. The show arrives in Matherville on Monday, May 2, promising comfortable accommodations for performers despite its immense scale.
The Register and Leader and Bean ing Tribune announce the second annual Flag Week from May 20 to 80. Thousands of American flags five feet long will be distributed for Memorial Day. Flags are guaranteed not to fade. Supply is limited. Send 1 dollar for six months subscriptions to the Daily Register and Leader or the Evening Tribune and receive the flag prepaid. Des Moines, Iowa.
A family doctor claims to treat female trouble with Foley Kidney Bills. He notes quick relief for Chean and Disdeler after kidney treatments. Mila is highlighted as worth viewing and Foley Kidney Bills are described as the best and safest medicine at such times.
J J Klopp announces Meritol Hair Tonic as an easy preventive for baldness dandruff and scalp diseases claiming regular use keeps the scalp free of dandruff germs which are said to cause most dandruff and baldness and guarantees Meritol Hair Tonic.
The page lists professional cards, title transfers, and local classifieds. Items mention attorney and physician listings, a chiropractor, and auctions or sales notes. An advertisement promotes two driving ponies, two rigs, harnesses, a Hudson roadster, and an auto in good condition, signed by Fran Benson.
A Progressive Century article notes an American Drug & Press Agency member manufacturing Marital Rheumatism Powders. The formula, adopted after expert approval, is marketed as Meritol Heumatisma Powders with a trial guarantee. J. J. Klopp is listed as exclusive agent.
Doctor Kloga promotes New Life PillawlK to relieve constipation and restore healthy bowels. John Suapate of Sanbursy Pay hails them as the best pills for constipation indigestion and divert complaint. Endorsed by BF. S. Shadled&.Coa.
An old advertisement tells how local readers should judge remedies and endorsements. It cites a citizen of Estharville praising Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and backache, urging readers to trust home testimonials over distant claims. The ad notes Doan's as the recommended remedy sold nationwide.
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