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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
3
Notice of application for tax deed states that property Lot No. 4 Woods addition Methervailte Iowa faces redemption deadline and certificate holder H. Tosca may pursue payment. Also includes unrelated testimonial and advertisement for kidney pills and pile treatment with J. Klopp listed as supplier.
A House episode recounts Congressman Chetus Sims of Tennessee being assaulted by Charles C. Glover, president of Higgs National Bank. A House committee flags contempt against Glover after the slap and notes Sims, a nine term Tennessee Democrat, has a law degree from Cumberland University. Galloway, Missouri bred, rises from student to head of the Bureau of Plant Industry with a large staff and growing budget.
James J. Hill praised phosphorus experiments for wheat in Minnesota and warned that the gentleman farmer teaches the other kind of farmer a lesson. He argued that the other farmer cannot boast of running a farm without risk and capital to cover losses.
In Alaska a dog team braves a blizzard to rescue a stranded woman and her ill husband nine miles from a glacier. The two drivers, dubbed leaders, race through the night with rescued pair to reach safety in Vulder Valdez. The heroic effort draws cheers as the dogs help provide respite from the perilous cold and darkness.
Daniel Webster addresses a request to take a case for a contingent fee stating he avoids professional matters on contingency. He says he does not seek employment in such terms and would not become a mere party to a lawsuit by accepting contingent arrangements.
A humorous exchange praises resourcefulness as a character trait. The wife is cited as "resourceful" for a playful anecdote about sealing four panes of glass with chewing gum. The remark nods to literary wit from Dickens and pop culture quips.
Moravia hen lays three eggs in a day while Storm Lake burglaries the Buena Vista creamery for about 65 dollars. Notable deaths include JG Haskins in Des Moines at 84, and Ida Grove farmer Moses Craig critically injured by a frightened horse. Other items cover fruit farming in Lamoni, legal cases in Dubuque and Clinton, weather near Buck Grove, and various local incidents and elections across the state.
Featherville Iowa resident George J Wilkins, a retired railroad engineer, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and kidney irregularity after years of poor remedies. He praises the product and recommends it highly, with Fortar Milburn Co. Buffalo listed as the U.S. distributor.
A family doctor notes women seek help for kidney and bladder issues with rapid recovery when treated properly. Advertises Foley Kidney Pills as effective tonic medicine and Foley's Honey and Tar Compounds for colds and coughs. Endorsed by Dr. King and F. B. Shadle & Co. Sold by druggists.
A Progressive Century of the Twentieth Century advertises Morital Rheumatism Powders from a formula adopted after medical experts called it of merit. J. J. Klopp is listed as exclusive agent. Omaha disaster and a testimonial claim Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound cured a child’s cough.
An advertisement touts Merital Hair Tonic to prevent scalp issues and dandruff, claiming it can curb baldness. It also promotes Baby Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments, rheumatism, and uric acid clearance, offered by druggists.
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