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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
8
A rambling advertisement claims a remedy called Kilocy Henledy cures backache kidney and bladder troubles. It mentions doctors, a “rigid examination,” and various testimonials promising full recovery, with names and locations vague and likely sensational. The piece mimics old era patent medicine lore without verifiable proof.
A Milwaukee widow named Mrs Mary Wiedi¢ loses her only child and digs her daughters grave herself due to lack of funds. She asks the poor commissioner for help and the sexton and a neighbor assist with the grave and flowers. The tale, from Balzac, urges readers to compare their troubles with the mothers sorrow.
Cornelius Cole recalls the first pony express reaching Sacramento long before railways. The event sparked great rejoicing with courts adjourned and a parade of citizens on fast horses meeting the rider. A wild race to return to the city followed as the blooded charger sped in.
A Tasmanian mine story begins with a debtor offering shares as payment to a poor shoemaker who accepted them. Five years later the mine proved valuable, the shares appreciated, and a French syndicate cornered tin. The shoemaker, now wealthy, enjoys a substantial income from his former debt, per the London Telegraph.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt depicts a rotund university professor confronted by his children debating absolute. The boy asks if a man can be absolutely good and absolutely bad. the girl questions absolute fat, prompting the father to flee. The piece uses humor to reflect on extremes of measure and moral/physical attributes.
A doctor recounts a note from a wife whose husband plans a professional visit but faults her cooking. After a mild indigestion, the doctor prescribes no lunches, only a slice of tongue and tea. The plan succeeds as the husband later eats heartily and praises her meals more than before, per the Boston Record.
The New York Amerikan argues that private property evolved from dissolving individual rights within joined communal rights, suggesting early property was held by patriarchal society rather than individuals or families and was communistic in origin.
A brisk exchange reveals a clash over freedom of speech and personal opinion. Prem hotly claims a right to voice his views, while Brightly sarcastically calls them stale and in need of refreshing, reflecting a dated newspaper tone.
Notice to Persis Vo Brown and all property owners in Matherville Township and District that the drainage assessment report filed August 26 has set special assessments for the Maun County drainage project. Hearings are scheduled October 6 at 2 PM before the County Auditor at the courthouse.
Legal notices show a contract for drainage or improvement with specifications for sections and depths. Bids must state price per seat and be accompanied by cash or certified checks equal to ten percent, with bonds or cash deposits to twenty one percent. The Board reserves right to reject bids, with county auditor oversight and an answer by J. Rey.
Public notice to Batherville residents outlines petitions by the school board to establish a road at the intersection of the highway and section boundaries. Two routes are described with measurements, crossings, and a toll for damages. Objections must be filed by October gath day of October, August 1, HK.
In District Court of Iowa, in Polk County, Lottie Keyes files a petition against Des Moines Valley Railway Co and various Gordon and Woods family members. The suit seeks a judicial determination of ownership and interests in the northeast quarter of section eight, township, and west of the fourth principal meridian, asserting Keyes holds fee simple and that defendants and unknown claimants have or may claim titles through numerous deeds trusts and transfers. It requests adjudication, removal of adverse claims, and that the defendants’ rights be declared null and void to permit sale or partition of the real estate. Continuous references to historic conveyances, deeds, and mortgages are noted, with terms of trust and partnership implicated. The court is asked to validate Keyes’s title and bar any contrary claims.
L. Argonson files in Emmet County District Court a suit against Kilbourne Leighton & Co and others to quiet and establish title to real estate in north east quarter of section 3 township 08 north range 35 west and related parcels excluding specified tracts. The petition alleges plaintiffs absolute ownership in fee simple and asserts adverse claims by defendants and unknown claimants derived through various mortgages deeds releases and trusts. It seeks declaration that liens be canceled and the path to a clear title established with other equitable relief and warns of default if appearances are not entered by October 27, 1908.
An odd fragment urges prompt use of Foley's Kidney Remedy to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. It mentions William & Anderson and Blymer Alloyed Silver polls for sale at the Vindicator and Republican office, ending with a stray quote fragment.
Mbley 3 Honey and Tar affords relief to asthma sufferers if taken early and may aid cure. Foley's Origin Laxative offered as an easy, non gripping remedy with a pleasant taste and guaranteed. Williams & Andersuitr and Willits & Audersuns listed as sellers.
An advertisement by Williams & Anderson promotes King’s New Life Pills as relieving seven listed distress items including stomach issues liver and bowels without side effects. W N Brown of Pittsfield Vermont claims the product provides increasing satisfaction and guaranteed results at a price of 45 cents.
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