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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
8
The self described leader of the Poison Squad and long time advocate for pure food reform says Americans have the worst cooks and waste much of their meals. After twenty years in the hobby he now pursues a renewed lease on life through reform work and public education.
Dr Wiley headed the pure food crusade in the United States under the new Pure Food Law. He exposed preservatives and colorings like boracic and salicylic acid as injurious, proving federal reform backed by Congress. His work paralleled meat inspection reforms spurred by Sinclair's Jungle expose.
Dr Wiley, famed for the poison squad, is described as a humorist who endured jokes from lawmakers while conducting food experiments in Washington. The piece notes deceptive food coloring and preservatives, plus a quip about true Scotch whisky being rare outside clubs, reflecting regulatory battles and public health concerns.
In a discussion on the new pure food law, Dr. Wiley demonstrates how aging tricks render false fourteen year whisky and reveals widespread adulteration in foods. He warns that many products mislead the public with labels while urging government inspection of interstate goods and a uniform federal standard.
Leading medical writers endorse Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for chronic catarrhal diseases and stomach ailments. The formula lists Black Cherry bark Golden Seal Bloodroot Stone root Mandrake root Queen s root with glycerine as a safe solvent. A booklet of extracts from authorities is mailed free on request to Dr. R. V. Pierce Buffalo NY.
In a London World column, a discussion on male vanity notes that a man’s self view as irresistible grows with age, suggesting increasing self-importance and fascination. The piece playfully critiques vanity across the life span with witty, urban commentary.
Quotations on Wheat Corn Oats and futures along with cash prices for winter and spring wheat. Cattle hogs sheep and lamb markets listed with receipts and price ranges. East Buffalo reports show slow cattle and steady hogs with lambs and calves pricing.
American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City runs October 6 to 13. Jay Centrals sell round triplets October 5 to 9. Ma $9.10 from Brighton. Limit October 16 or November on payment off 50 cents. Call on agents for particulars, address A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minn.
Iowa Central to sell four trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Iowa Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest with first and third Tuesdays to southern western and southwestern points. Fare rate plus $2.00 and less. Liberal limits and stop overs. For rates call agents or address A. B. Cutts G P. & T. A. Minneapolis. Dec 31.
Low rates west and west coast travel promoted with reduced fares to California and Northwest via Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Half fare for children, liberal stopovers, tourist sleepers. Inquiries to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. 78-kw-81
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