Under the familiar bold headline of “News of the North,” readers of the Fargo Forum and Daily Republican in February of 1910 saw quite a variety of content. An advertisement recommended “Give your stomach a vacation with Stewarts Dyspepsia Tablets.” There was also a lengthy column titled “The Sunday School Lesson.
Ads for health products were common. One began under the title: Hoarse coughs, Stuffy Colds.
“Pain in chest and sore lungs are symptoms that quickly develop into a dangerous illness if the cold is not cured. Foley’s Honey and Tar stops the cough, heals and eases the congested parts, and brings quick relief.
Under the headline: Days of Dizziness, another cure was offered.
“There are days of dizziness; spells of dizziness headache, side ache, back ache; sometimes rheumatic pains. All tell you the kidneys are sick. Often urinary disorders. Doan’s Kidney Pills cure all kidney ills! Here is the proof in Fargo:
Mrs. Augustus Tucker says: ‘I’ve suffered from kidney disease for years there being a dull, heavy ache through the small of my back accompanied by headaches and dizzy spells. Sharp twinges often seized me and I was so tired and restless that it was often difficult for me to stand. A few months ago, I had the good fortune to hear of Doan’s Kidney Pills and I procured a box at Walkers drug store. I received great relief in a short time and continued use brought the most satisfactory results.’
“For sale by all dealers. Price: fifty cents. Remember the name Doan’s – and take no other.”
And finally, this story from 1910, on the always-interesting back page, was a snapshot of good news that would most likely never be published by a newspaper today.
Under the intriguing headline: Almost a Mistake, was a quick item with a sub-headline that read: “George Purchase Proves to Be a Very Sane Man.”
The article goes on to say: “George Purchase, the Beach (North Dakota) attorney was yesterday discharged to return to his home in the western part of the state. It developed that Attorney Purchase was sick, rather than insane. A rest for a few days brought him back to his normal condition and he was discharged by the commission.”
Another news day in North Dakota in 1910.
Dakota Datebook by Steve Stark
Source: Fargo Forum and Daily Republican, Feb 4th 1910.
