Health cure ads and remedies from Algona Iowa 1899
A collage of patent medicine pitches promises relief for kidney bladder and urinary issues within hours. Advertisements hail New Gheat Sour American Kidney Cure Dr E Detchou’s Anti Diuretic and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, with endorsements from physicians and readers. Also mentions nickel plate road excursion tickets and One Minute Cough Cure for children and families.
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L.A. Sheets
Algona
Iowa
Syst
Spavin Liniment and Dyspepsia Cure Adverts
An 19th century advertisement column offers English Spavin Liniment claiming to remove lumpy blemishes and various horse ailments with savings on a bottle. It also touts a Dyspepsia Cure by Ehlers & Co and a testimonial from Jas M. Thomas. The text mentions druggists in Algona Iowa and references period health claims and endorsements.
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LL A. Sheets
Algona
Jas. M. Thomas
American Journal of Health
Ehlers & Co
Through Cars to California and Sunday Excursions
The notice urges travelers heading to California to use The North Western Line to avoid car changes and delays. It mentions personally conducted trips every Thursday and directs readers to Chicago & North Western Ry agents for lowest rates, sleeping accommodations, maps and information. It also includes an anecdote about DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve curing a long standing condition and warns against counterfeit products.
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California
Californa Jeave
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Slap Cure Claimed For Appendicitis By Osteopathic Method
A Harlem patient under Dr George J Jelmer was treated without knives or poultices in a brief eight minute osteopathic procedure. The doctor activated the psoas magnus by a palm slap to expel contents from the appendix, claiming immediate relief and success in a case of appendicitis. The 20 year old woman, from a respected Harlem family, preferred privacy about her identity.
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Harlem
George J. Jelmer
Madison Avenue
Thirty-First Street
Liv
Jelmer
Hein
Hess
Collection of photographs of the Spanish war displayed
Gen Corbin receives first installment of a projected yamabic collection of photographs from the Spanish war. Taken by army officers, the album will total over a thousand images covering Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. Notable views include the raised American flag at Havana and the first entry of troops into the city.
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Corbin
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
War Department
Havana
Gomez
Island
Lieut. Hobson
Santiago
Ruiz
Not As Fast As The Paris Contract Announced
Second Vice President J Ay Wright of the International Navigation Company announces a contract for two vessels for the Hane project in Philadelphia. The vessels, to be steamships of the first class, will be built by Cramps. The service aims to improve speed though the exact outcome is uncertain.
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Arbuckies
Lira
Arbuckle Brae
New York City
N. Y
J. Ay Wright
International Navigation Company
Philadel
Philippines promise rapid growth under American rule says Wilson
President Wilson commented that no fear should rise for the Philippines future arguing customs receipts will cover expenditures including army costs. He asserted peace treaty delays slowed progress but stressed the islands would gain respect and wealth from Yankee enterprise with many soldiers seeking discharge to settle there.
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Philippines
Stete
Louisiana
Illinois
Luzon
Klondike
Child with Giant Limb Transforms After Surgery
A 12 year old boy presented with a left leg and foot vastly enlarged compared to the right. Dr James P Mann performed bone reduction and soft tissue trimming after X rays, then encased the foot in plaster. The result was a normal sized foot and the boy could walk within days. This case was shown to the Philadelphia County Medical Society.
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Philadelphia County Medical Society
James P. Mann
Mann
Sit
War department orders more artillery drills offshore
To boost efficiency of shore batteries, the War Department orders added practice with great guns. Beginning July 1 each heavy artillery battery will fire ten eight inch rounds and five ten inch rounds annually in addition to existing allotments. Previous totals included varied rounds for several gun types across breech and smooth bore systems.
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United States
War Department
Park Plan for Mount Pleasant Historic Grant Site
A proposal to establish a large public park at Mount Pleasant, the historic Gen. Ulysses S. Grant site, is under serious consideration. Officials and community groups weigh conservation, accessibility, and commemorative features for the location.
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Ulysses
Grant
Mount. Pleasant
Gen
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