Stafford Heirs to Sue for 2 000 000 over Cumberland Island
Heirs of Robert Stafford descendants sue to recover Cumberland island title valued at 2 million dollars. Andrew Carnegie to be joined as party. island bought for 45 000 dollars and developed into a park and sea home. Deed defect cited. case filed in New London and St. Marys records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Robert Stafford
Sea Island
Cumberland Island
Georgia
Carnegie
Stafford
New London
Conn
Palmer
Dr. Palmer
London
Ada
Discovery Proclaims New Life Lengthening Cure
Editor O H Downey of Chu rubusco Indiana touts Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as most infallible for coughs colds and grip promising instant relief and cure while E J Eldridge offers guarantees on bottles and free trials. The note ends with a quip about lawyers.
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O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Botanic Blood Balm Linked to Cancer Cure Claim
A Missouri Alabama advertisement asserts Botanic Blood Balm cured an eating cancer of the nose and face in Mia M L Adams of Fredonia Alabama. It claims wide healing benefits for skin and blood conditions and offers samples and prepaid medical advice in sealed letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
M. L. Adams
Fredonia
Ala
Briting Blood Balm Company
Atlanta
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised In Ad Copy
An 19th century style advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for bed sores piles and burns with claims of a perfect cure. The piece warns against counterfeits and lists a local druggist in Americus Georgia as seller while noting other health quackery like Wollford's Lotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Fulford
DeWitt
W. A. Rembert
Mozley's Lemon Elixir Pleasant Lemon Tonic
Mozley's Lemon Elixir is a lemon based tonic sold by druggists in 50c and 1.00 sized bottles. It claims to ease biliousness constipation stomach headaches and nervous symptoms. The ad lists a broad range of uses including sleeplessness debility fever malaria and chills.
Prominent Lady Credits Mozley Lemon Elixir for Recovery
A prominent woman states she could not walk or stand for two years due to pain. After using Dr Mozley’s Lemon Elixir she can walk half a mile without trouble. She also reports relief from headaches indigestion and liver kidney issues. The testimonial is from J H Mesxien attorney at 1295 F Street Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mozley
RB. H
Dr. Mozey
J. H. Mesxien
F. Street
Washington, D. O
Elixir cures coughs and lung woes in wide ad
A dated advertisement page features testimonials about Lemon Elixir promising cures for indigestion coughs colds hoarseness bronchitis and throat illnesses. It touts Dr H Morley’s preparation and notes other health quips and a humorous quip about two philosophers quarrelling.
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H. Morley
Atlanta
Castoria Ad Claims Quick Kidney Relief
An advertisement extols the New Great South American Kidney Cure promising relief from kidney and bladder pain within six hours. It touts rapid relief of urinary retention and backache for both men and women. Sold by E. J. Eldridge, druggist, Americus, Georgia.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Cough Cure Ads Warn of Perils to Children
An old advertisement warns of children poisoned by opiate cough syrups and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe, immediate remedy for coughs, croup, and throat and lung troubles. It features Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg and claims universal family usefulness and safety for the youngest child.
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Foury
John Ti. Hudson
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Lottie
W. A. Rembert
Boiler blast kills engineer and fireman near Victor Iowa
Denver limited passenger No 5 of Rock Island railroad derailed after the boiler exploded near the depot in Victor Iowa. Engineer W Williams of Brooklyn Indiana and fireman E Hoar of Valley Junction Iowa were killed. Two porters and a brakeman were slightly injured. The blast threw seven coaches off the track and scattered engine wreckage up to 200 feet away.
Centu ry Comfort Bucklen Arnica Salve Adverts
Brand advert claims Bucklen Arnica Salve relieves burns scalds ulcers boils and skin ailments and promotes comfort. Notes 20 cent price at E Eldridge's drug store and includes a letter praising Fourys Kidney Cure for kidney disease. Mentions Lima Ohio resident G H Hanson and trainmen audience.
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Century Comfort
Bucklen
E. Eldridge
Castor Roars the Thought They Had It Bought
A fragmented quote recalls folks who never complained when outcomes favored them. The garbled OCR raises questions about perception and satisfaction in success.
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Castor
Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Little Boy
A letter from Inwood Iowa recalls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saving a child during a severe croup attack. The writer describes rapid breathing, phlegm, and relief after dosing as directed, praising the medicine and noting its sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
A. E. Steere
Goodwin, S. D
Jorl Dron
Inwood
Iowa
A Life at Blake Forey Huey Anxplar Endorsed
An endorsement praise for Forey s Huey Anxplar from John R. Hudson claims the remedy prevents pneumonia or lagrippe with one or two doses and could save lives.
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Blake
Forey
John R. Hudson
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Old advertisement for Mother Gray nurse in New York Children’s Home promoting powder that breaks colds in 24 hours and treats feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Claims free samples and druggist availability with address clues.
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Mother Gray
New York
Asilen 5
Forxy's Honey and Tar and Digestive Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Forxy's Honey and Tar John R. Hudson as preventing lung troubles with early treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and belching, noting price at 25 cents and free samples at druggists.
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John R. Hudson
Borrower’s Usury Warning and Cold Remedy Ad
A neglected cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial or lung troubles. Don’t take chances when Foggy’s How ax And Tan affords perfect security from serious effects of cold. Johnny Hadaon.
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Johnny Hadaon
No Women Or Men Would End Local Tailors If Absent
The quote notes fashion and trade depend on both women and men, warning that without women tailors and gents' forms fail, while without men gunny sacks replace sealskins, illustrating gendered economic roles.
Attack of Pneumonia Warded Off by Cough Remedy
A Jamaica merchant testifies that his daughter’s severe cold with chest pains was halted by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes the remedy counteracts a cold’s progression to pneumonia and praises its seven year family use. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
James Prendergast
Arpato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
Difference of Opinion Is the Greatest Common Divisor
A concise aphorism suggests that divergent views are fundamental to shared understanding, framing disagreement as a unifying mathematical metaphor rather than conflict. It emphasizes value in differing perspectives to reach common ground.
Forer's Hownzy Axp Tan and Kipxgy Ouse Promote Health
Promotional text touts Forer's Hownzy Axp Tan and Kipxgy Ouse from John R Hudson as cures and preventives for pneumonia la grippe coughs and kidney troubles. It claims rapid relief and household safety through these products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forer
Refuso
John R, Hudson
Kipxgy Ouse
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Castoria
Rtpe
E. D. Sheffield Co
Cotton Avenue
Carhart
Detroit
Michigan
T. B. Westbrook
Mgr
E.D. Sheffield Company
Americus Furniture and Undertaking Company
Herald
George S. Nix
Cotton King
Elizabeth Barnaby
Heaven
Earth
Wollford
jAmericus
Lat Tteke
Mozley
Capitol
W. A. Jones
Bell Station
Mary
LaGrippe
Asy Kemp
Angola
Ingrippe
Fuzzy
John R. Hadeon
Allen
G.H. Hansan
L. E
W. A.R
Lima
John If. Hadron
Maggie
Crope
Nassau St
E. Demick
Somerville
Paul Jones
Parker & Duncan
Oglethorpe, GA
Johnson & Harrold
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