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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
7
A jumble of testimonial style notes extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Botanic Blood Balm B B B as cures for indigestion blood disorders and skin problems. Amidst claims of health and vigor are remarks about digestion energy and minor quips on aging and gender.
The Tribune reports nationwide July Fourth injuries reached 1611 with 19 deaths, down from last year’s 80 fatalities but higher injuries. Philadelphia led with 175 casualties, Cincinnati 150, New York few injuries but three firework deaths, and a South Dakota town saw a boy killed by an anv il explosion. Fire damage was about $50,000.
A reader notes Chamberlains Collo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a family case and urges keeping a bottle on hand in summer. Authors list praise for Foley remedies for asthma, kidney disease, and general health with testimonials from Miss Maude Dickens and John R. Hudson among others.
Advertises Dr. Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide claiming it fixes stomach issues causing widespread illness. Ends with a quoted motto from John R. Hudson about choosing the good as a path to truth.
Advertisement touts Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness constipation indigestion headaches and many ailments attributed to a torpid liver and kidneys. Claims body cleansing effects with lemons plus liver tonics and lists bottle sizes 500 and 1.00 sold by druggists.
Dr H Mozley of Atlanta says Lemon Elixir relieved appendicitis danger, claiming permanent cure and restored health after doctor urged surgery. A preacher from Verbens Ala and Rev E E Cowan endorse it, while others report cures for chills fever and heart indigestion after using two to twelve bottles. Savannab Habersham and St Thomas Streets cited as location.
An advertisement touts Mozleys Lemon Elixir with endorsements from J. W. Romo of West End Atlanta for nervousness, stomach relief, and indigestion. It warns on overfull meals and suggests Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to prevent heartburn, noting general availability from druggists. The piece closes with a light quip about the average bag and square roots.
The piece compiles testimonials and endorsements for Chamberlain s remedies and Banner Salve, plus other claims from various readers about Dysentery relief, strains, and healing salves. It includes quotes from J A Kelly Henderson NC and multiple merchants and residents touting products, with notices of patent medicines and a reference to Castoria.
The city’s Independence Day observance was subdued due to heat with small crowds at sunrise fundraisers. Tammany Hall staged a celebration including a reading of the Declaration and speeches by Governor Jennings and other Democrats. A June 29 letter from William J. Bryan urged strong constitutional limits on public power and called for liberty safeguarded by a robust written constitution.
The Chronicle reports six bags of gold worth 5000 pounds each disappeared from the San Francisco mint. Superintendant Leach and Director Roberts led the investigation since June 29, with the cashier’s books balancing except for a missing 80,000 dollars. Inside knowledge suspected, but no culprit named.
In Cincinnati on July 6, about 70 striking machinists enjoined by the court marched to the U S marshal’s office to receive their injunctions and subpoenas in chancery. Their lodges were served through their presidents as they willingly demonstrated commitment to obey the law.
Washington reports 86 degrees at 8 am rising to 90 by 10 am and three deaths plus eight heat prostrations in the past day. Chicago notes a cool lake breeze and expect moderate temps through Monday. St Louis records 81 degrees at 8 am with officials forecasting a max well below yesterday’s 101-degree record.
Olivia Peterson writes she could not sit up half a day for thirteen years until she used the Mystic Life Renewer. She claims relief from nervous trouble headaches and stomach issues and says it outperformed doctors patent medicines and Christian Science. Sold by B Ridge Drugist Americus Lorillard New York. Pierre Lorillard at Fifth Avenue Hotel is reported very weak.
A Black man named Jim Bailey was captured by a mob near Smithfield North Carolina on July 4 and hanged from a tree after allegedly attempting to harm Maud Strickland, a 14 year old girl. Local farmers pursued Bailey in the field and he was disarmed by two Black individuals before being tied for transport to the sheriff. the mob intercepted and executed him en route.
An advertising compendium citing Dr E Detchon Antidiuretic and Foley kidney cure touts relief from bedwetting and kidney disease with various patent medicines. It includes testimonials and endorsements from druggists E J Eldridge and W A Rom bert, plus references to Beaux July 5 and American locales.
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