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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
7
A collection of health claims and consumer remedies appears in a period newspaper, featuring testimonials for Foley’s Kidney Cure Foley’s Honey and Tar Allen’s Foot Ease and other patent medicines. Narratives from individuals in Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana praise cures for kidney pain dyspepsia and foot ailments with promotional tone.
A chemist advises on the best potato type for shipping, ideal planting time to avoid peak southern and northern crops, and fertilizer formulas. Recommendations cover soil types, use of manure, and pest controls including potato rot and the Colorado beetle with arsenite of copper as a remedy. Also included is a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sciatic rheumatism.
A historical ad claims Mozley's Lemon Elixir treats biliousness constipation malaria indigestion nervous disorders fever and kidney disease. It urges women to use it for organic regulation and notes price 50c and 1 bottle at druggists prepared by Dr Mozley Atlanta Ga. A testimonial from Mus Ezra W Jones Parkersburg WV credits relief from severe headaches after using the product.
An advertisement claims Morley's Lemon Elixir cured a man with long leg ulcers and a woman with indigestion and nervous symptoms after two bottles. It includes testimonials from E A Bavinre Woodstock Ala and J P Lawren Grifflo Ga. Also notes Mississippi rainfall causing fatalities as three people died crossing a swollen stream.
A Springville Alabama reader touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as preventing illness from whooping cough after three children including a three month old all remained well and plump. Advertisements claim cures for eczema and rheumatism, with testimonials from Middlesboro Kentucky and Lebanon Ohio and a note on large Arctic mosquitoes.
The aged Princeton figure William C Baker, noted as the university's oldest graduate, has died at the age of 102. The obituary notes his long affiliation with the campus and his era of study before passing away.
United States Department of Agriculture pamphlets outline egg industry growth and marketing methods. Data show 1890 U S egg production around 820 million dozen with Georgia contributing over 11 million. improvements in feeding, stock selection, and transport expand demand and supply. Water glass preservation, storage conditions, and packing methods are described with North Dakota trials highlighting long term egg preservation. Eggs vary by breed with large Light Brahmas laying the heaviest per dozen. Pekin ducks exceed 35 ounces per dozen. Green fodder benefits hens, and incubator quality matters for broiler supply.
Local vendors report selling Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to threshers, enabling continued work without loss of time. State and federal officials praise Georgia cattle quarantine efforts against the Boophilus tick. a special inspector for Georgia will be appointed. Reminders: remedy available at druggists.
The Peabody Institute for colored teachers will convene in Cordele starting June 17 for two weeks. Sumter County teachers are required to attend at least one week. W 5 Moons County School Com Sumter Day notes this instruction and directs adherence.
An Abbott claims Relier in six hours relieves distressing kidney and bladder disease. The remedy supposedly eases bladder and back pain for both sexes and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by E. J. Eldridge in Americus.
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