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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
6
An ad describes a young woman paying eight cents a pound for twelve pounds of flesh and one dollar for a bottle of Scott's Emulsion, claiming weight gain from regular doses. It promotes value and offers a free sample, noting Scott & Bowne chemists in New York and urging purchase at druggists.
Bankers National Bank Chicago National City Bank New York Valley National Bank Des Moines promote draft transfers as the cheapest method for sending money.
N Jackson of Danville Dl says his daughter suffered a terrible cough that settled on her lungs before Foley's Honey and Tar cured her after many remedies failed. The ad-like note recommends Loughran and Bauer substitutes.
Posts for sale announce general real estate service by Crane and Poscare in Kelly Iowa. They list farms for sale across Story Boone Polk counties from 80 to 300 acres at 6000 to 9000 dollars per acre and southern markets in North and South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin with prices per acre from 5 to 35. They offer to list farms for sellers and show available land free of charge with rigs provided. Also promotional excursion tickets to Jefferson Iowa at reduced North Western Line rates October 1 to 4 with return by October 6.
A Washington Times piece traces almanac milestones from 1457 printing claims to modern annuals. It notes Gutenberg claims, Poor Richard’s Franklin, Moore and Partridge imprints, and the Stationers’ monopoly with legal battles. It highlights Almanac de Gotha and Whittaker’s as notable editions, ending with enduring curiosity about Faust era astrology.
V VanDorn of Birmingham writes of long lasting catarrh relief after using Dr Leininger s normaldehyde Inhaler for two days He believes continued use will cure. Sold at Coye s Pharmacy for 50 cents with guarantee. 52 y
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Ind describes a three month severe cold. After failing with a druggist prepared remedy and a physician he used Foley's Honey and Tar and was cured in eight doses. Refuse substitutes. Loughran Bauer.
An ad-promotional claim asserts Foley's Kidney Cure makes the kidneys and bladder right with no injurious contents. The text reflects old patent medicine advertising and offers no verifiable medical endorsement.
A note warns that neglecting a cold may lead to pneumonia and weakened lungs. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar to stop cough, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia. Also advertised are farm mortgage loans from Loughran and Bauer with flexible payments through F. L. Meredith.
Mothers fear winter as children catch colds easily and croup threatens lives. The ad claims One Minute Cure liquefies mucus and stops coughing, offering rapid relief for coughs colds grip bronchitis and lung trouble. A testimonial from Hampton Georgia cites restored voice before a contest.
Dr Geo Leininger announces Formal de-hyde Kidney Tablets as a blessing to kidney sufferers restoring health. The remedy allegedly drives disease germs from blood and prevents uric acid buildup. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes with a free trial at Cage's Pharmacy. Also promotes Man-Er-Vine nerve tonic and blood purifier by Loughran & Bauer.
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