Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An old time advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup for colic, cholera, and cough relief. It claims the remedy cleanses the system, relieves coughs, clears phlegm, and strengthens airways, with Gamble as a seller. Also mentions low round trip fares to Portland via The North-Western Line for Lewis and Clark Exposition routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
O. A. Gamble
Gentry Brothers Will Exhibit Here Soon for Family Show
Children prepare pennies for the Gentry Brothers Famous Shows returning to Ames with two daily performances. A grand street parade opens the event and promises new features since last visit. The show aims to delight both young and old audiences on Monday September 25. Northern Ohio Blankets, Summy & Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Brothers
Gentry Bros
Ames
An Astute Weather Prophet
A southern senator cites a weather prophet tale to justify a flexible forecast. The story recounts the prophet telling his clerk to predict fine weather with local rain, guaranteeing correctness whether the forecast is right or wrong.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cures Coughs
Advert says Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cures all coughs and colds by gently moving the bowels. The claim touts rapid relief and tonic effects for the respiratory system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Wyoming Town Lots Promised Near Wind River Reservation
Advertisement notes a new Pioneer Town near Fremont County Wyoming on the Wind River line of the Union Pacific under construction. It promises growth, quick settlement after opening June 1 1906, and sales at the Wyoming State Fair October 1905 with Mr P Whitney present for maps and prices. Also includes several patent medicine pitches and local dealer notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Pany
Fremont Nry
Wind River
Wyoming and North Wester
N Railway
Yoming
Wyoming State Fair Atlas
P. Whitney
Pioneer Town Site Company
Douglas
Devoe Paint Advised Over Cheaper Alternatives
A 19th century letter argues against buying by gallon price, noting a buyer can lose over time. It compares Devoe to rival paints, recounting Avery's two similar houses painted differently, and urges choosing by name and reputation, since poor paint costs more than nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Sims
Ames
Iowa
N Avery
Delhi
Devoe
Courtright Praised as Ideal Iowa Governor Candidate
Prof. D A Kent of Mad Lake fame endorses Senator Courtright of Waterloo for Iowa governor. The signed article extols Courtright as a steadfast, hard working leader with full alignment to the current administration, praising his early pioneer roots and long service in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Kent
Mad Lake
Iowa
Senator Courtright
Waterloo
Register and Leader
Breaking Prairie
General Assembly
Courtright
Senate Chamber
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promotes Travel Deals
An old ad extols low round trip rates to Portland via the North Western Line for the Lewis and Clark Exposition with possible side trips to Yellowstone and Alaska. It also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin ailments, warning against counterfeit versions and noting D A Gamble sells the genuine product.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Yellowstone National Park
Alaska
And
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
D. A. Gamble
Hall's Oatarrh Cure advertisement notice
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of oatarrh not cured by Hall's Oatarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio guarantee the remedy and provide testimonials free. Internal treatment claimed to affect blood and mucus surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
WaLprxa, Kinnan & Marvin
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for Burns Prompts Local Endorsement
Mr. James N. Nicholas of Vernon Connecticut testifies that Chamberlain's Pain Balm quickly relieves a child's burn after cold applications worsened inflammation. He also uses and recommends the balm for burns, strains and lame backs. For sale by Loughran and Bauer. Also notices North Western Railway offers frequent excursion fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle and California with The Overland Limited and The California Express.
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James N. Nicholas
Vernon, Conn
Michael Strauss
Strauss
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
California
Pacific Coast
California Express
Chicago & North- Western R'y
If a Cow gave Butter
If a cow produced butter mankind would need invert milk. Milk is nature s emulsion butter shaped for digestion. Cod liver oil is nourishing but must be emulsified before digestion.
Scott's Emulsion Strengthens with Nutritious Hypophosphites
Scott's Emulsion blends trusted oil with hypo phosphites to aid digestion and boost nourishment. A claimed top nourishing food medicine, offered by Scott & Bowne at 409-415 Pearl Street New York, priced at $1.00 and available from all druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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National Biscuit Company
Graham
Northern Ohio
Summy & Miller
CO. A. Gamble
Hollister
Kent
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Castoria
Centine Castoria
Saylorville
B. A. Lockwood Grain
Frank N. Fowler
Washington
Missouri River
Minnesota
Dakotas
W. B. Kniskern
Ryt
Reas
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