Number 40 claims eczema cure from blood medicine
Andrew Baird of Chanute Kansas recounts severe burning itching eczema spreading from fingers to limbs and peeling skin. He says Number 40, recommended by Charlie W Brown, relieved symptoms from the start and he now uses five bottles while praising its curing power. The testimonial notes the drug is made in Evansville Indiana by a forty year pharmacist and sold by McKee Drug Co.
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Sin
Andrew Baird
Chanute
Kan
Chas. W. Brown
The
Brown Drug Co
Number 40
J. C. Hendenhall
Eivansville
Ind
McKee Drug Co
Nerves and Feebled HealthRise from Nervous Strain
The piece argues nerves and brain demand constant nourishment from food rather than drugs. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as a non drug food-medicine that rebuilds blood, brain, and nerves and claims sixty years of trial. A reader letter from Lonely-Hearted Job advises delaying marriage to age twenty-five to reassess the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Nurse
East Rochester nurse Mrs Aenrs L Blallows recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for fatigue and bladder trouble. The ad promotes the product to young women with menstrual and digestive complaints and invites letters for free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Lydia
East Rochester
N. Y
Pinkham
Aenrs L. Blallows
Lincoln Rd
East Rochester, N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia RB
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Dear Mrs Thompson Does He Love Me
A reader asks about an eighteen year old girl and a twenty year old fiancé who show controlling behavior and secrecy. The advisor says the man would not have loved her and urges to forget him quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Navy
Dear Mrs Thompson Anxious about parties and kissing
A high school girl writes to Mrs Thompson about pressure to kiss at parties. She has resisted and worries about losing girls' friendship. She seeks guidance, noting that boys assume kissing while emphasizing the value of personality and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column On Jealous Suitors
The letter asks if a divorced woman aged 23 to 26 should see other men while involved with a jealous partner. The response suggests the single man will be seen as engaged and cautions that if his affection fades, the woman may miss other friends.
Service Letter Found From Civil War Soldier in Plaster
A 57 year old letter found during repairs by F M Lawrence of Guysville was written Feb 17 1863 by H L Pierce in Co B 8 S O I T to his aunt Laura Lawrence in La Grange Tennessee. Pierce notes sickness daily deaths in the camp and hardships with meals and coffee. The message ends abruptly after a meal description.
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F. M. Lawrence
Guysville
H. L. Pierce
la Grange
Tenn
Laura Lawrence
Pierce
Co. B. S
J. I. Parrill
Bitty WHISKERS by Frances Trego Montgomery
Button helps Day scheme to separate Night and Spotty then plans a sea escape to Constantinople. Night searches for Day while Spotty lingers, and Button moves to guide Night away as Day hides and the plan unfolds amid goats and curious commotion.
Nightclub Confessions on Fifth Avenue
In a salon scene at Nessa Sloans studio Jack appears with Barbara causing tension among Lindsey and Brixy. Brixy confesses hopeless love for Lindsey and others as Ted returns with news of Jacks encounter with a pretty girl. Barbara wobbles between nerves and charm as Lindsey contemplates Jacks proposal versus her own feelings.
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Nessa Sloan
Brixy
Nessa
Lindsey
Jack Edmonds
Brixykins
Grandfather Brixy
Ted
Jack
Barbara
Civil War Letter Reflects Hopeful View From Wartime Relatives
The writer says the Civil War was a war for the best and notes letters to mothers and families from soldiers, asking how many will be dug up in fifty years as memories endure.
Cure for Severe Child Cough With Chamberlains Remedy
Mrs FranK Crocker of Pana relates how a severe winter cold settled on her five year old son Paul causing persistent coughing. After trying various medicines with no relief, a neighbor recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The first dose brought noticeable improvement and continued use led to a full cure.
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Paul
Chamberlain
S’rank Crocker
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Harsh Coughs in Child
A reader from Route 4 New Philadelphia CO reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured her daughter's tickling cough after other remedies failed. The medicine provides relief for colds croup and whooping cough and helps the child regain strength during illness.
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Amandaint
Route 4
New Philadelphia
Foley
Moonshine case leads to assault charge in Glouster
Elmer Shotgun Brown of Glouster is jailed on $1,000 bond after being charged with assault with intent to kill in the case of Mrs. Andrew Riley. He allegedly operated a moonshine setup, with material found at his place claimed as home brew. Brown denies whiskey mash and mentions Barney Oldfield as involved.
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Elmer
Brown
Glouster
Clint Hook
Andrew Riley
Wallace
Barney Oldfield
Athens
Marshal Hook
Oldfield
Pepto Mangan Promises Red Blood Health For All
Ad depicts Pepto Mangan as the red blood builder improving vitality for men women and children. It promotes two forms liquid and tablet claiming same medicinal value and urges buyers to insist on genuine Gude's and to check the package name.
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Gude
Woman's Kidney Trouble Relief Reported by Mills
Mrs. E. Mills of Xenia Ohio writes that after using Foley Kidney Pills she feels renewed and improved after years under a doctor's care. She mentions relief from back ache rheumatic pains and blurred vision and notes Yellow Springs residents were surprised by the improvement and urges prompt attention to symptoms.
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E. Mills
R. R
Xenia
Foley
Yellow Springs
Divorce Granted To Mrs Badwell In Common Pleas Court
Elizabeth Badwell was granted a divorce from Clarence Badwell after Judge Worstell heard evidence in common pleas court Saturday morning. Wilful absence by the wife was sustained by witnesses and the parties are from Nelsonville. Judge Worstell ordered $100 temporary alimony to Minnie Southard in a separate action against John Southard, heard Saturday afternoon.
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Elizabeth Badwell
Clarence Badwell
Worstell
Common Pleas
Nelsonville
Minnie Southard
John Southard
Steel Mills to Close in Martins Ferry Ohio Next Week
All twenty three mills at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company plant in Martins Ferry will shut down next week due to inability to obtain steel. The move affects a large portion of the plant's workforce and comes amid rising material shortages impacting manufacturing operations nationwide.
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Martins Ferry
Ohio
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Milks Emulsion Promises Asthma Relief and Strength
A consumer testimonial from Geo W Baker of Latrobe Pennsylvania credits Milks Emulsion with curing severe asthma after two days and eight bottles. The ad promotes the emulsion as a nutritious food and medicine improving digestion, appetite, and general strength with a six bottle guarantee and refunds if unsatisfied. It lists Terra Haute Indiana as the company base and retailers Civic Pharmacy Athens and L J Eberle Nelsonville Ohio as guaranteed sellers.
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Geo. W. Baker
Latrobe
Milks Fmulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Buckeye State Building & Loan advertises 5 percent deposits
Deposited with Buckeye State Building & Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio, earns 5 percent interest. Checks for interest mailed every six months with promises of promptness. Assets over 19.8 million dollars invested in first mortgages on homes.
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Buckeye State Building & Loan Company
West Gay St
Columbus
Lke
Buckeye
Social visits dot Plains over a weekend
The Plains residents hosted guests from Columbus and Athens. Harry Stevens traveled to Detroit after dinner with Rosco Shields. Mrs. Fin Cook visited Orla Shreves in Hocking. Liz Guess went to Athens. Dr. Nelson treated Kathryn Kachman at home. Carl Geisicke and Lon Humphry hosted visitors from Thursday to Sunday. Robert Graves, Harry Porter and children joined relatives in Athens and Chester Hill.
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Harry Stevens
Columbus
Rosco Shields
Stevens
Detroit
Mich
Colonel Locke
Athens
Joe Hutchins
Ruby Gabriel
Fin Cook
Orla Shreves
Hocking
Liz Guess
Nelson
Steve Kachman
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U. S
Vannie Thakery
St. Paris
Burrellugger Co
Columbia Bldg
Indianapolis
Frances Trego Montgomery
Button
Day
Spotty
Leah
Constantinople
Nick
Saalfield Publishing Co
Akron, O
Mrs. Badwell
Civic Pharmacy Co
L. J. Eberle
Joe Slater
Fred Slater
Baby
Migg Rose Slater
Chesterfield
Chichester
Sean
Contest Department
Harvey-Salem Company, Inc
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Home Furnishing CO
Athens, Ohio
George McManus
Door
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Maggie
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