Sixth annual camp meeting at Old Orchard Beach draws praise and doubt
A report on the sixth annual camp meeting where prayer curers claim recoveries from various ailments. The piece notes strong testimonies and skeptical counterarguments. Included is a Boston Gazette anecdote about Peter Cooper and a testimonial about Hop Bitters, followed by a railroad-accident anecdote of a miner who survived a train strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
The
Boston Gazette
Peter Cooper
Cooper
Illinois
The Results of Necessity and Medical Progress
A collage of ad copy and political observations praises Swayne's Ointment for skin diseases and links necessity to invention. It reflects on Republican ideals, hair care with Ayer's Hair Vigor, Prohibition in Kansas and Iowa influencing Nebraska, and assorted health quackery complaints and mild humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Ayer
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Northern Pacific Railway Advances to Complete Continental Route
The Northern Pacific Railway pushes toward completion of its third great transcontinental line. Officials announce rapid progress toward a continental highway linking eastern and western regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
Urinary Irritation Cured by Buchupaiba at Ohio Depot
Advertisement notes stinging irritation of urinary passages and diseased discharges cured by Buchupaiba. Mentions Ohio Depot and John D. Park & Sons of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Ohio Depot
John D. Park & Sons
Cincinnati, O
Hop Bitters Promised as Life Saving Health Restorer
Advertises Hop Bitters as a universal cure and tonic made from hops malt buchu mandrake and dandelion. Claims to purify blood regulate liver and bowels aid urinary organs and provide renewed vigor. Promises $500 for any case it cannot cure and urges immediate use to save lives.
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Ilinois
Republican Party
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Lash
Alps
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Lydia E. Pinkham
SF Lynk, Mass
Wesern Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Lydia
Pinkham
J. Dork
Athens
Ohio
John D. Park & Son
CIN
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Cokes of
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Norte
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West Virginia
Vv. B. Archer
Wirt C. H., Wirt Co
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Wv. B. Archer
Wirt C. H
Wirt County
George R. Walker
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Main Street
Athens, Ohio
Wells, NW &Co
Burlington Vt
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Smithfieiad St
Pillsbars
Addleman
Court Street
West Side
Ohi
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F. P. Graham
the Athens Messenger
Power Press
Job Printing Department
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Culverwell Medical Co
Ann St
New York
N. Y
John Ring
Plymouth Rock
Aln. Saunders
Guysville, Ohio
J.G. Reals & CO
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Saeet Muumc
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