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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
3
Colum bus Ohio reports laudatory letters from patients in 1895 praising Dr Hobbs for a new kidney cure. Letters claim Bright's disease diabetes and cancer vanish with Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills. Advert style claims include testimonials, widespread use, and mileage ticket promotions intertwined with medical claims.
Doc Preble engineers a joke that lures young Gilson into a staged bear hunt. The pelting laurel patch chase ends with Gilson climbing a maple tree as the bear rushes out. Gilson shoots the animal, Dave Ramsey is mauled but survives, and the trio drags the 373 pound bear home amid laughter and relief.
An Indiana reader reports improved health after using Dr Miles Remedies for heart symptoms including shortness of breath and swelling. He notes prior ineffective medical care and claims one bottle of the Cure relieved heart issues while the Restorative Nervine aided sleep and overall function. Sold by druggists with free books from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
An early catalog style ad extols UNL’s growing business and urges readers to investigate by requesting samples. It highlights Kid Gloves lines Walton Pique at 1 dollar, pure linen handkerchiefs at 24 cents, and spring dress woolens with new fabrics priced 34 to 1.40 dollars per yard, claiming mail orders pay off.
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