Testimonial on Cure for Eczema Through Cuticura Remedies
A Chicago reader narrates a long battle with eczema starting at three months old. After failing with multiple doctors and treatments, the crusade ends when Cuticura remedies allegedly cured the skin disease. The letter invites further inquiries and promises diligent responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Haive
Chicago
Dundas
Hamilton
Canada
Wnd Hill
Chicago Tribune
Amos
Renee
New York Assembly backs cornering ban in staple goods
The New York Assembly approved a bill by a wide margin to block cornering and engrossment in essential commodities. It would strip charters from rogue corporations and align with Illinois action against market manipulation. The measure follows Chicago pork corner activity and rising prices in May contracts.
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New York Assembly
New York
Senate
Illinois
Chicago
Ohio finances blamed on Democrats and saved by Republicans
The Marietta Register argues the 1886 87 Ohio fiscal outlook showed higher state costs under Democratic rule, with Republicans claiming savings and efficiency in appropriations. It cites 1852 3 baseline, two year totals, and notes increased state institutions and investigations under Democrats.
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Democratic Party
General Assembly
Hamilton County
Intermediate
Toledo Insane Asylum
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Republican General Assembly
Ohie
Souih
Ohio
Marietta Register
Salve advert blends with jokes and tributes in local notice
An old advertisement touts a salve for cuts and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 26 cents per box. It cites Henderson and Minear and includes a joke about Niagara Falls. Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets are pitched by physicians at 25 cents. The note mentions a Signal Service tornado reporter recently married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson & Minear
Gonnemens
Acker
C. B. Henderson
Rough on Bile Pills Offer Gentle Stomach Friendly Use
Advertises rough on bile pills as small granules and small dose with big results. Claims pleasant operation and stomach friendly effect. Priced at 10 cents and 25 cents for the package.
Rough on Dirt washing powder touted as perfect and gentle
An ad touts Rough on Dirt as a harmless fine powder that cleans, bleaches, and whitens without harming fabrics and is suitable for linens, lace, and general use. It claims water softening and labor saving effects and notes 10c and 25c prices at grocers. The Canada section includes a light cartoonish exchange about annexation with Miss Canada.
Remarkable Kidney Patient Credits Electric Bitters
Mrs Phoebe Chesley of Peterson Iowa aged 73 says Electric Bitters cured her kidney complaint and lameness allowing her to dress herself and do housework. She urges trying a bottle at 50 cents from H K Dorrs Drug Store. A New York wedding featured a dress over a century old once worn by the bride’s maternal great grandmother in 1778 with Hamilton as groomsman and Washington on the guest list.
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Phoebe Chesley
Peterson
Clay County
Iowa
H. K. Dorr
New York
Alexander Hamilton
Gen. Washington
Blood Elixir Claims Cure All Blood Diseases
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal cure that purifies the system and builds constitution. It promises to cure ulcers eruptions syphilitic poisoning and banish rheumatic and neuralgic pains with a guaranteed result. Sold by C B Henderson near Dor Abram Levi. The text also notes a political jab about Navy Department leadership.
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Acker
Ackers
C. B. Henderson
New Advertisements Claim Athlophores Cure Rheumatism
The ad claims Athlophores provides a new lease of life after severe rheumatism neuralgia or sciatica. It cites O P Shaffer former News-Register editor in Youngstown who says long rheumatic suffering ended after trying the remedy and notes purchase details from 16 Wall St New York with carriage paid on receipt of regular price.
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O. P. Shaffer
The
News-Register
Youngstown
Athlophoros
the Athiopeores
Wall St
New York
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Jacke Ald
Jan Seth Assy
Terisdin
Shire Cnad
Trom Pines
Kaskine
Pleasant, Pav
Cherns
Bellevue Hospital
N. Y
F. A. Miller
147Th Street
Charles Baxter
Fast 126Th Street
Dumbague
Lawson
Hergen St
Brooklyn
Ev. Jas. L. Hall
Chapman Albany Penitentiary
Askine
Warren St
Mason & Hamlin Rcans
Mason & Hatshin
Catilorue
Mason & Hamlin Okuan
Ot Land Company
Bhosr New Verner
Abe Neer
Agent Sram
Rentit i
Jorg Bruges
Gay Heh
Ritorenven
Alla Ettou uaNe Bate
SC Or
Sal Jreuaway
Ron Jones
Tarwo —Oteee
Eng
John St
ATP
Giaw Mic
A. Hickins
Wyoming, N. Y
Gilmore
H. K. Dorr’s
Anson Hough
Blackberry
Ils
John H. Yates
Batavia, N. Y
Emil Reisswetter
Hoadly
Iss
Sdussy Copes LaMyenrs
Toledo
Insane Asylum
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
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Gettysburg
Ohio State Fair Grounds
Keer
Democratic
New Haven
New Haven Times
Brucklen’s
Arnica
Niagara Fall
Signal Service
Parker
Eve
Arker
Hiscox & Co
Ulam
Hubert & Co
Portland
Maine
Bess
Wien
Tate & Co
Augusta Sme
Saum
Dor Abram Levi
Navy Department
Whitney
Mesieke
EA. Phillips
Enntis M. Phillips
Great West
E. A. Phillips & CO
Bird City
Cheyenne Co
Kansas
U.S. Pension Claim Agency
Wesley Block
Columbus, Ohio
Mexico
Golden
Golden’s Female Elixir CO
Columbus
Henderson & 9
Athena
Nature
Nature’s Aid
Mrs. B
Mr. W
Natura
J. B
Chin
Mise Ct. B. Seed
Mariette
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