Foraker Portrait Highlights Athens County Democratic Candidate
The portrait describes James L. Foraker as a resident of Athens known for his honesty and progressive business stance. Born on a farm, he became a miner then a coal company store manager for sixteen years and now coowns a Sugar Creek store. He supports state schools, Ohio University, and wartime patriotism.
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James L. Foraker
Athens County
J. Foraker
Athens
Vinklin Avenue
Sugar Creek
Ohio University
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Graying Hair
An old promotional piece touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready-made remedy to darken gray hair naturally. It claims rapid disappearance of gray strands by applying a dampened sponge through small strands, promising glossy, youthful-looking results without disease treatment.
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Wyeth
Woman reports full recovery after Tanlac treatment
Mrs. George Delaney of Cincinnati says Tanlac relieved long standing headaches and severe stomach problems. She describes bloating gas and poor digestion before taking Tanlac and notes clearer complexion gained strength and improved appetite after three bottles. She advises others to try Tanlac at Cline's Pharmacy.
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George Delaney
Court Street
Cincinnati
Taniac
Tanlac
Cline’s
Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation
A testimonial touts Dr Parker's Treatment for indigestion and constipation. It claims a woman gained 28 pounds in three months and her thirteen year old daughter improved after use. The doctor offers a money back guarantee and notes sales at Cline's Pharmacy and other druggists.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Recalled For Digestive Health Claim
Personal anecdote from a patient describing a severe breakdown and long hospital stay for mucus colitis and auto intoxication. After friends abandoned him, he credits Mrs Wright and Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with dramatic health improvement and relief from intestinal inflammation. One dose claimed to convince or money refunded.
Celery King Laxative Tea Promoted As Pure Remedy
An advertisement touts Celery King Laxative Tea as a purely vegetable, gentle and effective remedy. It claims to drive impurities from the bowels, improve mood during illness, relieve feverish symptoms, and promote clear skin, a sweet breath, and healthy appetite.
I’ll Try to Come on Wednesday and Thursday
Edith, a resourceful seamstress, visits Mrs Ferrol in a lonely household seeking work. The young wife, rich and restless, longs for companionship and a busy life, pleading for Edith to sew bibs and provide company. Edith grasps the woman’s loneliness and promises to return, setting up future meetings.
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Walter
Edith
Perching Told Miners Will Do Full Share
Frank J. Hayes of the United Mine Workers sent a cable to General Pershing pledging the coal miners to maximum production for war effort. He praised soldiers and noted miners’ strong output despite depleted numbers, with many members serving in France. Service flags with blue and gold stars are shown at union halls nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank J. Hayes
United Mine Workers of America
General Pershing
Coal Miners of
Marshal Foch
Minera of America
France
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted For Influenza Suffering
A period consumer advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for influenza or la grippe. It claims the mixture coats the throat, clears mucus, eases tickling coughs, and relieves bronchial wheezing day and night.
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Foley
Foley's Honey and Tar Handy Cure Now Widely Sold
The product Foley's Honey and Tar offers quick relief from cough and congestion and is now available for sale everywhere. The advertisement asserts instant comfort from the first dose and notes broad distribution.
Dr Carter's K and B Tea Promotion in Households
A vintage advertisement urges every family to stock Dr Carter's K and B Tea to treat sluggish liver headaches and to regulate bowels. It claims long use by thousands of families and recommends giving it to children for good results.
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Dr. Carter
Death of Mrs Mapes At Home In Athens
Mrs. Jesse Mapes died last night at age 24 at her Richland avenue home after a four day illness with pneumonia following influenza. Survived by husband and one child Pauline aged one, parents Mr and Mrs George Bobo, two brothers Harry and Howard, sisters Mrs Charles Sheldon and Mrs Chante Hiddcroft, all residents of this city. Funeral plans await word from a relative at Camp Sherman.
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Jesse Mapes
Richland Avenue
Pauline
George Bobo
Grosvenor Street
Harry
Chante. Hiddcroft
Bertha
Athens
Camp Sherman
Pile Sufferers Urged to Try Miro Pile Remedy
A sensational advertisement touts Miro Pile Remedy as a guaranteed internal cure for piles taken orally. It claims rapid relief within days, even for bleeding cases, and states the author will not take payment unless the remedy conquers the condition.
Real Enemy Catarrh Needs Vigorous Treatment
Do not rely on sprays and douches for catarrh as they only offer temporary relief. The ad urges stopping such remedies and using S. S. S. to attack the disease at its source in the blood. Free medical advice is offered by the Medical Director at 22 Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Bio-seven Health Booster Promises Women Rapid Vigor
A sensational ad claims Bio-feven health booster can transform weak nervous women in two weeks with two tablets after meals plus one at night. It promises dramatic improvements in vigor, appearance, and mental sharpness, and asserts the formula is printed on every package.
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Bio-seven
Feee
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Buffalo, N. Y
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