Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted Against Tumor Claims
A historical advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for fibroid tumors and related female health issues. Letters from women in Indiana, Massachusetts, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania praise the remedy after doctors advised surgery or proved ineffective. The ad urges readers to obtain the product and seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. Barber
Scott, N. Y
Mrs. Pinkham
Local Social Notes and Community Happenings
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Julian Gift on Friday evening. Numerous residents attended the State Fair. Mrs. R. M. Patterson visits Mrs. Gift this week. Miss Anna travels to Athens to attend college. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stanley left for Topeka Kansas for a few weeks with friends. Clarence Johnson begins his second term as teacher with school starting September 9. Carmen McGill of Crowley County Kansas visits relatives nearby. Henry Masheter and family spent Sunday at Guysville. R. J. Crossen and two sons arrived from Columbus. The Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on Saturday September 7 with many in attendance. James Pratt and wife from Pleasanton were guests Saturday.
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Julian Gift
R. M. Patterson
Anna
Athens
C. A. Stanley
Topeka
Kan
Carmen McGill
Crowley County
Kansas
Henry Masheter
Guysville
R. J. Crossen
Columbus
Cemetery Association
A Humble Richmond Man Praises Dr King’s New Discovery
A Richmond citizen, A P D Williams of 107 West Main Street, appeals to weak lungs to use Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is claimed to cure coughs and lung diseases, including asthma and bronchitis, with a trial bottle offered free and bottles priced at 5 cents and one dollar, guaranteed at McKee’s drug store.
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Richmond
Ind
A. PD. Williams
West Main St
McKee’s
Pretty wedding at Guysville details quiet ceremony
In Guysville Ohio on September 12 Mrs Ida G Hoisington wed Dr O O Fordyce at the home of the couple’s parents in Carthage township. Dr Charles B Taylor officiated and the ceremony was attended only by close family due to Mrs Wilson’s health. The couple plans to reside in Athens after a visit to Dr Fordyce in West Virginia.
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Guysville
S. A. Wilson
Carthage Township
Ida G Hoisington
O. O. Fordyce
Charles B. Taylor
McArthur
Fordyce
Mesdames E. D. Harper
G. Y. Tedrow
Will Coe
West Virginia
Athens
Two Men Arrested in Obscene Postcard Case
Deputy U S Marshal John McCoister led arrests in Marietta for Roy Jones and Thomas Huffman on charges of sending vulgar obscene postal cards through the mails. Jones, once at the state hospital, and Huffman await trials after waiving examination. Officials warn of a broader federal probe and possible dealer actions to curb the traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John McCoister
Marietta
Athens
Hocking Counties
Roy Jones
Thomas Huffman
McColster
Nelsonville
Orbiston
Huffman
Licking County
Jones
State Hospital For
Finsterwald
J. P. Hanson
C. E. Atkinson
Washington County
Columbus
Dr Thomas Elec Tris Oil Promises Pain Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Thomas Elec tris Oil as a remedy for all pains from head to toe. It claims quick relief and universal effectiveness for every cause of discomfort without detailing ingredients or side effects.
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Thomas
Amesville Weekly Weather Summary
Four clear bright days were noted at the Amesville observatory in the week ending today. Rainfall totaled 1.02 inches for the week with nearly an inch on two days. Saturday reached a high of 90 degrees and Friday recorded the low of 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Meteorological Observatory
F. W. Gibson
Mi ONA tablets touted to strengthen stomach muscles
An article promotes Mi ONA tablets as a remedy for indigestion. It claims the key is building stomach and intestinal muscles to better digest food and retain nourishment, with a 50 cent box guaranteed refund if it fails to cure. It cites Henderson Crider Drug Co offering the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheny
Henderson-Crider Drug Company
Miona
Lusitania Record: Transatlantic Voyage Details Released
The Lusitania record lists departure from Queenstown at 12 10 p m on September 8 and arrival off Sandy Hook Lightship at 8 05 a m on September 13. It details daily runs totaling five days 54 minutes and notes a total distance and an hourly average speed with a reported total cost of 6 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Happy Birthday Event for Mrs Hill
Mrs Hill celebrated her birthday with 40 to 50 neighbors and friends at her Athens home. Her husband welcomed guests with a fine dinner, continuing a playful tradition from the previous year. The gathering was pleasant and well appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. B. Hill
Athens
Kidney and Bladder Pills for Back Ache Relief
An ad promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for back ache and weak kidneys. It claims the pills reduce bladder inflammation with a one week treatment priced at 25 cents, sold by Cline's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Cline
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