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Ayer's Pills Promoted as Superior Purge and Cure
An advertisement extols AYER'S PILLS as the best purgative for many ailments from costiveness to neuralgia. It claims sugar coating, vegetable composition, safety for children, and universal efficacy. Dr. J. C. Ayer of Lowell Massachusetts is named as author and purveyor with pricing at 26 cents per box and five boxes for a dollar.
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N. Y
Sinmarien
Brother Ayer
South
Hiram Conklin
Amos Lee
West Manchester
Henry L. Parks
A. A. Ramsey
Apion
Monroe Co
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Astor Hoss
Doctor Ayer
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Orlando Shelby
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Ayer
Philadelphia Ledger
Holland
United States
Alabama
Auburn Gazette
Montgomery Mail
Tuskegee Repiblican
Dr. Steele
Cor. Daily Sun
Labarraque
Dr. Greene
Monté
Monté. Advertiser
Darby
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Mobile Adv
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AM. D
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Mobile
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New Orleans
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