Merchants Advertise Cures Amid Sensational Health Claims
Fragmented ads tout various remedies for catarrh dyspepsia and hair loss, promising instant relief. Notes include Acker’s Baby Soother for colic, Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh, and Green’s August Flower for digestion, with prices and distributor names such as L. Zacharias and Bainbridge bearing prominently.
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Baly
A.G Abasey M.D
Bliwood
Kabesos
Dysse Aekor
L. Nghgtiags
udXansas
Colin
Acker
Sade
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I. Zacharias
Morbus Sabbaticus Sunday sickness described for church members
The article catalogs a satirical diagnosis of Morbus Sabbaticus or Sunday sickness, a purported Sunday only ailment affecting churchgoers. It notes patterns such as attacks during church services, no symptoms on Saturdays, and a claimed fatal end to the soul, with prayer and religion as remedies.
Remedies and cures flood the market ad within reach
In this ad filled era multiple remedies parade claims of curing catarrh consumption and bronchitis. Ely’s Cream Balm Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters are promoted with testimonials from educators and residents. The copy touts safety rapid action and universal satisfaction and invites readers to obtain free trial bottles at local stores.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Dreas, F. J. Cheney & Go
Trustworth Medical
Ely
W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Noy Disc
Dr. Ing’s.ew
Electric Bitters
Bucklens
Amnica
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L Zacharias
Anya
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Atiagi Drug Store
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Emeny
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King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
A period ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a guaranteed relief for throat and lung ailments including consumption. It features testimonial snippets from users like Jesse Middlewart and praises free trial bottles at I Zacharias’ Drug Store along with prices 50c and 1.
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Dr. King
Beletting
U. S. Treasury
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I. Zacharias
Electric Bitters Verdict In Blissett Trial Ad
The unanimous verdict finds Electric Bitters effective for liver and kidney ailments. Advertises the remedy as a cure with bottles sold at Zacharias in Dew Bippus Indiana for a half dollar each.
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Electric Bitters advertised as cure all diseases
An old advertisement promotes Electric Bitters claiming a universal cure and purity, mentioning a 50 cent price and a one dollar bottle, with a money back guarantee. The copy imitates period drug-store notices and cites L Drug Store as seller.
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L Drug Store
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