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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1889
Page
4
A garbled page blends pill claims and patent cures with farming tips and testimonials. It touts Shild'evitelons as a cosmetic cure, Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh, Acker's Blood Elixier for ulcers, and duck-raising notes, plus a sheep tanning excerpt and a debt warning, ending with a health testimonial from Joseph Stewart.
An old advertisement extols remedies for coughs and lung ailments including Green's August Flower for dyspepsia and Acker's English Remedy for diarrhoea. It also promotes BEGGS' Diarrhoea Balsam and Ely's Cream Balm with testimonials from E L Crosly of Nashville, Tenn about catarrh and head colds.
The Columbus Enquirer Sun argues tariff reformers deserve only temporary regret after Cleveland's 1884 victory, urging Democrats to press on in 1888. Editorials from the Pittsburg Post and Jacksonville Times-Union critique dueling and applaud prudent, modern modes of dispute resolution.
An assortment of nineteenth century testimonial notices from Georgia merchants promote Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic and Dr Pierce's Pellets. Advertisers claim cures for malarial fevers, liver and stomach woes, and general vitality with refunds offered. Local doctors and firms in Albany Bartow Waynesboro Ochlochnee Thomasville and other towns endorse the remedies.
A county woman ill seven years with consuming disease collapses after using a remedy labeled Discovery for Consumption. The account claims a single dose brought relief and credits Hamrick & Co. of Shelby, Ga., with the cure and Zacharias Drug Store in Bainbridge offering a free trial.
A Mobile reader, N H Frohblichstein, recommends Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after a severe bronchitis and catarrh. He credits instant relief and cure, noting prior failed remedies, and also endorses Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Life Pills. Trial bottles are available free at Zacharias drug store.
Unanimous verdict from W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio testifies Electric Bitters cure liver, kidney and blood diseases. Other druggists report strong sales and cures including rheumatism and consumption in Rome Georgia and surrounding cities. Sold for fifty cents a bottle by Zacharas Drugstore with assurances from I Zacharias and W D Hoyt & Co. 5 10 88 1.
A blocky advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for liver and kidney diseases and malaria, with Shiloh’s Cure products offered for cough and catarrh. Claims of guaranteed cures and refunds accompany prices, store contact and product lines from Hacking & Gough and F. J. Cheney & Co.
An old advertisement touts Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker as a cure for skin conditions claiming clear skin and guaranteed satisfaction. It also promotes Beach Co salve for skin ailments with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price.
A newspaper ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with patient testimonials from C H Morris of Newark Arkansas and Jesse Middiewart of Decatur Ohio. It claims cures for lung troubles and offers sample bottles free at Zacharias Drug Store with the promise of relief for kidney liver and stomach diseases.
Do not trust cheap imitations of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Some dealers push lookalikes for profit, but insist on the genuine remedy guaranteed to relieve throat lung and chest ailments. Trial bottle free at local drug stores. large size one dollar.
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