Grandfather's Hat Cures Old Coughs 50 Years Ago
The verse praises Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a cure for coughs whether asthma bronchitis or croup and notes hats change but remedies remain effective as they were half a century ago.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
6
The verse praises Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a cure for coughs whether asthma bronchitis or croup and notes hats change but remedies remain effective as they were half a century ago.
Claiming unmatched efficacy for coughs colds and lung troubles the ad extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a physician's remedy not a cheap elixir. It cites large bottle packaging World’s Fair medal in 1893 and a 50 year record of cures for household use.
Edward W. Bok warns in Ladies' Home Journal that slang is infiltrating daily speech across all circles. He argues slang insults refinement and damages a girl's respect, noting even clever usage can hurt invitations and social standing.
The Arizona town of Givendam Gulch plans a rowdy Christmas celebration with horse racing a dog fight a scrapping match a target shoot free lunches and a side show. Civic leaders back rough-and-ready events to draw crowds and cash with a Benner’s Tavern cowboy dance and a Santa Claus reenactment misprint.
The article urges mothers to learn dentistry basics, teach children tooth brushing, and schedule semiannual dental visits. It endorses floss, tooth powder, limited toothpick use, and occasional charcoal cleaning, citing a remedy for croup and praising preventive care to protect milk and permanent teeth.
A country clergyman nails trellis work at his gate and notices a boy watching intently. The youth asks if the clergyman will share gardening hints. The boy then reveals he is waiting to see what a person says when he hammers his thumb.
The 25 cent box salve promises to heal cuts, ulcers, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and skin eruptions plus piles with a money back satisfaction guarantee. Sold by W A Wright.
A humorous, opinionated column on bachelor life and romance. It riffs on male vanity, forgiveness, and social quirks with quips about Noah, women, and fashion. The tone is playful and sarcastic, rooted in early 20th century social humor.
An Atlanta Georgia physician Dr. O Henley Snider advertises cures for female diseases dropsy fits blood poison and morphine habits with claimed fifteen years of success. Cancers removed in ten days without knife or caustics with no charges until cured.
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