Dr Martel's Female Plus Seventeen Years Advert
An old advertised remedy claims to treat women's ailments with a scientifically prepared formula. It promises quick and permanent results and is available at all drug stores.
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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
7
An old advertised remedy claims to treat women's ailments with a scientifically prepared formula. It promises quick and permanent results and is available at all drug stores.
Western detective H. K. Adair is praised in Grand Rapids for tracking down an absconding banker. He notes the man’s self incriminating behavior and recalls a morbid cautionary tale about a widow purchasing a coffin and trimmins, underscoring the fatal outcomes of vigilance.
Newton Iowa resident Mrs Ida Finch reports severe back pain kidney trouble swelling and smothering spells after doctors failed she used Deans Kidney Pills and improved she endorses the product and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as distributor for 50 cents per box.
An advertisement extols Perry Davis Pain Killer as the best and safest remedy for cramps colic and diarrhea. It also promotes Spralusitis as an unequalled liniment for wounds with prices 25c 5c and 1c. The ad repeats the claim and mentions a quip from Meggendorfer Blaetter.
Yokohama officials launched a program to curb rats by importing cats from San Francisco and tallying the feline population each year. A bounty of 50 sen for each kitten raised to enlistment age spurred rapid cat growth, with Yokohama’s census listing about 13,000 cats and nearly 10,000 yen paid in bounties last year.
A Salisbury, Maine woman recounts severe cramps and vomiting that vanished after starting Grape-Nuts. She and her husband praise the food, report a growing local trade, and note physicians often prescribe it. The letter, framed as a testimonial, cites lasting health improvements and urges readers to try the product.
A Maryland reader describes a buff Orpington cockerel growing dizzy and staggering after meals. The National Poultry Journal cautions vertigo from brain pressure and digestive issues, worsened by overfeeding. Prompt castor oil and light diet offer full recovery in many cases.
A breeder notes four of six Buff Orpington hens sold returned home seven blocks away by themselves. The birds navigated streets, a railroad, factories and depot, guided by a homing instinct, evidenced by a second return trip without aid.
The Poultry man notes that when pullets appear large and non laying and hens molt, withholding feed wastes eggs. Once birds are charged with egg material after feather growth, they will begin laying. Do not quit feeding in hope of saving feed. It is best to continue proper feeding to support egg production.
The article cites Secretary Wilson noting that farm egg and poultry output is as valuable as wheat hay or cotton with seed. It warns farmers not to feed newly hatched chicks during the first 24 to 48 hours, as yolk provides essential nourishment and early feeding can cause bowel trouble.
A garbled passage describes horses and love themes with a father, wife, and remarks about a thoroughbred. The text shifts to a tense exchange as a young man and a parent argue over affection and comparison, ending with a sharp retort about age and merit.
A miscellany section highlights Cuticura soap and ointment benefits for skin and hair care with a Boston company offer, followed by humorous vignettes from London and Chicago papers. Pop culture quips touch on dirt for boys, Easy Task laundry soap, a backwoods preacher tale, Dr. Pierce pills, and light courtroom humor.
Bloomdale Ohio reader reports backache and fatigue eased by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Ad touts female weakness cause and root herbal remedy. Encourages letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential free advice.
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