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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1894
Page
3
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system. It claims quick relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, notes kidney liver and bowel action, and warns buyers to choose the California Fig Syrup Company product with its name on every package.
The article lists Pompadour silks in pink blue white with rose bud stripes and black velvet collars. It mentions black taffeta silk with white insertion trim. New silks include serpentine flowered stripes on black satin and crinkled Roman stripes. It also states over 200000 books have been written about the Bible.
An odd claim lists Hegeman’s Camplhor with glycerine cures for hands and face and other items. The note mentions O.G. Clark Vo New Haven and references folios and quarts as common book sizes for two centuries.
An archaic note discusses Carmilla as a female attendant at a sacrifice and mentions Latin phrases about curing or commanding a druggist, implying a historic or literary context.
Residents of malaria plagued areas testify that the only sure safeguard against the poisonous vapor and its products is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The tonic is said to ease chills, fever, biliousness, dyspepsia, rheumatism and constipation. Barbara of Tatin descent is noted as well.
A cautionary note warns buyers to avoid Whisky mislabeling and to seek trustworthy bottlers. It promotes Uncle Sam's Monogram Whisky as bottled by a prominent Northwest firm and endorsed by favorable reception. The article mentions ancient charity in Egypt dating 2300 years BC.
In Richmond Virginia B I Johnson & Co cites their ad and urges reaching first class men. In Kent England a village gives twenty shirts yearly to the deserving poor.
The Monon Route announces low round trip excursion tickets to Tennessee Georgia and Alabama on sale for forty days. Prospective buyers and land explorers can travel any time this spring. For rates and details contact TL EB Sessions Northern passenger agent Minneapolis MN or Frank J Reed general passenger agent Chicago.
It is claimed that at one time from 20 to 49 percent of coal in the anthracite mines W is lost by improper methods.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. I J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio guarantees firm obligations. endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo. Cure taken internally. 7 cents per bottle. testimonials free. sold by all druggists.
One of the world’s largest hospitals, Misericordia of Joao Janeiro, treats over 13 000 patients each year. Brown’s Bronchial Traches, a noted remedy for bronchitis and throat problems, is sold only in boxes. The global naval manpower stands at 237 000 men.
Frank James recalls a wartime escape in which he rode an old mule to flee fifty pursuing horsemen. He describes losing his horse near Columbia Tennessee and hiding in the woods as the mock cavalry chased the silent mule, leading to a comical finale. He notes the encounter was the closest he felt to being truly scared.
The article advises a woman to refuse a marriage proposal if the suitor is intemperate or prone to bad company, if there is hereditary disease, if he flirts, or if he seeks money or appears insincere. It argues love must support a stable, faithful partner for a truly happy marriage.
New York Citizen questions political economy as a field and wonders about its value for a student. It contrasts vague academic terms with practical outcomes and asks readers whether to pursue such study for their son.
The article notes that many people imitate famous figures like Henry Ward Beecher Napoleon and Louis Napoleon for vanity or income. It highlights a Barnum show queen Victoria impersonator case where many lookalikes vied for the role, with one clearly passing as the Queen’s twin.
A brief dialogue depicts two heathens contrasting a missionary admonition on meat during Lent. One recalls ignoring advice and reflects on a worsening digestive discomfort described as dyspepsia-like symptoms.
A Leavenworth veteran recounts recovery from chronic dyspepsia and heart enlargement after using Kickapoo Indian Sagwa. He credits it with transforming his health, praising the medicine and urging fellow soldiers to try it, noting endorsements from a physician.
A Chicago area piece reproduces two photos of C. H. Harris of Rock Island Illinois and follows his testimonial about Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Harris claims the remedy saved his life and restored health after a near fatal illness, with others across the U S attesting to similar cures for consumption and chronic lung diseases.
The letter from Mr. Dulaney of Campbell Ohio recounts long catarrh and lung trouble improving after using Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and Golden Medical Discovery. He claims three bottles of catarrh remedy and five bottles of discovery restored health, sleep, and appetite, and says he no longer needs a doctor.
An advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for throat bronchial and lung diseases and promises a complete home treatment treatise mailed from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo New York for six cents in stamps.
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