Puzzling prizes and puzzles in a 19th century contest
A long notice offers cash and subscriptions for correct solutions to a set of problems with escalating prizes. It lists arithmetic puzzles about sums, weights, and remaining figures, plus a bear weighing riddle. It also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Daily Testarien
Tae Daily TeLnorarnu
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druggiete
Best Remedy for Rheumatism Pain Balm Endorsed
A Troy Ohio testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rapid relief from muscular rheumatism. Mr D N Sinks credits earlier failed treatments until a druggist recommended the liniment, which quickly eased arm and shoulder pain and led to recommendations to friends. Available from H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Geo. F. Parsons & Co
Chamberilain
H. N. White
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy T: Warrington man praises cure for wife’s bronchitis
Mr. William Savory of Warrington England says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best in the world for bronchitis and saved his wife from six years of illness. He claims she was a martyr to the disease and is now well. The note appears in The Telegraph.
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Chamberlain
William Savory
Warrington
England
Toy Wife
Loki
H. N. White
His One Chance Elevates Nervous Singer to Fame
A desperate hopeful faces humiliation on stage in a tryout at a theater. After a failed first song that nearly breaks him, the crowd rallies with surprising sympathy, cheering him through a second performance that lands him success and lasting gratitude toward the audience.
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New York Weekly
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Salve Save Leg
Hartford man recalls severe infection after a leg injury, avoiding amputation by using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits the treatments with restoring his leg to full health after years of suffering. Sold by all druggists with satisfaction guarantee for 50 cents.
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J. W Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Trythem
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Fanny Groofry
NO. Hawkins, Stewart
S. Aaron
the Shoe Man
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Hermans’ Bettermans
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United States Navy
Casttner, Currran & Bullitt
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Penna
Terry Building
Roanoke
Heave
Cincinnati
Old Colony
Broadway
Kilby Street
Boston
Mass
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Norfolk, Va
Hull, Blyth & CO
Frenchurch Avenue
London
Peterson,co
Castries St. Louis
West Indies
E. A
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Kingston
Jamaica
West.Indies
James A. Convers
Hamiltod
Bermuda
Summit City Fuel and Supply Company
W. H. Campbell & CO
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CG. R. Whitworth , Son
Railroad Avenue
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Radford
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CV. Div
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Daily Telegraph
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Sam Smith
Jono Jones
Ben Brown
Jones
Brown
Smith
T'ney
Star Steam Laundry
Raleigh Street
Morris Rosenberg
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Comppany
Bland St
Bluefield, W. VA
Mercant Tailors
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Harris Moze Coo
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C. B. Reuss
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Geo. H. Hill
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