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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1899
Page
8
Advertisement asserts Radam’s Microbe Killer destroys germs and bacteria of all diseases and cures every sickness if taken early and in sufficient quantity. The claim targets general health, promoting a miraculous treatment with no limits on conditions.
I J Gilraine of Boston reports long recovery from nervous prostration and suspected tuberculosis after using Radant’s Microbe Killer. The piece argues disease stems from microbes and that Radam’s remedy purges microbes from blood, organs, and tissue, claiming universal cure.
Mr Radam, a German living near Austin, develops the theory that diseases are caused by microbes and that killing them cures illness. He claims self cures for consumption and rheumatism, touts a gas water remedy called Microbe Killer, and promotes a mail order program with sample doses and prompt replies to letters.
Seven year old James Hartnett of 1284 Columbus avenue was struck near Old Heath street yesterday afternoon by an electric trolley car. He was taken to City Hospital in critical condition where doctors amputated his left leg to save his life.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey dined privately at Waldorf Astoria then fled by cab to Central Park to avoid crowds. Spectators and mounted police saluted as they rode through Fifth Avenue and the park before heading toward Oakdale, L. I. for seclusion.
A Boston couple credit Radam's Microbe Killer with restoring the wife from eczema and rheumatism after several bottles. They report both spouses used it when unwell and found it valuable.
Purported medical advert claims removing the disease cause cures impure blood and related sores headaches neuralgia and other ailments. It asserts microbe killer eliminates germs from lungs and organs, restoring health and vitality.
Mrs Dr F Pierce of Boston recounts a Wal tham Mass case where cancer grew from the foot to a putrid leg. After the physician urged knee amputation a last trial of Radam s Microbe Killer led to full recovery eight years ago with two sound feet and renewed health.
Frank W. Brown of Everett Massachusetts says a forty year illness from malarial typhoid during 1862 63 under General Banks was cured after using Radam's Microbe Killer. He credits regained appetite and digestion noting 33 years of poor health ended with immediate improvement.
Fire in Woburn between Cross street and Woburn Highlands destroyed Beggs and Cobb carrying shop and a storehouse, with $75 000 in losses covered by insurance. An adjoining Dow & Co factory was threatened, a nearby dwelling was damaged, and one worker, Luke Fournier, escaped after being burned. Paul Fourdoux remains missing.
Charles Hart, 28, of 230 D Street, a New Haven railroad brakeman, had two fingers on his right hand crushed between two cars while making up a train in the First Street yard. He walked to City Hospital unaided for treatment.
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