War Days Relived By Surviving General Of Lee’s Army
Surviving Confederate General John McCausland recalls the 1864 Chambersburg burning. He describes orders from General Marly to demand indemnity then burn the town if unpaid, the six hour ultimatum, and the ensuing march from Martinsburg to Chambersburg, with civilians and townsfolk reacting, plus aftermaths and later inquiries.
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John McCausland
Confederate
Tie
Putnam County
Virginia Military Institute
Wexington
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
General McVaustand
McCausland
Grant Jackson
Stuart
Meade
Chamberburg
Mercery
Grant
Chaimbernburg
Hunter
New York Times
Marly
Low
Ferson
Waa Pa
Bal
United States
Wor
Cambersburg
Ray
Albert G. Jenkins
Maryland
Chambershore
Dhen
Bradley Johnsor
Citi
Court House
Sid
Bos
Howe
Roth Hemes
Ft. Tendon
Potomac
Connelsville
Potomes
Franco
Watch Teeth Stains Vanish In Minutes At Home
An advertisement touts Bleachedent combination to remove surface teeth stains at home in about three minutes with a liquid stain loosener and paste. It claims enamel safety and a whitening effect, urging readers to ask for Bleachedent Combination at druggists.
Pile Sufferers Report Quick Relief from MOAVA Suppositories
Lindos claims real remedies that heal ulcers and relieve pain from piles. The ad promotes MOAVA SUPPOSITORIES available at Fiddle Drug Stores with promises of rapid relief and complete satisfaction guaranteed.
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Lindos
Uemer
Rhai
Fiddle Drug
Pia
Petio
Cath Box
Tar fumes and coal tar linked to cancer in mice tests
Historic summary notes that tar products repeatedly shown to cause cancer in animals, with Dr. Kennaway and Dr. Leitch reporting that higher boiling fractions in coal tar, including creosote oil and anthracene derivatives, are implicated. Industrial cancer cases appear higher for high-temperature coal tar, while petroleum tars show fewer links, suggesting an unknown unstable substance may be responsible.
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Archibald Leiteh
Lb. Z. Kennaway
Cancer Hospital Research Institute
Nennaway
Leitch
Kennaway
Weekaway
Pennsylvania
Canada
Tiz Promises Joy for Tired Feet Advertisement
An old advertisement claims Tiz relieves sore feet, corns, callouses, blisters and bunions by drawing out acids and fluids. It promises feet will dance with delight, mentioning tired, swollen and smarting feet. It urges readers to buy from drug or department stores.
Freckle Face Remedy Promises Clear Complexion
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a freckle remover. Buy an ounce from a druggist with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles. Rarely more than one ounce required. apply a few times to achieve a lighter, fairer appearance.
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Freckleface
Wash your Van Heusens with Rinso for brighter cleans
Makers of the World’s Smartest Collar promote Rinso as the best wash for Van Heusens. They claim Rinso loosens dirt, keeps fabrics white and sparkling, and saves effort by softening the washing process. The ad cites Lux maker Lever Brothers and urges purchasing Rinso in regular or large sizes from grocers.
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RINSO
van Heusens
Lux
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mass
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