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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
7
A collage of old time medicinal claims promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills and Little Darling Rises. It touts Kennedy laxatives, Cascasweet, Witch Hazel salve, and Reader for Dyspepsia from Neilley & Co. Abundant proverbs and household tips accompany the sales pitch.
Missouri advocate Charles Parsons of St Joseph outlined a plan to aid convicts families through a share of the convict’s earnings while serving, aiming to reduce recidivism and keep dependents from charity. Governor Folk has asked a study by B A Fredenhagen for a bill to be presented next legislature. The proposal would channel wages to wives and children, tying restitution to the worker’s progress and family stability.
The piece argues that inheriting a fortune without brains leads to misfortune for a young man. It cites Pittsburg to New York as a warning and praises health and hard work over wealth. It suggests happiness comes from honest labor or marrying an heiress, and laments the idea of wealth driving moral ruin.
John N Pleasant of Magnolia Ind says the pills banish bilious spells and constipation. The guarantee promises perfect satisfaction or money back. Only 25 cents at C A Heiner Byesville and Neilly X Co Cambridge drug stores.
A mixed fragment from a periodical page cites Galveston sea wall safety claims and local commitment to protection, a testimonial from E W Goodine in Waco praising Dr Korg’s New Discovery for consumption, and casual notes on tobacco pricing and women’s reputations. The advertisement mentions cure claims for coughs, la grippe, croup and whooping cough with guarantees and trial bottles, and lists Cambridge drug stores.
Historical ad claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures weak stomach dyspepsia liver issues and catarrh with ingredients like Golden Seal root Bloodroot Mandrake root and Queen's root. Notes endorsements from Bartholow Ware Finke King and others. asserts no poison alcohol or habit forming substances. glycerine used as solvent and safe. Provides mail order claim for formula booklet and ingredient details.
Major Hamm of the Constitutionalist in Eminence Ky states he was savagely attacked by Piles and treated with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He reports a ten day cure and rapid relief from burns sores and wounds. Available at C A Heiner in Orleans and Neilley Co in Cambridge drug stores.
Rev. D H Stearns analyzes Mark 10 17 31 alongside Matthew and Luke. The rich young ruler seeks eternal life, claims obedience since youth, but Jesus exposes attachment to riches. The lesson contrasts self righteousness with humble need, noting salvation with God is possible and rewards await those who follow Christ, including persecutions.
Ex congressman Townsend Scudder plans to herd Angora goats from Maine to his Roslyn Sea Cliff estate to eat poison ivy and other growths. The herd, fenced carefully, would replace manual clearing, with fences and conditions noted by a skeptical neighbor. The unusual estate luxury aims to keep scrubby growth in check and may set a trend for large properties.
An ad-like mash of claims for Foley's Honey and Tar giving immediate asthma relief and a cure. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure for Bright's disease diabetes stone in bladder and general kidney disorders. Endorsed by D. M. Hawthorne with multiple testimonials and moral quips.
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana credits Electric Bitters with ending two years of kidney distress and general debility. The tonic is touted as a cure for stomach liver and kidney complaints, blood diseases, headaches and dizziness, sold for 50 cents by local drugstores.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a cost saving urgent aid for acute colic diarrhea and dysentery. It claims rapid relief before a physician arrives and a universal success, urging households to keep it on hand. The note lists Brenan & Wilson and D. M. Hawthorne as sellers. It also mentions a St Bernard named Pilomennen selling for 21,250 dollars.
In Pikeville Indiana Frank Jones reports high demand for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with many cures where other remedies failed. The product is sold by Brenan Wil son and D M Hawthorne in the town.
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