Johnston's Sarsaparilla a Panacea for Woman Trials
The ad proclaims Johnston's Sarsaparilla cures for painful suppressed senses irregularity leucorrhoea whites sterility ulceration of the uterus and life changes in women. It claims relief for headaches back pain digestion heart palpitations sleeplessness nervousness bearing down and other female diseases with Michigan Drug Co Detroit and O B Coffin & Co as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Michigan Drug CO
Detroit
Mich
Coffin & Co
Village Blacksmith Saves His Little Son Life
Mr H H Black the village blacksmith at Grahameville Sullivan Co N Y credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing his five year old son of dangerous croup. He says repeated doses dissolve the mucus and prevent the illness from settling. The remedy contains no opium and is safe for both babes and adults. For sale by U S Coffin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Black
Grahameville Sullivan Co. N. Y
Chamberlain
U 8 Coffin & Co
Instructions for Voting With Ballot Etiquette and Rules
A long manual explains how to mark ballots using a blue pencil, the correct placement of crosses in circles and squares, and procedures for straight party tickets, invalid marks, folding ballots, and affidavits for illiterate voters. It warns against outside ballots, speaking to others, and other mismarks, and notes 1900 era amendments and straight Republican example.
Poison at Auburn Horses Sparks Local Alarm
Reports say multiple attempts to poison horses at Auburn have occurred by an unknown person. A Union City woman, Mrs T B Vernon, found her baby’s face in a cistern during a routine check and rescued the child, prompting an urgent local response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
T. B. Vernon
Union City
Electric Bitters touted as cure for malaria and fever
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for malaria and related symptoms. It cites explorers like Stanley and Livingstone facing illnesses harder than cannibals and claims a reader testimonial from Webb Lil about two bottles curing his children after a year of chills and fever. Sold by Coffin & Co. druggists for 50 cents with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Livingstone
Webb Lil
Othem
Coffin & Co
Six Di Doctors Fail To Endanger Lockland’s Life
Edward W M D recounts near death from lung trouble and a claimed cure by Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. He praises five bottles yielding full recovery from throat and lung diseases including pneumonia and hay fever. Coffin & Cos Elm Hall Mich advertise this remedy at 50c and 1.00.
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Wm. H. Lockland O
Indiscriminate 19th century ads mix love tips and tonics
A jumble of early 1900s notices and advertisements includes marriage encouragements, medical cures like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Chamberlain's Tablets, a railway or mining note, a saloon dedication, and various health claims. Reports mention a hand loss from a cord shredder, diphtheria deaths at Farmersburg, kidney cure anecdotes, a gas explosion at a pumping station, and legal actions involving Judge Morris Shelby county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
J. Oiigers
Frostburg
Poley
Coffin
Morris Shelby County
ex-Treas
Wilson
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted At J H McCarty & Son
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin grows in popularity as a remedy for digestion and headaches. Available at J H McCarty & Son, the product is marketed as a daily aid with broad appeal and potential cost effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Crawfordsville
Ind
Regional prospects for big money in southern states
In Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida readers are urged to seek opportunities amid abundance and press activity, with emphasis on potential high earnings in the current market across these states. The text suggests favorable conditions for significant profits driven by regional economic factors and ongoing developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local remedies and notices from Huntington library ban and birthdays
Letters praise Foley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar as cures for backache hoarseness and coughs. A Huntington library rule bans diphtheria risk books for children. A bet between coal miners ends with cap eating. Mrs Caroline Hass celebrations mark her 99th birthday in Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Hass
Albion
Made Young Again By Dr King Pills In Dempseytown
An advertisement by D H Turner in Dempseytown Pennsylvania claims Dr King s New Life Pills restore youth in two weeks with nightly use They promise to improve liver stomach and bowels and are marketed as purely vegetable with a 25 cent price at O S Coffin Co s drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillaspy
Edinburg
Chamberlain
OS Coffin & Co
Eastern Syndicate
Kankakee
Syndicate
Indiana
O S Coftin & Co
Dr. King
D H Turner
Dempseytown Pa
O S Coffin & Co
Scarlet fever cases rise in Franklin as school resumes
Franklin reports 27 scarlet fever cases prompting a temporary disruption. the school reopened on Monday. At a Hereford cattle sale in Kansas City on Wednesday two head from Indiana sold for 550 and 500 dollars respectively.
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Franklin
Kansas City
Indiana
Editor Lees Wonders of Bucklen Salve Cure
Editor Lees in Lexington Tenn reports a swift relief from piles after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He calls it a wonder for piles injuries inflammation and eruptions. Available at O S Coffin & Co for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W V Barry
Lexington Tenn
Mammoth Cave
Bucklen
O S Coffin & Co
Record Warmth Delays Killing Frost, Says Sages
Country sages note that no one remembers killing frost so late in the season, highlighting an unusual warm spell that has kept freezing temperatures away well past typical dates. The remark frames an extraordinary deviation from historical climate patterns.
Woman's Rights and Dysrepticide Cure Claim
A short notice promotes Dr. Loga Ford's Dysrepticide as a new cure for headaches nervousness and constipation linked to stomach disorders. The piece frames women's freedom from these ailments as a core right and endorses the remedy as perfect for these ills.
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Loga Ford
Marion Ministers Fight to Close Town Against Gambling
Marion ministers vow a determined fight to close the town against gambling houses and violations of saloon laws, aiming to curb illicit activity and enforce moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Seein’ Things At Night Nightmares From Poor Digestion
Dr Loyal Ford’s remedy promises relief for sleepless nights caused by stomach distress. The ad claims rapid digestion and sound sleep improves with their product. Coffin & Co. markets the item to readers seeking rest and digestive comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Ford
Coffin & Ca
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Yasaee Lawyers
Art Pilacen
Deli Mclean
Dr.j.h. McLean Medicine CO
ST. Louis
O. S. Coffin & Co
C. A. Snow & Co
A. Snow & Co
Washington, D. C
Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
New York
Washington
C. S. Arnold
Youngstown, Ills
DR. Ford
Lafayette
Foley
Price Inc
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Cottin & Co
Wheeler & Wilson
J. H. Flannery
Reenfield
ACME
Acme Remedy CO
Indianapolis
Carthage
Democratic
Allen Zoldars
Nicholas
Hugh H. Hanna
Prohibition
Charles W. Miller
Edward P. Richambron
Martin W. Fields
Edward W. Clark
Henry Thomson
Abraham Cole
Joe Goar
Herhe
Phipps
Poteau Ark
Green County
Bessie Saylor
Logansport
Louis Earnest
Madison
Taylor & Rawls
Ally
Elm Hall Mich
J. H. McLean
Edward W M. D
Henry Hunt
Hancock County
OS8
Charles Storms
Big 4
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern Trunkline
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississipet
Florida
West Florida
U. S
Gulf Coast District
Dress
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Louisville
G. H. Hansan
Lima O
C. S. Coffin & Co
Huntington Library
Geo. A
Upper
Sandusky
Sullivan
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