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Newspaper
Clare County Press
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1886
Page
7
Mer James A. Sample from the Cash Room at the U S Treasury reports three family members suffering from aggravating coughs were greatly helped by Red Star Cough Cure. They claim no notable side effects unlike other remedies.
The Inter Ocean notes several processes to imitate ivory. One uses gelatin and alumina with acid solution to harden and polish plates. Another combines bone or ivory dust with albumen or gelatin into sheets. A French method dissolves rubber in chloroform, saturates with ammonia, distills, then mixes with phosphate of lime and molds for imitation ivory.
Reports from varied press and public acclaim highlight St Jacobs Oil as the sole remedy for pain, with widespread acknowledgment of its merits across different regions and communities.
The foolscap sheet watermark features a jesters cap and bell and appeared from the 13th to 17th centuries. Origin theories about the term folio capo are unlikely as the size was not produced in England until late 16th century, with French Italian and Dutch manufacture earlier. The watermark fell out of use near the early 18th century.
The fragment lists claims for Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and Ayer's Cherry Pectoral with mentions of antiseptic healing. It also references Hall's Hair Renewer and a nonsensical alligator quote. The noisy OCR yields unreliable product claims and stray phrases from old ads.
Important note claims the Grand Union Hotel near Grand Central Depot offers 618 rooms fitted at a one million dollar cost. It promises $1 and upwards per day with elevator restaurant service and horse cars, stages, and elevated rail access to all depots. Families are told they can live better for less money than at any other first class hotel.
For years a government funded experimental farm in South Carolina tried to grow tea but yielded only indifferent results. Plants thrived but curing required costly labor, and this winter’s cold left the plantation worse off. Commissioner Colman suggests abandoning the venture as impractical. The piece argues China’s low wages and middlemen profits hinder U.S. tea competitiveness.
The text asserts malaria exists everywhere from city to mining districts, but travelers and settlers can prevent or uproot the disease with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It touts efficacy against chills and fever bilious remittent dumb ague ague cake and cites liver complaints dyspepsia constipation and other malarial complications. It also links relief of rheumatism kidney bladder troubles and general weakness to persistent use, noting appetite and sleep improve as biliousness and nervous disturbance ease.
A dialogue excerpt notes performers m change from fatigue to seeming mechanical under pressure. The exchange questions if Nanki-Poo's hug is merely mechanical, while admitting one aspect remains eternally fresh, reflecting on stage endurance and character.
A sensational health advert touts Dr Peter W Schmidt known as Dr Pete who supposedly cures without diagnosis. It claims Golden Seal Bitters and Lung Food for Consumption boast phenomenal sales and widespread success. Readers are urged to request Facts for the Million from Golden Seal Bitters Co Holland City Michigan.
Dr. Williams Halls Balsam promises a cure for coughs and consumption if used as directed. The ad asserts it never fails and urges thorough use, even if it requires many bottles, to conquer severe lung disease.
A vintage ad promotes Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy and offers two free bottles to ministers lawyers doctors and teachers who obtain orders from a druggist. It also advertises Rough on Bile pills with small granules and a pleasant operation priced at 25 cents.
An article argues that cosmetics cannot overcome emaciation and nervous debility and urges inward improvement. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a path to radiance and beauty from within, contrasting it with outward toilet efforts. A short quip about students and burnt shoes ends the excerpt.
A dense advertisement collage touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for tuberculosis early stages, Red Clover Tonic for dyspepsia and various ailments, Liver Comprar and Vinegar Derrens bitters, Bigelow’s cough cure, Rough on products for itching and piles, Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh, and Piso’s Remedy. It includes prices, testimonials, and promotional quips across a variety of health claims.
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