Live Wire Concept Turns Pain Relief Into Promise
An ad touts nerve pain as pressure on nerves and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. A testimonial from Mrs. Williams Beckman of Erie Pennsylvania claims relief after other medicines failed. The pills are sold by local druggists with a money back guarantee and 25 doses for 25 cents from Miles Medical Co.
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Miles
WM. Beckman
4Th St
Erie
Bull
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy Promoted by Hedges Drug Co
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a gentle, non narcotic cure using leaves from a mountain shrub. It claims quick relief for tickling coughs and bronchial irritation and asserts it is safe for even babies while encouraging readers to test it themselves.
Huckleberry Farming Risks and Fire Havoc Across Timber Regions
A Washington Post report warns against deliberate fires to create huckleberry patches. It cites a northern Pennsylvania incident where a brush burn spread to a 10,000 acre timber tract, killing twenty people and causing $730,000 in losses. The piece labels the practice reckless and illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ceven
Too Considerate Burglar and the Shy Judge Tale
A humorous antiquated home scene contrasts a judge hiding from a burglar with a line about shoes and a nocturnal intruder. A second ad-like insert promotes Kodol digestives with a guarantee promising relief from indigestion by digesting what is eaten.
All His Doing. Is Miss Chellus Engaged to Mr Boxley
Miss Chellus confirms engagement to Mr Boxley, as Miss Pechis remarks on the match. The Philadelphia Press notes the couple’s relationship with light, playful chat among the speakers.
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Miss Chellus
Mr. Boxley
Miss Pechis
Miss Pechi
Catcher
Philadelphia Press
Dr Shoop Re smatic Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A Kansas City report says Dr Shoops Re smatic Remedy claims to drive rheumatism from the blood with a testable tablet or liquid form sold by Hayes Drug Co. The notice highlights a sensational cure claim amid election day events. John J Pryor, a former saloon keeper, was arrested at a polling place for interfering with an election challenge.
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Shoop
Hauges Drug C
Kansan City
John J. Pryor
Wood's Liver Medicine Promoted For Malaria Fever Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form claiming quick relief from malaria chills fever and related symptoms. It advertises a $1 bottle containing many doses and promotes Hedges Drug Co as the seller with a premium chart.
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Wood
Hedges Drug Co
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary complaints. It claims widespread kidney disease awareness and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Pyse
Cure stomach troubles with Kodul promise and trial
Advertises Kodul as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach issues. It claims the product digests food and only needs occasional use until the stomach can work unaided. The ad urges trial today with a guarantee and lists Hedges Drug Co as seller.
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Hedges Drug Co
Proved His Spelling An Incident in Stephen A Douglas Career
Narrative recalls Stephen A. Douglas misspelling McLean county Michigan in court after election as prosecuting attorney. Judge Logan waits for statute spelling, Douglas argues, then corrects to yield indictments. Also promotes Dr Shoop Restorative via Hedes Drug Co.
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McLean County
Stephen A. Douglas
Allen Johnson
Douglas
McLean
John T. Stuart
Logan
Stuart
Court
Bar
Pelican Plaminge Fable Origins Across Feeds and Beaks
The tale that pelicans feed their young with blood arises from the bird pressing its bill to the breast to drain the pouch, making the red tip seem like blood. A second explanation links the pelican to the flamingo, whose secretion to chicks can resemble blood in color.
Beea Laxative Cough Syrup Aids Coughs for All Ages
Beea Laxative Cough Syrup provides quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take with mild laxative effect. Sold by Hedgea Drug Co.
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Beea
Hedgea Drug Co
Curious Bath Trader Reads Bristol Ad for Cold Cure
A wealthy Bath tradesman, traveling to Bristol, reads a Bristol physician’s ad in a letter of introduction. The advertisement promotes Preventice cold cure tablets claiming fast relief for colds and flu with no quinine and safe for children, priced at two cents per box of 48.
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Bath
England
Bristol
Frank
Hedvee Drag Co
Roosevelt's Africa Tour Plans Revealed for 1919
President Roosevelt plans a March 13 departure from New York aboard the Koenig Albert for Naples and onward via the Suez route to Mombassa. He will travel with Kermit Roosevelt and a Smithsonian official, visiting Uganda with stops at Entebbe and Lake Victoria Nyanza while avoiding Congo. A Detroit magnate invites him to hunt on 50,000 acres in Uganda.
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New York
Roosevelt
Koenig Albert
Naples
Gibraltar
Hner
Kermit
Africa
Smithsonian Institute
Navy Department
Mombassa
Suez Canal
Aden
Uganda
Port Florence
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Entebbe
Central Africa
Congo
McMillian
James McMilan
Detroit
Itching Skin Diseases Readily Cured by Zemo Remedy
Free trial package of Zemote Zemo from E W Roge Medicine Co St Louis promised to cure various chronic skin diseases deemed incurable by specialists. Claims success with named individuals and offers agency proof from Hedges Drug Co and others. Whisky politics violence report from Lexington Ky notes feudal war aftermath and alcohol involvement during election.
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Zemote
E. W. Roge Medicine Co
St. Louis
Zemo Hes
Jacob Frank
Frank Mercantile Co
N. 6Th Street
R. W. Emerson
Anchor Steam Laundry
St. Louie
W. P. Taylor
Shinkle St
Findlay
Ohiv
Harvey Barks
Harrisburg
Lil
Zemo
The
Hedges Drug Co
Notos
Ben
Lexington
Campon Junction
Jackson Isiow
Alvin Garver
Clarence Sherman
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promoted for Ailments
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as unequaled for weak back check ache inflammation of the bladder rheumatic pains and all ordinary disorders. They are antiseptic and act promptly and are sold by Hedges Drug Co.
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DeWitt
S.ld By
Hedges Drug Co
Traction Men Organize in Danville Illinois
Danville Illinois reports the first benefit for the newly organized traction company under Congress man Willam McKinley. The firm plans to run all interurban lines and implement a new schedule requiring eight hours workdays with wage increases tied to seniority. The organization formed about two months ago and aims to raise wages as workers stay longer with the company.
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Danville
Ilinois Traction System
Willam McKinley
Shhewe
Weser
Amano
Mae
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Covington
G.ve Attica
Lve Covington
Attica
Main Line
Bactern Mail
Buffalo Mail
Meiland Express
Continental Limited
Western Express
Fastmail Kesdaily
NoGl
Keokae No
Kanene City Mail
St Louisa
E. W. Richeson
Chichester Chemical CO
Madisee Place
Philadelphia
Mr. Henpeck
Saturday Evening Mail
Ly Hedges Drag Co
Stephen. A. Douglas
Washington
Ropertior
Swestheart
Chipsows
Wiewe &Foia
Machealioe
War Groner
Duluth Limited
Omaha
Augusta
Traction
Tion
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