Burglary, mystery tale, and detective triumph unfold
A damaged fragment shows a detective in Keokuk solving a high stake burglary case. Edward the footman, Larry the burglar, and a hidden loot are revealed through cipher work and a dramatic stakeout, ending with arrests and the detective marrying his beloved Edna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urie Agiery
Herald
Chad
Reverica
Edan Dayton
Dayton
Rce
Edna
Ands Esfe
Ton
Teething remedies and hair tonic claim local relief
Local ad copy promotes Teethingina and Parker's Ginger Tonic as cures for infant ailments and summer illnesses. It touts Teethingina as soothing and bowel regulate, claims hair products restore color and prevent dandruff, and endorses ginger tonic for aging, convalescence, nerves, and vitality with testimonials and dealer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Ithna
J. W. Staxvoun
Tonis
J. W. Staxton
Health peddlers tout tonics for liver cures in early ad text
An untamed blend of colonial quackery and sensational claims highlights sensational ads for Taylor's Portaline and Green's August Flower. The copy pushes cures for liver complaints dyspepsia and headaches, touting sample bottles and low prices, with distributors listed in Georgia towns.
Buckeye Vile Ointment and Horse Chestnut Cure Claim
An old advertisement touts Tabler's Buckeye Vile Ointment as a cure promising relief for pilon while praising the Buckeye substance Baculin. It lists a patent remedy and price, then briefly shifts to a romantic fiction line about a woman resisting and yielding to love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powe
Guthbert
Patrons Sought For Exclusive Beverage Brand in Cobthberk
A local notice from J Geeslin of College Street claims exclusive rights to handle a liquor brand in Cobthberk. He offers delivery and urges patrons to call for service while mentioning specific drink pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cothberk
J. Geeslin
Wale College Street
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