Prosperity of Iowa's State Insurance Company shines in six months
The State Insurance Company of Des Moines reports premiums of 101 085 57 for January to July 1851 versus 60 266 12 for the prior year six months, marking a large growth. June alone reached 23 229, up 6 890 from the six month average, reflecting rising popularity and trust among Iowa policy holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Insurance Company of
Des Moines
State Insurance Company
John A. Elliott
Matthew Long
Town Co
Iowa
Greatest Curative Success of the Age Hearlded by People
A testimonial page extols Hop Bitters as the most powerful speedy and effective curative for debilitated systems. It cites elderly patients in Castleton Station and others, claiming dramatic improvements after starting Hop Bitters and credits family benefits along with public endorsement.
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Cashocton Station
Cort
Thad
U.S. ED. C
Europe
Augusta
Remarkable Cure Reported by Hop Bitters User
A reader testimonial from 1879 to 1880 describes Hop Bitters easing palsy symptoms after four years and restoring steady handwriting. Multiple customers from Syracuse to Augusta and Canton tout improved health, clearer skin, and relief from digestive ailments after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cris
Tim Buncti
Syracuse
N. Y
Notable Patent Medicine Claims and Advertisements
A clashing assortment of claims touts Hop Bitters as a universal cure from eminent physicians. The itemized page markets Cod Liver Oil from Caswell, Taggart & Co, Rice Snowvarns dessert, and Wells Health Renewer. Also advertised are Carso rn extract, Glenn's Sulpur Scar, Dr W B Falliday Blood Purifier, kidney tonic notes, and various salves and tonics with testimonials and price points from Des Moines and New York druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell, Tagzard & Co
New York
Ady
Diana
Glenn
WB. Falliday
Wells
Draggishs
Mitchel, Bartlett & Crain
Des Moines
Fragmentary Sermonized Notice From a Local Column
A garbled OCR passage references Toodies and a coffin in a house, mentions Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, and jumbles medical claims and names. It appears as fragmented advertising or column text with unclear context and several misspellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodies
Warner
Dr Williams Indian Ointment Promises Piles Cure
A pamphlet touts Dr Williams Indian Ointment as a sure cure for piles, claiming relief from bleeding itching ulcerated symptoms. It asserts a single box cures long standing cases and offers mail order with a price of one dollar per box from F B Honey & Co Cleveland Ohio. It also advertises Lyon’s Patent Heel Stiffeners to improve walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Coughlin
Somerville
Mass
WM. Hall
WM. Wall
Williams
Dr. Williams
Honey & Co
Props
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkhaws
Western Avenue
Lynn
Pinkham
KY All
Prolific Patent Remedy Advertisements from Historical Pharmacy Catalog
An assortment of 19th century patent medicines and household remedies is advertised. Redding’s Russia Salve Cnuits Burns and Perry Davis Pain Killer are pitched as stomach regulators and quick cholera relief. Debuted cures include Dilert Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry for coughs, Eilert Daylight Liver Pills, Dr Winchell's Teething Syrup, Uncle Sam's Harness Wil and Condition Powder, and Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Livi ment for rheumatism bruises and general maladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bioury
Henry
Durno
Redding
Russia
Perry Davis
Eilert
Uncle Sam
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PA State Insurance Company
Werner Eoin
FPDP
Rhoes Brr
HINES
Cleeland
B. Pope
Plain Dealer Co
Springtid
Mary I’. Starr
Grenada
D. c
Mew South
D . Santrim
Fred. Thunsberger
Aulding
Amily
Gee. W. Potter
Mitchell, Bartlett & Crain
Esther
Eddie
Dea Moines
H. W
Carso
Ito
Seovill
Rogers
New York City
Baggage
Grand Union Motel
Grand Central Depot
Calisaya
Caswell, Wasard & Co
DR. Mott
Caan Iron & Brass
Pai
Perry Day
Gramps
Hiarroea
Burns
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lyk, Mass
Rernes
Holman’s
Medicir
Ansort
Totman
Tyrer
Artaaiy Eberle
Laamis Mehoneomiiums
Holman Pie
Tolman Pad Company
Holman Pad CO
Oadway
N.Y
Pak
Mar
Pheusandy
Hop
Lydingplats
Sendtor Cireur
WEG CO
Rochester
Toronto
Ont
Sya
Kidne
Wells, Richardson & Co
Prop’s
Cwill
Burlington, VT
W. K. Bird
Chicago
Fourth Street
Nes Moines
Sanples Kent
UWA
Avery Devon
Adruss
I. S. Hirlain & O
Aulommey
P. Bi
Colin Wiebe
Donette
Jon Pableveva
Agen Ids Wamdeid, Seit Far Efreuter , Wae Ext Re Ens, Adecess Navrionah Poids Co
Chivaga
Thompson
Wye
Dap
Merita
Jown L. Thompson, Sons & CO
Troy
al Druge
Boox
Frag
Adaress Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
Allen
Wen Heke
Orpduis
Pepot Allen
W.N.U. den Motes
Dcvers,&c
J. P. Wathon
Christian Church
Arter Medicine CO
Agath Main Street
ST. Louis
Gies Swan Lisd
Tae Lapis
White House
Washington
Yso
Arn
Price
Coraos
Akit
Druggiata
T. Hans
A. Rawson
Wen Lager
Redhead & Wellaluger
The
Norman Medicine CO
Prop's
Jows
C. I Ward & Co
Mieshell Bartlett
Rai
Jor Maines
Lowa
Niliren
A. W. Fitzgerald & Co
Pension & Parent Attys
Washington, D
T Tama N Et Ed
Nutrition Life
Qhiee
Woodbury
Circulara
Ed Seymour, Sabin & CO
Stillwater
Minne
Battie Creek
Michigan
Amutude
W. Gototanthy
Nichols
Shepard
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