State Insurance Company of Des Moines Sees Major Growth
The State Insurance Company reports premiums for January to June 1881 at 101,085.57, up from 60,266.12 for the same period in 1880, with June alone at 28,229 and an increased monthly average of 6,390. The article credits strong management by President John A. Elliott and Secretary Matthew Long, noting the Iowa focus and widespread Iowa patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Insurance Company of
Des Moines
Tey
State Insurance Company
John A. Elliott
Matthew Long
Iowa Co
Iowa
Towa
Greatest Curative Success of the Hop Bitters Era
A testimonial laden advertisement extols Hop Bitters as the world’s best curative, claiming unmatched virtues and universal benefits. Narratives from residents across multiple towns praise improvements in paralysis, feebleness, and skin conditions, urging continued use and endorsing the product’s honesty and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durno
Hop Bitters hailed as universal cure in skeptical era
An 19th century notice recalls a board of physicians and chemists extolling Hop Bitters as a universal remedy capable of curing a wide range of maladies. The piece cites trials proving its merit, while weaving in anecdotes on witnesses, remedies, and various health claims from period ads and editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennrat
Toodles Kept a Coffin and Cure Claims
Fragmentary notice cites Toodles and a controversial health claim. It mentions Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, Dr Loumans Conteh Pad plaster medicators, and J A T Tune Secretary of State of Town praising Curyso Corn Curr as a sure thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodles
Warner
Dr. Loumans
J. A. T. Tune
Piles cure touted by Dr Williams Indian Ointment
An advertisement claims a cure for blind, bleeding, itching and irritated piles with Dr Williams Indian Ointment. It says a single box cures chronic cases up to 26 or 80 years, relief in five minutes, sold by druggists or mailed for $1.50, Jenny & Co., Cleveland. Also promotes Lyon's Patent Heel Stiffeners to correct crooked walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
VF. S. Jenny & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Lyon
Lydia BE. Pinkhaiws
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Mra
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhamn
ALJ
Salve Cuts and Patent Remedies Promise Quick Relief
Perry Davis Pary-Killier and Bilert's Tar and Wild Cherry claim rapid relief for cholera cough bronchial and catarrhal complaints. Bilert's Daylight Liver Pills promise cure for sick headaches and torpid liver. Dr Winehell Teething syrup for children and Uncle Sam products claim protection for harness disease prevention and nerve and bone relief.
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Redding
Russia
Perry Davis
Pary-Killier
Bilert
Dr. Winehell
Uncle Sam
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the State Insurance Company
Whitnert
Coshocton Station
Hense
Femne Bette
Chilren
Gorham
Suly
Denis
Tim Bunci
Friend
Syracuse
N. Y
Wady
Europe
Augusta
Novedand
B. Pope
Plain Dealer Co
Springfold
Mary F. Starr
Grenada
Miss
New South
Eeke Paulding
Hop Birrens Co
Caswell, Tazard & Co
New York
Drugeists
Mitchell, Bartlett & Crain
Mitchell, Bartlett & Cramn
Deg Moines
H. W
Labalessius
Diana
Poritiers
BE. B. Salliday
Rorei
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Cadwell, Hieard & Co
Drageists
DR. Mott
Reid
Deatie
William J. Coughlin
Somerville
WM. Hallis Balsam
Tiali
Wells
Mitchell, Martiect & Crain
Perry Katls
Burns
AED
Seards
Toathashe and
W. K. Bird
Chicago
Pricce
Fourth Street
Hes
Frazer Axle
Patentia
Berlin &Co
Cosumas
John
Efreans
National Publishing CO
UL Thompson
JON L. Thompson, Sons & CO
Iray
Adaress Loomis & Ryman
Tiffin
Holman’s
Trade Mane
Anson
Holman
HonmMan
Tolman
Jeisens
Tolman Pad
Holman Pad CO
P. D. Box
Hop
HOY Bitorra
WF CO
Rorhester
Ye & Taran
Oubster
Wagan
Thavnanis of Fonsinnats
Tldrese
Nutrition Life
Hlayonny
Eae Lee Ggi
Hiee
Winvard
Phe Pitts
Woodbury Llorse
Minnesota
Seymour, Sabin & CO
Stillwater
Minne
Lo Creek
Michigan
Dient
Entapmance
Ieee Tuont Chan Vars
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynk, Riass
Lydia E. Pinkhar
WIEN
Eouad
Jaive
J.P. Watson
Christian Church
Troy
Arter Medicine CO
North Main Stret Louis
UGS
Wasington
Wasutoron
Stradalioy & CO
Fourth St
Phila
Garfeld
White House
HAVSO
Irving
Hote
Bate
A. Kaweons RT
WEL Slaoer
Redhead & Wellalager
Brooksellers
Paige
The
Norman. Medicine CO
Prop’s
Hao
Harmesa
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlingtos
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