Avalanche in Alps Ends Tourist Outing
An 1864 Alpine excursion near a snow plateau ends with a destructive avalanche as tourists press the snow into balls and roll them over the edge. The witness account contrasts midsummer beauty with midwinter bleakness and frames a medical pitch for Dr. Sage and Dr. Pierce remedies, including testimonials from Iowa and New York.
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Alps
Sage
Siemedy
Eay, Linn Co
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Common Sense
Jason C. Bartholomew
Peruvian Syrup Praised by Mrs Mary Francis
Mary Francis of Brightbank Woodstock Vermont writes of a two year use of the Peruvian Syrup. She describes improved health appetite sleep and energy noting her cousin’s long invalid status improved after five bottles. She urges its value for sedentary or languid persons and leaves the letter for Mr Fowle to use.
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Mary Francis
Margaret Blount
Remedy that Defies Competition by Stomach Bitters
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters remains the leading tonic amid many rivals. It boasts lasting public favor due to reliable results unlike other quack remedies. The beverage is claimed to cure liver complaints dyspepsia malarial fevers debility and general stomach liver and bowel weakness.
Burnett's Flavoring Extracts Featured for Quality
To housekeepers, heads of families urged to note Burnett's Flavoring Extracts for their superior quality. They are free from poisonous oils and acids found in many artificial fruit flavors, highly concentrated, and cheaper while preserving fruit freshness and delicacy.
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Burnett
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Durang's Rheumatic Remedy as a guaranteed internal medicine that will cure any rheumatic case. It promotes bottle prices of one or six for five dollars, lists Helphenstine & Satley as druggists in Washington DC, and notes Edson Bros. patent advertisement in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durang
Helphenstine & Satley
Washington, D. C
Edson Bros
Sherman
United States Army
Orrang
Beatty’s Celebrated Planos and Organs Sales Boom
An ad note from Washington New Jersey announces that Daniel F. Beatty’s celebrated pianos and organs have seen their largest sales in thirty days. It claims holiday demand will double, offers a cabinet parlor organ for 65 dollars, piano deals at 175 dollars, with a half month trial and money back plus free freight both ways if unsatisfactory. Also promotes a 24 page illustrated catalog and confidential trade circular sent free. Dooley’s Yeast Powder advertises Vienna rolls and a free recipe list for three cent stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty
Washington, N. J
Matorless Wood Tag Plug Tobacco Ad and Rheumatic Remedy Claim
Fragmented antique ads claim Chew The Celebrated Matorless Wood Tag Plug Tobacco from a major company and feature Mrs. General Sherman endorsing Orrange’s Rheumatic Remedy. Includes a Washington DC druggist contact, a Quirk’s remedies reference, a 15 cent offer for a literary paper with chromes, and a money making prize note with agents.
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Topacco Company
New York
Boston
Chicago
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Eady
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Dooley & Brother
Walla
J. Patten
William St
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Beekman
N.Y
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J. H. Bufford’s Sons
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Tempeat
Sunshine
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Erron Edition
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Parker
Bulfinch Street
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Rold
Isays
Profita
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Holday Music Books
Strauss
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NOOR
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