Fainting and health myths tied to women in old fiction ads
An article discusses fainting as a conventional plot device in past novels and argues women’s weakness is real and curable. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for female diseases, with testimonials and notices for free medical advice and a medical adviser book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Dr. Pierce
Ella Sapp
Jamestown, Guilford Co
N. C
Pierce
Elmer D. Sheare
Mount Hope
Lancaster Co
R. V. Pierce
Offalo, N. Y
Hunters Return From Maine Woods In Defiance County
Five deer and a 900 pound bull moose brought home by Dr J D Westrick and party from a Maine expedition. A drum procession formed by John Widmer and Harry Wrede drew crowds to Singer's grocery where the game was displayed. The moose shot occurred at 45 yards. Westrick followed a swamp trail and retrieved the shell after the bearless hunt. Returning hunters include Dr J J Westrick, John H Metz, Henry Merribough, Andrew Squires. others in camp were Harvey and Frank Maxwell, Frank Roszman, Myron Miller, J J Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Maine Woods
J F Singer
Wabash Depot
Henan Royer
John E Widmer
Harry Wrede
Singer’s Grocery
Maine
Schmaltz
Dr Westrick
Westrick
Ohio
J J Westrick
John H Metz
Henry Merribough
This City
Andrew Squires
Hicksville
Harvey
Frank Maxwell
Frank Roszman
Myron Miller
J J Greer
Sunday School Workers Call for Home Departments and Meetings
A letter from Iemery Elliott requests Sunday school workers to share progress on home departments, start new classes, and report difficulties. The notice encourages prayer, faith, and active outreach, praising recent favorable church connections and urging broader portrait learning of prominent workers. County meeting details follow for Defiance and Tiffin areas in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Milford
Home Department
B.F. Jacobs
Iemery Elliott
Tiffin Township
Transport M. E. Church
St. John’s M. FE
St. John’s M. EB
Mes
I. C. W. Kerns
Defiance
Ohio
Death of Mrs Ed Grossenbacher in Defiance Township
Mrs Ed Grossenbacher died suddenly at home in Defiance township on Wednesday at 10 p m aged about 25 years She was a daughter of Levi Shock formerly of Defiance now of Pleasant Lake Ind She leaves a husband and a young daughter Funeral services were held Saturday at 9 o clock from Oakland church with Rev Culp officiating and interment at Riverside cemetery Dr Nettie A Belau reopened an office at 400 Clinton street second floor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Rev
Culp
Riverside Cemetery
Nettie A. Belau
Clinton Street
Cure claims and medical notices from Defiance Ohio and beyond
A Defiance resident touts Dr. A W Chase Nerve Pills as a tonic that enriched blood strengthened nerves improved appetite and brought vigor after a run down condition. The ad notes pills cost 50 cents a box from Woodward druggists in Buffalo New York and warns to look for the physician's portrait on the package. Another endorsement favors Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a relieved cough after two doses and three bottles for full recovery. Woodward carries the product with Dr John Davis returning from Arizona to practice locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Hoeffel
Summit Street
Defiance
Ohio
A. W. Chase
Woodward’s
Local notes from Brookville and Defiance area
Brookville residents host guests from Bryan and Evansport while several townsfolk visit Defiance and Evansport. People travel for illness and family visits as typhoid improves slowly and new houses near completion. A death occurs with funeral set at Mud Creek Catholic church for John Pahl aged about 34. Protracted meetings begin at Trinity chapel led by Mr Freshley.
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Neil Figley
Bryan
John Hancock
Myers
James Figley
Mary Meyer
Amiel
Defiance
Little Mollie Shriner
Gibson
Stryker
Samuel Dunbar
Indianapolis
Ott
Neva Woodcox
Evansport
W.M. Phillips
John Peterson
Mell Hail
John Carpenter
Fred Keoppe
Glenburg
Iscnssenes
Trinity Chappel
Freshley
John Pahl
Mud Creek Catholic
Espen
Dr Strong's Life Force Pills advertised as universal cure
An old advertisement touts Dr Strong's Life Force Pills as the best remedy for liver kidney and bowel troubles. It claims quick relief and low cost with phrases like gentle sure remedy and essential health aid for mothers children and housework. The copy lists pricing and retail at drug stores with bidirectional garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Strong
Minsell’s
Royal Catarrh Balm Offered At Local Drug Store
A notice promoting Royal Catarrh Balm claims it stops colds and catarrh, kills germs, relieves hay fever, and soothes inflamed air passages. Sold in 25 and 50 cent tubes at Minsell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsell’s
The Ostrich Logic and Dr. Pierce’s Blood Purifier
A pamphlet style testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as purifying the blood to prevent disease and curing eruptions. Mrs. James R. Moss of New London NC recounts severe illness including swollen glands and throat pain, claiming three bottles of the medicine and combinations with pellets and a catarrh remedy restored health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
James R. Moss
New London
Stanly Co
N.C
Dr. Sage
Croup Remedy Cited By Father as Safe for Infants
Elder John W. Rogers of Filley Missouri credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing his infant daughters violent croup. He says early use prevents attacks and notes the remedy contains no opium or harmful substances and is safe for babies and adults. Sold by N. G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rogers
Filley
Chamberlain
N. G. Woodward
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Clark Ue
N.G. Woodward
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Wayne and
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J.A. Spyker
Fong
D. M Whetstone
D. Jordan
Cameron Orchestra
Round Table
Model Township constitution—Township
Hal Song
Rowe
Henry Stock
T. E. Shuter
E. D. Goller
Alma Peterson
Henry L. Stock
Fia
Coria
Sami
Uncle Sam
United States
Troy
Hayner Distilling
West Fifth Street
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
M. D
Ralph S. Meyers
Thirty-seventh Street
Wheeling
W. Va
John Davis
Arizona
Davis
West
Brookville
Conpistec
Bladder Viserac
Grandpa
Madison Medicine
Cima
Ato
Northwestern
Bell
Perry Street
Freecorn
What Is
Castoria
Genuinne
U Ban
AK City
Reet
Bears
K&k
K&n
KEK
Kennedy & Kergan
America
E. A. Ney
Veer
Toledo
Superior Street
Cleveland
Elwood
Rene
John H. Brames
Covington
J.h.brames
Cit. Nat. Bank, Cov
Defiance City
Defiance Township
Delaware Township
Sherwood
Hicksvile Village
Hicksvile Township
Milford Township
Farmer Township
Washington Township
Richland
Highland Township
Ayersville
Noble
Mark Township
Adams Township
Evansport Village
Ees Ees
C. W. Kerns
New York
Post Office
W. Kerns
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