Peruana advertisement testimonials from 1908 era readers
In family and individual letters readers tout Peruna relief for catarrh of head nose throat and ears. A St Louis resident endorses the medicine after years of use and a New York man cites cures for his seven year old son and himself. Tablet form available and a free 1908 Peruna Almanac offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Edward M. Bartet
Jefferson Ave
St. Louis
Catarrh
Charles Levy
Allen St
New York
N. Y
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
United States
Manitoba
North-West
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
W. H. Rogers
Traction-Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
H. M. Williams
Law Building
Toledo
Ohio
Witty One Liners and Jokes From Curious Columns
A collage of short quips and jokes from various papers offers humorous exchanges among husbands wives travelers and townsfolk. The items feature playful miscommunications, family quibbles, and social observations reflecting early 20th century humor and daily life.
NEW STRENGTH FOR OLD BACKS FROM KIDNEY PILL ADS
Mrs. Joannah Straw of Canton testifies that Poan's Kidney Pills eased years of back ache and exhaustion. She reports relief from headaches, weakness, and sleep problems after using the product, now 81 years old and in good health. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box through Lester-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Carter
Philadelphia
Somerville
Fritz
Fuegenda Blachier
New York
Gabe
Peleg
Puck
Blobbs
Joannah Straw
North Broadway
Canton
Aidan
Poan
Lester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Lean Meat Diet Endangers Liver and Kidneys Says Expert
The article quotes Prof Ruauther of Bonn warning that a lean meat diet taxes the liver and kidneys, risking grave illness or death if the body's safety margin is breached by illness, injury, or cold. It notes European moves to restrict real estate sales along waterways to foreigners and similar laws across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedlander
Europe
Both Gained From Grape-Nuts Says Heavy Meat Diet Fades
An ad-like testimonial claims heavy meat eaters gain health and weight by switching to Grape-Nuts. A Illinois man narrates improved digestion and weight rise from 95 to 125 pounds, his wife also gaining, and a 68 year old neighbor reporting no indigestion since using the product. The message, attributed to Postum Co. with a plug for The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Father’s Lung Elixir Aids Asthma Sufferer Engineer
Charles F. Merriott of Fort Wayne testifies that Father’s Long Elixir cured his asthma after years of illness. He reports relief within a day and a half and suggests others try the remedy for throat and lung troubles. The ad lists prices two dollars per bottle or three for five dollars and directs letters to Lock Box No. 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Charles F. Merriott
Third Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Carters
T. Felix Gouraud
T. Hopkin
Aires Thompson
Eye
Elli
Landy
Minny Somers
the Tatler
Dug Skinner
Houston Post
Tommy Tucker
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Star
Colorado
Imaduro
Stirling Remedy CO
Chicago
Ielees
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
New York City
Hildren
Douglas
Neste
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Musas
St. Vitus
Paxton
Lt. Ton
Mass
Tna
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