Unsolicited testimonial for a watch gift
A reader from Bringhan England thanks the giver for a beautiful watch tested over nine months with no variation. The letter, signed by E. Wink, praises the watch and mentions a counterfeit offer related to a “watchmaker's Alliance.” The writer urges proper addressing and payment instructions, listing various names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tve
Adress
Waten Ree
Alan Ronne, Ltd
Oxford
St London
Princas St
Bringhan
E. Wink
Apteniid
Nata Thy
Allanen
Shilohs Cure touted for consumption and digestion relief
A fragmented advertisement promotes Shilohs Cure as a leading cough and consumption remedy sold by W. H. Finke in Buffalo and Elgin Iowa. It claims relief for dyspepsia and stomach distress with testimonials, plus a poultry sale note and a wood subscription appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ht. Finke
W. Hi. Finke
Buffalo
Ioan
W H. Finke
Shilohs Cure For Sale By Ws He Finke 18
A controversial old time advert promotes Shilohs Cure as a cure for a neglected cough. It emphasizes stopping a dangerous cough immediately and notes sale details under Ws He Finke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Ws He. Finke
Smooth Talker Peddlers Roam Farmhouses Selling Steel Ranges
Warnings issued across the state about steel range peddlers who target farmers. Con men drive in with a flashy stove and force signing of two papers a receipt and a contract. One is a promissory note, the other imposes repairs and trade-in tricks. Consumers urged to refuse, test a range for 30 days, and avoid signed promises to prevent huge debts.
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Rochester
Spencer
Fayette County
Towa
Stovey
State of New York
Mannufacturs
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W. L. Finke
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Fer
Citizens
Bank
Fionas
L.A. Mattoon
Joan Holverson
Mimsipent
Becker
John Halverson
Anguat Benson
F Becker
I. B. Mattoon
United States
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Sella
Europe
Lauke
Busierneh
Geo, Heller’s
Kyrl
S. A. Sweet
Hartford
W. H. Finke
W. IL. Finke
Cedar Rapids
B.C
Sal
A. Morton. GP
T. A. Cedar
Rapids
Lowa
Hanna
Kebra
Slampe
G.c.bittner CO
Toledo
George Heller
Union Belsle Er
Abbott
Stoehr's. Pharmacy
Uncle Sam's New
Territory
Philipines
Hawaii
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Golgra
Sri - Fmorton Gor PA
Cydar Rapide Ta
Stoel
Stovel
L. H Lems, M, Dd. Taner
Sova É Schiupp
Padlda
Attorney At Law
Collections Cinveyancing Btc
Fothergiclle
M.D
Esarn
OWA
S.J. Greenley
Reneral Tonraing
Center Street
John Christ Prep
Murry Kiply
Kudy Sutter
Kiple & Sutter
General Carpenters
Elugin
Egin’ Roller Mills
Light of Elgin
Rys
Graham
Ehrlich & Lawrence
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American Steal and Wire Company
Elly
Robert Evans
Piset Door Enat
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