17 Feb 1883
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1883
Page
1
Fragmentary 19th century testimonial describes Brown's Iron Bitters claimed to cure dyspepsia indigestion appetite weakness and fever symptoms. The text notes a patient near November 2498 and mentions relief after taking the remedy, with added details about a person named Mrs W J Fane and E Rowan.
A long society column highlights weddings, receptions, and social events in Fort Wayne. It catalogs talent in painting, music, and dance, mentions visitors from Grand Rapids and Chicago, lists hosts like Mrs Frank Fee and Miss Kittie Hxttornly, and notes parties, sleigh rides, and social critiques of fashion and manners.
The text reads as an OCR fragment listing diverse remedies and products including vegetable con load, window plants needing sun and water, a heavy dressing, and assorted tonics. It references Maine regulation and a Winslow sprup, with scattered pricing and product names, but lacks a clear cohesive news item or report.
Fragmented OCR text highlights a pitch for Bensony Capeine Porous Plaster as a superior external cure for disease with claims of endorsements from medical professionals in the United States and Europe. It cites notable names and cites wide recognition, urging buyers to beware of imitators and counterfeit products. The passage reflects turn‑of‑the‑century advertising language praising the plaster’s alleged efficacy and prestige.
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