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Trustworthy cough remedy claims in old ad text
An advertisement warns against unscrupulous dealers selling false cures for coughs and colds claiming parity with Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup. It touts price 60 cents and 1.00, lists Hoebel Moogh and Emmert Burrell as sellers, and promotes a liver and bowels regulator, sugar coated and priced at 26 cents per box or five for one dollar.
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Bosanko
Hoebel & Moogh
St. Patrick's
Emmert & Burrell