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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1879
Page
5
A brief ad-like item urges workers to seek a tonic to cure poor blood inactivity and urinary troubles. It promises energy and rosy cheeks from Bitters made of proven remedies, claiming a small cost and easy access for relief.
An early ad touts King s New York cure for asthma hay fever consumption bronchitis and laryngeal trouble. It claims immediate relief and lists Emmert Burrell s Drug as the place to obtain a trial bottle and regular bottle pricing.
An advertorial claim promotes Green's August Flower as a cure for liver complaint and dyspepsia. It asserts personal skepticism as the obstacle to health, notes wide Western reach, and offers a sample bottle for 10 cents with three doses claimed to help. Swarts & Stocking are named sellers.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry for coughs colds throat and bronchial disorders. It cites Dr Swayne's Philadelphia background and lists trial bottle 25 cents large 1 00 and six pack 5 00 with availability in Philadelphia and Freeport via Swarts Stocking and Dirksen's bus for picnic transport.
The article notes many professionals including physicians and clergymen endorse Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as wholesome and perfectly made. It suggests widespread favorable opinions from educated users across families and communities.
An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the best lung medicine claiming to cure common and chronic coughs in half the time and relieve asthma bronchitis and other lung ailments. It notes its pleasant taste and safety for children with a price of 50 cents to 1 dollar and mentions Shilohs Porous Plaster for sore chests or backs sold by Emmert and Burrell.
Local store touts Shilohs Vitalizer at 75 cents to ease dyspepsia and digestive woes while also offering Mackmetack fragrance. Emmert & Burrell promote these remedies and perfumes as popular daily aids for stomach and liver complaints.
An elderly Rochester physician, long retired, claims a simple vegetable formula can swiftly and permanently cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. He will mail free instructions in German French or English to interested readers who send a stamped request with paper name to W W Suenan 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
Advertisers claim Dr Price's Special Flavoring Extracts offer the strongest and most natural flavors for creams and pastries. The copy contrasts the preferred fruit flavors with turpentining extracts, underscoring superior taste and freshness.
An advertisement from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia promotes London Hair Color Restorer claiming cures for a wife's dry tetter scalp condition and hair regrowth. It also markets Dr. Swayne's Fever and Ague Pills as a mineral free malaria remedy, offered by mail with tiered pricing and a global reputation. The copy includes location cues and payment details, with 28-9-y ing as a datestamp fragment.
Bust salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum chapped lips chilblains corns and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction. Sold by Emmert and Burrell at 25 cents per box dated 35-6m.
Joseph W. Christ of Roedel & Christ advertises Swayne's All-Healing Ointment as a perfect cure for itching piles and skin diseases. The notice urges sufferers to buy by mail order, noting 50 cents per box or three boxes for $1.25, with Philadelphia address for orders.
The Waste is for the human family and the grLow is for horses sheep and other animals. Testimonials wrap around every bottle and may be procured from any druggist or by mail from The Centaur Company at 46 Dey Street New York City.
A 1879 letter from M G Knapp of Allegheany Pa praises Dr Penner’s Blood and Liver Tonic and Nerve Tonic for a patient with dyspepsia and liver disease. The note claims long personal sales and family use proving benefit and urges others to try the remedies. It also touts Dr Penner’s Cough Medicine and St Vitus Dance Specific with various claims of quick relief, and lists Emmert and Burrell as sellers.
The ad claims Dr. Exina's California Golden Compound cures many ailments from dyspepsia to biliousness and general debility. It promises a free trial bottle to prove effectiveness, then a regular one dollar bottle for sale through Emmert & Burrell in Freeport.
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