Household tips and patent medicine testimonials from 19th century ads
The text compiles a series of home care hints and product endorsements including lemon for brass, cure-all claims for Electric Bitters by Geo W Hoffman, Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles, King's New Life Pills for digestion, Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs, ammonia stain remover advice, and general care notes with druggists Lee Caswell and W N McKeehen named as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Lee Caswell
Harry Colson
Masonville
Foley Kidney Cure and DeWitt's Salve Advertised By Reader
A reader testimonial cites Foley's Kidney Cure as curing years of kidney trouble for Mrs Raymond Conner of Illeton Washington. The ad also praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin and pile relief and recommends Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Conner
Ilelton
Wash
Foley
HK. C. Cameron
DeWitt
W.N. McKechen
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs Lung Health
An advertorial excerpt touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for lagrippe coughs and a preventative against pneumonia and consumption. It includes user testimonials from G Vacher of Chicago and J N Patterson of Nashua and urges refusal of substitutes. The piece also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers and home cleaning tips with ammonia and lace tinting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Cameron
Torture of a Preacher Prompts Cough Remedy Endorsement
A Harpersville New York pastor Rev. O. D. Moore describes suffering from a persistent cough tied to a grip and credits King’s New Discovery for consumption with curing his cough and preventing consumption. Advertisements claim Lee Caswell’s store sells the remedy at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar is promoted for children and adults to expel colds and strengthen air passages. Sold by W. N. McKeehen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
W. N. McKeehen
O. D. Moore
Baptist Church of
Harpersville
N. Y
King
Lee Caswell
The First Requisite of Beauty Ad Claims Orino Syrup
An advertisement claims Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup clears a sallow blotched complexion by stimulating the liver and bowels. It asserts the product brightens the eyes and does not nauseate or gripe. The copy warns against substitutes and signs RC Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
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Hutte Nous
CIA
Warren Avenue
Crease
Cardus
Gleason & Shupp
Saylor
Fremont, Ind
CHASE
Hall
Fremont
Ind
Premaeat. Ind
Dr. King
L. de Caswell
J. N. Patterson
Nashua, Jr
K. C. Cameron
W.N. McKeehen
Cologne
I. N. Beebe
Farmers
Taylor
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