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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Dr Rand's Celery Remedy as curing constipation headaches nervousness and digestive and organ troubles. It claims to purify blood clear skin and improve health and complexion. Prices 25 and 50 cents with free samples at Cameron's Drug Store.
An advertisement promotes Bauer’s Laxyne- Quinine as a cure for colds head ache and grippe. It claims to break up a cold quickly move bowels gently and carry off fever and poisons from the system. Guaranteed to cure and priced at 25 cents available at Cameron’s Drug Store.
In winter 1902 a Melfa Station Virginia mother recounts giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to her baby after a neighbor spoke of its cure for a fittle boy. She credits the remedy with curing the infant's severe cold and urges others to try it. The note ends with a living tip on air circulation and a sale line by W. N. McRhechen.
An advertisement claims Bauer's Instant Cough Cure cures coughs and colds, relieves distressing coughs, and guarantees to cure bronchitis and asthma. It cites D Greenman a New Harmony Pa druggist praising the medicine and inviting readers to get a free sample to prove its efficacy.
A noted health column praises abdominal exercise as a top remedy for indigestion and biliousness while also warning that imperfect drying can cause chapped hands.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for overwork sleep loss and nervous tension with claims it treats liver and kidney disorders. It calls the tonic a cure for nervousness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria and promises satisfaction guaranteed by Lee Caswell druggist at 50 cents.
For greasy oily skin use astringent in wash water with a touch of alcohol or toilet vinegar. Apply during cleansing to cut shine and tighten pores, then rinse. This routine targets excess oil while avoiding heavy moisturizers.
Advertises Bauer's Syrup of Prunes as a tonic laxative for children to relieve colds fevers and various ills. Claims daily use keeps bowels regular wards off disease and cures constipation headaches and skin eruptions with a free sample bottle from Cameron's Drug Store.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar quickly yields to inflamed lungs and prevents pneumonia and consumption from a hard cold. It notes sales by K. C. Cameron and adds powdered charcoal to sweeten breath after meals or onion consumption.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her child from pneumonia after a severe cough. The ad touts the remedy as a universal cure for roughs colds and lung diseases priced at 50 cents and 1 90 with trial bottles free. It also promotes rosewater and acetic acid stain remover and Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets for bilious attacks with local sales listed.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia details a six month running leg sore cured in five days by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve heals ulcers wounds and piles with guaranteed cure. Also notes tineture of iodine for warts and corns.
A claim that mixing almond oil and lanolin in equal parts and rubbing into the eyebrows stimulates growth is presented as a home remedy without medical endorsement. The statement cites no clinical evidence or expert attribution.
An old medical ad claims pneumonia follows colds unless Foley’s Honey and Tar is used. It promises the cough will stop and lungs strengthen, and warns against substitutes. The product is sold by Rt. C. Cameron and advises avoiding acids through glass tubes to protect teeth.
The two year old child of Mr. Pa Ul McPherson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania suffered sleepless nights due to stomach trouble. After the mother gave half a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet the child slept through the night. Two boxes reportedly cured the condition and the child is now well. For sale by W N McKeehen. If hair is oily and hard to cleanse, add a teaspoon of alcohol to a basin of water.
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana recounts three months of severe cold relief after trying doctor prescribed medicine and a druggist prepared remedy. Eight doses of Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. The note warns against substitutes and offers skin care tips using almond meal if the skin is dry.
A jumble of old era ads and testimonials describes Foley Honey and Tar for coughs and other tonics. It includes scattered references to Cameron’s Patent store in Danville Indiana, and a call for workers with weekly pay and travel expenses, all reflecting typical turn of the century classified style.
Cures bronchitis and asthma. Treats croup and whooping cough. Relieves hoarseness and bronchial trouble. Claims to cure pneumonia and lagrippe. Sold by KR. C. Cameron.
Pineapple juice is touted as beneficial for indigestion because it contains a digestive fluid akin to pepsin. The fruit is presented as aiding digestion through its enzymatic content and acidity.
John Blount fully recovers from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Local doctors failed to help until the liniment provided prompt relief, claimed as worth many times its cost. For sale by W. N. McKeehen in Monon Indiana.
The note touts myrrh tincture to harden gums and freshen breath. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a superior cough remedy and mentions camphor water as an astringent for skin care.
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