Golden Medical Discovery advertised as liver tonic
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcohol based liver invigoration and stomach stimulant. It lists roots like Golden Seal and Bloodroot, quotes medical authorities, offers a free booklet, and promotes accompanying Dr. Pierce’s Pellets. Also includes unrelated humorous quotes and travel fare ads.
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J. Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Pula
H.C Wood
M. Thoof
Chicago
BR. ¥. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Galden Medical
Wise Doctor Endorses Pastum For Convalescence
A physician credits Pastum with boosting energy and replacing coffee in his practice. He reports decades of positive results in indigestion and nervousness, recommends it for convalescence from pneumonia and typhoid, and notes it is stocked by grocers nationwide. The letter from Battle Creek endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Ultimatum to Cuba and U S naval mobilization plans
President Housevelt declares the Cuban government incapable of maintaining order and urges immediate peace. Taft and Bacon head to Havana to negotiate under the Platt amendment, as six cruisers and 2,000 marines prepare for possible Cuban crisis. Roosevelt dispatched officials to Oyster Bay for briefing and action.
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Housevelt
United States
Senor Quesida
Dao
Lisbon
Roosevelt
Thas
Mnarchy
Taft
Bacon
Havana
Muri
Cuba
Wat
Bonaparte
Oyster Bay
Balloon Pioneer Tests Pedal Steering on Nirvana Flight
New York amateur aeronaut Dr. Julian P. Thomas uses a pedal steering device in the balloon Nirvana during a New York City to Oakland Valley voyage. Pedaling adjusts a propeller angle to steer and lift control without ballast until altitude reaches about 1000 feet, beyond which thin air exhausts the operator. He also experiments with toy balloons to gauge direction in fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian P. Thomas
New York
New York City
Oakland Valley
N.Y
Thomas
University dispute over nude life class outside campus
The University of California protests President Wheeler's decision to allow Prof Seawell of Architecture to run a life class featuring nude studies. Seawell has organized an off campus studio to conduct the life class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Wheeler
Seawell
Department of Architecture
Cuticura Remedies Cure Itchy Skin and Hair Loss
DP Blankenship of Indianapolis describes severe itching starting in July 1905. After using Cuticura Remedies, including hot baths and Cuticura Ointment, he reports relief within four weeks and full recovery with hair regrowth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Blankenship
del. St
Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs McGinnis and Doctor Misread Ill Husband
Harpers Magazine recounts a comic misreading where Mrs McGinnis insists her husband is dead after a prolonged illness though the doctor questions the mistake. The tale highlights the couple's strained patience and the husband’s cranky responses during his sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnis
Nervous weakness cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs. B A Green of Franklin Georgia details three years of weakness stomach trouble and sleepless nights. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills her strength improved from 104 to 130 pounds and she can walk half a mile. Pills sold by druggists or by mail for 60 cents a box or 2 50 for six from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
A. Green
RD. No
Franklin, Ga
Dr. Williams
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed in Personal Letter
A customer from Woodbridge, New Jersey credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after long female trouble and irregularities. The letter notes twenty-five years of free advice from Mrs. Pinkham and invites readers to seek guidance in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kate McDonald
Woodbridge
N. J
Pinkham
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