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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1893
Page
3
A Chicago stock dealer warns of tight live hog supply for fresh meat and growing export demand. He cites a winter packing shortfall of 1.6 million hogs, likely rising to 3 million by March 1, with prices possibly around seven dollars and a general expectation of higher hog costs in early 1893.
An article extols Sozodont as a breath freshener and enamel protector, claiming it cleans teeth and neutralizes acids. It also describes parafine dissolved in benzine to waterproof shoes, noting it dries quickly and remains pliable rather than stiff.
An unnamed physician promotes the Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for dyspepsia bronchitis asthma consumption and liver complaints amid claims of a bygone simple fare. The piece also notes a dramatic captain of the Salvation Army in Chicago and various local anecdotes from Galesburg Danville and Clarke's Candy Cordial advertisements.
A Rochester reader forwards an anecdote praising Dr Fenner's Golden Relief for a child described as a "bright title girl" whose mother says she suffered from consumption. The letter extols rapid cures for bruises cuts inflammations and other ailments claiming five minute relief and money back satisfaction.
Dor Manson with Thomas J. Morgan argue about opening the World’s Fair on Sunday. The piece condemns Sunday opening as sedition against religion and puritan heritage, urging closed gates to prevent vice while railing at labor and moral decline. It also notes health ads and local incidents from Illinois towns and a wedding rescue anecdote.
An early 1900s health claim asserts Ballard's Horehound Syrup can cure consumption and relieve throat chest and lung diseases when used in initial cough stages. The ad promises safety and dependability with guaranteed relief and lists J. EB Wright and F. D. Merwin Co as sellers.
Investigation into the Rankin murder probe traces the alleged perpetrators to a group that long terrorized Illinois travelers visiting Burlington and crossing the river bottoms at night.
A public notice warns readers of sudden heart disease signs and promotes Dr. Miles New Heart Cure with testimonials. The Nauvoo Independent reports an old Mormon wagon wind pump turning 25 feet high, pumping water for animals and fish two miles east of town.
A vintage advertisement promotes Laxative Gum Drops claiming to cure dyspepsia. It urges taking one or two after meals and two to three at night, stating relief appears quickly and boasts mild taste and effectiveness from Sylvan Restorey Co. in Peoria, Ill.
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