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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1880
Page
3
In Congress most Democrats oppose Lilden with Randall and a few Pennsylvanians backing him. A dental- era medical ad promotes a free Liver disease book from Dr. Sanford of New York. Local crime includes a misfire by two Illinois boys and a harsh punishment for a boy after a knife damage incident in Galesburg.
An ad extols Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a universal blood purifier and health renewer. It claims to cleanse kidneys liver digestion and nerves, cure scrofula and other disorders, and warns to buy only through your druggist. A theater note follows about The Black Crook performance lasting to four in the morning with drinks sold between acts.
The advertisement claims Dr. Wistar’s Cherry Bark compound cures consumption asthma bronchitis and other lung diseases. It touts itself as an unmatched general tonic and says a few doses relieve ordinary coughs. A large pint bottle costs $1 and urges readers to ask their druggist for it.
A banker presses for payment on a mortgage causing a homeless outcome, a poor family hosts a traveler who learns their struggle changes his heart. The stranger turns out to be the lender Mr Merton, who cancels the debt after personal reflection and empathy.
Sellers tout an efficacious cough remedy for coughs colds croup hoarseness tickling throat and whooping cough. They claim over a million bottles sold recently in a broad public appeal.
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