War Echo and a Soldier's Plight to Dr Williams Pills
Samuel R. Jordan recalls his Civil War service and years of Locomotor Ataxia. A former comrade’s tip led to relief from Dr Williams Pink Pills, restoring movement, health, and vigor after years of disability. Pills are sold by the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY at 50 cents a box.
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Journal
Lewiston
Samuel R. Jordan
New Portland
Maine
All. Parlin
Madison
Dr. Williams
Pink Pilla
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Nine puzzles and a ship captain hero in history
A string of reader pieces and poems recount a spelling game with names and the tale of Capt. Edward Smith of the Karo saving over 200 lives in a collision, with the Yesso and Elbe events referenced as related bravery. The Baltimore American notes the rescue and crew actions.
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Edward Smith
Baltimore
Smith
Local School Essay Impresses Aunt and Kin
A High Bridge Academy graduation essay titled The stern duties of life captures Miry Saunders as a gifted writer. Relatives note her smooth prose and suggest she could write for papers with ease despite a distractible aunt and skeptical critics. The piece reflects on growing up and responsibilities. The column also advertises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and mentions the Dead Sea’s changing ancient level in a distant factual aside.
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Mairy Saunders
Abijah Wilson
High Bridge
Mr. Wison
Hfe
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Natural childbirth without danger or distress urged
A historical note extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a means to prepare the system for delivery. It argues childbirth is natural and should occur with less pain and shorter confinement, reducing danger to mother and child.
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Dr. Pierce
Germ theory of disease and blood purifiers in medicine
The piece discusses the germ theory and its emphasis on purifying blood to cure diseases. It cites Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier claiming to cure scrofula, rheumatism, nervousness, and dyspepsia by destroying disease germs and enriching the blood.
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Hood
Jlood
Hood’s
Minton
Betraer
North Third St
Philadelphia
Ita
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Cleanse for Health
Promotes comfort and improvement by using a laxative liquid. Advertises Syrup of Figs as a popular remedy that cleanses the system and supports kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. Sold by druggists in 60c and $1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Beecham's Pills Promote Health By Preventing Constipation
Beecham's Pills are promoted as remedies for biliousness, headaches, dyspepsia, bad taste, heartburn, torpid liver, foul breath, pimples, and appetite loss caused by constipation. The ad asserts constipation causes more than half the sickness, especially among women, and urges readers to obtain the book free at the druggist or by writing B V Allen Co New York.
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Beecham
B.V. Allen Co
Canal &T
New York
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