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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1882
Page
7
Advertisement from 1881 promoting Bardock Blood Bitters by Geneva Kae Co serving as proprietors at the Inn in Geneva dated September 30 1881 and listing Buffalo as the source location.
Dr. Lamb's post mortem on Charles J. Guiteau notes a 5'7" man weighing 45 pounds with brain changes, skull impressions, and brain fissures. The report, dated July 4 at Washington Army Medical Museum, covers dura adherence, ventricular features, thorax and abdomen findings, and a medical history remark about malaria and recent dinner before execution.
An advertisement extols Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla for liver and urinary issues and general vitality. A reader shares recovery from long urinary and digestive weakness after using the remedy. A note mentions a Ringer corner and cucumber quirks in the abdomen.
Boston readers hear a leading citizen Mr B F Larrabee recount his near death from Bright's disease and kidney trouble and credit Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure with saving his life after doctors gave up. The testimony cites doctors Johnson Bowditch Ingersoll Bowditch Webb and a Chicago skeptic confirming the cure and urging use of the remedy.
A Georgia boy, ten year old John Potter, rode twelve miles to mcon for a physician after his mother fell ill with colic. The doctor could not be found. a druggist gave medicine that cured the mother, though the boy fainted from exhaustion. The tale also references patent medicines and quack cures popular in the period.
A collage of old quotes and product pitches cites Dr. Benson's Skin Gate, Dr. Pierce's remedies, and Worry's Dispensary claims. It humorously contrasts medical ads with light quips about gossip, rats, and tobacco, reflecting early 20th century ad culture and public notices.
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