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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1874
Page
7
A detailed account from Brunette explains an oblong brick furnace with ten fire holes and a domed cap to incinerate a coffin bound body. The process includes heating, spontaneous burning, carbonization, and final calcination, with about 160 pounds of wood and a funeral urn for cinders and bones.
Claim that Walker’s Vinegar Bitters strengthens the stomach and liver, guards against bilious fevers, and fights indigestion. Advertises nationwide use with multiple health benefits, urging purchase through R. J. McDonald & Co. in San Francisco and local druggists.
An 1872 notice promotes Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy with testimonials of cure and a $500 reward for incurable cases. Also touts Walker's Vinegar Bitters as a nonalcoholic cure for drunkenness, claiming restored health and strength at $1 a bottle.
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