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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
6
Pieces reference a talking dog named Towser and then catalog various products and quips. Mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, Doan’s or Dean’s Ointment, and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, with scattered anecdotes and odd quotes from newspapers and street chatter.
A pasted missive to Abee and Edwards mentions Devoe paint and a teacher asking about the gender of a noun. The page includes a Foley's Kidney Remedy testimonial claiming relief from kidney and bladder troubles from Mrs Arden of Bowling Green Kentucky and a fragmented ad copy about a father posting a message.
An early 20th century ad touts Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues claiming it eases nervousness and misery once kidneys lack balance. It markets sample bottles and testimonials, urging readers to request a free sample and buy the fifty cent or one dollar bottles. Meanwhile Col Thornton’s river work near Hickory progresses with engineers Temple and Sommer directing construction, financed by Vandegrift & Co. and supervised by A Frank Hart. The project aims to complete in six months with cement hauled to the site and living quarters for workers established.
An old age health tonic Vinol ad from Menzies Drug Co announces Vinol strengthens feeble bodies and improved digestion from cod liver oil elements with a money back promise. The snippet also notes a young American violin virtuoso performing with the Schubert Co on April 23 and a Fire Co. training for study with noted masters.
A notice from E. B. Meazter offers explanation of celebrated medicines sold to communities. The advert claims statements come from reliable citizens and invites interested readers to learn more about their nature.
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