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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
6
A collage of advertisements and humor snippets from old newspapers featuring Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy, testimonials, and sales pitches. Includes references to W S Mastin & Co and Watauga Democrat style notes, plus excerpts from various periodicals and jokes about doctors and tonics.
Health claims and political taunts fill the page with quack remedies and political stings. Burdock Blood Sitters and Doan s Ointment are pitched beside remarks on tariff reform and a Sicilian Vespers historical note.
A late 19th or early 20th century ad extols Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney and bladder issues claiming it prevents feeling ill and helps urine flow. It promotes Dr Kilmer Company and offers a free book by mail. The same column reports a local wedding and family visit with birthday celebrations and notes improving health in the community.
A letter warns that anti Prohibition forces wage covert warfare by sending individuals to communities posing as prohibitionists. They claim to vote for Prohibition yet argue against the bill and seek to sway voters. It cautions travelers and others who pretend to support Prohibition while opposing it. J. L. Murray.
A New Orleans medical article notes growing interest in a new medical theory and treatments associated with Cooper. A well known city physician voices cautious support, acknowledging recent medicines have challenged prior prejudice and quick opinions about Cooper's ideas.
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