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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
4
An old advertisement fragment promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney trouble. It claims general relief and urges readers to try the product, mentioning health benefits in a compact promotional style.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims private practice success and offers samples by mail with a book. Bottles priced thirty cents and one dollar are sold nationwide. address printed as Binghamton NY.
The piece argues that successful businessmen invest heavily in advertising, citing Frank Van Camp who spends about 2 million dollars annually to create demand for pork and beans. It notes advertising builds value, with campaigns growing profits even after initial bets. See?
A Dempsey of Dempsey Alabama recalls using Champerlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy to treat a infant with severe illness including vomiting and purging. He reports the medicine relieved the baby in fifteen minutes and cured the child. For sale by W S Martin and Co.
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a safe easy liver pill and DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as a dependable treatment for piles. Sold by C. M. Shuford and W. S. Martin.
The Winston Sentinel riffs on pants as a societal joke and linguistic puzzle. It oddly claims pants fit men and not men fit pants, jokes about pairs, eclipses, pantries, and whether pants are singular or plural, wrapping humor in a dated voice.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for lung hemorrhages and bronchial ailments. A former patient testifies relief after three weeks, claiming renewed ability to work, with a free trial bottle offered and a price of one dollar.
Washington readers are urged that Electric Bitters destroy malaria germs in marshy regions and cure chills fever ague biliousness jaundice and fatigue. Endorsed by R. M. James of Lou Men S C the tonic claims to treat stomach liver kidney and blood troubles and prevent typhoid. Guaranteed by C. M. Shuford W. S. Martin and W. L. Boatright.
The fragment promotes Kodol digestion product with lines urging digestive relief and capable consumption of wholesome food. It mentions sellers C M Shuford and W S Martin and ends with an old admonition about marriage and housing. The readable text is sparse and lacks a coherent news event.
Baltimore readers report four years of misery from irregularities and nervous distress eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. An individual describes relief from displacements and pain after use, noting improved wellbeing and vitality.
The order allows the Southern and the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroads to maintain passenger and freight transfer at Marion Junction and provide an adequate union station with baggage and passenger facilities, with Southern noting an exception. Citizens from Winston-Salem Asheville Greensboro Hickory and other points petition for the transfer, and a court suit may follow despite the agreement to comply with the commission.
A local ad describes Bucklen’s Amica Salve as the supreme healer for boils, ulcers, fever sores, eczema and piles. It notes prices at 25 cents and lists C. M. Shuford, W. S. Martin, and W. L. Boatright as sellers. The message contrasts wit with action in a concise promotional style.
Mr A Robinson of Drumquin recommends Cham Bellins Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion. He calls them the best medicine he ever used and notes they are easy to take and pleasant. Samples are free at W S Mastin Co drug store. price 25c.
An old advertisement extols a grainy tonic and Chamberlain's Salve for eye trouble. It recounts a twenty year granulated sore eye ailment and a testimonial from Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky. The salve is sold by W S Martin & Co. Also notes warn to keep eyes open before marriage and half shut afterward.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver troubles and constipation. It claims health benefits including relief from headache, jaundice, pimples, and loss of appetite, with the result of improved vitality. W. L. Boatright is listed as the seller.
Quotation reflecting on desire and dissatisfaction. The line implies that partial fulfillment breeds greater hardships, suggesting unfulfilled wishes increase burdens rather than ease them. It captures a wary view of longing and consequence.
Beaver Dam Kentucky resident T S Mason credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for lasting relief after years of severe colicky pains. The advertisement claims the product cured him years ago and has not returned symptoms. It notes availability through W S Martin Co and warns against imitations of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by C M Shuford and W S Martin.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rocky Mountain tea, briar path and Mount Vernon, with cryptic names. The readable portion suggests a sensational or playful claim about “golden nuggets” and a list of places or people, but lacks cohesive facts or dates to form a clear news item.
An old plea promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney trouble. The ad cites S B Mace of Hickory North Carolina and Foster Milburn Co as US agents, urging readers to buy from dealers for 50 cents and to remember the name Dean's. It ends with a slogan about secrecy.
A historical advertisement roundup promotes Champerlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter. It also touts Pineules kidneys pills Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Rings Little Liver Pills Pine salve and general pro ad copy urging sale by W S Martin Co and other lines.
ManZan, advertised as a great remedy for piles, Prevents piles by avoiding constipation. Convenience lies in direct application via a small nozzle on the tube. Sold by W. S. Martin.
An advance sale advert promotes a yearly subscription to The Democrat for 51.00. The message emphasizes prepaid access and encourages readers to sign up for ongoing delivery. It cites no local events or dates beyond the price and payment terms.
Auction style appeal promises a New Home Sewing Machine to the first person sending 37 paid in advance subscriptions or renewals for one year. Prize includes machine with drawers attachments and covering. Others receive 20 percent commission on each dollar paid. Fervent call to get busy.
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