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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
5
Public notice-like pitch extols Scott's Emulsion as a builder of flesh and strength for the weak and sick. It claims the tonic feeds nerves and organs and offers to send a couple of ounces free, with pricing stated for the product and other drugs. The rambling ad mentions New York address Scott & Bowne.
Rev. O J Budlong of Ashawar BR 1 writes Electric Bitters cured his long standing jaundice and liver trouble. He calls it a great tonic and nervine aiding liver kidney and stomach health. Sold by H C Hubbard druggist for 60 cents with guaranteed benefits.
The two year old child of Mr. P. L. McPheron of Harrisburg suffered sleepless nights due to stomach trouble. After giving half a Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablet the child slept through. Two boxes reportedly cured the problem and the child is well now. Sold by local druggists in Harrisburg.
Pieces from Renwick and Gilmore cover cattle shipments, farm sales, a new church plan, and local social notes. Frequent mentions include J. Day, Mallen, Hunter, C. W. Edgington, Bob Lind, and local residents amid farm auctions, hotel rental, and a young marriage in Humboldt county. Roosevelt and travel chatter punctuate a broad rural snapshot.
In Taos Ville Indiana W H Brown near death survived after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He claims the remedy gave immediate relief from asthma and later cured consumption pneumonia bronchitis and quinsy. Trial bottles free yet. Price 50 cents and one dollar guaranteed by H C Hubbard druggist.
A damaged ad claims traveling and constant motion jar the kidneys and cause kidney and bladder trouble. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as strengthening kidneys and curing kidney ailments. A locomotive engineer from Ohio reports relief after using the product. It also touts Foley's Honey and Tar for asthma and bronchitis with a local sale mention.
An old advertisement touts Holey's Honey and Tar as a cure for consumption in early stages. It claims notable efficacy and lists A. B. Ruse of Arkansas as the seller. The text reads like a vintage patent medicine pitch with references to consumption and cold remedies.
In many neighborhoods deaths from colic or cholera marbus occur before help arrives, so a reliable remedy is needed. Chamberlain's Colic, Obalery and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as undoubted lifesaver and pain reliever, sold by IL C Unbbard Humboldt, A Arent Hatland.
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