Life and law and railway toil in a moral tapestry
A collection of anecdotes and sketches: a barrister weighing truth and tactic in a murder case, domestic spats about gender expectations, the fatigue and peril of long railway shifts, a Arizona traveler famed for frugal cunning, and a quip about a seraphically sweet woman in Harper's Weekly.
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Ad Promises Relief
An ad proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills as the exact remedy for constipation biliousness malaria and constitutional upsets. Mr A A Felton of Harriaville N Y endorses the product and Hanna Drug Co advertises the 25 cent pill at its drug store.
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Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harriaville
N. Y
Hanna Drug Co
Tongue of the Patient and Billing Woes
A doctor, time-pressed, asks a patient to spare her tongue while a husband complains of doctors and butcher bills. Mrs Blivens frets over Tommy’s health and medical costs. A joke lands on religious labels and a plumber husband.
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Blivens
Tommy
Mrs. Blivens
Plivens
Boston Transcript
Baltimore American
Twenty Five Cents Price of Peace Advertises Salve
A brief ad promotes Chamberlain's Salve for skin diseases with fast relief. Jamerson Drug Co. lists the product for sale.
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Chamberlain
Jamerson Drug Co
Kodol For Dyspepsia Endorsed By Georgia Official
Hon. Jake Moore State Warden of Georgia records a long battle with indigestion ending after trying Kodol. He cites rapid improvement, weight gain, and lasting health benefits, urging others to try the product. Letter dated Atlanta August 10, 1904, notes Hanna Drug Co as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake’ Moore
Georgia
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Ill
Kodol
Jake C
Mookee
Atlanta
Hanna Drug Co
Orphans Enjoy Automobiles in Atlanta Fund Drive
More than 400 orphans rode nearly a hundred cars in Atlanta on Tuesday. Uncle Robert Shedden led the joyful event with many lieutenants as observers looked on at Ponce de Leon where Mrs. H. L. Cardoza had arranged ice cream candy and attractions. The piece promotes Work Day for Georgia South Carolina Alabama orphans with donations of earnings profits to aid homes.
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Atlanta
Robert
Ponce de Leon
H. L. Cardoza
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Help For Those Who Have Stomach Trouble
After twelve years of stomach trouble and spending to cure it, Sam Mone EL Boyer of Folsom Iowa bought his wife Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The remedy helped her more than previous medicines and she continued using it. Jamerson Drug Co. offers samples free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
SamMone EL Boyer
Folsom
Iowa
Jamerson Drug Co
Fire Life and Real Estate Agent Dr Crum Offers Land and Fruit Trees
Dr J W Crum of Jackson Georgia advertises fire and life insurance, real estate services, fruit trees from several nurseries, and available land buildings and building lots.
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J. W. Crum
Jackson, Ga
Boy's Life Saved by Remedy After Dysentery Attack
A four year old boy survived a severe dysentery attack after two doctors gave up. The family used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil per directions and believes the life was saved. Jamerson Drug Co. offers the remedy.
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Chamberlain
William H. Strouine
Carbon Hill
Ala
Jamerson Drug Co
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Claim
R N Farrar of Cat Island La says a severe 1907 diarrhoea attack eased quickly after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He believes using it in 1902 would have saved a $100 doctor bill. Sold by Jamerson Drug Co.
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R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
Chamberlain
Jamerson Drug Co
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by Hanna Drug Co
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as pleasant easy to take pills. Hanna Drug Co sells the product to consumers seeking a gentle laxative or morning aid.
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DeWitt
Hanna Drug Co
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims sediment in water signals trouble and promises relief for rheumatism liver bladder and frequent urination. Free samples and a descriptive book are offered by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer & Co
Binguehamton
N.Y
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmichael
Mekibben Company
M. L. King
Feed & Sale Stable
Moharrpol
WM. I. Wagner
NEW Orleans Coffee. Co., Ltd
Smith
Mr. Potts
Nailroad
Arisona
Harper’s Weekly
Maria
London Mail
Hollisten
JouLister Davua Company
Madison
Wis
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Severonmay
New York
Washington, D
J. W. McCord
Benton Stret
The
University of Georgia
Forestry
Alfred Akerman
Athens, Ga
Co-Operative Fire
W. E. Watkins
Jackson
Bank Hall
West Side Square