Critics urged to apologize to Christian Science believers
An old soldier renounces his Civil War pension after converting to Christian Science, surrendering twelve years of benefits for imagined rheumatic and stomach ailments. The Savannah Morning News questions the vast pension roll, suggesting Christian Science could save taxpayers about 140 million annually, while noting broader evangelistic appeal.
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Topeka
Kan
Washington
The
Savannah Morning News
Christian Science
Brother Hancock
Emulsion Claims to Heal Chronic Weakness and Loss of Flesh
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for weak, emaciated patients labeled chronic cases. It asserts the product builds new flesh and blood, increases appetite, and strengthens the system. Free doses are offered and label imagery is emphasized for each bottle.
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Cott
Scott
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Praise for Chamberlain Cough Remedy and Early 1900s adverts
A bundle of testimonial snippets extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Dr King’s New Life Pills, touting cures and health boosts. Includes ads for Harris Drug Co. in Wheeling and Jackson Georgia real estate listings, free samples, and quips on marriage and virtue.
Farm Loans in Butts County Forsyth Georgia
We offer long term low interest loans on improved farms in Butts county with no commission charged. A reasonable fee covers land inspection and title abstracts. Apply to Cabanissa & Wing ham, Forsyth, Ga.
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Butts County
Cabanissa& Wilingham
Forsyth
Engagement at the resort shocks a parlor scene
A Baltimore American excerpt humorously captures Millicent’s letter announcing an engagement to the resort landlord. The parents react with theatrical shock fearing scandal yet celebrate the union as the daughter’s summer romance unfolds in playful dialogue.
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Millicent
Scott
If You Can't Sleep At Night use Smiths Nerve Restorer
An advertisement for Smiths Nerve Restorer a true nerve tonic claimed to cure nervous prostration without opium. Product sold by Harris Drug Co with no further details.
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Smith
Harris Drug Co
Startling Surprise Powers Through Electric Bitters
A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana, once crippled by ten years of rheumatism, reports total relief after taking Electric Bitters. He writes I have not felt a twinge in over a year. The remedy is said to regulate kidneys purify blood and cure rheumatism neuralgia nervousness and aid digestion. Only 50c at Harris Drug Co.
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A. T. Headley
Tilden
Ind
Harris Drag Co
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Ralph §. Meyers
Thirty-Seventh St
Wheeling
W. Va
Kinard & Clark's
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
J. T. Bryan
Jackson, Ga
Jackson Mercantile CO
Spivey
Walton Furnace
Bucklen
Harris Drug
New York Press
Lithis
Castoria
New York
Bears
the Centaur Company
New York City
W. I. Wagner
Florist
McDonough Street
South Georgia
Ware County
Satilla
Waycross
D. J. Crawley
Waycross, Ga
Chas. A. Butner
Jackson
Crum
J.wm. McCord
Benton Street
Y. A. Wright
Georgia
J. 8. Johnson & Company
Walstein W. McCord Jackson
N. J. Harmon
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Chicago
Mead’s Photo Studio
Whitehall Street
Atlanta, GA
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