Historical cures and tonic products in early ads
A collage of old advertisements shows Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as blood and mucous surface medicine with 75 cent bottles and testimonials. Also promoted are Allen's Foot Ease powder for foot comfort and shoe fit, plus notices of artificial rubies by M. Verneuil.
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Hail
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
West & Truax
O. WaAtpixe
Kinxan & Maxvix
Hall
Brooklyn Eagie
Waldorf-Astoria
Mum
Allen
al Ien
Olmsted
le Roy
M. Verneul
Paris
Indian Lawyer D. C. McCurtain Passes Bar Exam
D C McCurtain son of Choctaw Governor Green McCurtain passes the bar admission exam in open court at South McAlester. Judges praise his command of fundamental law and note his modest demeanor and strong likeness to his father, a renowned Indian leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
D. C
McCurtain
City guest and county guest discuss turnips in air debate
Chicago Tribune reports a city guest questions feeding cows turnips. The county guest replies sometimes and asks why. City guest notes turnips are over 90 percent water, linking diet to urban air quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Was It a Dreadful Scandal in Washington?
Mrs Cayenne comments that the matter was a dreadful humiliation for those involved as it reached newspapers, noting they lacked sufficient influence to keep it out of public notice. The exchange reflects a cynical view of media exposure and political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Star
Mrs Cayenne
Hong Kong
Hong
Family Finds Health Through Postum Coffee Substitute
In Millville Massachusetts a seven member family credits Postum Cereal Coffee with restoring health after stomach troubles and nervousness. The mother reports relief after a month and full recovery after six months, praising Postum and Grape Nuts as the trusted foods supporting their strong household. She shares the product with relatives and advocates its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millville
Mass
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creo
monarch under military rule in belgrade as king karageorgevitch rises
Belgrade reports say King Peter I will be a figurehead under a military dictatorship led by Col Marichin and Col Mitcchitch with army officials guarding every prefect. Officials suppress republican ideals while editors face coercion. Public ignorance grows as tensions rise over the future of serbian governance.
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Belgrade
Peter 1
Marichin
Mitcchitch
L. Jubomir Schiokovics
Belgrade Objek
Officers’ Club
Peter Karageorgevitch
Roosevelt
Ayakumoylis
Russia
Austria
Peter
United States
National Assembly
Karageorgevitch
Europe
Witty exchanges stalled wagers in Boston bulletin
A brief comic exchange features a baker and butcher debating bets over dough. The item notes Princess Loulac of Saxony being prayed for again in the Dresden royal chapel, with a clipped nod to an unhappy queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Princess Loulac of
Saxony
Royal Chapel
Dresden
Penuna Health Claims From College Man and Congressman
The letter features John W. Meng of Indianapolis praising Peruna as a cure for stomach catarrh after six weeks use. It also includes Willis Brewer of Alabama endorsing Peruna as a tonic and urging readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s advice for ailments.
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John W. Meng
Jefferson Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Business College
Penune
Willis Brewer
Congress
Alabama
Hartman
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
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Samuel Ter
Pact
Ring’ Brow
Tae Ngelthou
Annday
Jonea
Iphia Press
Washington
Ee Vaaren
Bears
Rootbeer Bold
York Owls
Faunas
Trae
Western
Canada
Amartcane
Wartern
Ottawa
Can
E.T. Holmes
Jackson St
Paul
Minn
W. Veaner
New York
Omar Ibined Gannilan
Oas City Instiiute
Wease
H. Hoke
York
Penna
New York Times
Lew
Rootsraliburn
Bianca
Basan
John
Prentiss Ingreham
James
Ernest
Ira. Winslow
Mave
Indiana
Winchester
Ely
Drugelatec
ELY Shothers & New York
Newark
Hover
Weauae
Ee Cure Constipation
Emedy Company
Chiaage
Montreak
Rew
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Water Street
New York City
Sioux City
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