17 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1891
Page
1
The fragment discusses James Russell Lowell and public figures, then shifts to medical ad copy touting electric tonics and liver aids. It warns of dyspepsia and indigestion, endorsing a health institute and a mail order cure with guaranteed efficacy and low cost.
A fragmentary page advertises numerous tonics and cures including whiskey as medicine, liniments, and nostrums. It mentions Swayne’s nostrum, Bow to Cure ailments, and a Shilo’s Vitaizer with dubious health claims. Includes testimonials from investors and broad claims of cures for coughs, colds, and digestive issues.
The article discusses opium and Chinese smuggling into the United States, criticizing official curbs and labor and drug costs. It notes British commercial influence across borders and mentions associated social concerns, with references to Montana and Washington and a generic medical ad included in the text.
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