Peruna claims praised by patients in testimonials
A collection of testimonial letters extols Peruna as a reliable remedy for catarrhal trouble and colds. James F. Wilber of Oneonta and Edward Laws of Crown Point along with other named users credit Peruna with curing long-standing throat and chest symptoms, improved vitality, and restored singing ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Wilber
Oneonta
Perana Medicine Co
Columbus
Perana
David FP
Wishker
Mercury dangers in catarrh cures and fake remedies
A mixed read of unsafe medicines and dubious claims warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and internal tonics. It notes the mislabelled Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Pills, marketing hype like Klean Kool Kitchen, and various consumer tips from a bygone era, including electric lamps for horse carriages and coal versus coke yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Chenny & Co
Remembering Home Through Time and Duty
An old letter urges returning soldiers to honor their roots and the parents who wait. It speaks of homesick hearts, enduring love, and the call of duty as life opens with promise yet memory keeps the way back to familiar shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyom
End of Love's Dream in Fort Smith Encounter
John Benton and his wife Margaret travel between Little Rock and Fort Smith when Flora, a former sweetheart and stage star, reappears in their lives. Flora reconnects with John and stirs old memories as the Benton household grapples with jealousy, family ties, and a plan to extend their quiet routine with a holiday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Tree Lane
John
Fiora
Jack
Mra
Margaret
Flora
Raix
Mra Benton
Calheborogh
Mia
Benton
Marco
Mrs. Benton
Vivian Clare Howard
Chicago
Moat
Flore
Jack Benton
Wwe
Flora Marley
Margeret
Miss Marcey
Jock
Lordly Strut Hero Stirs Boss to Permit Benzine Reimbursement
A stranger helps a crying boy lose a dollar to buy benzine, confronts the boy’s employer, and ensures the loss is not punished. The employer reluctantly pays out a dollar while the man with the nobly proud bearing walks on up Broadway, leaving the scene intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himmel
Liberty Street
Broadway
Boo-hoo Woo
Lordly Strat
New York Press
Suppression of Betting and Elephant Carriage Factoids
The Jersey government leads by example in stamping out betting with penalties of ten pounds for first offenses and one hundred pounds or months of hard labor for second offenses. An unrelated note claims a full grown elephant can carry three tons on its back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Laws
Woice
JaHue Welsitts
Beneca Street
Buffelo
Sangerlust
New York
New York City
Julius Wolealitz
Hartman
The
Hartman Sanltarian
Columbus, C
Jersey
Also Mentioned on This Page
FP. Given
Snex
N. B
Peruna
C. F
Crown Point
Ind
Perans
Lusge
Tiroat
L. Wilber
Wei
Jos. F. Smiths
Hewlett Bros. CO
SA Han Pension Dickfoild
Washington, D c
Corp
Winslow
Eenree
Ecolor
Berlin
Piso
Gia
Tommy
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