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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1879

Page

4

Tale of Bill Hesa and Bob Jones in a Tennessee cabin

In a Tennessee cabin a circle of rough miners recounts tales about Bill Hesa who supposedly swallowed a peach pit and grew a peach tree from his stomach. Another story follows Bob Jones who develops a raisin like growth from his eye that becomes a small maple tree, then vanishes after he sleeps. The column ends with an advertisement for the London Hair Color Restorer touting its purity and a testimonial from Mrs. Sanan A. Unusor.

Tennessee Bill Hese Bill Bob Jones Bill Hesa Bob Pete

Senator Woollen Praised by Editor in Impranapolis

Inpranapolis March 27 1879 editor Vevay Democrat lauds Doctor Woollen senator as industrious and influential. He led Public Buildings and served on Finance Education Benevolent Institutions and Sanitary committees, often working late. Also notes London bicycle feat and Kostan brewer hiring a Cincinnati supervisor at high pay.

Senate Chamber

Swayne's Ointment Praised By Judges And Citizens

Edward R. Harden the Quitman Georgia county court judge reports complete relief from itching piles after using Swayne's Ointment. James S. M'Comb of Millersburg Ohio calls it a sure and pleasant remedy for Itching Piles. L Tailor of Hinsdale New Hampshire credits it after thirty years of suffering. Sold by all druggists and by mail 50 cents or three boxes for 1.23 from Dr Swayne and Son Philadelphia.

Edward R. Harden Judge County Court Quitman Swayne James S. M’comb Millersburg W. Sharp Newville L. Tailor Hinsdale N. H Thomas’s Brattleboro Bugus Singer Manufacturing Company Jefferson County Singer Eastein Cross Street C. Pfeifer Wm. McMillan R.G. Marsh M. H. Daily M.C. Logan Singer Manufacturing Co East Main Cross Street Madison Ind Robert J. Fields N. B

Swayne's Tar and Sarraparilla Pills Promised as Universal Purge

An advertisement touts Dr Swayne's Tar and Sarraparilla Pills as a mild purgative for many ailments from headaches and indigestion to bilious fever and constipation. It claims liver stimulation and cleansing of the stomach and bowels, with mail-order options from Dr Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.

Swayne Dr. Swayne & Son S Xth Street Philadelphia N. Loulaville Tutt Prvaiece

Swayne’s Wild Cherry Syrup Endorsed By Philadelphia Firms

A testimonial-filled ad extols Dr. Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry for coughs colds and asthma relief. Included are merchant endorsements from Sam’s G Scott and H Myers of Philadelphia. Prices 25¢ trial 1 large 5. Also a stray anecdote about Peggy and a miller weighing meal and a boy asking what he was crying about.

DR. Swayne & Son Philadelphia Peggy

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