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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1879

Page

5

Elements of weakness in our schools by Charlton

A Southern Indiana Teachers association address by Prof. T J Charlton argues against overloading curricula with many studies. He warns that modern cities push twelve or more subjects, risking a failed system. high schools should build on strong primary education, not imitate Western extravagance.

A. J. Thomas Vincennes T. J. Charlton Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association Ile Isud Fle Amerigo Vespucci Vasco de Gama Charlton Horace Mann Liz Compeera Indiana

London Hair Color Restorer praised by readers

A testimonial extols the London Hair Color Restorer as pure free from impure ingredients and effective in restoring hair and even eyesight. Mrs Sakasi A Eviror and others in Oxford Raleigh Norfolk endorse its beauty and preservation effects and note broad local sales at leading druggists. Bottles cost 75 cents each or six for four dollars.

London Mre. Elliott Oxford N. C A&c A Santos Norfolk Raleigh

Endorsed Cure Claims for Swayne's Ointment

Judge Harden of Quitman Georgia and others report relief from itching piles and tetter after using Swayne's Ointment. Testimonies cite complete cures, with one Hinsdale New Hampshire user noting long trouble ended at Thomas's drug store Brattleboro Vermont. Sold by druggists. 50 cents per box or three boxes for $1.25 from Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia.

Edward R. Harden Judge County Court Quitman Swayne James S. M’comb Millersburg W. Sharp Sewville

Dr. Swayne’s Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills Promote Health

Advert describes Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills as a mild purgative aiding liver stomach and bowels. Claims relief for headaches dyspepsia bilious intermittent fevers and female irregularities. Mail order available 25 cents per box or five boxes for a dollar from Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia.

Swayne Dr. Swayne & Son North

Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Endorsed

A reader testifies to the cough remedy’s effectiveness for colds and sore throat. Advertisers urge trial bottles at 25 cents, large size for a dollar, or six for five dollars, with directions to contact Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia. The piece also includes a controversial Southern press note about watermelon crops and a playful linguistic remark from the Danbury News on the word unwisdom.

DR. Swayne & Son Philadelphia

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