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Worm Killer Claim and Ozark Mineral Riches Highlight Ozark Region
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges as a cure for worms in children with symptoms such as grinding teeth and stomach pains. The piece then shifts to a regional feature praising the Ozarks for mining potential, detailing lead and zinc production, ore quality, and extensive mineral districts across Missouri and Arkansas, with notes on iron ores and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brishin
Elgin, Ill
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ozark
Missouri
Arkansas
Ozarks
Crawford
Christian
Howell
Greene Shannon
Tripoli
South Central
Jefferson City
Southeast Missouri
Phelps
Franklin
Dent
Iron
St. Francois
Bollinger
Wayne
Butler
Ripley
Carter
Oregon
Shannon
Miller
Camden
Morgan
Benton
St. Clair
Missour
Madisom
Pacifico
Valley Park
Crystal City