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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
8
An old Texas Wonder patent medicine ad claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate child bladder problems. It promises a 1.00 dollar price with a two month treatment and notes testimonials and nationwide druggist sales.
Old bandit Cole Younger, one of Civil War era outlaws, lies dying on the farm where he was born near Independence Missouri. He served time for the Northfield bank robbery in 1876, with his brother Bob having died in prison. Younger joined Quantrell's guerrillas and faced harsher public blame after the Lawrence raid.
An old man starts a business with 2 dollars 80 cents and grows fast by ads. He expands to a glass storefront on the square, keeps bold half page ads, and attracts steady customers. The tale credits persistent advertising as the key to success.
When you wake with a stiff back and muscle pains you may feel out of the race. Foley Kidney Pills claim to help kidneys remove poisonous waste matter and restore vigor. Sold everywhere.
George Dobbins survives a blood transfusion from his sister Amelia after injury in combat. Dr Blake links blood traits to behavior, while Amelia poses as George to redeem his cowardice charge and leads a daring mission to destroy enemy ammo. The ruse ends with promotion for gallantry and a homecoming.
An old health ad touts Sloan's Liniment to relieve neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatism from drafts. It promises rapid relief through improved circulation and a warm tingling comfort after one or two applications with sleep possible. Priced 25 cents at druggists.
The column recalls bygone days of small towns and simple pleasures as Abe Martin muses on how business efficiency changes life. He notes that people who are easy to know may not linger long in memory or in life’s rituals.
Marshall residents testify to the efficacy of Donn's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pains. A local baker, John Brandenstein, credits relief to the remedy after years of dull constant pain. Include price and distributor details for Donn's Kidney Pills.
Former U S senator and Chicago bank president William Lorimer faces conspiracy charges over wrecking the Lorimer Mundy bank chain. His partner Charles Mundy already serves five years. Lorimer proclaims his trial is for vindication and insists evidence is lacking.
Fragmentary text hints at a person named Yas onca in a large position and continuing a walk toward a goal. The passage is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or context for a fuller summary.
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