Vinol praised by Mrs Windrom for senior vitality
Mrs Sarah J Windrom of Chicago, cousin of Zachary Taylor and grandniece of Alexander Hamilton, extols Vinol as a Godsend to the elderly. She notes Law 76 years old yet strong, sleeping well and enjoying renewed appetite, claiming Vinol’s palatable tonic benefits and iron-enriched cod liver formula. The testimonial touts Vinol as a genuine cod liver preparation with oil removed and iron added.
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Sarah J, Windrom
Chicago
Zachary Taylor
W Welfth
United States
Alexander Hamilton
Marshfield Times uses local humor and testimonials
In a 1907 issue the Marshfield Times prints a mix of community notes, a playful anecdote on ambition and letters, plus a testimonial from C C Floyd of Kershaw about Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble. Guaranteed at Sexton Bros. drug store with trial bottles.
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C.C. Floyd
Kershaw
S.C
Dr King
Sexton Bros
Not Going to Let Any Old Reader Boss Me
A young girl in a reading lesson proclaims she will not be ruled by a third reader. She declares to speak truth and obey parents, urging gentleness and restraint while criticizing the bossy tone of older instruction. The incident contrasts current youth with past preaching by Mrs. Hannah More and Sanford and Merton.
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Hannah More
Sanford
Merton
Weike
Mtocherter
Dangers of a Cold and How to Avoid Them
A health note warns that colds cause more fatalities than other causes, urging early treatment. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as prompt and effective, claiming it follows nature to loosen coughs and restore health, and notes Sexton Bros. as sellers. The piece includes a dramatic anecdote about rescuers during a city terror event and a witty exchange between a man and a widow about loss and beauty.
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Nature
Sexton Bros
Wise Counsel from the South Promotes Electric Bitters
I R Blankenship of Beck Tenn urges readers to try Electric Bitters for back and kidney trouble. He claims a free bottle gave relief and several more bottles cured him completely. Sold under guarantee at Sexton Bros. drug store. Price unspecified.
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I. R. Blankenship
Beck
Tenn
Sexton Bros. Drug Store
Price Ie
Chilling Thought
A high Russian officer jokes about keeping good hours and the old saying early to bed, early to rise. The interviewer rebuts, noting the phrase could imply something dangerous, but the officer deflects with a offended explanation.
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Bea
Christo the Cuban War Captain Known For Cruelty and Fear
About eighteen months before the United States declared war on Spain for Cuba, Spanish Captain Christo arrived in Travana with a feared reputation. He led the Devils, a ruthless unit noted for massacres and brutal tactics. Surrounded by Cuban rebels, Christo faced capture, endured torture attempts, and finally died in the jungle after his bravado failed and fear overtook him.
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Copsright
CM. Sutcliffe
United States
Spain
Cuba
Christo
Travana
Te Wag Kman
Madrid
General Weyler
Theso
Christo Coane
Chiristo
Cuetbars
Itn
Christ
Dei Ly
Feellar
Christe
Catan
Orcher
Hargna
Ike
Origin of Word Hurricane and Its Early Spellings
The piece traces the term hurricane from portu gale references to storms and the evolving spellings through Shakespearean era. It notes variants such as Tynboon and other forms as navigators linked the word to Caribbean or Yucatan origins, with English adoption from maritime usage.
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Tortuga
Spain
England
Special Announcement on Foley's Honey and Tar
Public notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy under the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It claims no opiates, refunds druggists’ money if ineffective, and urges use for children and adults. The ad cites a photographer’s complaint and a smallpox warning, with brand details and a yellow package.
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Foley
Sexton Bros
Footpads Halt Stranger In City Street Tale
Sympathy floods the scene as two footpads confront a man on a lonely street. The stranger claims he is downtown buying Christmas gifts for his family and friends, while bystanders joke about his finances and offer a nickel carfare.
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Pete
Christman
Chicago Daily News
Cure Chilblains with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claim
John Kemp of East Otsfeld Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for chilblains and frost bites and notes its use on fever sores ulcers and wounds. The ad from Sexton Bros drug store claims cure and comfort for skin ailments. A separate scene describes a sensational crash between a leading lady’s car and a milk cart with humorous fallout and media reaction.
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John Kemp
East Otsfeld
Bucklen
Sexton Bros. Drug Store
Cara
Press Cnt
Wuddin
Chicago
Linily News
Prevent Appendicitis and Cold Remedies Then and Now
An old ad roundup urges prevention of appendicitis by addressing constipation with Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup. It also notes Preventives candy tablets for colds, claiming to stop sneezing and potentially avert pneumonia. Mentions Sexton Bros and a Scottish joke.
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Orine
Orin
Sexton Sros
Sexton Bros
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