Omaha in Awe of Ohio Pioneer L T Cooper
In Omani Nebraska January reports describe L T Cooper of Dayton Ohio as a rapid-earning entrepreneur whose medical preparations are drawing crowds. Demonstrations claim to relieve rheumatism with a single dose and restore stomach function, sparking widespread excitement and skepticism among physicians.
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Omani
Nebraska
Omaha
L. T. Cooper
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
Cooper
Eidea
Cooner
Illinois State Odd Fellows and Rebekah meeting in Lincoln and more events
News from Lincoln reports Hundreds of Odd Fellows and Rebekah from 25 central Illinois cities gathered for grand lodge sessions led by E R Suytor and John H Siken with Mrs Mao E Crowell and Mrs May P Miller active in the Rebekah work. Other dispatches cover Illinois Dairy association talks on tuberculosis, Chicago suicide, rising Wabash river near Mount Carmel, pneumonia deaths at Eureka, marriage incentives in Luttehfield, banker John Farson’s death in Chicago, labor-minor mine age cases in Joliet and Bureau counties, Carm city street investments, a frozen man found near Highlands, and a Scotland-Amercian betrothal in Streator. Additional reports include a Cairo shooting misidentification, Mount Vernon gang burglaries, and Havana telephone workers strike.
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Rebekah Assembly
Knights of Pythias Ball
Vandalia
Ilinois
Chicago
John Watson
South May Street
Peoria Street
Watson
Mount Carmel
Fee
White River
Eureka
Wil
Mam Uphof
Benson
Luttehfield
Justice of the
E. O'Bannon
T. L. Beverlige
John Farson
Oak Park
Farson
Parson, Leach & Co
Farson, Son & Co
Joliet
Clark Johnson
Devies
St. Paul
Bareat County
Cherry Mine
Davies
Bureau County
Carm
Hammond
Highlands
Scotland
America
Sara Jane Stewart
John Laurie
Cairo
William TD
Abernathia
McClure
John Glaab
Alexander County
Mount Vernon
Jeska Buidy
Willard
Frank
Jesse
Havana
Cure Rheumatism Through Sarsaparilla and Whiskey Remedy
A published cure claims a home formula for rheumatism using one ounce each of syrup of sarsaparilla compound and toris compound added to a half pint of whiskey. Take a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime, shake well. Drugstores can stock ingredients or order from wholesalers. Early doses supposedly show good results, and the course should be continued to restore strength and vitality.
Epidemic of Itch in Welsh Village
A fif teen year old account recalls an outbreak of the itch in Dowlais South Wrales where families suffered severe itching and sleeplessness. Doctors failed, a healer’s remedy worsened matters, and Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were credited with curing many cases. The writer and family used Cuticura for fifteen years.
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Dowlais
South Wrales
Thomas Hugh
Huron St
Chicago
Insomnia Advised to Madnoes If Not Remedied in Time
A Topeka woman credits Postum with curing insomnia and nervousness caused by coffee. She stopped coffee abruptly, switched to Postum, and reports gradual but complete improvement in sleep and digestion over five years. The letter promotes reading The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Topeka
Coe
Postum
Wellville
Enaine
Breaks a Cold in a Day Remedy Formula
Noted physician proclaims a fast cure for coughs and colds. The formula blends glycerine, concentrated pine, and whiskey to be taken every four hours, with instructions to shake before use. Pharmacists can stock ingredients from a wholesale house. concentrated pine comes in half ounce vials in airtight cases.
God must be having a party and honeymoon phrases
A fragmentary piece recalls a honeymoon couple speaking French to stay secret. A mother guides Julia through a church sighting, with the child joking that God is hosting a party. The last tale hints at an old Irishwoman’s humorous cruelty of drink and a dog’s loyalty.
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Julia
Teadera and Cure Claims Raise Medical Fraud Warning
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for proof of a successful case and includes testimonials. It also pitches Pall’s Pills for modest doctors and ends with a country church anecdote about a city doctor being asked if he was a Methodist.
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Mike
Leart
Hal
Ately Sur
Addram F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tede Hall
Lippincott
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Relief for Eyes
Free to Our Readers Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago offers an illustrated Eye Book and advice on proper application for Eye Trouble. Druggists claim Marine Helleyes Sore Eyes strengthens eyes soothes pain and reduces stinging and sells for a low price.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Change at Least in the Choir Terrors
An eight year old reports a change in the church choir a new terror has joined the choir and she relays the news with youthful alarm reflecting a lighthearted anecdote from Woman's Home Companion.
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Jesse
Resinol praised for eczema cures and patient savings
A physician extols Resinol as a wonderful treatment for eczema and itch, citing a patient who saved money by using a jar instead of costly remedies. The excerpt also includes assorted quips and advertisements for tonics, tobacco, and other products, reflecting a period newspaper mix of medical claims and lifestyle notices.
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Stevene
Dover
N. H
More Inkh am Cures and Women’s Health Claims
A historical advertisement cites multiple testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from nerve distress, bearing down, and female ailments. Women from Missouri and St Louis report improved nerves, reduced pain, and backache with the remedy, urging others to try it despite difficult cases.
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Dronogo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dra
Maz McK Nien
Oronogo
Louis
Ydin E. Pinkham
Mra
Herzog
Prescott Ave
St. Louis
Esling
Anne Peati Teks
der Yous
Sloan
J. C. Lex
Ninth St. S E
Washington, D. C
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DODDS
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Guare
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Carter
Arters
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Edward
Philadelphia Times
Farmer Brown
Farmer Jones
France
Cornell
Lewis
New York Press
Cleveland
Alsen
Zell
Inkham
Emedy
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Lawrence
Washington
Bet
N. Y
California
Twin Falla Country
Idaho
Sacramento Valley
Aettlera
H. L. Hollister
Dept. K
LaSalle St
Earls
Boston
Mass
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