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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1899
Page
7
Fragmentary clipping discusses influenza benefit and cautions about remedies. Mentions hot water immersion, iron acids, and iron tonics. Referenced names hint at Toledo and Cooper with discussion of money lending and a dubious remedy claim.
A discussion on primitive man surviving against animals shows he relied on brain power to outpace beasts. The argument asserts humans led with intellect rather than brute force, proving early man’s supremacy in the race of life. An advertising insert promotes Simmons Liver Medicine claiming to regulate digestion and improve health.
Jackson Drug Co thanks patrons in a New Year message dated January 5 1899. The note highlights enlarged stock druggist sundries paints oils glass and wallpaper and emphasizes prescription service and family receipts. The column also advertises Hunt's Lightning oil as a remedy and invites continued patronage from customers. Nearby references promote J W Bankston Photo Co gallery on Mena Street near the depot.
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