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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1884
Page
4
A dated advertisement panorama extols judicious advertising as essential for business growth and customer retention, contrasting with the dangers of neglect. It pivots to promotional claims for McDonald’s Worm Powders and Tonic for horses and cattle, offered by J A McDonald and backed by druggists Johnston Loway & Co, with disclaimers and refunds.
The Philadelphia Times pledges stronger, more prosperous years with broader readership and a robust staff. It emphasizes independence, concise editing, and wide appeal to all citizens, promising rapid modernisation of the weekly and daily editions.
The piece questions the honesty of medicine ads and cites several products offering money refunds if users are dissatisfied. It notes Mc Donald's Liver Pills, Great Blood Purifier, Dr. Kessler's cough medicine, Curtis' Carmelite Cordial, and claims they promise refunds and cures for ailments from liver trouble to cholera in promotional copy.
In Newport Pa and Millheim PA agents and Philadelphia firms, B M Eby John son Holloway & Co market Dr Kessler Cough Medicine Mc Donalds Improved Liver Pills and Celebrated Worm Powders. Endorsed by physicians with trial packages and money back offers. Entirely vegetable and promoted as superior for croup whooping cough lung troubles and related ailments.
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