Wildcat Smith Beats Comanche Chief To Free White Captive
Old Wildcat Smith, a veteran Texan and frontier fighter, challenged Comanches in a life risking game of seven up to win liberty for a white girl. After winning the first hand, he offered another bet with his life, freeing both him and the captive when Big Laugh dealt a losing hand. The rescued woman later testified. she is the widow of Colonel Sam Jones. Smith remains a rugged hunter living in the Brazos region.
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Wildcat
Smith
Houston
The
Republic
Cuba
Devilriver
Big Laugh
Laugh
Brazos
Sam Jones
Shiloh
St. Louis Globe
The Supreme Test in a Doctor's Fee Jest
A Boston Commercial Bulletin item describes a comic medical consultation in which a doctor proclaims no heart disease after a physical exam. The patient quips that if the illness were real, the fee would have caused him to drop dead, ending with a humorous charge of fifteen dollars.
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Boston Commercial Bulletin
Annual Poultry Show Promoters Move To Start Show
Hood's Pills Sold everywhere, 25 cents. ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW. The Republican notes inquiries from across the state about the annual exhibition in the city. A state organization formed last year aims to boost the event. Some want the premium list issued. locals urged to prepare and begin the show.
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Hood’s
Tuk Republican
A Sure Cure for Croup Remains Trusted Through Years
The notice explains that hoarseness signals croup onset and a harsh cough follows. Using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness or after the cough appears can prevent the attack. The product is said to be widely used, reliable for twenty five years, and sold by L. O. Gale, Druggist.
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L. O. Gale
Druggiet
Three Bites by a Shark Near Punta Gorda
J Morris and Loren Hill recount a peculiar encounter with a tarpon and an immense shark near Punta Gorda. While pursuing a large tarpon, a shark bit the tarpon twice, removing a half moon weighing about ten pounds, killing the tarpon. The shark then took a larger half moon, and while hauling the tarpon aboard, bit off the tail equal to one third the length and about one fourth the weight. The remaining fish weighed 164 pounds, and the fish would have weighed about 220 pounds. They beat the shark with oars as the scales showed 344 by 414 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Morris
Loren Hill
Punta Gorda
Generous Ads Promote Cough Remedy Trust
A newspaper fragment highlights Dr. King's New Discovery and other remedies with claims of curing coughs colds and dyspepsia. Testimonials credit cures for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat lung troubles. Products mentioned include Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and One Minute Cough Cure with local sellers and guarantees.
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Dr. King
Carlon S. H. Scallin
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup Endorsed By Ark Resident
Mrs R R Wilson of Gordon Arkansas lauds Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as a household medicine for coughs colds la grippe consumption and bronchial affections. The ad urges Cascarets candy cathartic as a remedy for constipation with prices 10c and 25c and a druggist refund if it fails.
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R. R. Wilson
Gordon, Ark
L. O. Gale
C.C.C
How to Disinfect A Contagious Room The Simple Method
A physician outlines basic disinfection for rooms with contagious disease. Boil nonessential linens in a zinc salt solution, fumigate with sulfur, and spray walls lightly. Close openings, use sulfur candles in water, and avoid inhaling fumes.
Electric Bitters Heal Run Down Men and Women
Brave men and women suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite nervousness headaches and tired run down feelings. J W Gardner of Idaville proclaims Electric Bitters restore strength and appetite for 50 cents at S H Scallin's drug store with a guaranteed bottle. Also notes on river log jam and a remark about a “Dead Injun” on paper then Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised by D B Johnston for rheumatism and a tale of a soldier being nailed down in a tent at Turkish bath conditions.
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Bradfield
Lgradfield
Willie
Wmaster
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ing
S. H. Scallin
Lacoote
Aroostook
From the Civil War to Cure All: Arnica Salve and Remedies
A vintage advertisement showcases Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claimed to heal ulcers and wounds after a Civil War injury, with praise for fast skin cures and a guaranteed purchase price. It lists other remedies including One Minute Cough Cure and Beggs Hair Renewer, touting their quick effects and universal claims with testimonials and money-back guarantees.
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G. B. Steadman
Newmark
Mich
S. H. Scallin
H.E. Thompson
Milledgeville
Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
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P. O
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E.C DeWitt &Co
Chicago
Munnt Co
Scientific American
Iah & Bo Co
Wildcat” Smith
Binner
Nual
Mre. S. D
Fairport
Kan
Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Richmond
G. C.C
Mitchell National Bank
Paya
G. Davison
BE. J. Quigley
Nu. L. Davison
Mitchell, South Dakota
I. T., Morrow
Geo. H. Rew
H.R. Kibbbe, Cashie
D.T. Gilman
QO. L. Branson
W. Seaman
P. Beck Wita
Ass’t
First National Bank
Mitchell
South Dakota
Gilman
J. D. Newsomer
J.S. Daniel
A. A. Saynton
Duncan J. Waleath
Wheeler & Wilson
Queen
Progress
E. B. van Alstine
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