Poisonous Veil and Remedies Crowned by Medicine Ads
An 1890s advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to guard communities from malaria and other ailments, alongside Dr. King's New Discovery items and De Witt's Sarsaparilla. It extols for digestion, liver and kidney trouble, rheumatism, nervousness, appetite and sleep, and promotes trial bottles and guarantees through local druggists. Mentions Scott's Emulsion as part of careful living guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Dr. King
Bucklen
H.scailin
Scott
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed by Mothers
An old remedy claim for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup praised by mothers for teething children. Ad emphasizes affordability and asks customers to insist on this product. Also mentions De Witts Sarsaparilla and other quack claims with testimonials and variations of health tips.
Sewing Machines Triumph At 1889 Paris Exposition
The Universal Exposition of 1889 in Paris awarded Wheeler & Wilson the Grand Prize for their No. 9 family sewing machine and No. 12 industrial model. Nathaniel Wheeler received the Legion of Honor for the firm’s superiority. Also discussed is the impact of a Free Wool bill on American workers and domestic wool manufacturing, followed by praise for McKinley era protection and Clark’s Mills plush overcoat for President Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Amermwea
Ond Goid
Nathaniel Wheeler
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Chicago
Mr. Springer
Harrison
Hind & Harrison Plush Company
Clark’s Mills
R.G. Hoerlein
Payette Street
England
Utica Herald
Woolen Industry Prospers Despite Fears of Decline
Official figures show 5000 more workers in wool manufacturing from 1880 to 1890 and capital invested has doubled. The industry had seemed dying out with mills closing and waxes being reduced, prompting calls for explanation.
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Benin
Iineana
Hecansa
G. Root
Pearl
New Yorks
Seppo AI
Mor
Msi
W. He
Pstker
Parker
Balsam
Anding
P.O. Sder
A. Slocum, Jr
Pearl St
T. Walser
North Ave
Ferry
D. M. Ferry
Detroit
Mich
O.W. F. Shyder
M'vicker'’S Theater
Ill
de Witt
J. O. Gale. Druggist
Kia
Hormes
Mitch
L. D. Gale
Scott & Bowne
South 5Th Avenue
L. R. Patton
Rockford, III
L. ©. Gale
L. O
Sg Hartshorns Suite
Lewis & Bennett
Bennetts
J.E Greene
Witemit & 3
Levisen Co
TEE
Soret
Et Wea
Aris Tens
Sais
wWw
Collins
Springer and the Laborer
NGO
Stummena
Livauucu
Cassy
Blaine
Wis
A. P. Brown
Nelizh
Neb
Dale
Ceorce Dare D
Iola Santon
ICLA
Waupea County
Milwaukee Ralerts
Res Waupaes Jatt Bank
A Nupaca
Wie
Mamaltir
Warren, Pa
Wim
Newton, Ill
T. C. Dodd
Sr. Facobs Oil
ST. Jacobs Oil
L. O. Gale
Cruegist
Spring Goods
Justin
Jacob Becker
Mitchell - National Bank
U.S
Reierson Bros
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