Sable Island and Its Grim Atlantic Graveyard
The article recounts Sable Island’s perilous history as a graveyard of the Atlantic. It notes repeated shipwrecks since Cabot in 1447, the island’s shifting sands, and its location south of Newfoundland near Nova Scotia. It warns mariners to navigate its dangerous seas along routes from New York or Liverpool toward the Gulf of St Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sable Island
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Halifax
Cape Canso
Nova Scotia
Canadian
New York
Kort Oter
Liverpool
Secorcely
Porta
Gulf of St Lawrence
Europe
Quebec
Montreal
Cabot
Pain Balm and Liniment Ads From Old Newspaper Fragment
A string of 19th or early 20th century medicinal ads tout Chamberlain's Pain Balm Ballard's Snow Liniment Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Ely's Cream Balm and related remedies. Catarrh and skin remedies feature alongside tonics and liniments with prices and distributor names.
Island Shores and Shifting Sands Shape Harbor Hazard
The text describes an island with two sand ridges forming a shifting valley and a shallow saltwater lake eight miles long. The sands may someday erase the submerged wreck path, leaving a dangerous reef-like bank. A former wider harbor opened to the Atlantic in 1836 before a heavy storm closed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Keems
Atlantic
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Colombo Watchmaker
Chas M Cramer, a Colombo watchmaker, highly recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He notes quick chest cold relief and that one bottle often cures hoarseness in kids. Sold by F J Clendenin and E Heimbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chas. M. Cramer
Colombo
Ceylon
F. J. Clendenin
E. Heimbeck
Millions marvel at Dr. King's New Life Pills claim
Advert text touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for stomach liver and bowel troubles dyspepsia loss of appetite jaundice biliousness fever and malaria claiming vast efficacy. Sold for 25c at Clendenin's drug store. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised to destroy worms and improve appetite digestion and growth in infants priced 2c at Clendenin and Hattley pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Clendenin
BF. J. Clendééhist and
Hattley Pharmacies
Sable Island a remote coast of Canada with wrecks and lights
The passage describes Sable Island as a perilous shelter for two vessels wrecked in storms. It notes 50 inhabitants, four rescue stations, and two lighthouses under Canadian oversight. Shipwrecked crews linger up to a year awaiting rescue or a supply steamer, while ponies on the sand are auctioned in Halifax to support keepers. MAX OWEN. THE BEST BLOOD PURIFIER. Cham berlain's tablets advertised.
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Istand
Newfield
Sable Island
Halifax
Max Owen
New Discovery Aids Hebron Doctor in Cough Cure
Dr Mr Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio describes losing his voice two years ago to severe cold and obstinate cough. After 35 years as a practicing physician he tried many remedies with little help until Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds gave quick relief and improvement over ten days. Clinically advertised by Clendenins drug store with trial bottles free. Ballard s Horehound Syrup also promoted by Clendenin and Rattlea Pharmacies as preventative aid.
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Mr. Scarbrough
Hebron
Ohio
King
Clendenins Drug Store
Ballard
Clendenin
Rattlea Pharmacies
Electric Bitters Promises Relief From Malaria and More
Colonial era remedy claim for malaria germs thriving in marshy Virginia and elsewhere. Electric Bitters praised for destroying germs and curing malarial troubles and typhoid prevention. Customer testimonial from John Charleston of Byesville Ohio endorses effectiveness. Prices listed. also Buckeye Pile Ointment and Herbine promoted for digestion and health with various prices.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Severe Runaway Injury
A near fatal runaway left a horrible leg ulcer on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois after four years no remedy worked. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him and is advertised for bolts burns bruises cuts corns scalds skin eruptions and piles at Clendenin’s drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Clendenin
Cure Varicocele Without Surgery Claimed
A treatment touts curing varicocele and related conditions without cutting or removing tissue. It claims to restore weakened veins, avoiding mutilation and preserving vital organs. The description targets men suffering from varicocele strict ure rupture seeking noninvasive relief.
Free X Ray Examination and Private Treatment Offer
Doctor offers free X ray exams for a short period and promises private counsel at no charge. He treats nervous debility, private diseases, stricture, hydrocele, rupture, blood poison, kidney and urinary issues, reflex complications, and female diseases, with a legal contract guaranteed. Clients can mail histories for a home consultation and receive an honest opinion free of charge.
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Aaa
Salile Island
Atlantic Ocean
Philip E. Rhoads
Pennville, Mo
F. J Clendenin
Battles Pharmacies
Dr. Wood
Dean
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren
New. York
Sota
Easy Lin
Stari
Wast Lignt
Vegas
J Clendenins
E Heimbeck
Virginia
John Charleston
Byesville
Tabier
J. Alvin Horne
Mitchell & Lynde Bldg
Rock Island
Moshe Rane Te
Burtis Srezatees
Lorimer Stoddard
F Marion Crawford
Old Madrid
Fluke's
Davenport
Lloyds
P. O
Moline
John H. Mueller
Second Avenue
Mott’s Pennyroyal Pills
DR. Mott's Chemical CO
Cleveland
F . Clende Nin
DR. Ostrom
Illinois Theatre Building
Rock Taland
Simon Lewis
7Th Street
Third Ave
Mk Tela Tel
Opera House
Tri-Cities
California
Oregon
Los Angeles
San Jose
San Francisco
EL Paso
Colorado and Scenic Line
Moline Heating & Construction Caxteenth
Louis H. Rieck
Harrison Street
Iowa
the.Mengel Market
Fifth Avenue
Frank Haynes
Friedman
Hammond
Northwest
Utah
Aangdahe
Washington
C. B. & Q. Depot
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