Doctor Horne claims cures for eczema and chronic ills in Moline ads
The notice quotes testimonials praising Dr. J Alvin Horne of Rock Island for curing long standing eczema and other chronic diseases. Frederickson of 2002 6th Avenue and Emma Anderson of 215 6th Avenue express gratitude, urging others to consult the physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Alyitt Horm
Bisbion
Aec
Hasbeen
Horne
Moline
J. Alvin ‘Horne
J. Alvin Horfie
Rock Island
Frederickson
6Th Avenue
Ill
Overworked Phrase Distinguishes Ordinary Dangers From Heroic Acts
A New Orleans Times-Democrat excerpt argues the common expression taking one’s life in one’s hands mislabels regular risk. It contrasts everyday hazards with true extraordinary danger, citing firemen, rescuers, and heroes who face peril with courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranaway
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Two Scotchmen and a Sunday Nickel Tale
A collection of brief anecdotes notes the fate of two Scotchmen in California one with a thistle and the other with honeybees the tale of a boy who fears losing the Lord s nickel and a history of dolls from home made to early shop crafted forms plus quips about human nature and dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Scotland
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Philadelphia
Schoool
Uttle
Netherlands
England
Soch
Flanders
Hall's Catarrh Cure and other patent remedies ad
Extensive midline advertisement endorses Hall’s Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney and Co. with local Toledo pharmacists West Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin. Claims internal blood action and cure for catarrh, price seven cents per bottle, testimonials offered. Also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds and sprains, Herbine for indigestion, with prices and local pharmacies listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
West & Traux
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hull
Punishments of the Ancient Regiments and Cat Myths
The piece describes the gantlet as a military punishment for theft with soldiers striking the offender, later replaced by a chained halberd and cat o nine tails sequence. It notes the inefficiency and degradation of the gantlet and the cruelty of the extended flogging ritual. It also cites curiosities about cats: yellow hairs imply female, and blue eyes supposedly indicate deafness.
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London Graphic
The Last Gladiatorial Combat And Other News
Ancient Rome ended gladiatorial games after Telemachus halted a fight in the Coliseum and the imperial edict of 404 banned such events across the empire. Also includes short snippets on Telemachus martyrdom, camera jokes, a top-rises-too-fast note, a nail injury remedy story, and patent medicine notices from Forkland Virginia and local pharmacies.
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Constantine
Italy
Vespasian
Telemachus
Coliseum
Roman Empire
Nero
The Joke on Ben
Tom and Ben worked together for thirty years in a grocery store where many unreasonable customers tested them. When Tom falls gravely ill a doctor says he cannot recover, and Tom jokes that it will be a great joke on Ben for tomorrow Ben must close and endure the same old complaints.
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Ben
Tom
Beth
Atchison Globe
Fatigue and Disease in Daily Practice Quote
A condensed excerpt from Sir John Paget's memoirs asserts that fatigue dominates as a promoter or permission of disease in everyday medical practice, more than any other casual condition. The quotation underscores fatigue as a central factor in illness onset and susceptibility.
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Sir John Paget
Praise for Chamberlains Cough Remedy in Wheeling Ad
A testimonial praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing a severe cough and chest pains after three bottles. The letter from Ralph Meyers in Wheeling, West Virginia, endorses the product and notes local retailers BF J Clendenin and E Heimbeck. Ballard's Horehound Syrup is also advertised as a lung remedy.
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Chamberlain
Ralph 8. Meyers
Wheeling
W. Va
Gale
BF. J. Clendenin
E. Heimbeck
Ballard
F. J. Clendenin
Battlea Pharmacy
Croup Remedy and Pile Ointment End Distressing Ailments
Di der John W. Rogers of Filley Missouri praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing a violent infant croup and preventing attacks when started early. The ad notes the remedy contains no opium and is safe for babies and adults. Also advertised Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment claims to relieve itching and bleeding piles starting with first use at 60 cents.
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Dider John W. Rogers
Filley
Chamberlain
F. J. Clendenin
E. Helmbeck
Clendenin
Recovered Speech and Hearing with Cream Basin
Mr Ely Brothers advertise Cream Basin claiming two years of use cures catarrh and restores hearing and speech. A teacher from Cranger town testifies his hearing is fully restored and his voice clear. Trial size ten cents, full size forty cents. Ely Bros, 56 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Brothers
LG Brown Cranger
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Notiss Sign Roams Maine Field Corn Weeds Spur Notice
A traveler along a Maine country road reports a cornfield overrun with rank weeds and a roadside sign reading Notiss None of Your Business Is This Corn Ain't Hoed. The odd notice draws attention to the neglected field.
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Maine
Speidel's Drug Listing and Price Note
Fragmentary OCR notes show a drugstore entry for Speidel's Drug at 1607 2d Avenue with prices around five dollars and a free consultation offer referenced in a garbled listing. Details are incomplete but suggest a local pharmacy ad.
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Ferrer
Speidel’s
Dr Ostrom Eye Ear Nose and Throat Clinic Hours
Doctor Ostrom specializes in eye ear nose and throat care with hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 to 1 on Wednesdays. Located in Mitchell Lynde Building Rock Island with telephone 5054.
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J. Alvin Horne
M. D
Mitchell & Lynde
Rock Island
Mitchell & Lynde Build
Rook Island
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Associat
Tyons
Cartio
Weg
Cleveland
BF. J. Clhndenin
Druggibst
Ollie
Belmer Reimers
San Francisco
Colorado
Rockies
Sierra Nevada
Los Angeles
F. Boyd
Gen’l Agt
Pass. Dept
Davenport
Tri-Cities
Weat Third Street
Cralile
Ferniah
Milwaukee Journal
F. J. Cleridenin
Battles Pharmacies
Squiggs
San Francisco Bulletin
Chicago News
J N Powell
Mr Powell
Forkland
F J Clendenin
White
Price
Miles
Nervine
Hastine
Harv
B. M TinvaLie
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Chicago
DR. Ostrom
Third Avenue
Louis H. Rieck
Harrison Street
Iowa
Galesburg
Quincy
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
C. B
Sixteenth Street
Glenn
Trevor
Glenn & Trevor
Fifteenth Street
South Moline
Moline State Savings Bank
PITAL
A. S&s. Wright
W. W. Wells
QO. F
Om Real Rotary Moline National Bank
15Th Street
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