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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

7

Medina River irrigation dam project advances in Texas

San Antonio reports a 2 million dollar Medina River irrigation dam 84 miles from the city. A 25 mile railroad to haul materials is planned. The structure will be 1360 feet long and 160 feet high, claimed to be the largest irrigation dam in the United States. 60,000 acres will be developed for farming. Financing is led by Dr. F S Pearson, also involved in the Metaxa dam in Mexico and other irrigation projects in South America.

San Antonio Texas Medina River United States F. S. Pearson Metaxa Mexico South America

Newark Man Credits King’s New Discovery With Life Saving Cure

James B. Mer shon of Newark New Jersey battled lung hemorrhages and weakness for eight months. He began using Dr King’s New Discovery three weeks ago and reports strong improvement. The ad promotes the remedy for weak lungs persistent coughs la grippe asthma hay fever and other lung troubles with a trial bottle offered free and guaranteed by dealers.

James B. Mershon Newark N. J

Foley Kidney Pills Pitch and Political Bid Mention

An ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as regulating kidney and bladder function and invites trial at Phoenix Drug Store. The piece also notes Lieutenant Governor George W. Clark of Iowa will seek the gubernatorial nomination next year.

George W. Clark Iowa

Leading California Druggist Endorses Honey and Tar Compound

A Pasadena firm Foley and Co. extols Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe efficient expectorant for all ages with no narcotics and no nauseating effects. Demand noted by C. H. Ward Drug Co. and Phoenix Drug Store promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted universal seller via local dealers.

California Pasadena Cal Foley and Co Foley C. H. Ward Drug Co C. L. Parsons, Sec’y and Treas Foley’s Phoenix Drug Store

Foley Kidney Pills Help Mrs. Whiting Say She Recovered

Mrs. E G Whiting of Akron Ohio reports kidney trouble backaches dizzy headaches specks before the eyes and fatigue. After using Foley Kidney Pills as directed she says the pain and dizziness disappeared and vision improved becoming a well woman. For sale by local outlets.

E. G. Whiting Willow St Akron Foley Phoenix Drug Store

Sing Lung Hand Work Chinese Laundry Ad

Laundry advertisement stating work called for and delivered with satisfaction guaranteed. Terms cash. Location 415 DeSiard Street opposite City Market. Contact 213me.

Sing Lung DeSiard Street City Market

Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles advertised

It is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder issues and aims to regulate and strengthen organ action. The product is marketed as healing and bracing and is for sale at Phoenix Drug Store.

Phoenix Drug Store

Buttermilk for Sale and Health Ad excerpt

An old advertisement notes Buttermilk sold at 10 cents per gallon by Ouachita Valley Bottling Works. It promotes Electric Bitters as a health aid for women, claiming they improve digestion, nerves, skin, and overall beauty with a promise of 50 cent price at druggists.

Ouachita Valley

Foley Kidney Pills Promoted for Quick Kidney Relief

Middle aged and elderly people use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in kidney and bladder troubles. Painful irregularities targeted. For sale by Phoenix Drug Store.

Phoenix Drug Store

Red Men State Convention Opens in Macon

Several hundred delegates gather in Macon Georgia for the annual State convention of the Improved Order of Red Men. Great Sachem Henry M Ward of Savannah calls the meeting to order as a parade of delegates takes place this afternoon.

Macon Improved Order of Red Men Henry M. Ward Savannah

Healthful living praised in old lifestyle ad

The woman of today who has good health, good temper, good sense, bright eyes and a lovely complexion, the result of correct living and good digestion, wins the admiration of the world. If your digestion is faulty, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct it. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

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