Pink Pills Proclaimed Effective by Cincinnati Testimony
A Cincinnati Enquirer report features H P Owens and his mother praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for curing dyspepsia constipation and nervousness. Owens a traveling man bedazzles readers with rapid relief after taking a box and urges others to try the medicine. The testimonial attributes blood nourishment and nerve restoration to the pills available from druggists or by mail at 50c a box or six boxes for five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Central Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
Owens
Enquirer
Commercial Gazette
Force of Habit and Heaven on a Courier Route
An exchange on a Southbridge Mass journal feature depicts a playful dialogue about heaven and roads for a bicycle manufacturer. An ad-led note follows, offering a $1,000 for genuine testimonials and an odd reference to a Christmas torture concern.
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Southbridge
Mass
Old Maid Quotes Auctioneer Wish for Offer
An archived witty remark features an old maid wishing to be an auctioneer so she can say Make me an offer. The quip plays on the auctioneer phrase and proper phrasing of offers.
Kidney Trouble Cured by Kickapoo Indian Sagwa
Advert shows claims of kidney disease sufferers aided by Kickapoo Indian Sagwa. Testimony from J A Kaisar of Kewanee Illinois describes dramatic relief after failing other doctors remedies. Promises safe composition from roots and herbs and offers pricing of 1 bottle 1.00 or 6 for 5.00.
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J. A. Kaisar
Kewanee, Ill
Exiled Russian Priest Honcharenko in California Hills
An American mountain refuge near Haywards in Alameda County hosts Father Agapius Honcharenko, ex minister to Athens and propagandist for liberty. The 1832 born Cossack founder of Ukrania estate hosts a life of quiet resistance, printing Russian literature, aiding Siberian exiles, and hoping for a peaceful Russian republic under Tolstoi’s influence.
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America
Athens
California
Agaplus Honcharenko
San Francisco
Haywards
Alameda County
Russia
Bierstadt
Mme. Honcharenko
Philadelphia
Alamada Hills
Herzen
Ixolokol i. E
The
Bell
London
Alexander II
Eugene Schuyler
Honcharenko
Schuyler
Tourgeneff
United States
Alaska
Seward
Svoboda
Alaska Herald
Svboda
Washington
Henry George
San Francisco Post
Ukrainia
Ukrania
Count Tolstoi
Alexandria
Egypt
Tolstoi
Siberian
Siberia
Poriot
Peric
Ndea
Secre
Igeneva
Liberatora
Rosa
Earthern Tag
Oj Bay
Will M. Clemmens
Globe-Democrat
Johnson the Cyclist Becomes Noted Skater in Story
A Chicago crowd hears of Johnson the cyclist who also proves an exceptional skater. He reportedly trained in Sweden and Norway and amazed onlookers with quick starts and windlike speed on Chicago lake ice. His race performance allegedly led organizers to bar him from similar events.
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Johnson
Bob Smith
Buckingham
Sweden
Norway
Chicago
Curious Lightning Marks Reported Across Victims
Public Opinion describes varied after effects of lightning strikes. Some victims show skin color changes from blue to black, others suffer blindness or paralysis while some items like coins and metal gear are damaged without harming the wearer. A few cases report clothing destruction without injury to the wearer.
Ghosts Are Pale and Shadowy Opinion Piece
The writer argues that those who claim to interview ghosts are merely pale mortals with thin blood. It asserts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can improve strength flesh and color and prevent malarial rheumatic kidney issues and ease constipation sick headache and nervousness with persistent use.
Pirate boarded by captain for 11 a day on fourth floor
A humorous Indiana tale cited in the Indianapolis Journal. The pirate reportedly charged the captain 11 dollars per day for a ballroom on the building's fourth floor.
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Miss Gush
Storms
Indianapolis Journal
Mother Endorses Parker’s Ginger Tonic For Vitality
A mother voices belief in Parker’s Ginger Tonic praising its vitality boosting properties as she shares her experience and testimony about the product.
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Parker
Tiger bones used as medicine for corn relief in Hindercorns
In China tiger bones are used as a medicine and Hindercorns is advertised to take out corns. The claim notes the tiger’s strength is imparted, but the article emphasizes its pleasing relief and availability at druggists.
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China
Hindercorns
First five children with black hair. sixth chestnut
An Indianapolis Journal snippet notes that the initial five children had black hair while the sixth girl or boy stood out with chestnut hair, a small remark on appearance.
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Indianapolis Journal
Coes Cough Balsam Advertises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement extols Coes Cough Balsam as the oldest and best remedy for breaking up a cold quickly and reliably. The copy urges readers to try it for fast relief.
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Coe
A Special Brand
A quirky exchange about microbes in kisses leads to a brief moment of truth as two speakers discuss affection and authenticity.
Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve Warrants Cure
A patent cure claim announces Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The advertisement urges purchase from your druggist and lists the price at 15 cents.
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THE
Aermotor CO
12Th
Rockwell and
Fillmore Streets
Chicare
Hanson
Medicine to End Tired Feeling Promised for Loafer Patient
A drug described as removing the tired feeling is expected to be popular if it proves effective on a loafer patient. The note suggests high demand if results show clear relief and quick action.
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Union Fence Company
DE Kalb, Ill
Salzer Seeds Offer for Early Vegetables
The ad touts Salzer's northern grown seeds praised for earliness and reliability. It invites readers to mail 10 cents to John A Salzer Seed Co in La Crosse Wisconsin to receive a mammoth catalogue and ten free grain and grass samples, including oats.
Dialogue Exchange Between Mistress And Bridget
An exchange shows a mistress offering a cautious compliment and Bridget responding with a witty retort. The brief scene highlights class dynamics and mutual sniping within a genteel household.
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Warren, Pa
Ascony
Brown
Amer le A Rigan Mfgco Oe
Makerspe Bun
Lowetves
J. Stephen
Lebanon
Tu Province
Izieth
Th”Ested
Kolokoi
Dar
Agapius Honcharenko
Strelok
Constantinople
Stamwill
New York
Frank
Kolokos
American Bible Society
Sophia Perovskaya
Father Honcharenko
Vievsky
Duke of Devonshire
ST. Jacobs Oil
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Puck
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