Women in Hospitals Largely Affected by Womb Ailments
A century old column laments that three quarters of hospital patients are women with womb and ovarian issues. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure, citing a Seattle woman's testimonial about avoiding surgery and inviting women to seek free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling
Luella Adams
Colonnade Hotel
Seattle
Wash
New England
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Adams
Old Newspaper Snippet of Quack Patents and Russian War Tale
Fragmentary notices mention Catherine I troops taking Warsaw with 300000 volumes to St Petersburg, dubious cures like Piso’s Cure for Consumption, Red Cross Bag Blue, Beancake fertilizer in China, various patent remedies, and Bishop Potter favoring twenty minute sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine I
Warsaw
Bt. Petersburg
McCane's Detective Agency Promises Large Detectives Force
Houston based McCane's Detective Agency claims the largest force of competent detectives in the South and offers written opinions on cases. The ad touts reasonable rates and a positive work vibe. Also notes Defiance Starch 16 oz packaging and New Zealand shops closing at 6 pm under the Shops and Offices Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCane's Detective Agency
Houston
Texas
South
New Zealand
DANGER IN SNAKE BITE REMEDY NEARLY KILLS MAN
Henry Baur a 60 year old Pittsburg retiree was bitten by a copperhead in his Youghiogheny river cottage. He used whisky as an antidote and lapsed into a coma. companion William Worme sent for more liquor. A physician arrived as Baur regained consciousness after coma and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baur
Pittsburg
Baur
Youghiogheny River
Connellsville
William Worme
Dawson
Worme
Auburn Hair and Intellect
An observant woman notes a seeming link between auburn hair and intellect. She recalls in a theater audience of hundreds no auburn heads, but at a scholarly society gathering of a few hundred brainy minds she spots at least a dozen auburn-haired women in the front rows.
Cure for Itching Skin Promised by Hunt's Remedy
Hunt's Cure claims it can relieve any form of itching skin disease with one application and one box guarantees a cure. The piece also recalls Robert Christy recounting his link to the Prince of Wales and Edward VII. It promotes Defiance Starch as superior and advertises Southern Pacific travel deals for December holidays with round trip tickets to Southeast and North Central states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Robert Christy
Prince of Wales
Edward
Empire
Albert Edward
A. E
Old States
Southeast
North Central States
T. J. Anderson
Jos. Hellen
Houston
Tex
Infested by Insects on the Borneo Coast
The Borneo coastal region faces severe insect infestations during certain seasons with clouds of insects in the air making life unbearable and streams unnavigable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted Amid Numerous Claims
The ad notes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, claims blood and mucous surface impact, and offers a $100 reward if not successful. Also mentions Dr. Kline's nerve remedy, Defiance Starch, and various quotes on justice, money, and life.
Golden Medical Discovery touted by medical authorities
A historical promotion claims Golden Medical Discovery cures chronic catarrhal and bronchial diseases, dyspepsia, liver complaints, and long standing coughs. It lists ingredients like Black Cherry bark and Golden Seal root and cites authorities such as Bartholow and Hare as endorsements. Includes offer of a free booklet and address to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Hare
The
Univ. of Pa
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
John King
Cincinnati
John M. Scudder
Edwin M. Hare
Hahnemann Med. College
Nigneet Medica
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Stomachs and preservatives questioned in a medical quip
A medical note lists dubious food practices and preservatives such as formic aldehyde, borax ham, copper sulfate greens, and plaster of Paris in wine, arguing long term use harms digestion. The passage humorously debates how a man can have a stomach after twenty years of such intake.
German chemist markets camphor compound in explosive context
Article notes Herr Callenberg’s preparation named chlorhydrate of tur gentine, claiming solubility in nitroglycerine and reduction of its explosion temperature and congelation point. It then advertises Defiance Cold Water Starch, touting 16 oz per package, no sticking, and superior value versus 12 oz and 4 lb packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Herr Callenberg
Germany
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Health Restoration
Mrs L O Law of Horton Kansas recounts in 1897 severe indigestion and weakness after overwork. She used Dr Williams Pink Pills, improved after two boxes and fully recovered after three, claiming renewed health and vigor for daily tasks and work. The ad notes pills do not affect bowels and build new blood. Sold by druggists or sent postpaid, 50 cents per box or six for 2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.O. Law
North Street
Horton, Kannas
Dr. Williams
Tam
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LIV Flak
NEW_YORK
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Erric
Shir
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Pargest Fine Shoe Exclusivists
ST. Louis
Meehan Pokicy
N. W. Saunt
Ocean Grove
N. J
Russia
Red Cross
China
Taylor
Potter
Bears
Castoria
Dr. Earl S&s. Sloan
Albany St
Boston
Mass
Hail
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Nature
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Druggiata
Tic
France
Acatarrh
EMALE
Orgars
Arthur L. Hamilton
Ohio Volunteers
Goodale Street
Columbus
Peruna
Milton
Hal
Tower CO
Tower Carabian
New York
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Atkins
Indianapolis
Braxenes
Minneapolis
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
Memphis
Atlanta
Toronto
Canada
Catrs Ettoug
Stowers
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
San Antonio
Manhatta
Iit Alwars
U.S
Manhattan
Standard Oiled Clothing Co
East 152d
Sks York
Dora Crenshaw
Westpoint
Sry
Cardus
Kate Howard
Little Rock
Ark
R. Paxton Company
Mage
W.N.A. Houston
Ram
Byru
Aaron
Oes
W.L. Doucas
W.L. Douglas
Dougl
Verer
Senefit
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Brockton
W. L. Douglas Strory
Fey
School & Cross
W.l.douglas
W. II
Douglas
Price
Sears
Elginor Waltham
Atom-Wind
Taylor Bros., Jewelers
Main St
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Tnd
2Ird
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Galveston
Re. Greenhill
Main Street
Mouston Show Case and Mfg Co
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