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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
A Victorian style ad touts a tonic promoted by Dr. W.G. Taylor and J. W. McPherson & Co. The product claims to ease biliousness headaches stomach issues and piles with gentle effects and simple daily use. The language emphasizes mildness and accessibility for general health improvement.
A fragmented note alleges DeWitt's preparation marketed as a salve for skin diseases and injuries. It mentions questionable claims and warnings about harm, with unclear references to victims or jurisdictions. The text is garbled but centers on a dubious medical product.
The New York Sun and Atlanta Journal decry delayed naval expansion while urging rapid buildup of personnel and ships. References to policy figures and Army growth contrast with earlier claims of calm in the Philippines. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhea Remedy and its quick relief.
Bradford Peck, a 45 year old New England business figure, proposed as president of a new association with departments in real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, and public works. The plan envisions member credits, annual increases, and a broad executive board to guide a future that promises prosperity for every young person.
A reader letter from Mart Twate Seys argues for Chinese sovereignty and supports Boxer hostility to foreigners. He says if he were in China he would be a Boxer, claiming Boxers are patriots who would drive foreigners out and that China never wanted foreigners. He declares himself a Boxer, believing in driving outsiders from his country.
A fragment from a local column quotes L. C. of Tennessee describing his wife’s severe cough and illness. He praises Dr Kings New Discovery, claiming it saved her life after other medicines failed. The ad promises cures for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and throat and lung diseases with trial bottles offered.
A nearly mythical cache valued at 100 million dollars supposedly lies beneath the Mediterranean near Tanie. A Moroccan native grew rich, formed a dubious partnership with Embarck and others to access a subterranean temple, but a deadly quarrel and fear drove them away. The gold remains submerged and unrecovered.
A damaged ad snippet warns of dampness causing chill and illness and promotes Perry Davis Pain Killer as the sole remedy with 25 and 50 cent prices. It also touts Kedol Dyspe Cure claiming it digests what you eat so readers can eat what they want.
A clipped ad for a mysterious antidiuretic by Dr. B Detwin promises a cure in 80 minutes. It touts human-tested results and mentions Taylor Druggist in Mount Airy North Carolina. The notice seeks buyers and hints at family benefits but provides few verifiable details.
The Baltimore Sun notes rapid suburban expansion driven by new residences and improving rail service, urging free mail delivery for rural routes where feasible. Plans foresee about 4,500 additional rural routes next year, though costs will be high for residents outside city limits who now expect mail delivery.
An old advertising fragment promotes Castoria for coughs colds and throat ailments. It mentions quick relief for coughs croup bronchitis and related respiratory issues. The text also oddly repeats perceptual claims and references locations like West Mount Airy.
A historical notice touts a fast acting remedy called Naw Gass for kidney bladder and back pain relief in six hours. It claims quick relief for water retention in both sexes and promotes sales through a Mount Airy druggist.
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