Rattlesnake Oil Liniment touted by Prestonsburg mayor
Prestonsburg mayor Testifies to the Great Virtue of White Eagle's Rattlesnake Oil Liniment claiming cure for rheumatism and kidney trouble after using the New Blood Purifier and two bottles of the liniment. Cordelia Aspherry of Campton reports miraculous relief with White Eagle's Herbs and Rattlesnake Oil Liniment. Sale details list 50c per bottle for the oil and $1 for the herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestonsburg
White Eagle
Cordelia Aspherry
Campton, Ky
Freckles Remedy Promotes Confidence and Refund Guarantee
A physician authored freckle removal prescription sold by Bassett Drug Co. with a money back guarantee. The tonic claims rapid results with early improvements and possible vanishing freckles using double strength ethine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett Drug Co
Snagtown notes reveal old watch found on Peavine Ridge
Deputy Doc Walz unearthed a watch buried about fifteen years in a straw stack on Peavine Ridge. The watch stopped at 8:30. Other items include a broken window glass, a post office porch speech, and locals commenting on life’s difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Walz
Peavine Ridge
Skinney Elliston
Martin
Republicans and the liquor issue in Kentucky politics
The Louisville Post argues the county unit bill is a Democratic measure and credits Democrats for adopting home rule. It notes Republicans pledged support in 1907 but aided by whisky Democrats helped elect Bradley as U S Senator, while later GOP votes in 1912 were for a bill Democrats introduced and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
C. C. Mengel
C. R. Mengel
United States
Alex. P. Humphrey
Archibald B. Young, Esq
Louisville
Mr. Bradley
Republican Party
Lousville
Americans Fleeing from Germany
A cluttered item notes Americans fleeing Germany, mentioning a trend and general migration. The fragment hints at wartime or travel dislocations without specific dates or figures. It conveys a mood of escape and resilience amid upheaval.
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Physicians
An medical warning cautions against catarrh remedies containing mercury as dangerous to the senses and health. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is claimed mercury free and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The ad urges buyers to obtain the genuine product and mentions price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Tos Price
Heirs
President Wilson and Kaiser Stand Pat Amid Stalemate
In a quiet moment both leaders, President Wilson and German Kaiser, hold firm positions as negotiations stall. Analysts cite continued inaction and mutual deterrence shaping the stalemate across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Kaiser
Cardui touted as cure for women’s ills in Houston letter
A Houston reader shares a testimonial for Cardui the woman’s tonic claiming it relieved her serious health issues after months of illness and bed rest. The letter urges others with common ailments to try Cardui, noting its vegetable composition and long history of helping women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
S. C. Burton
Cardus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Redpath Educational Department
Georgia
Bell Telephone
Farmers’ Line Department
Cumberland Telephone
and Telegraph Company
Icorporated
Frankfort, KY
F. C. Duerson
Court St. Mt. Sterling, Ky
State OF
C. Mengel & Bro. Co
Louisville Trust CO
James C. Willson & CO
Almstedt Bros
John W
D. S. Green
Louisville, KY
Wakefield & CO
Montgomery National Bank
Coon Holler
Carl Hansen
John Dashner
H. F. Denton
Billie Howe
Snagtown Jad
Plankville
F. Cross
Elmer Smith
Possum Ridge
Howard Skelton
de Whopper
Chicago
Germany
Indian Fields
W. C. Moore
Indian Fields, KY
Mrs. Burton
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Visory Ret
Chattanooga, Tenn
Earl W. Senff
Mt. Sterling
C. W. Compton
National Bark Blog
G. M. Horton
Letters
E. Stamler
Fayette Nat’l Bank Bldg
Lexington, Kv
Missouri School
Advocate Office
Allie W. McCormick
R. R. No
James E. Magowan
Wesley St
McDonald Bros
Miller’s Creek Cannel Coal
G. D. Sullivan & Co
Ofice
Iglyr
Mt, Sterling, Ky
Panama
Stockton Electric Dry Cleaning Company
North
Maysville Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!