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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1891
Page
3
The smallest flowering plant Wolffia micro scopica native of India belongs to the duckweed family. It is almost microscopic with a merged frond housing stem leaves and roots. Fronds float upright, multiply rapidly, and bear two flowers one stamens one pistil emerging through the frond surface.
Advertising copy describes Syrup of Figs as a remedy to cleanse the system gently, relieve headaches and fevers, cure habitual constipation, and awaken kidney and liver activity without irritation, presenting it as a permanent health aid.
A survey shows 1883 Russian oil shipments to the area at 500 barrels rising to 771000 by 1889, while U S imports grew from 1329000 to 1455000 barrels in the same six years. The rapid growth prompts calls for better transit and storage to handle the volume.
The passage contrasts patent medicines with proven remedies and cites Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. It appeals to long years of success and thousands of cures, noting broad global reach and a money back guarantee if no benefit or cure is found.
The advertisement touts Shiloh’s Cure as a matchless remedy for coughs sore throats bronchitis and croup with a guarantee and free sample bottle offer. It urges parents to treat whooping cough consumption fears, listing prices 16 50 and 100 for Shiloh’s Cure and a Shiloh’s Porous Plaster at 25 cents.
A fragmentary retelling places Manco Capac chosen by the sun god to bring religion and civilization from Titicaca across Peru. It hints at guiding a red of gold on a wander to a destined site.
The article describes Cuzco set on three hills by the Cachinayo, with Sacsahuaman fortress guarding the city. It recounts the sun temple’s gold walls, cornices, and interior riches melted by Spaniards, now occupied by Santo Domingo monks. It adds a two dog stories section and a note on an office-seeker hoping for spring.
A fragment hints at foods valued for blood purification and appetite enhancement. The text suggests building up strength through dietary items that cleanse blood and stimulate hunger, though no concrete items or sources are named.
The scan includes Hood’s Sarsaparilla offers and drugstore ads for Hood & Co Lowell Mass, plus varied brief items and humor. Mentions prices like $1 and six for 35, cures and tonics, and a door sign anecdote about Columbus date. It also references Dr White’s Pulmonaria and Piso’s Cure for Consumption with prices and buyer tips.
A testimonial from Joan D. Cox of Allegheny City Pennsylvania describes five months of chronic dyspepsia with fullness after meals wind pain and sick stomach. After using August Flower for two weeks she was fully relieved and now enjoys ordinary foods. She identifies Thomas McHenry druggist and provides address and wife family details.
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