Praise for Yager's Sarsaparilla in a Somerton letter
A Virginia woman from Somerton writes to a Baltimore firm praising Yager's Sarsaparilla with Celery for indigestion and weak appetite. She claims five years of suffering, relief after one month, and urges others to try the medicine. The letter lists benefits and cites Gilbert Bros. Co. in Baltimore as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerton
Sinsgas
Giupent Bros. & Co
Lattimore
Leforge
Wei
Gilbert Dro. & Co
Baltimore
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth Advice
An advertising note extols Mother's Friend as an external remedy for expectant mothers, claimed to ease labor and strengthen abdominal muscles. It warns against internal remedies and touts a $1 bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Beginning of Lent and related observances
The article outlines Lent origins from early times, noting no scriptural mandate yet long tradition of a 40 day fast from early centuries. It covers Catholic discipline, exemptions for youth and illness, and special permits for meat and dairy under various indults, plus a note on Maryland fishing tax debates in the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireneog
Menax
Alma
Rome
Constantinople
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Died in Cambo a benevolent lady Belle Besley
Mies Belle Besley of Cambo died leaving a legacy of charity and support. A Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsement appears in a local notice, praising its efficacy for coughs colds and croup. The ad copy also promotes kindness to friends and a Buffalo Restaurant, reflecting period advertising style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Belle Besley
Cambo
North Star
A. Learre
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Settimore
Rock-a-Bye
Tampa
Fla
At Cares
Droggists
Bby Mall
Wal Ely Brothers
Warrm Street
New York
Dr Bull
GOUGH
Columbia
Maryland
Montgomery County
Potomac River
Washington
Dave
Potomac
Charles Roach
Arthur Fogle
Harper Whisker
Buffalo Restaurant
Jose E. Clark
Enterprise
Releif
Sole
A. L. Pearre
Dr. Mary
THE
Carrollton Chemical CO
Sola Proprietors
Baltimore, MD
Markey’s
North Market Street
Arotics
David Wineberg
Mabel GO
Abcessatl
Hess Bros
Bion F. Reynolds
Emfort
Fit
George A. Gilbert
North Market St
Nelson County
Kentucky
I. W. Harper
Physiciana
Buffalo
Chas. N. Hauer
Strick
WM. S. Miller & CO
C. Thomas Kemp
Raglans
Garry
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Md
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Frederick
Mod
Mig. Co
James E. Walker & CO
Rosenour'’'S
Smith’s Temple OF Fancy
Corner Market
Church Streets
Penn. Ave
Washington, D.C
Napagia
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market Street
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