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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
A collage of patent medicine pitches and testimonial blurbs touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, Dean's Kidney Pills, Capuchine for indigestion, and Postum coffee substitute. Letters and quotes claim health boosts, with dramatic patient stories and promotional lines from manufacturers.
The Rev. John Howard Melish argues in a Brooklyn sermon that Korea’s religious revival reflects a two sided faith centered on God the Father and Jesus as Elder Brother. He tests if such faith suffices amid life’s deep questions on God sin and immortality, noting creeds supplement but do not equal the faith once delivered.
A sermon on hospitality and reciprocal exchange, arguing that giving hearts to God and Jesus yields greater return. It urges open, generous welcome of divine influences, with a call to offer one’s best rooms as guests who will return themselves. Rev. C. S. Macfarland endorses generosity as spiritual investment.
A quotation attributed to Henry Van Dyke emphasizes companionship as essential to happiness. It asserts the human heart requires fellowship, stronger and purer than self, centered in God, and states life without Him is a failure and a blank beyond.
Ms Della Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin says Peruna cured her run down condition after years of illness and sleep and eating problems. Mrs Judge J F Boyer of Evanston Illinois reports revived appetite sleep and flesh after Peruna. Local druggist sells Peruna with a 50 cent size available for all ages.
A distressed child, Owen, battled severe eczema from infancy, suffering raw skin and sleepless nights. Despite various treatments, the condition persisted, making his life intolerable and described as one of the worst cases ever documented.
A bedridden merchant recovering from typhoid fever imagines a perfect dinner beside his bed. The nurse later serves tapioca pudding while the doctor stresses keeping all actions in proper proportion. Two hours later the patient asks for reading and a postage stamp.
An advertisement touts Antidoth as a solvent cure for eczema itching and skin infections. It claims instant relief and permanent cures for several afflictions and offers 600 price via drug store or mail order from A. T. Pheseberg. The ad ends with a cynical quip about two kinds of people.
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