Peruna and other remedies in old newspaper notices
A collage of testimonial snippets and humorous items. Includes an honest doctor praising Peruna with patient notes from Sylvester E. Smith and A W Perrin and other ad-like lines for Capuchine and Dean’s Kidney Pills. Also includes a quip about a missing soap, a note on hoodlum causes, and a deputy clerk’s Sunday birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester E. Smith
Louis
Peruns
Peruna
A. W. Perrin
Halsey St
Brooklyn
Berne
Eever Moore
Perana
Christianity and Business in Brooklyn Church Sermon
The Rev Dr Curtis Leen at Greene Avenue Baptist in Brooklyn preached on Christianity and Business noting Deuteronomy 8 18 that God gives power to get wealth He argued Christians must remain in the world with new motives and powers while avoiding harm to others and guarding their souls against material pursuit. He warned against idle wealth and urged diligence frugality and generosity to support churches colleges hospitals and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Curtis the Leen
Greene Avenue Baptist Church
Jaws
Christ
Paul
Thessalonians
the Apostle
Jesus Christ
God
Jesus
Farm-colonies for Hoboes Backed by Dial Opinion
The Dial argues farm colonies clash with the hobo’s urban nature and suggest they would become penitentiaries. It contends the tramp needs moral regeneration rather than agricultural confinement.
Doctor gains 20 pounds on Postum after coffee drop
A Washington physician describes relief from lifelong headaches and ailments after switching from coffee to Postum. He reports better sleep, clearer thinking, and a 20 pound gain, crediting Postum for nourishment and phosphates. The note, signed and distributed by Postum Co., stresses genuine, recurring testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
D. C
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Milledgeville Cotton College Opens September 1
Milledgeville Ga The American Cotton College for young men farmers warehousemen and cotton buyers will begin operations on September 1 Prof J H Dickinson and R L Wall announce. Classes will be taught by correspondence and in person with strong early attendance expected The project marks one of the few institutions of its kind in the country. A telephone anecdote closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
American Cotton College
J. H. Dickinson
R. L. Wall
Story of a South American ferry dock encounter
A London Globe quote describes a comic exchange between two Black men over a widow named Jones. One man admits leaving her after a series of shifting affections including being called honey and Old Richards, culminating in the widow attacking with a flatiron, prompting caution to avoid her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Richards
London Globe
Fearless resolve and healing cures in late 19th century ads
An assortment of sensational ads promote Dr Kline's Great Restorer for nervous diseases, Capushine Indigestion cure, and a mining investment by Curtis Richmond Mining Co in Sonora Mexico. The Curtis ad seeks $10,000 to finish development, touting an adjoining mine earning $1,000,000 yearly and offering stock at 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Curtis- Richmond Mining Co
Sonora
Mexico
G. Lenox Curtis
New York Sty
Itching Humor On Boy Healed By Cuticura In Four Days
A Kokomo Indiana mother describes a severe skin outbreak on her child, treated with Cuticura measures. She reports rapid improvement within four nights using lukewarm water and Cuticura ointment. The note includes date September 16, 1907 and her address. Also mentioned: fifty nine Washington pear trees on one acre yielded about 1,000 boxes and over 2600 dollars from Anjou fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutiara
Frank Donahue
Fremont St
Kokomo, Ind
Washington
Cure for eczema touted by local resident in 1907 ad
Glencoe Maryland November 21 1907 a resident reports twelve years of eczema on hands cured by Tenine 4 claiming fast relief for eczema and skin diseases. The product sells for 50 cents via druggists or mail from J T Suor Talus Department Savannah Ga. A proverb notes a man who will not work will work others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe
Ae Harvey
J. T. Suortalus
Dept
A. Bavannach
Old Standard Grove's Tonic Promises Malaria Fight
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a potent malaria remedy and system builder. It claims the formula is quinine and iron in a tasteless form, suitable for both adults and children, priced at 50 cents.
Allen's Foot-Ease and Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe feet and treat corns bunions and sweating. It lists availability at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents and mentions a sample offer. Also promotes Mrs Winston's soothing burn for teething babies and a proverb about playing for sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
One of the Essentials of happy homes and trusted remedies
A promotional note extols a health focused lifestyle and endorses Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a widely approved family laxative. It urges purchasing the genuine California Fig Syrup Co product through leading druggists, claiming physician approval and world informed endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
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Enos Shearer
Waee Angton
Centralia
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Tommy
Louisville Herald
The
Richmond Times-Dispatch
J. Robert Settle
Fayette
I Pinkham
Lillia
Wai Azakhan Somporregul Suffe
Ivery
Col
Lydia E. Pin
Marie Stoltzman
Laurel, Ja
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ellen M. Oson
N. East St. Kevanes, N
Lydia E. Pink Hham
Patna
Curtis Lee Laws
Boy
Libby
Vienna
Goose Grease Liniment CO
Greensboro, N. C
Ata
ALWAY
Columans
Piedmont
Leal
W. D. Burns
Qezenne Ead
Barold
Boge
Fale
Paxton
Boston, Mass
Pacific Coast Borax Co
New York
Hompson
Georgia
H Rubinson
Grace
Vidalla
Antizome Om Bartomprings Co
Bari Terment
Anti Tum Springs
Sgrap
Richmond VA
Adates J.R. Watkins CO
Winona SS
Iron and Steel Satan Dcompany
Augusta, GA
Piedmont College
Nes el Masini
Bcience
Music
Superior Itagen
Henry C. Newell
Fred. P. Field CO
Brockton
Mass
Ls A
Featfanee Uw
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