Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
An ad copy describes catarrh as a disease of the blood and mucous surfaces, touting Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims internal dosing and a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, with a note to ask doctors about constipation remedies. Also includes a humorous exchange from Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Curyey & Co
Hall
Chesebrough Mpg. Co
State Street
New York City
Atlanta Woman Credits Vegetable Compound For Cure
Miss Alice Bailey of Atlanta Georgia writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after three years of severe menstrual pain and suspected ovarian inflammation. She gained weight and felt strong again after two bottles over ten weeks, and urges other women to try it. A $5000 forfeit is offered for proving the letter genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bailey
Atlanta
Lydia Einkham
Pinsnall
Lydia E. Pinkham
North Boulevard
Ancient lineage in English peerage a joke says Labouchere
The dialogue cites Labouchere and Coningsby to question the value of noble blood. It argues peerage stems from spoilation of the church, sale of honors by the Stuarts, borough corruption, and possible royal mistresses, challenging the notion of ancient lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labouchere
Cromwell
England
Lord Beaconsfield
Coningsby
Mr. Millpank
Tewkesbury
Europe
Millbank
Henry VII
Advice From "Her Father" Ends In Grim Wit
A friend recounts a tale of courting a temperamental wife. After engagement the suitor visits the father who warns him to insure his life in her favor. The punchline suggests choosing a pay-all-claims company because she may cause his death by her own actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Pay-All-Claims Company
New Telegraphing System Introduced in Several Nations
A Brune and engineer Turchi present a new system of simultaneous telegraphing and telephoning gaining wide adoption in Italy, Portugal, and England. The piece also notes Dropsy specialists B H. Gremn a Sona of Atlanta and other advertisements for seeds, cough remedies, and nostrums. The overall tone reflects a late 19th century newspaper mix of tech promotion and patent medicine pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Brune
Turchi
Italy
Portugal
England
B.H. Gremn
Sona
Atlanta
How Peruna Helped Two Women Fight Catarrh
Miss Flora Hauser of Indianapolis and Miss Amanda Johnson of Fairchild Wisconsin credit Peruna with curing lingering catarrh and head congestion after weeks of use. Advertorial praise by R Hartman promotes Peruna as a universal remedy, urging readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s advice if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Hauser
New Jersey Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Peruna
Peenees
Amanda Johnson
Fairchild
Wis
R. Hartman
United States
Clever Slogan Nerve Restorer Advertises Cure
An old advertisement claims permanent relief from fits and nervousness after one day using Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. A $2 trial bottle and treatise are offered, with address Dr. R H Kirsx Ltd Philadelphia. The note cites national bank notes as one sixth of money in circulation and quips some men tire of idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
R.H. Kirsx, Ltd
Phila
National Bank
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Scott
Pennsylvania
Mr. de Spepsey
Philadelphia Press
Trouc
J. Pusch
York City, N. J
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Nothingcar
H. H. Green
ON Works
Winston-Salem N.C
Bach Src
J. W. O'Brien
Third Avenue
Mill Inn
Notting Parts
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Putnam
Taylor
Hartman
Hartmann
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Manda Jonas
Paha
Liquie
America
Institute
Salter
A. Walford
Westlore Farms
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
A.C
Evs
Tenn
Mich
Victoria
Farmer
A.C.L
Southern Railway
R. L. Vernon
J. H. Wood
Charlotte
N.C
Asheville
N. C
Munger. Winship
Continental Gin Co
Birmingham, Ala
DeLonch
DeLeach Mill Btg. Co
New York
Nacessa Street
W. L. Dougla
W. L. Douglas
Good &S
Nglas
Coron
Zatalog
W.L
Lin
Cuticura
London
Charterhouse
Palx
Boston
Cole
Atawa
Thompson
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