Ivory Soap Pure Record Claims Truthful Performance
An advertisement touts Ivory Soap as “9944 per cent pure” and declares it free of deceit, presenting it as a display of peculiar skill that stands any test and will do all it claims.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
4
An advertisement touts Ivory Soap as “9944 per cent pure” and declares it free of deceit, presenting it as a display of peculiar skill that stands any test and will do all it claims.
The Inter Ocean cites a Democratic rival’s Lincoln quotes andanti McKinley stance as it critiques Bryan. It argues Bryan fans disruption over China protection steps, Philippine policy, and Monroe Doctrine misreadings, labeling him a risky candidate with inconsistent views.
An Associated Press letter from Manila reports William Jennings Bryan denying charges of aiding the Philippine rebellion. The document cites Aguinaldo’s Secretary of State Buenca mino claiming anti imperialists advised Filipinos to push for independence and wait for American voters.
County commissioners meet in Osceola with all members present to transact business. They discuss tax adjustments and refer to J B Ryan as a member of the Shelby fire department.
Osceola Nebraska county board records show transfer orders from the county general fund to the reed fund for 1000 and 300 payments to multiple vendors. Audited bills include supplies, printing, lumber, and road work. The board viewed the poor farm, started road work, and adjourned to July 25, 1900.
In a letter from Grand Island dated July 2 1900 Osceola readers are informed that Fionia DeWitte receives local support for the Omaha Bee Free Vacation Trip. The writer notes DeWitte is active in the Methodist Church and Lady Maccabees, daughter of A DeWitte an AOUW veteran, and promises gratitude and remembrance for Osceola citizens.
Union Pacific offers summer excursion pricing from Missouri River to Denver Colorado Springs Ogden and Salt Lake City. Travel dates include June 9 to July 7 and July 18 to August 2 with a round trip fare plus $2.00. Return limit is October 1. Timetables and further details listed.
A Van Etten New York druggist Druggist J. Goldsmith reports five years of sales with complete satisfaction and says he uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for his own family for ordinary coughs colds and post grippe coughs and finds it very efficacious. For sale by G. T. Ray & Co.
The Union Pacific Railroad Co announces homeseekers and other excursions. Dates vary by destination with one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip. Points include St Paul Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City Denver Osceola and more with sale dates in June July and August 1900. Full information available at U P Depot Osceola Nebr. C C Clark Agt.
The Osceola Nebraska post office lists letters and post cards remaining uncalled for for the week ending July 5 1900. Names advertised include Ethel Wilson W A Loller Nellie Jones Mr Genalloock J W Curren P M Masrison Henry H CamMpPsBeEtt and P M.
Dr C D Warner notes he has long touted medicine to purify blood but finds none equal to Compound of Seven Cures. He cites a friend with cancer who was cured and includes a endorsement from Jacob Brandon a Detroit constable of 12 years.
W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near fatal battle with tuberculosis after measles left him with lung trouble. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his cure and notes many others were helped post his recommendation. Trial bottles are free at D H Kunkel’s Drug Store.
List of open round trip rail fares with limited sale and return dates for Lincoln Nebraska Beatrice Nebraska Charleston North Carolina and Lincoln Nebraska a bank cashier reports a remedy anecdote and a druggist selling Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy through G T Ray & Co.
The article notes Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante's Utah climate described as delicious and balmy near the Great Salt Lake. It announces Union Pacific rail fare from Missouri River to Ogden and Salt Lake City at one fare round trip plus $2, with travel dates June 21, July 7–10, July 18, and August 2, return by October 31, 1900.
A reader report says Bergs' German salve provided rapid relief from persistent bleeding piles after five years of illness. The claimant, E F, describes a near permanent cure and urges others with the condition to learn about it.
Dr C D Warners compound touted as seven cures including a cancer remedy and treatments for skin and blood diseases from contact or hereditary causes. Sold by G T Ray Go. Little Ethel Armour of Rockford II recovered from severe burns with no scar after using Beggs German Salve.
An advertisement claims a monster devil fish destroying its victim represents a stomach ailment caused by constipation. It touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe cure affecting the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and sells them for 25 cents at D H Kunkel’s Drug Store.
Abraham Hard of Belville U states electric bitters are the best selling bitters he has handled in two decades. He attributes their popularity to treating stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves while boosting overall vitality. Price ten cents. Sold by D H Kunkel Druggist.
Morgantown Tennessee resident C D Isbill describes large head sores on his daughter that healed completely with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve cures eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles and sells for 25 cents at D H Kunkles.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer after years of scrofula and terrible sores on head and face. The tonic is promoted as a purifier for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores, aiding liver kidneys bowels and digestion. Sold by D H Kunkel at 50 cents with guarantee.
A. Lafayette of Gregory Landing Missouri credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after doctors said he would not survive. He recalls instant relief and says the medicine has remained in his home for nine years and is the best on earth, sold by G T Ray & Co.
A reader testimonial praises Dr. Kay's Lune Balm moved to Saratoga Springs for relief from cold and grippe. The couple credits the product as excellent and note ongoing satisfaction with the medicine line and free medical advice samples.
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