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Newspaper

Salem Times Register

Location

Salem, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1901

Page

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Peruna Credited By Officials In Catarrh Cure

Mrs Be A Lockwood and General Wheeler praise Peruna as an invaluable remedy for cold and catarrh and as a tonic for the feeble and nervous. They quote others in support and urge readers to obtain a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio. Catarrh is described as a national issue and Peruna as a systemic cure addressing its cause.

A. Lockwood Joe Wheelep Joseph Whee Santiago Perona Sullivan, Roach Iic- Enery Lockwood Ington D. C Peruna Peruna Medicine Co Columbus, O Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Irreverent Verse on Girls and Men

A coarse satirical monologue mocks women as untrustworthy and manipulative, contrasting harsh stereotypes with grudging affection. It claims girls torment, outwit, and sow wild oats, yet will eventually settle, while boys are depicted as foolhardy but forgiving.

Nick

Mexican Syrup for Coughs and Worm Remedies

An old advertised remedy claims Mexican Syrup cures coughs sore throats bronchial soreness and consumption symptoms. It promotes worm remedies like Mothers Worm Syrup and touts low price as a harmless treatment for intestinal worms in children and adults.

Donts for Girls Donts for Girls in eccentric old style

Advice column style piece urging girls to avoid pride, flattery, and superstition. Emphasizes self respect, honesty, charity, restraint in spending, and living by example. Warns against gossip, long emotional notes, and chasing dreams without prudence. Encourages contentment and practical wisdom.

Stark claim about life saving operation and cures

Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced dire warning from her doctor after gall stones worsened her stomach and jaundice. she began using Electric Bitters and was wholly cured as a stomach liver and kidney remedy. the ad extols cures for dyspepsia loss of appetite and other ailments while urging purchase from WoL Younger.

I. B. Hunt Lime Ridge Wis

One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Rev James Kirkman

Rev James Kirkman of Belle River Illinois reports relief from bronchial and lung troubles after using One Minute Cough Cure. The ad claims immediate relief for coughs colds and lung issues and notes it is safe pleasant and favored by children.

James Kirkman Evangelists of Belle River W. B. Dillard Drug Co

Little Ben Confesses Family Frustrations in Cordial Note

A handwritten confession from a boy named Ben laments strict parenting and discipline. He mentions his mother and father, vows to return with gifts, and ends with affectionate lines to his family. The tone blends defiance with familial affection and a promise to behave if given what he asks.

Catarrh Cure Adverts and Odd Farmer Encounter

A mixed OCR fragment shows a farmer scene and a large medical ad. The copy recounts a sewing machine salesman tale, then promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. with testimonials and a druggist selling Hall’s pills. Another line advertises Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment for rheumatic pains.

Bowels trained by Candy Cathartic tablets claim

Advertisement notes that Cas carets Candy Cathartic trains bowels to function properly with genuine tablets stamped C C C. Sold by all druggists, not in bulk.

He that does good to another man also does it to himself

A maxim on moral action stating that helping others benefits the helper through conscious virtue as the reward.

Yana New Orleans Times- Democrat

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for cures

A reader testimonial from Fulford Md praises De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for curing bed sores after a long illness. The notice warns against counterfeit products and promotes W B Dillard Drag Co. It includes unrelated ads about deafness cures and a caution against haste.

Mitchell Fulford de Witt W B. Dillard Drag Co

William and Mary and the Virginia funding dispute

Deepwater West Virginia letter writer denounces Virginia’s inconsistent funding of sectarian schools including William and Mary. He attacks Governor and religious petition influence, cites Booker T. Washington and a mixed northern school, questions L. G. Tyler’s actions, and condemns perceived miscegenation in education and church‑state ties at Williamsburg.

Eorrors Times-Register Virginia College of William and Mary William and Mary University of Virginia Tyler Gawley River Booker Washington J. L. M Curry Booker Beoker Hollywood Richmond United States Williamsburg R. Evans Deepwater W. Va

Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed For Lung Diseases

In Elgin Virginia L C Overstreet recalls his wife's coughing and near collapse from consumption. A friend advised Dr King's New Discovery and it saved her life. It targets coughs colds bronchitis asthma and throat and lung diseases. 50c and 1.00 at W T Younger's trial bottles free.

L. C. Overstreet Elgin Venn W. T. Younger

Autumn Meal Hymn From the Chicago Record Herald

A vivid poem celebrates a homey kitchen scene with sausages buckwheats pancakes and coffee. The narrator revels in the smells sounds and warmth of breakfast as a moral and uplifting moment. Named source Chicago Record Herald appears in text.

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as corn cure

Resident H. Robinson of Hillsboro Illinois claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured corns and acts like magic on sprains bruises cuts and burns. The ad promises skin disease relief and piles cure with a money back guarantee from W T Younger. It also includes a philosophical note denying posthumous charity and true benevolence.

H. Robinson Bucklen W.T. Younger

Botanic Blood Balm Promoted as Free Trial Cure

Advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for cancer eczema rheumatism and blood diseases and offers a free trial treatment. It claims testimonials and nationwide cures and directs readers to Atlas Georgia address for free sample and medical advice.

Im Co Mitchell Street Atlas Ga

Party split over tariffs and budget surplus

The Democrats favor reducing taxes to curb the Treasury surplus and seek relief from high import duties. The Republicans advocate spending the surplus and maintaining current taxes.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Advertised

An 19th century style medical ad explains poor complexion results from torpid liver and backed up bowels. It touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe remedy that stimulates the liver and bowel without griping, promoted by W. B. Dillard Drug Co.

Nature DeWitt’s W. B. Dillard Drug Co

Distressing stomach disease cured by nerve tonic

An advertisement touts a South American Nervine Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It promises immediate relief from the first dose, claims universal applicability, and asserts safety and reliability. Sold by W. Dillard druggist in Salem, Virginia.

W. C. Dillard Druwgist Salem Dillard Druggist

Tramp Request Goes Unheeded in Louisville Exchange

A Louisville street scene features a hungry tramp asking for a dime and a witty reply from Colonel Bourbon. The exchange highlights a humorous collision between a needy individual and a local mascot of Kentucky spirit in a brief, vivid moment.

Tramp Louisville Bourbon Kentucky

Eminent Authority Links Consumption to Fat Shortage

Dr Hughes Bennett of London argues that high butter prices and pastry abundance drive consumption issues. He suggests both poor fat intake and rich digestion problems stem from fat imbalance, advocating affordable fat like Scott’s Emulsion to aid digestion and blood purification. Pyny Balsam is also promoted for throat relief.

Hughes Bennett London Daetor Scott & Bowne

Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment Receives Local Praise

A Virginia customer testimonial from Frederickanura dated November 1 1900 commends Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment by Owns and Miok Ruchmond VA for business use and exclusive reliance. Price to fill 25 cents per large bottle at Youngers drug store.

The J M Cigar Found at W O orits s

A brief note states that The J M Cigar can be found at W O its or its location.

W.oorits

Barnum’s Monkeys and the Emulsion Cure

The report claims monkeys at Barnum’s Circus are fed Scott’s Emulsion to prevent consumption, with few deaths since dosing began after a keeper spilled the product. It argues the cure is cheaper than buying new monkeys and urges readers to take the hint for themselves, promoting Scott & Bowne.

Barnum Scott

Carnegie Gift Might Reach 52 Million for Education

Report claims Andrew Carnegie may offer 10 million dollars to the U S Government for a Washington university. If made, his total higher education gifts would total 52,904,552, excluding a 4 million pension fund and other allied contributions.

Andrew Carnegie United States Washington Carnegie Carnegie Steel Company

Dr King's New Life Pills Cure Stomach Ailments

Putrefying food in the intestines produces effects like those of arsenic, but Dr. King's New Life Pills expel the poisons from clogged bowels, gently, easily but surely, curing Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only 25¢ at W T Younger's drug store.

Dr. King New Life W.T. Younger

A Kansas Paper Remade by a Provocative Motto

The Kansas newspaper with the motto Lie, steal, drink and swear is defended by the editor who explains that lies should lead to pleasant dreams and theft should avoid immoral company. He urges readers to drink only pure water and to swear to support the home paper with subscriptions and local jobwork.

Kansas

Anti Diuretic Promises Help for Bedwetting Children

An ad offers a product called Anti Diuretic by Dr B Detohon, claiming it helps children who soil bedding due to nighttime enuresis. It is sold by Dillard and Persinger druggists with a price of $100 and promises quick relief.

Dillard & Persinger Dragegiste

J M Cigars Sold at Rt D Hurts Listed for Sale

Havana filler cigars advertised for sale at Rt D Hurts with a playful line urging customers to smoke one while their steak is being cut.

J-M Rt. D. Hurt's

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