Askers of Women urge trusted aid over risky remedies
A persuasive appeal extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe, proven remedy for female illnesses. The ad contrasts avoiding unverified treatments with trusting the product, citing widespread use, testimonials from women across Virginia and Illinois, and free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Deak
Punknam
E. ST. Sonpers
Philadelphia
Eagle Swoops on Camden Street Child in Daring Attack
A giant gray eagle swooped on six year old Willie Campbell as he fled, eight year old Morgan Wright saved him with a club, the bird was stunned against a school fence and captured. Crowds viewed the improvised cage at Justice Wright’s office. The incident occurred near Jersey W. Starr school, Eighth and Line streets, in Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Eagle
Camden
Jerse W. Starr
Eighth and Line Streets
Hugh
Willie Campbel
Elizabeth Campbell
Line Street
Morgan Wright
Justice of the Peace
Wright
Philadelphia
Botanic Blood Balm touted as cure for ulcers and skin diseases
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a universal blood purifier for ulcers cancers and skin eruptions. Claims to drain poisons from blood and body, offering trial bottle free at Boon Bans Co Atlanta Georgia and full bottles priced at one dollar each or six for thirty five dollars. Thousands cured after doctors and patent medicines failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Boop Bans Co
Mitchell Street
Atlanta
Close season for advertising urges continuous efforts
The Philadelphia Record notes there is no close season for advertising and urges merchants to maintain continuous effort. Continuous advertising yields the best results and keeps the business world alert to the best options and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Philadelphia Record
Electric Bitters Rescue a Dying Man in Philadelphia
John Oliver describes a grave illness with jaundiced skin and severe pain. After three doctors gave up, a friend’s tip to use Electric Bitters brought quick improvement. three weeks later he was a well man, crediting the remedy with saving his life. W T Younger's Drug Store advertises the cure at 50 cents per bottle. One Minute Cough Cure extols quick relief from throat and lung troubles, claiming safety and consumption prevention. Dillard and Perlinger promote choosing the hard but best path for ease later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
W. T. Younger
Peter Cartwright
Ohio
Christ
Gabriel
N. Y
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment touted for eczema cures
This notice claims Tetter salt rheum and eczema itch are instantly relieved by Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. It asserts many severe cases are permanently cured and lists uses including itching piles sore nipples chapped hands chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes. Sold for 25 cents per box by W T Younger.
Woman Locked in Freezer by Partner Then Vanishes from Store
New York police report a woman found half frozen in a store ice box after partner Epstein allegedly locked her in. Husband H Rich mound wer and Le Hens Leber freed her, with customers aiding. Cash drawer short by $55. Epstein absent and sought by authorities.
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New York
Mrs. Richmond
Epstein
Royal Cure Promises Relief for Cough and Lung Ailments
Annie E. Springer of Philadelphia reports Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after years with other remedies failing. She praises the remedy for chest pain relief and restful sleep. Trial bottles free at W. T. Younger's drug store with every bottle guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Price, Co
W. T. Younger
Talk It Up And Grow Your Inner Circle
A preacher urges readers to promote success by positive talk. He argues that speaking well of ventures and efforts boosts growth in business Sunday schools youth groups and churches. Avoid belittling others and become a proactive “talker up” rather than a croaker. Rev. I. P. Coddington.
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Reater
Rev
I. P, Coddington
The Great Price War Between Competing Articles
A discussion on pricing and publicity argues the public will buy the better product when prices are equal. It notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted and reliable, with repeated use over years. Sale is attributed to familiarity and consistency with coughs colds and croup. For sale by W.T. Younger. The hate manufacturer who caters to the Holiday trade makes his presents felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Younger
Catarrh Cure Claim Stands By $100 Test Offer
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims to strengthen the patient and offers $100 to any case it fails to cure, inviting testimonials and directing readers to send for them and purchase through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hail
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
C. T
Tic
Balm for Chest Pain and Pneumonia Prevention
A remedy claim states chest pain from a cold signals pneumonia risk. Applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm with damp flannel over the chest is said to quickly relieve pain and avert pneumonia, and the same treatment allegedly cures a lame back in hours. Sold by W. T. Younger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. T. Younger
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY PROMOTIONS
An advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets can cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills for blood purification liver cleansing and overall invigoration, marketed by Dillard and Persinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
DeWitt’s
DeWitt
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Readers
A reader letter from Nilliama Indiana touts One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs and colds and says it is harmless with immediate results. The note claims it cures coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung troubles and that early use prevents consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilliama
Gentryville
Ind
The Shadow of Marriage and Health Advice
A fragment of a marriage foretelling piece references fate and readiness for wedlock. It cites Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a aid for feminine health and motherhood, including Mrs Flora Ann’s testimonial from Missouri and a note about the Common Sense Medical Adviser offered by mail.
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Futuew
Trousseau
Cme
Flora Ann
Dallas, Jackson Co
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Much New Railway Growth Predicted for 1890
The Railroad Gazette estimates 4,557 miles of new railway to be built in 1890, more than double the mileage of the four years 1884 to 1888 and not matched since 1802. Last year 3,265 miles were built in the United States with Iowa leading at 553 miles, followed by Minnesota 374, Arkansas 265, California 209, and Michigan 178.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iowa
Minnesota
Arkansas
California
Michigan
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief From Headaches
Advert says Dr. King’s New Life Pills swiftly banish sick and nervous headaches. They claim to purify blood boost nerves and health. Easy to take price 25 cents with money back if not cured sold by W T Younger, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. T. Younger
The Vanity in Liberality
A compact reflection on generosity noting that what some call liberality often reveals vanity in giving rather than true benevolence. The observed flaw is a preference for the act of giving over the value of what is given.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief
A testimonial states a patient nearly died from dyspepsia after medical visits and mineral springs, but found cure with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad asserts it digests food and cures indigestion sour stomach heartburn and all forms of dyspepsia for Dillard and Persinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy Sold By W T Younger
Dependable safe remedy for colic diarrhea and cholera. Pleasant to take and trusted by customers. Sold by W T Younger in local shop.
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Commerce St
8. W
J. B. Compton
Egghornsville
Mra
Pinknam
J. R. Courton
Gybornsville
J. R. Comprox
L.ggbornsville, Va
Prninann
Swan Creek
Dean Mra. TrxkiaAm
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Mary B. Krkep
Ill
H. Sonprnrs
N. 40Th St
Union St
High Bridge
New York City
Oval
Dariho
Big Eagle
Camden Street
Dillard & Peruinger
Miles
Ail Droggista
Miler
Mabel
Paradise
Mildred
Adelbert Clark
Railroad Gazette
Scott
Looishe
Bette
Scot
Wowne
Wood
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
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Stewart Furniture Company
WEA
CMR
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