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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
1
A farmer's wife reveals a home method for stain removal. Three girls and four boarders bring blueberry stains on skirts. She pours boiling water over a bowl to lift the color, noting it needs reapplication roughly every so often.
Mrs H S Newson of Decatur describes three years of severe indigestion and bowel trouble ended by Electric Bitters. She reports rapid improvement and full recovery, praising the remedy for liver kidney stomach and bowel disorders. Sold by W T Younger for 50 cents with guarantee.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for cure all sickness with no cure no pay and a 250 price. It touts Dean’s Ointment for skin itch and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a stomach health remedy available from W B Dillard Drug Co.
A fresh bicycle never ridden, named Armada, with patent flush joints seamless tubing curved nickel plated handlebars adjustable 1903 model. Troxel middle pad features interlaced hair and leather cover. Priced at $25 cash. Call to view.
The advertisement claims stomach health sustains life expectancy and credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing digestion related sickness. It cites testimonials from Mrs Doe of Tucknow, D C, who says six doses cured her digestive and nervous debility, and promises a free Medical Adviser by mail.
Burnett Neighbors, a farmer near Salem, describes years of skin irritation that disrupted sleep and bled in cold weather. After using Doan's Ointment from W. T. Younger's drug store, he experienced a full night’s rest and no remaining irritation. Sold nationwide for 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. of Buffalo markets Doan's.
EK, C. DeWitt & Co advertise DeWilitt's Witch Hazel Salve that cures piles burns bruises eczema and skin diseases without leaving a scar. Sold by W. B. Dillard Drag Co.
Opie Reed quotes a philosopher on prohibition and the shift to education for progress. An elderly man recalls job discrimination for drink and tells of quitting after liquor smell cost him work, then notes a saloon advert seeking sober bar staff. He urges youths to choose abstinence to win success.
An article quotes a home hand care routine with two bottles: a lemon juice alcohol mix that lasts indefinitely and a nail cleansing lotion made from gum tragacanth rain water alcohol glycerine and white cobhazel with perfume. Used after dishes or vegetables it quickly dries hands to a smooth condition.
Advertises Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches, promising pure blood and health improvements. Sold for 25 cents at W. T. Younger's Drug Store with money back guarantee. Also claims Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment highly effective for business use, priced 25 cents per large bottle at Younger's.
Rev J O Knott preached on John Wesley detailing his appearance birth and family line inspiring quotes about his mission. The talk covered Wesley's Oxford years self denial early preaching in fields and his lasting impact on English religion and the Methodist movement.
A weary city man visits his boyhood town and asks about old neighbors. He recalls Percy Pierce, Jack Turner, Tim Hooley, Walt Webster, Sam Swiggers, Skinny Hogan, Billy Boles and others, tracing their varied journeys from schooldays to adult success in fields like congress, power, and sports.
An old notice extols Backlen's Arnica Salve for wounds ulcers and accidents with a claim of best on earth available at W T Yunger's Drug Store. It mentions Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as nature's remedy for bowel complaints and the period known as the second summer.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as non purging and gentle on the system. It claims the pill eases constipation without griping and cites endorsements from W H Howell of Houston and Bob Moore of Lafayette. Sold by W B Dillard Drug Co.
One hundred dollar reward offered for cure of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Local druggists Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills suggested.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poisoning and skin diseases. It offers a free sample and medical advice by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta with a one dollar price per bottle and claims thirty years of testing.
The Des Moines express on the Wabash railroad was waterbound for three days near Lancaster Missouri after a landslide blocked the line. Passengers endured improvised meals from local storekeepers while helpers gathered supplies and a telegraph run clarified orders to move southward back to its tracks.
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