Peruna Praised by U S Marshal in Testimonial Letter
In a Washington DC written note United States Marshal F Simmons lauds Peruna as the most excellent remedy for grip and catarrh. The long discussion by Dr Hartman frames systemic catarrh as after effects of la grippe and claims Peruna as the only specific remedy. A Texas motel proprietor J P Lowery testifies to relief from asthma after using Peruna, urging others to try it, with a free lecture offer from The Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Peruna
la Grippe
J.P. Lowery
City
Albany
Texas
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
A Sermon on Charity and National Duty at Cave Spring
A speaker urges the audience to act as modern Good Samaritans by aiding neighbors and upliftting homes. He links home life to national strength, promotes moral organization and friendship, and cites scripture and Deuteronomy to urge active good works and careful membership. He stresses small deeds, collective effort, and upholding virtue to sustain civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witron
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Satisfied User
A user reports rapid relief from breakfast stomach distress after taking Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The testimonial claims meals now digest thoroughly and with relish, stating nothing equals the product for stomach troubles. H. B. Dillard signs the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Dillard
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Skin Cure
The advertisement claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve rapidly cures eczema saltrheum tetter chafing ivy poisoning and other skin tortures. It also touts a certain pile cure by W. B. Dillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. B. Dillard
Modern folklore on marriage charms and superstitions
The passage lists several wedding beliefs and rituals. It describes turning an egg by a future spouse during sweating eggs, a dumb supper with silent guests, and the April 30 wheat field handkerchief method to reveal a future partner. It also includes moon based wishes about a future husband and the first handshake omen.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription praised as female cure
An ad recounts that Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription treats female weakness and diseases of women’s organs. It claims to boost vitality and banish nervousness without alcohol or narcotics, citing a testimonial from Igla Hunter of Allenton Missouri who improved after five bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forgottian
Dr. Pierce
Jets
Igla Hunter
Allenton
St. Louis Co
Ring for a Bride by Leading Jeweler Delights Fair Reader
A unique custom ring for a June bride features a single enamel heartsease at center with a raised plain gold rim to protect the enamel and a border of twenty irregular diamonds forming a solid oval. The enamel was burnt onto a gold heartsease, and this design is said to be unlike any previously seen.
The Tombstone Epitaph On a Grocer Who Lost Himself
A European traveler recalls an English epitaph saying the deceased was born a man but died a grocer. It warns that vocation must not swallow the person, insisting one should be greater than their calling and not be defined only by work. The piece elevates the idea of true success beyond profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Watts
Ncinnati and
Covington Ih
Ohio River
Christ
Jesus
England
Boston Man Marries Ill Bride Finds Cure with Pills
A Boston man recently married a frail wealthy woman and reports happiness after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. The remedy claims to cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague along with liver and stomach troubles. Gentle yet effective, the pills cost 25 cents at W. T. Younger's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dr. King
W. T. Younger
Sore on Face Healed by Witch Hazel Salve Patient
Mr James Brown of Portsmouth Virginia over eighty years old suffered years with a facial sore Physicians could not help him De Witt s Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently W B Dillard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Porsmouth
de Witt
W. B. Dillard
Arnica Salve Cures Severe Gasoline Burn Victim
A Kirkman, Jr. resident credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing a severe burn from a gasoline stove that doctors could not cure, calling it infallible for cuts corns sores boils skin diseases and piles. Sold for 25 cents at W T Younger's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Palmer
Kirkman, Jr
W. T. Younger
The Dearness of Butter and Fat Forms
Dr Hughes Bennett links butter dearen and pastry abundance to consumption issues. The piece argues for cheap fat accessible to the poor and easy digestion for the rich, praising Scott s Emulsion cod liver oil as digestible, palatable fat and blood purifying medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Bennett
London
Scott & Bowne
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Druggists
Genuine stamped product not sold in bulk. Dealers warned against substitutes. Druggist J Goldsmith of Ven Etten New York reports five years of customer satisfaction using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He also uses it at home for colds and la grippe coughs and finds it efficacious. For sale by W T Younger, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Goldsmith
Ven Etten
N.Y
W. T. Younger
Will Wonders Ever Cease Inquiries About Mrs Pease
Friends in Lawrence Kansas note Mrs Pease has been bedridden seven years due to kidney and liver trouble and general debility. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored mobility in three months, with women reporting relief from headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. Also recommended DeWitts Little Early Risers to regulate bowels and add years to life. W T Younger advertises. Dillard endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Pease
Lawrence, Kan
W. T. Younger
DeWitt
W. B. Dillard
Constipation Remedy Highlighted by Candy Cathartic
The notable discovery of recent years is a positive remedy for constipation. Cascarets Candy Cathartic promises cure with genuine tablets stamped C C C. Not sold in bulk. Available through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Druggists
Roc
Three Boys Drown In Captain Creek Flood
In Moundsville W Va on Tuesday night a cloud burst turned Captain Creek into a torrent, sweeping away three sons of Edward Mellett of Powhatan aged five nine and fifteen. Their bodies were not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Val
Edward Mellett
Powhatan
Captain Creek
Hydrophobia Outbreak Ties Couple at Pasteur Institute
In Chicago Dr Nixon Davis contracted hydrophobia after contact with saliva from Mrs Nicholas Nash. Nash’s husband had been bitten April 26 and later died, prompting Mrs Nash and Dr Davis to seek Pasteur Institute care after fever appeared and a drop of froth touched a scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nixon Davis
Nicholas Nash
Railroad Avenue
Pasteur Institute
Remarkable recovery at City Hospital aids blind patient
Oil City reports William Copeland, a 32 year old man born blind, regained full speech after chloroform surgery and will be taught to read and write. he greeted a nurse with praise, saying you are the prettiest woman I ever saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
William Copeland
City Hospital
Copeland
Voluntary petitions rise under Bankruptcy Law report
The six months to March 31, 1901 show 6 516 voluntary petitions filed under the Bankruptcy Law, with more than a third of filers being old insolvents. The report, submitted to the Attorney-General by E C Brancoburg, compares figures to prior periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. C. Brancoburg
Department of Justice
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
A historical ad offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It asserts testimonial credibility from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and Cheney. It notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle and availability from all druggists with free testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Prope
Toledo
BP. J. Cheney
West &Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Marshal Simmons
F. Simmons
Mobile
Alabama
Washington, D.C
Rosenbaum Bros
Salem Ave
BELL
Roanoke
Dimity
Dresden
Jaconet
Allsours
Rosenbaum Brothers
Ligon
Main Street
Salem
Amelyr
G,. T. Kern
Salem, Va
Parker
Qures
Anil
Hanan
Rieley & Ramsey
Addreas
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evens Building
Washington, D. C
Watts B. Dillard
Watts B
Dillard
Bell Phone NO
C. A. Snow & Co. Patent Lawyers
U.S
Roanoke Street Railway
Salem—Vinton
Vinton Salem
Vinton
Cor
Terry
St. & 4Th
Aye.n.w
tCar
Terry Building
Nee
Vinn
Cor. 1Th Street
4Th Avenue N. W
J. S. Persinger
D.C. Shanks
Farquhar
A. B. Farquhar Co
Lro
York
Pyny
Balsam
University OF Virginia
Barringer
Charlottesville
G. E. Koontz
Horner
Rieders National Bank
Retigen
F & OR
Woolley
North Pryor
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Noice
Cave Spring Castle
Ancient Order Knights of Mystic Chain
H. Chelf
Dane Rous
Sterlang Reredy Company
New Ross
MANES
Sterling Remedy CO
New York
Athens
Tenn
Cardus
Thedford
Nannie Davis
St Rice
Chattangoga
Quaker Valley Mrn. Co
Morgan and Harrison Sts
Chamberlain
Dillard & Persinger
Druggivt
Salem A
Scott
Years Street
Kiss May Kill
Kiow
Common Pleas Court
J. P. Delphey
Marie Aletta Lent
Miss Lent
Delphey
Norris Silver
North Stratford
N. H
Novs Lyr
F. G. Webber
The
Salem Millinery
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