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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
1
The text argues heat fatigue stems from poor blood and that Peruna protects health by supplying the best blood. It advertises a free book titled Summer Catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus, Ohio.
A North Carolina couple Mr. and Mrs. John W. Belk have sixteen children. One daughter Dosia Belk, 24, has never spoken to her father though she communicates with others. Medical experts cannot explain the condition, with theories of intense aversion considered. Also mention of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a household product endorsement.
This OCR fragment promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a money back claim and includes a call to send for a circular. It also advertises De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for piles and warns against counterfeits. The text names F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and W B Dillard as endorsers.
Omaha on May 22 reports a bizarre District Court case where Edward Barrett is accused of marrying twin sisters within 90 days without divorce. His brother reportedly then married the twins mother, making the mother sister-in-law to her daughters and creating in-law links between Barretts. The family is prominent with Mrs Mary Eggles a North Platte widow, heirs of about $50,000 plus ranch property and $20,000 per twin daughter.
Mrs. L. J. Dennis of Jacksonville Illinois writes that after years of internal inflammation bearing down pain and general weakness she weighed 95 pounds. After three years of misery she used Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription and gained to 156 pounds. She now does all her work and feels strong and healthy, crediting the medicine with her recovery.
An illustrated ad extols health as key to well being for women and promotes Bradfield's Female Regulator as the safest, quickest cure for leucorrhea, falling womb, nervousness, headaches, backaches, and general weakness. It claims many women have recovered and offers bottles at $1 in drug stores.
The American Cultivator notes an ancient tree at Solem Dyrwuses Monat farm in North Es Rhode Island. Resting since 1801, it survived nearly two more centuries but shows decay and will soon vanish from Pomona’s groves, yet remains a renowned progenitor of the Rhode Island greenings worldwide.
J T Weather wax of Wyandotte Michigan recounts loss to consumption and pneumonia, saved by Dr King's New Discovery after an obstinate cough and lung illness. He credits the medicine with restoring health and weight gain. Trial bottles free guaranteed bottles 50 cents and one dollar at W T Younger's.
A vintage advertisement notes Castoria for infants and children, highlighting the product as the trusted remedy used since early times. It emphasizes the familiar branding and the signature assurance of its long-standing reputation.
An advertisement for De Witts Little Early Risers by W. B. Dillard touts a fast acting laxative claiming to cleanse the bowels with no discomfort. It emphasizes efficiency and ease of use.
A Chicago advertisement offers solid Cuevee Silver tableware as a cheaper, durable alternative to sterling. Promises no wear through 25 years and no purchase required, with a free offer by return mail from Quaker Vanity Mra. Co. at Morgan and Harrison Streets.
An advertisement touts Dr. Davids Cough Syrup of Pine Tar Horehound Wild Cherry as the best cure for coughs colds croup consumption bronchitis and throat and lung troubles now available at Youngers drug store. A testimonial from Mrs. C C Roberts of North Creek Arkansas credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with twenty years of relief and improved health after one bottle.
A Richmond News editorial deplores violence during strikes in Albany Troy and Cohoes New York arguing that workers have rights to protest but not to assault or damage property. It warns that rioters draw in unconnected crowds, damage will cost public funds, and law and order will prevail through force if necessary.
Springfield Ohio reports labor strife in Dayton with capitalists vowing to end unions. National Cash Register President John Patterson slams strikes and threatens to keep his plant closed. About 2,500 workers are idle as moulders demand reinstatement or rehiring amid ongoing dispute. Other manufacturers align with Patterson’s hard line.
LaGrange resident P A Danforth suffered a six month leg sore before Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The ad proclaims ulcers wounds and piles as well treated. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by W T Younger.
Permanently cured by the masterly power of South American Nervine Tone. Invalids need suffer no longer because this remedy can cure them all. It claims to cure stomach weakness and indigestion with immediate relief. Sold by Dillard & Persinger, druggists, Salem.
An advertisement-style assertion from W. B. Dillard promoting De Witt's Little Early Risers as a remedy, arguing that poor liver and bowel function heightens disease risk and implying the pills remove the disease cause.
The notice describes cough as a symptom and cites consumption and bronchitis as dangerous diseases with cough as the first sign. It touts Chamber Slain's Cough Remedy as highly successful in curing coughing related illnesses and offers a money back if not beneficial, sold by W. T. Younger.
Biliousness described as a digestive disturbance with stomach debility liver torpor and bowels constipated. The ad claims the tablets allay disturbances and restore appetite while toning the liver and regulating bowels and notes sales through W T Younger.
A. L. Spafford of Chester Michigan recounts his child was unconscious from a sudden croup attack. He gave three doses of One Minute Cough Cure and the croup was mastered with a rapid recovery as described by W. B. Dillard.
A claim that a $100 anti diuretic cure handles nocturnal enuresis in children is offered. Sold by Dillard & Persinger, druggists, with assurances of immediate relief.
Advertises a nerve and bone liniment promising relief for rheumatism sciatica contracted limbs and muscle pain. Claims vigorous rubbing will cure. Presents testimonial characters W T Younger Salem Vanov lyr.
The U C V March a two step by Theo H Northrup published by O K Houch Co Memphis and Little Rock dedicated to United Confederate Veterans is praised for originality and brilliancy. The cover features Confederate colors portraits of generals Lee and Forrest and symbols of reunion with olive branch and former arms. Evening Scimitar Memphis May 13.
Levanna Ohio mail carrier Burnett Mann shares relief from kidney trouble after six bottles of Electric Bitters cured dull aches in his back and fatigue. He praises the tonic for regulating stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Sold by W T Younger for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
New costiveness remedy offered in tablet form with a guaranteed price of 25 cents per box. Available for sale through W. T. Younger.
A fractured romance ends with a prideful standoff as the man visits Miss Jenkin’s home asking to see her father on personal business. She questions his claim and keeps him at the door, prompting a final quip about who should be announced as the caller.
Dr Hughes Bennett of London links consumption to butter costs and rich pastries. The piece argues fat is essential for both the poor and the enfeebled rich, advocating cod liver oil as Scott's Emulsion for easy digestion and blood purification as a superior fat source.
A green young man enters a fancy store as a lady clerk displays a selection of mask bags for drawers. After inspection he reveals he does not wear drawers and asks if they could be worn in his pantaloon.
A fragmented mens story recounts a colored man driving a limpy horse while a pedestrian jokes about the horse shedding its coat and ailments. The piece then pivots to a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as life saving, with notes of store sale by W T Younger and Druggist Av. Sawtelle of Hartford Conn.
A note describes a quick relief medicine for kidney and bladder issues claimed to relieve pain and urinary retention in both men and women. Sold by Dillard and Persinger Druggiat in Salom, Virginia.
Norfolk and Western Railway announces excursion tickets to Buffalo available May 1 to September 30 1901 for the Pan American Exposition period May 1 to October 31 1901 Gen Pass Agent W B Bevill Roanoke Va presides over the sale of tickets and travel plans
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