22 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
1
A Mountain Glen Arkansas note says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provided almost instant relief for croup in children. The ad promotes sale by druggist W T Younger and claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures scald head eczema and skin eruptions with instant relief.
A Toledo correspondent writes of Mr B McDonald of upper Catawba at Lylchbury fair business, a James McDonald death, Dr Moses tooth extraction, Will Gardner's bird cage, engagement rumors for John Spessard, and local apple cider work. Cattle buyers plan to ship 250 head this fall. a possum hunt ends in bruises. Ohio Toledo Lucas County notice includes 1511 affidavits for Catarrh cures and ad pitches for Wall's Catarrh Care and DeWitt's remedies.
A Norfolk Pilot essay argues that women dominate male life from birth to death. It cites how mothers shape sons, and cites phrases like the proverb the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. The piece notes women balance affection and restraint while bearing costs of raising men.
A Salem letter defends Rev. B F Fox amid disputes at the First Baptist Church. The May meeting over electric lighting, pastor deacon conflicts, and ordination of new deacons led to a bitter rift. Fox resigned after failing to secure church support. under 100 of about 500 members back his course, while most oppose charges against leaders.
A Free Press narrator recalls an eccentric mountaineer who rejects formal schooling. His son Tom, inspired by natural philosophy, attempts to topple a massive rock using fulcrums and levers, causing catastrophe that destroys the cabin, kills the wife, and drives Tom away. The old man blames education for his woes and offers a grim warning about being too educated.
Advertises Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment as instantly soothing for itching and smarting from skin diseases. Claims many severe cases permanently cured and notes use for itching piles sore nipples chapping chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes. Priced at 25 cents per box.
Patent style claim for a horse tonic and purifier named Dr Cady’s Condition Sewer. Describes tonic blood purifier and vermifuge as medicine not food. Priced ce 25 cents per package.
Ad promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve from Dillard Persinger as a remedy for burns, scalds, piles, and skin troubles claiming it prevents disfigurement and heals various sores.
Advert for Minute Cough Cure by Dillard & Co promises instant relief and a certain cure from cold complications like pneumonia or consumption. The ad urges readers not to risk serious illness.
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