Restoration note and old remedies in a scattered column
An 1904 era snippet recounts a tale of a missing tobacco box from a Wins firm, a Belfast style restitution story, and a letter with a $4 money order. It shifts to health ads and testimonials for tonics like Kodol, with notices from E T Whitehead and a Georgia anecdote about sobriety and dyspepsia. The fragment ends with a sales pitch and a testimonial from J C Moore of Atlanta.
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Mien
Warden
Georgia
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Kodol
Jake C. Moore
Atlanta
E. T. Whitehead
Trade Outlook From Credit Men In Several States
The New York Times reports small, cautious business views from credit men across the country. They find year 1908 performing below 1907 but near 1906 in five months, with gains in fruit products and losses in industrial districts. Optimism remains about overall commerce, though Pittsburgh faces a labor shortage after a winter downturn and foreign workers not returning.
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The
New York Times
Baltimore F
United States
Pittsburg
Foot-Tired Cure Featured in Fest Short Ad
An old sample advert presents Allen's Foot Tired, a ten foot Nap—foot sanitary corn pad as a new invention. It directs readers to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. A London Tit-Bits quip notes a domestic scene with a dog ready to assist.
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Allen
Naples
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
London
Arnica salve praised in local endorsement
A Chapel Hill resident, W Jenkins, endorses Bnelden's Arnica salve as the best salve in the world for healing sores burns and wounds. The notice cites its use on a felon thumb and notes availability at P Whitehead Co. drug store. The piece also includes various ad like lines and a British immigration claim.
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Bnelden
W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. m
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Advertises Honey and Tar as immediate relief for severe asthma. Claims timely use will effect a cure. EB. T. Whitehead Co.
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Uick Relief
EB. T. Whitehead Co
Prohibition politics and a nation’s press reaction in a presidential year
A collage of mis pasted notes references to prohibition strength in November elections, historic vote totals, and party balance. It notes how prohibition could tilt outcomes in key states, with mentions of Illinois Virginia and Columbus platforms. Commentary from the Louisville Journal and Norfolk Virginian Pilot reflects broad media interest in dry reforms during a presidential year.
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Raleiah Times
Shafin
Watkins
Swallow
Carroll
Prohibition
Green Clay Smith
Neal Dow
John P. St. John
Blaine
Cleveland
Raordinoe
Wiwer
Central States
St- Illinois
Vrginia
Columbus
Norfolk Virginian- Pilot
Burhans Testifies After Four Years in Carlisle Center
Carlisle Center resident Burhans testifies four years after treatment with Foley’s Kidney Cure. He says he was cured of a severe kidney trouble after taking less than two bottles, noting relief from sediment, pain, and symptoms. He claims no symptoms returned in the four years since. E. T. Whitehead Co.
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Burhans
Carlisle Center
Foley
E. T. Whitehead Co
Rich Gan Aims to Help The Bad With Wealth
W Averill, who recently inherited 10 million from an aunt in Massachusetts, plans to aid 0,000 people. After visiting Farming ton Maine, he will establish eastern headquarters, seek help, and vows to aid both good and bad alike, including the intemperate and ex convicts, though he cautions against folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
GC. W. Averill
Inhusetts
Farmington
Peach Seed Industry Gains Value in the South
The Morris on Produce and Provision Co and the R. V. Brawley Co advertise peach seed, signaling new wealth from seed sources in the South. Morrison Co bought 8 000 bushels, with seed demand rising as local crops grow. Seeds are sold to nursery men as far away as Canada, aiding growers and towns alike.
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Statesville
Morrison Produce and Provision Co
R. V. Brawley Co
Morrison Company
Canada
Doan's Kidney Pills Rescue Scotland Neck Woman from Back Aches
Mrs C G Boyette of Scotland Neck North Carolina reports severe back pains and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes muscular rheumatism and weak kidney action, says pills restored normal function, and recommends the product. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Postre Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Scotland Neck
Bright
C. G. Boyette
Thirteenth Street
vUand Neck
N. C
Taleo
Dean
Doan
Postre-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Fragmented ephemera and dental remedies in old ads
A collage of humorous quotes and product pitches appears, featuring the line about a domineering wife, old woman kicking, and a barber of cures. It includes advertisements for Dean's Ointment, DeWitt's Little Risers, Knicker pills, Dr Shoop's tablets, and Restorative tonics, with scattered notes on photography, farming, and a charity tag day.
New Remedy Promises Cure For Cough And Cold
Mrs. Jerson of Auburn Centre Ha reports a healing effect after using a new remedy sold by BE T Whitehead Co. drug store. A trial bottle is available free and a full bottle costs 40 cents to 1 dollar. The note claims the remedy clears throat and lung discomfort and aids recovery over a reasonable period.
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Peterson
Scotland
Yrsten
Easy Nethod Music Co
Wabash Ave
Hienzo
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Hep
Hanlen
Rolina
Bhai
Keral
Con
B.P. Whitehead Co
Stilwell
Waton Star
Chicago Tribune
Ames Oppenheim
Tieme
Frekibiicn Guilesk
John D. Rockefeller
Louisville Ce Journal
Fi. B. Burhans
Rich Gan
Suez Canal
India
Wu Ting-fang
Philadelphia Inquirer
General Synod of the Lutheran Church
David Gill
Aberdeenshire
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Eben
Washington Star
DeWitt’s Little
BE. T. Whitehead Co
Knicker
Bocker
New York Sun
Troy
N. Y
E.C. Dewitt & CO
N.B. Josey Co
Undertakers
N. B. Josey Company
North Carolina
Aking Life Insurance
Union Central
Hinmiarp
King’s New Biscovary
Erare
Atlana
Dene
P.O
Towhem
Huesor
Isidha
America
Main Street
I! Plant
Chas. Miller Wald
Quarrier
Nenu
Monurts
J. Y. Savage
Mecal
WanrZan
Cooper
Bank
Eadache
WMT
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