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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
8
A column traces umbrella history from whalebone bows to steel and metal tubing. It notes whalebone scarcity and oil industry shifts, the rise of steel rods and channel shaped spreads, and the development of steel handle tubes enabling tighter rollups. It also mentions related notes on water intake and early fountain pens.
Farmer Hoey reports his wife earned a prize at the county fair for an iced cake. Farmer Rakes confirms the cake’s resilience, joking that it couldn’t be cut even with an ax. The cake has won prizes for eight consecutive years according to Yonkers Statesman.
An advertisement-like notice promises a trial of Beggs' Hair Revewer to restore life and beauty to hair, stop dandruff, and prevent shedding as endorsed by Dr. Chas Rager. It emphasizes a life restoring effect and hair care benefits.
Doctors warn against marketing hype and unverified remedies as a dubious cure claim circulates. The fragment cites a Dr Davis and mentions headache relief without substantiation, urging caution.
An advertisement promises Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and states if not available from the druggist, send 25 cents to receive a bottle. The claim is guaranteed by Dr. Chas Rager.
A Safe Pill described as a pleasant cathartic after dinner pill and Beggs Little Giant is recommended by Dr. Chas Rager. The brief notes praise its qualities as a small pill for regular use.
In Brookline Station Missouri Rev J R Fly and Susan J Fly report a wife with advanced pulmonary consumption improved after starting White Wine of Tar. She has used the fourth bottle and is healthier than in years. Sold by J U Snoberger.
Marketing text touts Beggs' German Salve as preventing itching and bleeding piles with a 25 cent price point attributed to Dr. Chas.
An advertisement claims the Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam easily cures intestinal distress and is safe and dependable. It cites Dr. Chas. Rager endorsing the product.
A vintage ad proclaims Pure Fresh Drugs and Patent Medicines at Dr Charles Rager’s Drug Store with Beggs’ Farmhouse Linseed Oil guaranteed for customers seeking quality and reliability.
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