Patent medicines in Japan long predated Western ads
The article argues that Japan’s patent medicines arose long before Western influence, naming historic products and marketing names such as Heal everything powders and Spirit cheering pills. It notes Japan’s early distribution by door to door traders on credit, the yearlong cycles of return and repayment, and the vast growth of licensed makers and guilds. It also mentions tax exemptions for exports after 1905 and Japan’s adoption of Western advertising tactics like large boards along railways.
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Japan
Far West
Shakespeare
Jonathan
Bandai-Johan
Han-Gom-Tan
Island Kingdom
Seiko Maeda
West
Toyama
Patent Medicine Dealers
Patent Medicine
Soldier's Lester Letter From Camp Near Charlotte
Wilbur writes from a 10 day camp near Charlotte describing camp life and local towns. He notes friendly soldiers and generous church hospitality, mentions future plans to teach and hopes for field hospital transfer, closing with signals of reveille and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Cure your colds and throat infections with Glando line
An old ad promises Glando Tonie to break up colds and tonsillitis and recommends Glando Garele for sore throat with Glando Penile. It notes preparation by Grand-Aid Cos for Wayne Indiana and sales at one price of 50 cents.
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Grand-Aid Cos
Wayne, Ind
Geo. Pollick
Logansport
Ind
Grando Pine
John Porter
Williams St
Paulding
Ohio
The
Grand- Aid Co
Fort. Wayne
Rager & Jontz
New Auto License Form Issued for 1918 Plates
Officials announce a new license application form for 1918 plates and urge owners to file early after November 1 1917. The first shipment for plates is December 15 with about 200000 licenses expected. Plates will have a green background with black numerals only to avoid reading confusion.
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Lavey @ Sons
City Hall
Manchester
Brush & Hanson
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
New Ford
Moroe
Clay Tp
Clink John Cook
Philip
Lester
Seward Tp
Harry Armey
Joe Little
Harry Taylor
Russell King Orlando Meredith Walter
Vickery
Elza Brady
S.b.whittenberger
Ford
Riple
Field Hospital Corps
Reveille
Wilbur
Old Clory
Uncle Sam
Moving Picture Theatre
Secretary of War and Navy
Old Glory
Lindly.m. Garrison
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Eas
Ager Esea
Evie
Ed Jackson
BLISS
Eata
Lilus
Oi Reistest
Prom Cly
JAS. L
Vers
Alonzo O. Bliss Co
Washington, D.C
Rint
Tanlac
J. R. Norman
Norman
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