06 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1896
Page
1
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant family laxative that clears constipation and supports internal cleanliness without weakening organs. It stresses buying only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product via reputable druggists and notes it suits those with regular health who need no laxatives.
Readable fragments show tickets issued by Travelers Insurance and baggage handling cheering crowds as travelers pass through stations. The item emphasizes post arrival points and onward connections.
Time and office hours listed with 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. coverage and general notice of regulations. The fragmentary entry names no particular city, date, or official, but indicates standard operating times and regulation reference.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment as a remedy for itching and burning from eczema tetter salt r heat itch and other skin diseases. It claims cure for piles sore nipples chapped hands chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes and lists a 25 cent price. Also promotes Dr Cady's Condition Powders as a tonic blood purifier vermifuge for horses.
A long list warns readers of subscription rules and penalties for nonpayment or fraud. It includes notice requirements, arrears handling, address changes, and legal consequences. The piece then promotes Chamberlain medicines and local shops, with ads for stoves, fabrics, groceries, and a dentist visiting Winnemucca in early November 1896.
The ad extols Duranl's Sarsaparirilia as a superior medicine with unique purity and health benefits. It recounts a young patient at seven who suffered rheumatic fever and acute rheumatism spreading sores on the thigh, with doctors offering little hope.
A boy named Howard suffered for a year and a half with scrofula sores and a decayed leg bone. Doctors advised surgery, but the family chose Hood's Sarsaparilla. Howard began taking it at the end of February and began improving after a prolonged illness.
State of Nevada official directory lists five senators and five congressmen, with posts including Justices of the Supreme Court, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Controller, Attorney General, Surveyor General, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Humboldt County entries include Judge District Court, Sheriff, Assessor, County Clerk, Auditor and Recorder, District Attorney and ex officio School Superintendent, Treasurer, County Surveyor, Public Administrator, and County Commissioners.
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