War on the common fly in New York health drive
The Merchants' Association launches a public health crusade against the house fly, citing studies from 1907 on typhoid transmission. A 48 page pamphlet argues flies carry disease bacteria, spreading typhoid and diarrhea, with evidence from river waters, seasonal fly activity, and a map showing deaths near the shore.
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Merchants’ Association
House Fly
Areby
Daniel D. Jackson
New York Harbor
Jackson
Clothes for Boys at Auxtragoood Knee Pants Sale
An advertisement notes that Auxtragoood knee pants for boys are fully lined to reinforce seat and seams for longer wear and drape, claiming durability beyond the ordinary price. Aimed at parents seeking sturdier, better-looking boys clothing.
Public Health Fears Over Fly Spread Highlighted
The piece notes strong concern that flies spread disease, prompting boards of health to issue posters with precautions like screening food and removing filth. It mentions an Merchants Association pamphlet frontispiece showing a fly fed to Uncle Sam, flanked by a policeman and a District Attorney, all oversized.
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Boards of Health
Merchants Association
Sam
The Moral in the Story of a Failed Self-Harm Act
A man in a river suicide attempt uses rope oil matches arsenic and a revolver but is thwarted when the boat slips away. He survives and, oddly, proclaims candidacy for the Legislature on a reform ticket.
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Reform
Do It Now with Chamberlain's Liniment
Advice urging immediate use of Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatism. Claims nine of ten cases are muscular rheumatism caused by cold or damp and will yield to vigorous application. Promotes quick relief and delight, sold by The Leo Hayddh Drug Co.
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Leo Hayddh Drug Co
Auto Runaway With Copperhead Snake Averts Tragedy
In Richmond a copperhead coil around a car brake sent miller Allen Zaring speeding through Main Street. Autoist R E Turley pursued at speed, finally freeing the snake with a whip and killing it under Turley’s wheel. Crowds cheered the pair on their return.
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Richmond
Allen Zaring
East Main Street
Zaring
Main Street
State Bank and Trust Building
R. E. Turley
Lexington Avenue
Turley
Mr.Turley
Mr. Zaring
Anearly
Fortu
Mr. Turley
Mr. Tursley
Mr. Zarimg
Man Joslin
Big Hill Pike
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Free Trial Bottle
An old time remedy advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for stomach trouble and constipation. It claims long use and asks readers to request a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Monticello, with paid bottles available at 50 cents or $1 through Red Cross Drug Store.
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Ware Tensburg
Wiliam Woll
Ellia
Louieville
Dr. Caldwell
Caldwell
W. B. Monticello
Exile Ends as King’s New Discovery Restores Health
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma exiled himself to seek relief from a two year lung cough. After six months he returned with death looming until he began using Dr King’s New Discovery. Six bottles cured him and he feels well again. It saves many from lung diseases and treats coughs colds hoarseness and throat pain. Available 50 cents to 1.00 with trial bottle free and a guarantee by Haydon and Robertson.
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Wm. Upchurch
Glen Oak
Okla
Dr. King
Haydon & Robertson
Help The Editor Seeks News For The Paper’s Page
A vivid plea portrays newspaper life and the urge to collect everyday items of pride sorrow and triumph for publication. The writer invites readers to share gossip personal milestones and small joys to enrich the paper’s communal voice.
Chamberlains Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
Chamberlains Liniment advertised as a new preparation offering relief for chronic and muscular rheumatism and acute inflammatory rheumatism. It claims to ease lame back, lame shoulder, and stiff neck from muscle rheumatism after cold exposure or injury and promotes free application and massage. Sold by The Leo Haydon Drug Co.
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Leo Haydon Drug Co
Are You Sick Dr Miles Nervine Advertisement
An old advertisement claims nervous system weakness causes sickness and that Dr Miles Nervine soothes irritated nerves to restore health. It includes a testimonial from John James of Riverton Nebraska praising recovery after taking the product and notes a druggist can return the first bottle if it fails to help.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
John James
Riverton
Nebr
Nerv= Inc
Beneft
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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New York Sun
Robertson
Claybrooke Co Incorporated
1Gold Med
J. M. Trent
Willisburg, Ky
Snake
Red Cross
Stora
Chamberlain
Pride of
Washington
Springfield's Choice
J. W. Jarboe & CO
Ffree
Chicago , Illinois
Robertson Claybrook Co
Springfield
The
Springfield Sun
W. F. Trusty
Kentucky
Haydon & Barber
B. D. Lake
Life, Fire and Accident
Old Massachusetts Mutual
All Ways
Solieregs
DR. M. W. Hyatt
Dr. J. C. Mudd
Mayoon
J. H. Lampton, M. D
Springfield, KY
Opera House
Ella Adams
T. Scott Mayes
Atty-At-Law
Appanisthi Patoral Courme
C. C. McChord
D. Claybrooke
Biblp
Marshall Duncan
Lawyerspringfield, Ky
Robertson Building
S. M. Campbell
Dr. W. R. Morgan
Wharton & Tapp
John Y. Mayes
Bryan's Commoner
Courier-Journal
Louisville Herald
Cincinnati Enquirer
Atlanta Constitution
St. Louis
St. Democrat
American Agriculturist
American Farmer
Reeders’ Gazette
Country Gentleman
Lippincott
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