The King of Fakirs Tells How To Make Money Without Working
A long interview with John T. Carver famed as the original patent medicine fakir recounts globe trotting schemes from Nagasaki to France. He describes selling bitters in Japan, axle grease salves in Russia, beans in France, whitening tonics in South America, and soap in Mexico while dodging danger and moral censure.
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Sullivan
The
Union
Carver
Davis Hotel
Mi2
Nagasaki
Japan
Ome
Ricksha
Sarki Che Jans
Aue
China
Spanghai
Leylon
Russia
Russian Empire
France
Panama
Patagonia
South America
Fiji Islands
Big Four Excursions Lewis and Clark Exposition Tickets
Tickets go on sale on select May and June dates for Big Four Excursions to the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Direct route round trip is 57.30, California route 68.30 one way. Tickets are first class and valid 90 days. For information contact W. J. Lynch E. E. Sours G P T A Cincinnati Terre Haute Ind.
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Portland
Oregon
California
Big Four Ticket
W. J. Lynch
E. E. Sours
G.P
T.A
Gen. T. Agt
Cincinnati
C. Terre Haute
Ind
Open Letter Promotes Germidal Tablets For All
An open letter urges universal use of Germidal Tablets, claiming long scientific effort behind the product. It argues diseases stem from bacteria and parasitic organisms, urging adoption to improve illness outcomes and public health globally.
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Wenesis
Germicidal Tablets Claim Cure for Germ Diseases
A lurid ad proclaims Germicidal Tablets will prevent and cure any germ disease by eradicating the cause. It touts universal effectiveness against syphilis to malaria, claims rapid cures, ships directly from its lab, and sells two sizes at 50c and 1.00. Includes warnings against substitute remedies and promises universal results.
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Earth
Scott Bros Ad Offers Lawn Mowers and Stoves in Bulk
An old classified ad from C. E. O'Dell of Don, Indiana, promotes Scott Bros items including lawn mowers, lawn swings, gasoline stoves, and “wefric craters” with bulk pricing and carload quantities. Contact details listed for inquiries.
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Scott Bros
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Sullivan and Vicinity
Sciener
Serorum
American Medicine Co
Department 63
Send Money
Memphis
Tenn
C. E. O'Dell
Don
Wotice
Sullivan Circuit Court
County of
Indiana
Irvin Burton
Exit County
John T. Hays
Will H. Hays
J. B. Mullane
South Side
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