12 Apr 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
1
Fragmented notices describe doctors promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials, local accidents and injuries including a boy's jail sentence, a broken arm and severed wounds, plus ads for Grain-O and Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve and brief community happenings in the county.
Crawford. John Richey of Palestine connected with telephone line. Joseph East of Lamotte Prairie died after two years of cancer. Crawford county soldiers reunion planned for August 1900. Lucinda Gwin born 1807 in Virginia died at 93 near the city. Electric Bitters praised. Abraham Hare of Belleville touts its selling power. Harry Preble broke his leg Sunday from a fall from a horse. Richland elections show Republican gains but losses elsewhere. Olney becomes a dry town after curfew on Monday night. Mrs Flora Byer and Miss Gussie VonAlmen died of consumption. Mr Gee Phillips of Dundas and Miss Hannah Hill mentioned.
A dated medical tone discusses resisting ruinous illness and lung disease. It warns that strong throats fend germs, while weak bodies with poor blood and thin flesh are vulnerable. The text urges timely action against a persistent cough and throat irritation.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites promises to heal inflamed membranes strengthen the body and fortify digestion so germs of consumption cannot gain a foothold The copy extols the product as a tonic of great value for wasting and exhaustion from diseases and general debility produced by a New York chemists firm Scott & Bowne
The article touts The Semi-Weekly Republic as a leading telegraphic paper with daily news and absorbingly illustrated Sunday Magazine content. It lists subscription prices, promotions, and ordering details, while also promoting Chamber Cough Remedy and local ads. It references various places and vendors, urging readers to subscribe and purchase medicines.
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