The Tale of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad
Fragmentary 19th century medical ad extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and disease including dyspepsia and liver trouble. It touts childbirth relief and notes ads, pricing, and distribution details. The text also includes a folk tale about a coon and opossum at a well and a political anecdote about Bob and Al.
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Pierce
Weiss
Ry, Pierce
Buthile
N.Y
Bob
Wli
Galenl Willan
ANC
Coon
Oyiseum
Pye
Cast omnian fragment hints at medical elixir and unsteady cures
Fragmentary notice from CASTOMNIA by Lilly Siedsih hints at a mysterious remedy for throat and stomach troubles offered by W H Rennels and others in St Louis and Alma. The garbled text references aids, pills, heat, and a man seeking a lost item, with no clear patient outcomes.
One Minute Goat Cure Promises Quick Relief For Coughs
An advert claims the One Minute Goat Cure can rapidly cure whooping cough and other childhood illnesses. The piece promotes a tonic from St Louis and Webb, with testimonials and sensational language about dire health and treatment effectiveness.
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Creaup
St Luis
Webb
Alri
Barefoot Babies in a Detroit News Press Excerpt
A poetic fragment from the Detroit Free Press describes a sunny scene with children and natural imagery. It mentions a tiger lily, a rippling stream, and various figures like the Merit Lukes and Lin lerntam in a playful, dreamlike setting.
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Merit Lukes Hugh
Lin Lerntam
Baldek
Keller
Detroit
Pree Press
Ww C T U Column on Babies Sleep Habits and Health
The column discusses infant sleep needs and the effects of rest on nervous health. It argues babies require long sleep early on, then two naps daily, with older children needing 1 to 2 hours of rest, and adults six to eight hours as a general guide. It links adequate sleep to proper development and reduced nervous disorders.
Fragmented Foreign Incident Narrative Evident in Telegraphic Dispatches
A garbled foreign report describes an attempted assassination of a president figure and political turmoil. It mentions Captain Pelagon Iney, Creek troops, and a stabbing attempt on a ruler, with references to Athens based hospitals, a minister, and police actions. Travelers, rail lines, and river transport are noted in a scattered fashion with unclear chronology.
Ghape and Bagh Apt for Malaria Usage
Medical note cites Ghape and Bagh as malaria remedies with several herbal ingredients. Mentions Periejan Bark and Snake Root among others. Recommends DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills for liver health. Includes quotations about vanity and personal weight.
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Kevney Cue
Unlucky Number and a Captain's Lottery Ticket Tale
A fragmented war tale follows a captain in a window scene with a mysterious old soldier and a hidden lottery ticket. The captain taunts fate as a letter reveals a ruinous past tied to a fortune ticket and a family legacy, ending with a royal farewell anecdote about choosing friends over relatives.
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Marcy
Wien
Sarge
di Eisauge
Ung
Bbsruth
Ani
Democrats Propose Cold Climate Reform Plank
The Chicago platform draft omits a clause restoring zero as the natural freezing point. The author criticizes the standard as inhumane and set by coal interests and charlatan doctors. He urges immediate unilateral action to lower the freezing point for the masses.
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Chicago
Extraordinary Waterloo wound tale from Major Pryse Gorton
An old newspaper fragment recounts Major Pryse Gorton’s extraordinary Waterloo campaign wound. Donald of the Ninety-second led to a thigh injury where the wound repeatedly opened, a tourniquet applied, and injections with extracts left, while a strange support device and recovery anecdotes appear amidst Notes and Queries and Victorian thought.
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Pryse Gorton
Waterloo
Donald
Wade
Eidh
New York Bond of Health on Wine Claims
Fragmented OCR text discusses claims about a New York bond of health related to wine testing and a seller or promoter named Win. It mentions prices, stores, and a singer speaking about cures or health benefits. Other lines reference a husband, a wife, and Burdock Blood Hitters with alleged testimonials and disputes.
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New York
BON OF Health
Kirby
Akron
Evi
Family illness prompts shared medical tale and cure pitch
A reader recounts a spouse’s illness tied to a digestion and kidney problem. The piece weaves a testimonial about Doctor Downe’s pills and Dean’s Kidney Pills as a suggested remedy. The ad copy emphasizes a quick improvement and notes Buffalo agents selling the medicines at 50 cents.
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Willy Hina
Thameyer
Rylef
Meneilinae
Doug Ritney
Athens
Senate
Wedieleiek
Dean
Milburn Co
Buffalo
Rae
LOS
Downe
Cure a cold with One Minute Cough Core claim
An ad note promotes One Minute Cough Core as a rapid cure for colds and lung throat troubles. It claims effectiveness for pneumonia bronchitis croup and similar illnesses and names St Louis as the location and BS Webb as the source.
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St. Louis
Webb
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St Louis
Alma
BS Webb
Alnys
the Tae
Lilly
Foulat
Luxe
Laney
Noal
Harel
Mary Eolerat
Baneliaton
U.S
Catilogue
Prive Et & Americas
Detroit, Mich
Cma
Castaria
Fomoruy Rapper
Castoria
Fain
Minde Abits
Mugen
Didirte Torela
Ste
Mack
Assissin Wits
Arnesind
Chay Vewn
London
Anzeltine
Wiig
Bert
Petra Avelarito
Eamry
Atier Watton
Nem
Philes Eatas
Ghape
Bagh
Annie
DeWitts Littl
Marty Kiners
W. HL
Rennels
B.S. Webb
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Aletiery
Fermi
Sapateon
Bonamet
Poleon
Nicholas Lef Rassla
Hood
Karea
Alee
Hood's
Alumety Wits
Ald Igeestion
Oie
Chopin
Terin
Benteleesty
Marke
Benteuves
Ald
Theattt
York Bound
Ioot
Uene
Gether
Emiansi
Alma North
Aie No. D—Sm
P. Mm
Bennet
Gow
Pash
Avent
Foiede
Ohio
Pup
Holleshed Avent
Aime
Muskegon
P.m
Rand Rapids & Western
Leva
Ithaca Trance
Velne
Ashe
Alsa
Loula
Grand Rapide
H.R Maven
Fee
Petiaves
Alma Gen
Bitte
Ime
Edinusre
Howard Eine
Grand Trunk Ry
Toledo
Saginaw & Wuskergox
Jaffnet
Ore Arie
Mee
Mayle
Git Haven Svwkegam
Fel Haven
Mumkegoa
Amy Rewin
Donante
Vanpeet
Pillman Ceepine
Toroain
Hultaie
Philadelphia
Conierie Ar
Divielein
Saga
Hay City
Winalaerrier
Hatta A
Beaton
New Preven
ANP
Met
Ean
Milwalaere
Getroit
Canwla
Kreteait
Chicas
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