Electric light plans spur local growth in Hagerstown
In a 1902 issue the Cumberland area discusses cheaper electric lighting and an ambitious plan to extend lines to Waynesboro and Pen Mar, costing about 250000 dollars for a 14 mile track. The piece argues for tax reductions to fund efficient government and notes a strong New Year business outlook from local merchants. It also includes a testimonial for Kodual Dyspepsia Cure promoted by Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
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Waynesboro
Pen Mar
H. Demick
Somerville
Ind
Wareham
Central Drug Co
Immersion dispute and pharmacy ad clutter in 19th century notice
A court approves delayed immersion for Florence Bender due to physical inability, while a nearby ad extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as preventive medicine and Foley’s Honey and Tar for colds. The fragment also mentions a disguised bottle mix up and a local druggist near the post office, with a general sales pitch for reduced goods and hats and shoes.
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Delay Immeston
Florence Bender
Frederick
Iful
P. Fabrney
German Baptist Church
Hood
D -P
Foley
D. P. Schindel
la Grippe
Roy Kemp
Angola
Ind
Hoffmans Sons Store Seeks Spring Stock Blowout
A regional retailer reports thorough spring prep including repapering and painting, then discounts on remaining winter goods. Highlights include ginghams, white goods, laces, undergarments, men's suits, sample hats, and opulent rug offerings. Also notes on medicines and periodical remedies plus mid winter excursions and clover seed orders.
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Hoffmans
Dean's Kidney Pills Cited In Kidney Disease Warning
A reader warning details backache as an early sign of kidney illness and cites Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy. The letter from E F Fleagte of 31 N Walnut St endorses the remedy after his backache subsided following treatment.
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Dean
Hagerstown
E. F. Fleagte
N. Walnut St
Wtchman
V. RB. Hi
Henry Yeager
Chambersburg
J. W. Cook & Bro’s. Drug Store
Tam
Doan
Conductor Yeager
Giant Nerve Builder Myth Promises Cures for Nervous Ailments
The Mystic Life Renewer is promoted as the most powerful nerve builder, claiming to cure neuralgia, nervous prostration, St Vitus dance, heart palpitations, and general debility. Sold at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co, with other ads for hats, shoes, and neckwear.
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Wareham
City Pharmacy Cor
Franklin and Jonathan Sts
Central Drug Co
N. W. Cor
Public Square
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Wally Ahir
Jongathan Street
Court House
MAL Publishing Company
Richard J. Hamilton
Tames J. Briscoeb
Cumberland
Ucotg
Pye
G. BR
Madras
Smade
J.C. Hoffmans Sons
B.& O. R. RB. Will
Washington
Congress
B. GO
Clover
Richard, Schindel & Co
Michigan
Mammoth
Potomac-st
Brussels
A. W. Murgon
Eqitar
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Troy Laundry
Washington-st
G. H. Hansan
Lima
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Wareham’s
City Pharmacy
Cal
G. B. Charlton
Washington St
W. Washington St
McKee Brothers
Grove Bros
Knox
Banester
Chas. W. Boyer
Commission
Hamilton Row
Maryland
MD. Telephons Co
Chicago
Snyders Grocery
B.frospeot Street
United States
Shafer Bros, Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers
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Charles H. Everly
Charles
Everly
Maegar
Kmas
Tisses Union
Lurgsn
Ireland
St. Gall
Switzerland
UBLIC
Wilwou
Joan A. Cawden
William H. Newcomer
Tole
Washington County
Rogerstown
Wilson's
Hington County
Margie di
Isabella Cowden
Abraham Hbersole
John Spickler
Tennant
Wilgon
Henry F. Wingert
Tohns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
New York
Cahn & Marx
N. Jonathan-Bt
A. V. Polack, Jeweleh
W. Wash, St
Bageratown, Ma
The
Gil
Hageratown
Mauganaville
Cleggett D. Lowry
Armstrong & Leg
John Galemar
Indian Spring
Idian Spring
Bia
Rose’s New Shoe Store
Wagerstown Light & Heat CA
North Jonathan Street
Bellman
Bellman, SR
W. Antietamst
Howard Fridinger
Esmert
Simon Dickerboot
Detruit
Sid Mortesge
Bmse
Hagerstowe
Clearen Rine
A.st-Ne
Clearspring
Mercersburg
David Rubeck
John F. Faith
A. Hamilton
Morhyource
Assman
Lemen Bros
Tom
Del
Emmert
Cushwas’ Coal Yards
Salem Avenue
H. Norman
N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
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