Wash day caution prompts new scalp germicide claim
An early 20th century advertisement argues washing without water is useless and promotes Herploide as a genuine scalp germicide. It touts ingredients like glycol and vanoline to kill parasitic germs feeding on hair roots. The notice offers a product sample and lists Wells & Haymaker as agents in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhro
Gracier
Herpleide Co
Detroit
Mich
Wells & Haymaker
The February literary world highlights in print
The Pohemilan for February features ten short stories and several special articles on melodrama, humor, and publishing. Cornell Widows humor journal, Everybodys Magazine and Outing Magazine contents are discussed with authors like Ralph D. Paine and T. D. MacDougal noted for pieces on Key West, polar routes, and desert phenomena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules E. Goodman
Cornell
America
Grace George
Redermign
Ancient Tax Receipt From Harrison County
A fragmentary historic tax receipt records a 185 year old levy itemization. It lists a coming levy of 2.80 dollars, poor relief 0.76, property and habilitation 0.54, revenue tax 0.11, totaling 4.00 dollars. The document is in a faded condition with eroded handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Bryan Han
Justus Jarrete
W. Winter
Geputy Therin
Abia Minor
Sherri
Harrison County
Figo
Preserra
Fragmentary Notice of Aging Man Identified
A legible fragment describes an elderly man of over fifty years found in a residence or public area. The text notes he is older than a half century, with ambiguous identifiers and no accompanying family details. Authorities request information concerning his identity or residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Farman
Paris
Farman
Harman
Unclear OCR Found Guilty Inmate Case At City Jail
Fragmentary text describes a sentencing event at a jail or courthouse with names like Gordon and Haley. The passage is mangled but notes an eight dollar payment and a sentencing behind bars, with references to Pike Street and a Saturday incident involving individuals connected to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammel
Gordon
Bire Wellti
Haley
Pike Strett
Stomach Trouble Cured at Eighty
A letter from Mr Thorp states five years of stomach trouble and weak heart improved after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, aged over eighty, as a tonic stimulant. The ad promotes malt whiskey as a digested malt essence and urges purchase from pharmacists, grocers, or dealers at $1 a bottle with free medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daffy
Thorp
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N, Y
Folly Honey and Tar Cure for Coughs Promoted
An advertisement touts Folly Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and malaria claiming quick relief for stomach liver and kidney complaints. It promotes the product in a yellow package by Sturm Wickon and Frank G Bland’s drug store with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturm & Wickon
Anya RM. James
Lovellén
Frank G. Bland
Simple Remedy and Foods Mentioned for Grippe and Colds
An old advertisement references Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy that also strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and promotes the yellow package as genuine. Also mentions a coffee substitute made by Dr Shoup of Racine Wisconsin and a quick brewing health coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fineuse Medicine &Co
Chicago
U.S. A
H. F. Burke
Otey
Foley
Sturm & Wilson
Dr. Shoup
Racine
Wis
Corton
Efmen AM Dealers
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Welch @ Kiggins
Oney Superior Goods
Welch & Kiggins
West
Pike
Street
Kedol
Dewitt
Compank
Empire National Bank
Main and Fourth Sts
Capital
W. L. Righland
Perry D. Williams
Faris
Vice Provident
Clarksburg
W. Va
E. B. Deison
J. N. Hess
THE
Union National Bank
Claiisiyas
Virginia
Barifar
Body'e
Thomas W
Lawson
Ralph D. Paine
Florida Keys
Fisgler
Key West
London
Baraiel G. Blythe
John Bull
Bervea
Bernard Bhaw
Akit
Robert
Penry Nas
Rm McArder
North Pole
Outing
Colorado Desert
T. D. MacDougal
Old Salem
Payne
Deyan
Dow
Sam Fog
Duffy’s Pure
Smithy
Fourth Street
Nome
Knox and Stetson
James A. Banister
E. Strong
Highland Bros. & Gore
Slarksburg
Val
Cumberland
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Seco
Parkersburg
Closinnati
St. Ton
Isaemm
Pris W. VA
Pitts
Connellaville
Pithebure
Depark
Falmont
Morgantown
Weatoh
Aption Xaine Arm
Pickens
Richwood
Webster Springs
West VA
New Martineville
Wiseting
John R. Cook
Lillo Haymond
Mt 1
Vinton M. Selby
M.D. Senecary
Phowess
Consel
West Pike St
Leading
Pineleta
Csuntry
Gad Writen
Testimantsix
Eedinreing
Ebi Kranich
Bach Piano
Erie
Thompson Masi
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