Noted admirer of Burns asks for epitaph
The anecdote recalls a noted admirer who wished to write a poet’s epitaph. When asked what to write he replied with a playful line about Robert Burns.
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
8
The anecdote recalls a noted admirer who wished to write a poet’s epitaph. When asked what to write he replied with a playful line about Robert Burns.
High Point resident Mrs. Frankie McCarter testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills eased back pain and urinary troubles, restoring sleep. Advertisement promotes 50 cent price, Foster Milburn agents in Buffalo, and urges buyers to remember the name Doan's. A local coal dealer, O. 4 Kirkman, cites oppressive freight rates as his reason for leaving the business. A week of prayer is being observed with nightly services at different churches.
A testimonial from K Allsbrook praises Vinci tonic for restoring appetite and sleep, claiming renewed strength after months of fatigue. The ad promises a free bottle if it fails to prove the claim, inviting readers to Matton Drug Co. in High Point NC. It also mentions M E Agnatus of New York weighing a legal career move.
J T Shelnut of Bremen Georgia reports strong relief from Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble saying they work and exceed other medicines. He urges sufferers to use them and notes availability at all druggists.
Lovington Illinois claims success for Foley Kidney Pills curing a boy who wet the bed nightly. The testimonial says after two days of use clear changes appeared and after two thirds of a bottle the boy was cured with no incidents in six weeks.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for skin itch, eczema, sores, and various blood ailments. It claims deep-seated conditions like cancer can be treated, praises its purity and long testing, and notes a price of $1.00 per large bottle with home cure directions.
Multiple items including advertising for Danish bond letterheads, printing house discounts, a resignation of Rev D E Bowers from Bethel Reformed church, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound endorsements, William Sterling Battis stage appearance, ivory cards for gifts, and Hick's 1912 Almanac free with pre paid subscriptions.
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