Could Hardly Breathe: A Patient Note From 1899
A personal testimonial from January 29, 1899, by W. C. Layton describing severe cold and breathlessness. The note claims immediate relief from a remedy labeled Ayers Cherry Pectoral, asserting its effectiveness against coughs and respiratory distress.
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W. C. Layton
Cures Night Colds and Coughs with Cherry Pectin
An old ad touts Cherry Pectorel as a remedy for night coughs colds bronchitis and related throat issues. It promises relief by tonight with gradual improvement by tomorrow and lists a 25 cent price and a larger 61 cent option for consumption and asthma.
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Mall Dottie
Ayer's
Humorous Newspaper Snippets On Everyday Life
A collage of lighthearted vignettes and quips from Chicago and Detroit papers. Jests about buying a hairless Mexican dog, drunken homecomings, a doctor warning about a wife’s vocal chords, and pithy exchanges in shops and offices paint a snapshot of daily humor and social quirks.
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Mexico
Chicago Tribune
Roy
Chicago Times- Herald
Minnesota farmer letter from Benj. Tovian agent in St Paul
A letter from Alex Cameron at Bt. Paul Minn describes settlers moving into a new wheat country near Dalesport Ama and notes rapidly filling land, deepening settlement, and high hopes for crops. Mentions a forthcoming move of Arthur Finney and seeks assistance for neighbors adjusting. Also includes unrelated syndicated notices and ad snippets.
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Benj. Tovian
Bt. Paut
Minn
Gira
Ratio
Dalespore
Ama
Obo
Arthur Finney
St. Paul
Alex
Cameron
Worries That Never Come and a Reliable Hardware Offer
The note reflects on fears that distress us without real harm and urges calm waiting. It highlights a “T. M. Roberts Supply House” in Minneapolis advertising a high grade knife free with purchases. It also notes Cuba’s public funds for 1899 reporting receipts of 16,348,015 and expenditures of 14,084,805.
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John Lubbock
Beral
T. M. Roberts Supply Hottee
Minneapolis
Minn
Island of
Cuba
Peruna Claim On Catarrh Treatment From Hartman
The advertisement asserts that chronic catarrh requires a systemic remedy and promotes Peruna as the sole solution. It says Peruna cleanses mucous membranes, promotes regular function, and restores health, with offer of free health books from The Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus, Ohio.
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Lee
Utee
East India Remedy CO. Ae
Clacianatt, O
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna | Medicine Company
Columbus
Polly Evans
Peruma
Polly J. Evans
Perunia
John Evans
South Wabash
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
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