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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1900
Page
4
A jumble of local notes, ads and crime updates from Tombstone area papers. Mentions Austin, Deane Lisle Early Revers, remedies sold by local pharmacies, a Fairbank train robbery suspect captured in Texas, and remarks on milder public health and entertainment events. Also notes a judge’s minor train accident and upcoming dances.
Mining claims, powers of attorney, and agent appointments headline a Bisbee district page. Numerous miners and firms such as Hyde & Co, Campbell, and Campbell affiliates appear with transfers, warrants, and property notes. Local law notices and business listings mix with mining camp updates and public notices.
A jumble of cattle shipments is reported with routes from Viscounty to La Junta Colorado and other towns including Clay county, Eureka Springs, Norton and Philadelphia influenced by various cattle outfits such as Ryan Bros, Siegel Sanders, Monk Bros, and D C Hall. The report notes numerous head counts and destinations, plus unrelated notices about medicines, mining, and a printer’s misprint.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Lie Pill swiftly relieves headaches and nervous distress. It touts thousands of satisfied customers, promises stronger nerves, and a healthier body, selling for 25 cents with a money back guarantee. The copy also mentions local drugstore sales and a note about relocation of camps for sanitary work.
A testimonial style notice from Cochise county touts an honest medicine for chills, indigestion and weak babies. It claims one bottle relieved chills and grip, praising the product and listing sales locations in Nogales and Tombstone with July dates.
Robbed the Grave. Mr John Oliver of Philadelphia recalls a dreadful illness with yellow skin burning eyes and back pain. After three doctors gave him up, a friend’s tip led to Electric Bitter, which he credits with saving his life after weeks of gradual recovery.
An editor recounts years of suffering from piles before using Bicklen's Arnica Salve which allegedly cured him. The ad promotes this salve as the best cure on earth with a guaranteed result. Available in 25 cent tins at the Tombstone rag Store.
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