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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
8
An ad for Matthews Pharmacy touts One Minute Cough Cure as effective against pneumonia grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The copy urges timely use to avoid doctor bills or funeral costs.
Geyser Cream described as pure wholesome and harmless with instant relief for burns. A 25 cent bottle is offered at Matthews Pharmacy. The ad also notes a wide assortment of glassware at a Berg Hardware Co location.
Was the result of his splendid health. Indomitable will and tremendous energy are not found where stomach liver kidneys and bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Only 25e at Romig Bros. 2 4.
An advertisement highlights Dr King's New Life Pills as a vitality booster at 25 cents per box and Karl's clover root purifies breath with bowel action. It lists Matthews' "Geyser Cream" for sale by multiple Broadwater county dealers including C. H. Fraser, Mrs J C Blacker, Toston Trading Co, D J McCarthy, A W Schreiber, Matthews' Pharmacy in Townsend, and others.
Dr Kings New Life Pills promise quick relief for headaches with blood and nerve benefits. Shilohs cough cure touted for croup and mothers treated as terror. Bucklens Amica Salve claimed to heal ulcers, cuts, burns, and more with guaranteed cure. Romig Bros sells all items and mats pharmacy.
Hannibal citizen J. E. Lilly recounts his near death from typhoid fever and pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving him after one bottle brought relief and a full return to health, praising it as the surest cure for lung troubles. Regular sizes cost 50 cents and $1.00, trial bottles free at Rom-24.
The Appetite Of A Goat article advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and dyspepsia. It claims the pills improve appetite stomach and liver function and promote regular bodily habit for health and energy. Available only at Romig Bros.
Ada E. Hart of Groton reveals a severe lung illness that doctors said would claim her life. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption for her recovery after eight bottles, and notes trial bottles are free at Romig Bros with a guarantee or refund.
Mr. R. P. Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken South Carolina and credits Electric Bitters with curing back head pains caused by weak nerves. He claims the product purifies blood strengthens nerves and restores energy. One bottle fifty cents guaranteed by Romig Bros.
An assortment of 19th century patent medicine notes multiple remedies. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers claim to cure liver congestion and biliousness. Dr King’s New Discovery touted to cure consumption and chest or lung issues with testimonials. Also referenced are Karl’s Clover Root Tea and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel salve. Berg Hardware Co lamps and Hazelton’s iron beds are advertised, plus a Townsend ranch for sale with 820 acres and alfalfa.
Frightful blunder often causes burns and wounds and arnica salve is advertised as the best in the world to kill pain and heal quickly. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons and skin eruptions as well as piles. Sold by Romig Bros. for 25 cents a box with guarantee.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio faced death after 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned costly surgery was required, but he claims he cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, five boxes at 25 cents each, sold by Romig Bros.
The makers of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles to help the needy. It cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Romig Bros offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes at 60 cents and 1.00, guaranteed or money refunded.
Dr D B Cargile of Wichita validates Electric Bitters for Mrs Brewer scrofula with years of suffering ended after four bottles. The blood purifier claimed to cure eczema tetter calt rheum ulcers boils and running sores while boosting liver kidneys bowels digestion and strength. Available for 50 cents from Romig Bros.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield l A states she caught cold that settled on the lungs After a month of treatment by her family physician she grew worse He called her a hopeless victim of consumption and said no medicine could cure her Her druggist advised Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption She bought a bottle and felt relief from the first dose After six bottles she was sound and well Now she does her own housework The Great Discovery is available as free trials at Romig Bros Large bottles 50 cents and 1.00.
A Lady in Shelby describes a seven year battle with disease ending in recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. Trial bottles offered by Romig Bros with regular sizes at one dollar. Geser Cream advertised for skin blemishes and chapped hands. Mat text appears incomplete.
Believers in Shilohs Cure claim one million bottles sold with 40 doses for 25 cents. Matthews Pharmacy sold 8 promptly last year.
The Northern Pacific and Burlington Railroads establish a twice weekly tourist car line from Seattle to Kansas City. Travelers can board at any Washington Idaho or Montana point on the main line and ride through without changes. Cars depart Townsend Tuesday and Saturday, reaching Lincoln St. Joseph and Kansas City Thursday and Monday with connections to Omaha Peoria Chicago and St. Louis. Berths and tickets available at NP offices or via H F Ruger Helena Mont.
The National Land List Publishing Co announces the only genuine real estate paper in America with full listings of land and property for sale or exchange. Single copies by mail cost 10 cents. distribution is in every state from Green Ridge Missouri.
An old newspaper ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for skin eruptions, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts and burns with claims of pain relief and a 25 cent price. Ronng Bros distributes and guarantees cure.
A grand old remedy for coughs, colds and consumption used worldwide for half a century. It has cured many incipient consumptions and relieved advanced cases. If not satisfied, money refunded. Price 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 Matthews' pharmacy.
Advertises Shiloh cough and consumption cure with 25 50 cent and 1.00 price points and a money back guarantee. Promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for bowel regulation and Dewitt’s Witch Hazel salve for disease relief. Endorsed by J D Bridge and Matthews’ Pharmacy with claims of curing and cosmetic products like Geyser Cream.
Help wanted advert seeks a reliable man to manage a new branch in this area. Respond with credentials if your record is acceptable. Include reference to this newspaper in your reply. Cincinati Co. Trustworthy catalogue and postage details.
Townsend Camp No 365 of Woodmen of the World meets on the first and third Friday each month with G. E. Poot as Consul Commander and L. B. Rosinson as Clerk.
North Star Lodge No 19 I O F meets Mondays at 8 PM in P C Hall in Townsend Montana Visiting brothers invited B S Coap N G C S Romie Rec Sec O O E 8 meets every second Saturday in Masonic Hall Visiting members invited Mayer Grom WM Moni Mayaccr Secretary
Broadwater Lodge No. 34 meets every Wednesday at Fraternity Hall at 8 o clock. Visiting members are invited. Signatures C A Witper L S Ropinson C K of R and 5.
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