Asbestos Tales Spark a Sprawling Old-Time Debate
An elderly man at a restaurant spins wild claims about asbestos history from Charlemagne’s tablecloth to Franklin’s purse and British museum links. A skeptical companion challenges the anecdotes, while the talk shifts to ancient handkerchiefs, Royal Society interest, and Aldini’s Milan armor experiments.
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Charlemagne
Asbestus
Benjamin Franklin
England
Bloomsbury
London
Sir Hans Sloane
British Museum
Royal Society
Plot
China
Milan
Italy
Chevalier Aldini
Alam
Money they bring by immigrant groups
The New York Tribune reports average contributions per immigrant to the United States. Germans average 52.50 dollars, English 52, French 47.25, Belgians 45, Irish 15, Russians 12.50, and Italians 10. It notes Italians may send more money home than others.
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New York Tribune
The Farmer's Garden Offers Practical Garden Plan
Scientists warn lung and kidney ailments rise among Farmers of America due to limited vegetable variety. A. K. Bush of Dover Minnesota, horticulturist with the Minnesota Farmer's Institute, promotes an illustrated Fruit and Vegetable Garden plan that reduces hand labor and suits a horse and cultivator. Northrup King & Co. publish and mail this free folder to readers who request it.
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GRRDE
America
A. K. Bush
Dover
Minnesota
Minnesota Farmer's Institute
Bush
Northrup-King & Co
Seedsmen
Minneapolis
Thilo Cough a Consumption Cure Guarantee Offer
The ad promises a cough and consumption cure with a stated price of 25 and 50 cents and refund if not cured. It notes a refund policy and claims the product has been sold for over 50 years through Matthew's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.
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Matthew's Pharmacy
What is Shiloh a Grand Old Remedy for Coughs
An 19th century advertisement touts Shiloh as a universal remedy for coughs colds and consumption used worldwide for over 50 years. It claims it cures many incipient cases and relieves advanced ones with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Prices listed 25 50 cent and 1 dollar from Matthews Pharmacy.
Bell of Lexington whiskey and Clover Root Tea ad sale
An old advertisement touts Earls Clover Root Tea as a cure for constipation and promotes fifty years of sales with a 25 and 50 cent price. It also announces a fresh shipment of Bell of Lexington whiskey aged ten years from Matthews McCormick’s, inviting customers to visit Tom and Fick for a smile.
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Earls Clover Root
Matthews’ Pharmacy
McCormick’s
Lexington
Tom and
Fick
Karl's Clover Root Tea Promises Quick Cure For Headaches
An advertisement claims sick headaches from overwork can be cured by Karl's Clover Root Tea described as a block purifier and tissue builder. It offers a full money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
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Karl
Matthew
Notice to co owner on mining claim in Beaver Creek district
Anna Affel notices co owners on the Hell Abe Pant and Washington quartz lode mining claim in Beaver Creek mining district Montana. She states 710000 worth of work per year has been performed, and one fourth is owed by Charles Vollmer plus publishing costs. If not paid within legal time, all rights and interest will be forfeited. First publication January 2, 000.
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Charles Vollmer
Hell Abe Pant
Washington
Cain
Beaver Creek
Atwater County
State of Montana
Volmer
Anna Uffel
The
United States
Ana Affel
Winston
Montana
Dodge's Quick-Kure Claims 24 Hour Cold Cure
An advertisement for Dodge's Quick-Kure from Matthews Pharmacy promotes a cure for la grippe colds and headaches promising recovery within 24 hours. The notice emphasizes rapid relief and urges readers to purchase the product from the local pharmacy.
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Dodge
Atthew
Dyspepsia cure claim and ranch for sale
Dyspepsia tablets marketed as the only sure cure with a money back guarantee offered by Matthew's Pharmacy. An ad seeks an experienced fish business manager to run catching and marketing from a private pond. Also a 360 acre ranch for sale near Warm Spring Creek with cattle fencing, hay and grain potential and reasonable terms from Hyatt & Do.enty Bankers.
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Dodge
Matthew
Warm Spring Creek
Toston, Mont
Hyatt & Do.enty, Bankers
Shilohs Consumption Cure Guarantee Ad
An early advertisement promises a money back guarantee for Shilohs Consumption Cure. The label encourages using two thirds of the bottle and returning it if no benefit, with prices listed as 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar at Matthews Pharmacy.
Shiloh's Cure Promises Quick Relief for Croup
Croup terrorizes thousands of young mothers and Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure is advertised as magical in croup cases. It claims instant relief for the worst cases with prices of 25, 50 cents, and one dollar from Mathews Pharmacy.
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Shiloh
Matthew’s Pharmacy
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Townsend, Mont
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Upper Broadway
Valey Ma
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W. E. Tierney & CO
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