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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
8
Matthews Pharmacy advertises Geyser Cream as a pure harmless burn remedy and promotes One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia la grippe coughs colds and croup. The shop also highlights a large new glassware assortment and the Berg Hardware Co. advertises. Try a 25 cent bottle of Geyser Cream at Matthews Pharmacy.
An extended advertisement roundup details Dr. King’s New Life Pills praised for energy and health, Karl’s Clover Root Tea for breath purification, Matthews' and Berg Hardware Co lamp displays, and various tonics with local dealers listed including Romig Bros, Townsend, and Canton. Testimonials claim cures for coughs consumption and liver ailments.
Cured headaches, nervous trouble, and blood issues with Dr King’s products sold by Romig Bros and Mathews pharmacy. Croup cures, scar remedies, and pneumonia relief promoted with testimonials from Hannibal Mo and Newark, Mich. Includes prices and trial offers.
Ranch formerly the Shelly ranch about four miles from Townsend offers 20 acres with 120 acres in a Malfa. Sale on reasonable terms at a low figure. Good water rights. esi F. E. Geom.
Frightful blunders cause burns cuts and bruises. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as best in world kills pain and heals quickly. Claims cure for old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons skin eruptions and piles. Only 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure. Sold by
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio endured 18 months of rectal fistula. Doctors warned death without costly surgery, but he cured himself using five boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve described as the best pile cure. Sold by Romig Bros.
The proprietors of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds report giving away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Romig Bros offer a free trial bottle and body prices are guaranteed or refunded.
Dr D B Cargile of Wichita reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after four bottles of Electric Bitters. The letter claims the remedy healed terrible head and facial sores and highlights Bitters as a blood purifier fighting eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores while boosting digestion and organs. Sold by Romig Bros for 50 cents.
Plainfield Illinois resident Mrs Michael Curtain suffered a lung illness for a month under a family physician. After being told she had consumption and that no medicine could help, she used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and improved after six bottles. Free trials at Romig Bros with large bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
A Shelby North Carolina report touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as a cure after seven years of illness. Mrs Luther Lutz reportedly slept through the first dose and with two bottles was cured. Trial bottles offered free by Romig Bros with regular sizes $1.00. Also Gesner Cream advertised for sunburn and skin blemishes at Mat.
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 travel through to Kansas City without changes. Cars depart Townsend on Tuesday and Saturday, reaching Lincoln St Joseph and Kansas City after Thursday and Monday respectively. Berths and tickets available at Northern Pacific offices or via H F Ruger Helena Mont.
The National Land List is a nationwide real estate paper listing land, merchandise or property exchanges. Single copies by mail cost 10 cents and it is published by The National Land List Publishing Co. in Green Ridge Missouri.
Advertisement promises arnica salve treats eruptions sores ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and more. Claims best pile cure on earth and pain relief. Box priced at 25 cents with guaranteed cure. Sold by Romig Bros. 2-4
An old universal cure, Shiloh, advertised as effective for coughs colds and consumption with a half century of use worldwide. It promises to cure innumerable incipient cases and relieve advanced stages. Money back if not satisfied. Available at Matthews' pharmacy in prices 25 50 and 100 cents.
An advertisement endorses Shilohs cough cure and DeWitts Little Early Risers for bowel regulation and liver irregularities. It touts a money back guarantee and lists prices of 20 50 cts and 1.00. Matthews Pharmacy and J D Bridge endorse the products and local cures for piles and skin blemishes.
Classified notice seeking a reliable man to manage a new branch office in the area. The ad references a paper and asks applicants to mention it. Also promotes Shilohs Cure for coughs with generic pricing and a distribution note for Townsend catalog and Matthews Pharmacy.
Valley Lodge No 1 A F and A M meets every 4th Saturday evening in P C Hall. Visiting brothers invited. Woodmen of the World Townsend Camp No 365 meets 1st and 3rd Friday monthly. North Star Salon No 19 I A F meets Mondays in P C Hall. Visiting members invited.
Broadwater Lodge No. 34 meets every Wednesday at 8 PM at Fraternity Hall. Visiting members are invited. Officers listed: Co. A. Witper L. S. Ropinson GC. K. of R and S.
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