Evolution of Household Remedies and Peruna origin
The piece traces how modern patent medicines grew from home made remedies once common in every family. It notes housewives, apothecaries, and doctors crafted teas, tonics, laxatives, and bitters, then marketing began via almanacs, expanding to larger audiences. Peruna originated with Mennonite Dan Hartman, first prescribed locally, then mass produced and sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuassia
Pennsylvania
Hartman
L. Douglas
W. L. Qouslas
Misson’ & Children’s
W.L. Douglas Shove
Brockton
Mass
W. J. Douglas Cass Cress
W. L. Douglas
Mared Sree
W. le Dougeas
Brackton
Maas
Shipwrecked Sailors Saved From Crozet Isle
Eleven men from the Norwegian Antarctic expedition ship Catherine were rescued after being cast away on a Crozet Island. They survived on penguins, sea elephants, albatross eggs and depot food since 1880, kept a lamp alight in the cold, and saved a Christmas bottle of whisky. They endured short matches and harsh conditions, with health remaining good despite the ordeal. Garfield Tea is promoted as a natural laxative made from Herlik with a Pure Food claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozet Isles
Indian Ocean
Mad dog panic grips Cynthiana as dogs slain
An epidemic of hydrophobia rages in Cynthiana with 1900 resident town officials ordering the marshal to shoot every dog at large. Dozens of valuable pets have been killed to curb spread while veterinarians from neighboring states monitor the situation. No human bites reported yet, though close calls occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthiana
William Montgomery
Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Doctor Flood
The Chicago Tribune republishes advice from Geo Edmund Flood M D urging moderation to prevent rheumatism and kidney problems. He lists a home remedy with Cascara Aromatic, Barkola, Prickly Ash Bark, and Aromatic Elixir, plus diet, exercise, and water guidance. He claims the prescription cures and advises following lifestyle steps after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Edmund Flood
M. D
Dollar Bill Returns and Local Support Message
A farmer’s marked dollar returns to him multiple times over six years through local exchanges and neighbors, but the final act sends it away forever. He urges readers to patronize local merchants who pay taxes fund schools and churches and aid in sickness and trouble.
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Canada
Otawa
Crawford
Ninth Street
Kansas City
Jouri
C. J. Broughton
Quincy Building
Chicago
Linois
Insis
Lively mix of patent medicines and ads from a catalog page
An OCR page shows various patent medicines and ads mentioning Putnam Aceless Dyes, Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup, Allen s Foot Ease sold by all druggists for 25 cents, and random lines about theatres in Britain and political candidates. It presents a collage of product claims without a cohesive news item.
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Allen
Olmsted
Roy. N
Alleged Safeblower Escapes From Peoria Hospital
Ed Tate, an alleged safeblower held on charges of opening the Peoria school board safe and destroying the N C Daugherty script, escaped from St Francis hospital where he was being treated for blood poisoning. Daugherty, former Peoria Schools superintendent, serves time at Joliet for financial irregularities. The script reportedly held further evidence of his guilt.
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Peoria, Ir
Ed Tate
N. C
Little One Prayer for Daily Candy
A short children’s tale describes Mary who always earns a daily candy by good behavior. After being naughty she does not receive candy and, at bedtime, prays Our Father in heaven to grant her daily treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Free famous book offer from Dr Coffee in Des Moines
Advertises a free copy of Dr W C Coffee's book detailing a method to self cure arsons deafness head noises sore eyes and failing sight at home for a small cost. Readers are urged to write to Dr Coffee at 460 Century Building Des Moines Indiana.
Honduran Ex-President Plans Belize Return to Take Up Arms
Former Honduran President Manuel Bonilla arrived in Coatzacoalcos from his homeland via Salina Cruz. He says he will wait for a steamer from the south that will bring a friend and will, then proceed to Belize and back to Honduras to take up arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatzacoalcos
Mex
Manuel Bonilla
Honduras
Salina Cruz
Belize
Respite Granted in Canton Murder Case
Gov Harris granted a respite to James Corbellus of Canton to June 1 for the murder of his wife. The stay allows time for attorneys to file an application for commutation of sentence to the state board of pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harris
James Cor *Bellus
Canton
State Board of Pardons
Another Lease of Life in Mexican Death Case
El Paso residents Richardson Mason and Harle, Americans under sentence of death in Chihuahua for murder to secure insurance money, were granted a further delay as Juarez federal court, after denying a writ of habeas corpus, authorized an appeal to the Republic of Mexico's supreme court.
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el Paso
Tex
Richardson, Mason and
Harle
Chihuahua
Mex
Juarez
Supreme Court’ of the Republic of Mexico
Washington Views Bekstromer Case Closed at State Department
State Department officials say the Bekstromer case is closed and no restoration of exequatur for the Swedish vice consul in St. Louis is expected. No action before the department concerns that case. Canned Meat Kills Two. In Wadesboro North Carolina two family members of H. Jordan died from probable poisoning after dining on canned meats. others ill, including Mrs. Jordan, with two lives in serious peril. Novelist Is Honored London Winston Spencer Church Minder secretary for the colonies is made privy councillor and will be sworn in shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Bekstromer
St. Louis
Wadesboro
N. C
H. Jordan
London
Winston
Spencer Church- Minder
Hee Ween
Cure for Eight Years Skin Sore by Cuticura Remedies
Fritz Hirschlatt of New York reports eight years of skin sores on limbs and between toes, under arms and to stay home. After trying many doctors and spending about 300 dollars, he used Cuticura Remedies for seven days and was cured, returning to work. French navy court martial convicts opium habit and robberies, showing drug abuse among ordinary ratings. severe sentences handed down.
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Fritz Hirschlatt
Columbus Ave
New York
N. Y
Brest
Coming Popular Craze in 1907 Color Photography
Amateur photography in 1907 is seen as expanding with many raw recruits. From scholarly circles, evidence points to a forthcoming art of direct color photography, drawing widespread interest and promising numerous wonders for the near future.
Change of Life Remedy from Lydia E. Pinkham
An article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as ideal for women during the Change of Life. Letters from Mrs. Frew Certin and Mrs. Henry Lee praise relief from hot flashes nervousness headaches and insomnia after using the remedy. The piece urges trying the product and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
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Frew Certin
Lafayette Street
Bend
Ind
Chad
Lydia EB
Finkime
Lydia E. Pinkham
Henry Lee
Winter Street
New Haven
Conn
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
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United States
National Lead Company
Indiana Town
Chicago Tribune
Putnam
Lewis
Peoria
Ill
Seions Ford
Great Britain
Chard
England
Dodd
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Irs
Henry
Lee
Fred Certin
Mrs
Fred Certia
T. A Kempis
Lewis’ Factory
Paxtine Wildons
KR. Paston CO
Boston
Serge Stevens
Washington, D.C
Cleveland
Detroit
Astra
Jess Ee
Charterhousai
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