Nuns Claim Smallpox Cure Warn Against Vaccination
A Tucson report describes St. Joseph's Female Orphan Asylum nuns promoting Mother Gonzaga’s cure as a preventative and treatment for smallpox, scarlet fever, and diphtheria. They warn against druggists selling the prescription, urge vaccination, and cite a case of rapid symptoms fading after one night of dosing.
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United States
Tucson
Arizona
Crepin
New York City
Philadelphia
Municipal Hospital
St. Joseph's Female
Mother Gonzaga
St. Joseph's
Phe
Gonaguas
Golden Medical Discovery cited for indigestion cure claims
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures weak stomachs and digestive ills. It presents testimonials from Mrs Poland and others about relief from indigestion after using the product and mentions Pellets for biliousness as well.
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Pierce
Golden Medical
Poland
Androscoggin Co
Side Lights on the Old Pueblo Amusing Jail Tale and Local Lore
A city jail tale recalls a vagrant who left custody, sought readmission for easier life with meals at the jail, and a diligent officer nicknamed Sleuth who fears little. Judge Mever’s gold pen and long service are noted, alongside a spread of counterfeit goods and the Navajo blanket counterfeit issue tied to international production and tourism demand.
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Alvord
Juan
United States
Nogales
Charles Mever
Justice Court
New England
Louisiana
France
Germany
Towa
Dr King's New Life Pills Be Trusted Remedy
The ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a daily improving remedy for liver and bowels. It claims relief from constipation headaches biliousness jaundice and indigestion and advertises 25 cents at Bells Pharmacy 22 West Church Street. It also mentions Dr H A Schell optician free examination and guarantees refunds if not satisfied. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a quick cure for skin ailments sold at Bell's Pharmacy.
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Dr King
Bells Pharmacy
West Church Street
H. A. Schell
Optician
Century Block
DeaWitt
Bell's
Testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A testimonial from Miss Virginia Granes of Watertown New York praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing ovarian inflammation and womb issues after prolonged illness. The piece notes a five thousand dollar forfeit if the testimonial is not true and mentions Mrs Pinkham offering free advice to sick women. It also includes unrelated quotes about mistletoe potato photography and a joke about inheriting a million dollars.
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Virginia Granes
Nurses' Association
Watertown
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
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Italy
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Equitable
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China
Japan
North Main St
Jaeger
Southern Pacific Hotel
Yuma
San Xavier Hotel
Bowie
Gewie Station
Kansas
L. J
Equitable Life
Assurange Sociely OF
The
Walter N. Parkhurst
New Mexico
Albuquerque, ‘. M
HARDING @ GORDON
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Ariz
Tugson Biggle Shop
F. S. Moreno
Prop
Stone Avenue
Broadway
Citizen Office
Miny Havoc
Bell’s Pharmacy
Postoftice
Tribune
Russell
Sheldon
the Arcadian Pharmacy
Sella
Flower’s Drug Store
Congress Street
Yuma County
Rockland Canal CO
Patterson
Yuma, Ariz
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