Uncertain Health News and Medical Ads From 1900s Paper
Gen Alger improves after illness while various medical cures and tonics are promoted by Howard Unionville Mo. Elderly figures and local notices recount mail routes, smallpox cases, and ongoing ailments. Headlines mention Rogers death, Hay rumors, and a Kansas City marriage hidden from families.
Foley's Honey and Tar Popular Cough Remedy
Letters praise Foley's Honey and Tar for lagrippe coughs and lingering chest troubles. Testimonials from Noah Martin and others claim rapid relief and lasting cures, while mentions of Mary A. Anderson’s marriage and legal career appear in the same column.
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Foley
Noah Martin
N. Jackson
Danville, Ir
Gough
Nash Martin
Ely's Dream Balm Promises Instant Relief for Catarrh
Two beliefs about basal catarrh treatment are debunked and Ely's Dream Balm is promoted as a safe cure that cleanses diseased membranes without sneezing. The price is 60 cents and it is sold by druggists and Wy Brothers at 56 Warren Street, Newark. A Brookfield saloon-keeper, J H Gordon, was shot and died. J A Howard is jailed at Linneus with no clear motive. A Jamaica merchant praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing pneumonia and recommends it for chest pains and colds, sold by Noah Martin.
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Ely
Wy Brothers
Warren Street
Newark
J. H. Gordon
Brookfield
J. A. Howard
Linneus
Chamberlain
James Prendergast
Amato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
Kennedy
Noah Martin
Chicago Judge Rules Man With25 In Pocket Ready To Marry
A Chicago judge says a man with $25 in his pocket is fit to start housekeeping if he can find a bride. The remark implies long running debates on marriage and finance may soon be settled.
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John Alexander Dowie
Elijah II
Chicago
Star
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Endorse Bowel Action
A shopper reports relief from nine years of constipation after using DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. The advertisement features testimonial from J. O. Greene of DePauw Indiana and Noah Martin.
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de Witt
J. O Greene
Depauw
Ind
Noah Martin
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Gentle Liver Action
An old idea about drastic purgatives is debunked as Dr King s New Life Pills are described as harmless and gentle. The pills stimulate the liver and bowels to remove poisons, cleanse the system, and claim to cure constipation and sick headache. Sold for 25 cents at the drug store. Noah Martin.
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Dr. King
Noah Martin
Secretary Wilson to Remain in Cabinet Praised
Editorial remarks in Gate City approve Secretary Wilson in the cabinet noting he is the best head the agriculture department has had. The piece argues his replacement would be difficult and suggests counties plan for improved courthouses, including Daviess and Grundy counties.
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Iowa
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Gate City
Banner Saive Piles Cure Guarantee Ends with Refund
A humorous clip presents Nouah Martin touting Banner Saive as the ultimate remedy for piles with a money back guarantee. The tale shifts to a busy housewife receding into a yard pursuit as a bedbug flees, meeting another bug and forming a long lasting partnership until their deaths.
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Proclaimed Global Healer
The ad touts Bucklen's Arica Salve as the world’s best cure for ats corns burns bruises sores scards boils ulcers felons aches and pains and all skin eruptions. It claims an infallible pile cure and notes 25 cents a box at Noah Martin's.
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Bucklen
Noah Martin’s
Women delegates enter General Conference of Methodist Episcopal church
The General Conference admits women delegates acknowledging their key role in Methodism's success. The movement’s spread and fervor, including prayer and testimony, are credited to the sisters of Wesleyan influence. The decision marks overdue recognition in church leadership. Judge Lucas County Ohio. Frank J. Cheney sworn statement for Catarrh Cure and sales pitch by F. J. Cagney & Co. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills advertised.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
State
City
ToLopo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
A. D
F. J. Cagney & Co
Hall
The Best is The Cheapest Newspaper Offer
The Twice-A-Week Republic claims high value with full news coverage at a minimal price. Readers are told it keeps them posted on world events year round and is designed for family reading. Subscription is $1 per year, available via newsdealer, postmaster, or mail to Tux Aerostic in St. Louis.
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Republic
Tux Aerostic
St. Louis
Tribune
Nye
Unionville
Republian
Missouri
Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure Promoted
An old practitioner markets Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure a dollar per package claiming it cures catarrh by reaching the diseased parts. The ad promises relief from hay fever, cold and inflammation and offers personalized advice with purchase. It notes the product is sent prepaid from Philadelphia and includes a testimonial about Admiral Cervera.
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Catarbh
United States of Canada
B. Gings & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claim
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry. Ask to-day for Allen's Foot-Ease. It cures chilblains swollen sweating sore aching damp feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
Primary election pledge from Champ Clark sparks debate
The Brookfield Gazette comments on Champ Clark's claim that a U S senator primary will destroy rings and slates and place nomination in the people’s hands. It notes the possibility that some prefer the current system and questions the public motive.
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Champ Clark
U S
Brookfield Gazette
Kemp's Balsam Promoted As Grippe Remedy
A remedy for grippe recommends Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs. Do not wait for symptoms. keep a bottle ready to use at onset. The balsam is said to prevent pneumonia by loosening coughs and keeping lungs clear, sold by all druggists at 25 and 50 cents.
Political clash cited over Missouri governance and party loyalty
The Macon Republican argues that criticizing Democratic misgovernment is treated as disloyalty while Republicans decry any attack on state credit. It portrays party rot and calls critics wicked disorganizers in a critique of democracy and political hypocrisy.
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Missouri
Macon
Gooch's Mexican Syrup Praised For Cough Cure
M Fleming of Piqua Ohio reports Gooch's Mexican Syrup as the best remedy for coughs and lung troubles. A young lady formerly near death due to consumption recovered after using the syrup and returned to work. The ad claims it cures a simple cough quickly and whooping cough, price 25 cents.
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Gooch
M. Fleming
Piqua
O. Gooch
Worm Syrup Promises Easy Worm Cure for Children
Advertises Mothers Worm Syrum as the nicest tasting and most effective worm medicine for little ones. Claims money back if it ever fails to work. Includes note about Pile-Ine Cures Piles and refund policy.
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R. A. Alger
Detchon
L. H. Howards
Unionville, Mo
7 Company
Nosh
Martin
Centerville
Ee Hays
Iexas
Kentucky
Rocky Mountain
Medicine Medicine Co
Rock Mountain
Minnesota
L. H. Howard
Lchemut
Rogers
Washington
Thoreday
Puyallup
Gerepator Sewall
New Jersey
Camden
Othe
Binith
C. A. Hays
Smith
CO. A. Hays
Fellows
John Hay
Wm. H. Taft
Philippines
Milan
Frank Treadwell
Bennett, Ia
Kansas City
Chauncey M. Depew
Chauncey
W. L. Yancy
Paducah
Mary A. Anderson
Palmyra
O. F. Mathews
Grover Cleveland
National Civic Federation
Apt Eee
Gallatin North Missourie
Daviess County
Gee Grundy County
Daviess
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
As'org
Cervera
United States
Atlantic
K. C. Star
C.a.hays
G. J. Pickinpaugh
the Mar
Haynes & Smith
Proprietors
West Side
Meat Market
Triplett & McCance
C. E. Coke
C.c.m
FTM
Omaha
Trinity Medical College
Toronto
Canada
New York
Michigan
State Board of Health
St Louis
Henry G. Buckingham
Francis St., St. Joseph,Mo
Ecentiowesmnaten Aanuil Interest
New York Tribune Farmer
New York Weekly Tribune
New York City
Iles
Drs