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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
3
The page features medical ads for Foley’s Kidney Cure and Rocky Mountain Tea, prices 35 to 85 cents, plus claims of cures for whooping cough and spring fatigue. It notes Laclede’s debt freedom with $527 in treasury, and mentions Taft urging 1000 more teachers to the Philippines. An ex sheriff of Appanoose County faces new indictment, and vaccination debate is quoted.
An old advertisement claims a “Sure Kidney Cure” by O A Hays guarantees results or money back. It promises refunds if customers are not satisfied after taking the drug, priced 60 cents. The copy imitates a period medical ad with terse terms.
Summary of a federal appeals court ruling holding that a mortgage issued in one state remains binding in other states or territories without refiling. Also notes various local items and advertisements including medical cures and upcoming performances by Kubelik and Paderewski.
A note from 60c. OC. A. Hays references a single bottle and partial dissatisfaction with its outcomes.
James Nichols, an elderly Sul livan county resident, collapsed and died from heart failure while walking along a road with neighbors last week.
Mrs. C E VanDeusen of Kilbourn Wisconsin reports long stomach trouble and constipation improved by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says they work better than other preparations. Sold at Noah Martins drug store for 25 cents with free samples available.
D A Simpson a prominent farmer near Paris Missouri cut his throat with a razor last week and hanged himself to a tree in the orchard fearing death would not occur.
Ely Brothers of New York advertise Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use with a 75 cent price including the spraying tube. The liquid carries the medicinal properties of the solid form and is said to be quickly absorbed by the membrane without drying secretions, converting them to a natural healthy state.
A Chelsea Gazette item contrasts a polite boy refusing tobacco with a minister’s question. The page also includes ads for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and Laxative Bromo Quinine, plus product notices for Allen’s Foot-base. An exchange notes McKinley monument support from Missouri opponents.
A historical ad asserts Lavative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure colds in one day. It promises refunds from all druggists if the remedy fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
The article warns that cold water does not guarantee freedom from disease germs as typhoid bacilli survive freezing and become active when released from ice. It urges continuous boiling of drinking water, not only in warm weather, to prevent typhoid.
A vintage advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders promoting cures for feverishness teething disorders stomach issues and worms in children. Claims over 30 000 testimonials and offers free samples by mail from Allen Olmsted LeRoy New York.
The largest locomotive in the world was received by the Santa Fe at Chicago last week. The engine and tender measure seventy feet in length with a boiler nearly seven feet in diameter and a weight of 260000 pounds. On level track it could haul a train a mile and a half long aided by ten drive wheels. It will burn oil as fuel.
Advertisement proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles without surgery. Claims rapid relief for four scalds cuts burns wounds sores and skin diseases. Warns against counterfeits and credits Noah Martin druggist.
In Sidell Illinois a shooting accident resignation and fire have left the town without officials or ordinances. A committee is to draft new ordinances and a council meeting will appoint a mayor and treasurer, a unique situation in state municipal history.
Coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles are advertised as quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure. The product is claimed to soften liquefy mucus draw out inflammation and remove the disease cause. Local testimonials include J Q Hood and Noah Martin praising immediate relief and family benefits.
Chicago Medical Society doctors warn that rising gastric ulcers threaten city dwellers if lunch counter eating continues. They urge public awareness and endorse Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound to prevent indigestion and stomach trouble.
Prominent railroad men forecast 1902 as the greatest year for U S rail improvements with orders and bids showing at least 200 million dollars to be spent on extensions equipment and improvements. Twelve leading railroads will expend about 15 million dollars as part of broader expansion across lines.
An caller extols August Flower as the top selling remedy for indigestion biliousness and general malaise noting its historic use by mothers and grandmothers. It claims a few doses of Green's August Flower prove no serious illness and promotes getting Green's Prize Almanac. The piece also quotes Kirksville Graphic urging Missouri voters to ensure honest elections and curb secrecy in ballots.
An ad touts Botanic Blood Balm as a sure cure for eczema and skin ailments by enriching the blood. It promises to heal stubborn cases, offering a trial and prepaid mail option via Dr. Gillam at 203 Mitchell St, Atlanta, with $1.00 price and medical advice.
The Ohio river basin and its tributaries face continued flood danger after days of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Officials warn rivers may rise and impact communities along multiple states, with emergency measures under consideration.
Noah Martin warns against substitutes and touts Foleys Honey and Tar as preventing pneumonia after colds. The report notes General Fred Funston was guest of honor at a St Louis banquet Saturday night and enjoying a lively time after an appendicitis operation.
Mr. C. B. Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with remarkable relief after thirty five years of chronic dysentery. For sale by Noah Martin Druggist. Women suffragists secured an equal suffrage measure in the Iowa Senate but it failed in the House.
During March and April the Burling ton Route will sell low rate one way tickets to North Pacific coast points and other points in Northwest. Rates and information furnished on application. P. F. Winnrow, Agt. Many horses are dying in the vicinity of Mexico Mo with corn stalk colic.
Cheap to California. Every day to March and April via Burlington Route Scenic Colorado and Salt Lake. One way Settlers rates to California terminals from St. Louis $30.00, from Kansas City and St. Joseph $25.00. From intermediate territory proportionately low. Through Tourist Sleepers personally conducted to California frequently each week. Ask ticket agent for all details.
The St Louis Globe notes 100000 people born in Germany reside in Missouri with two to three times that number of German ancestry. More than half of the German born population lives in St Louis.
Foley’s Honey and Tar claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup hoarseness bronchial troubles pneumonia la grippe. Noah Martin notes a new Pacific railroad planned with coast terminus at Eureka California about halfway between San Francisco and Portland.
A historical pitch extols The Twice a Week Republic as cheap yet high quality. It claims to print all news worth printing and aims for reliability for family readers. Subscription is $1 yearly, with dealers or postmasters handling orders or readers mailing direct to The Aerostic in St. Louis Missouri.
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