Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Root Medicines
An old promotional piece touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe cure for female weakness and nervous symptoms. It cites Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Unicorn, Lady’s Sperr root and Golden Seal as ingredients, claiming dramatic patient relief including sleep. A testimonial from Miss May Robb rac k of Amsterdam Avenue New York praises improved health and sleep after eight weeks of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrrer
Pierce
Pieres
Under the Red Robe Unseen plans at the inn unfold
A narrator plots entry to a guarded house amid a village night. He observes Madam de Cochetoret and the landlord, acquires a scented sachet, then, using wine and bold talk, seeks admission by stirring inn patrons and signaling loyalty to a rebellious faction.
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Madam de ,Corheforet
Madam de Cochetoret
Agai
Duel in the inn ends with imprisoning crowd
A tense scene in a village inn as the narrator fights off a wine merchant and innkeeper who accuse him of treason. After a brutal brawl, he fends off blows with a leg of a stool and a drawn sword, then is hurled out into the road and left outside as the three merchants mock him, with the chapter to continue next week.
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Stanley J. Weyman
Spain
Tarbes
Madam da Cocheforet
Chateau
Duke of Orleans
Volla
Thad Hiell
Aki
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Imitations Warned Against
Foley & Co Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lingy remedy and its great merit has spawned many imitations. Consumers asked to refuse substitutes like Poley's Honey and Tar as no other preparation gives the same satisfaction. It is mildly laxative and contains no opiates, considered safe for children. Sold by B. E. Connor & O.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Poley
B.E. Connor & O
DeWitts Little Marly Risers Advertised by Miller
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Little Marly Risers as a safe pleasant remedy to cleanse stomach and bowels, claim to remove putrid matter causing headaches and constipation, with R H Miller selling the pills.
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DeWitt
R. H. Miller
Blood flows in Riga as general strike threat rises
Reports from St Petersburg via East Prussia describe Riga streets flowing with blood after a meeting leads Riga-Orel railroad workers to strike and pass word for a nationwide strike. Arrests of workmen leaders spark fierce protests, with gunfire injuring and killing several.
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Petersburg
Holytkuhnen
East Prussia
Livonia
Riga
Riga-Orel
Russia
M. Krustaloff
Workmen's Council
St. Petersburg
Central Committee
Moscow
M. Dronshilny
Union of the Employee of the Post and Telegraph Operators of
M. Kokhanowski
Durnoyo
Russ
Warsaw
Russian Poland
Dec
Union of
Railroad Men
Mosccow
M. Kruapater
Railroad Men's Union
London
Daily Telegraph
Tokio
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old ad promotes Kodo Dyspepsia Cure claiming the medicine rests the stomach and aids digestion regardless of stomach condition. It asserts relief from belching sour stomach and all stomach disorders and notes it is sold by R itlar.
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Strangland
Ritlar
No Case of Pneumonia on Record in Humble Ad Notice
An old local notice touts Ley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and pneumonia claims. It warns against unknown preparations possibly containing opiates and recommends asking for Ley’s Honey and Tar sold by B. J. Conner Co.
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Iley
B. J. Conner
Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Echoes Vitality
A vintage ad extols clear thinking decisive action and vigor of body and mind claiming Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets by R H Miller offer life energy benefits. The fragment emphasizes quick relief and rejuvenation in a period tone.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
R. H. Miller
Mad Chase Promotes New Life Pills At Local Store
In a sensational ad a store touts King's New Life Pills as a quick cure for liver and stomach issues. The copy urges readers to adopt regular bowel routines and departs from faddism, promising prompt relief with a 2 cent price point at BR. H. Miller's drug store.
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BR. H. Miller
Fighting chronic illness with electric river remedy
Goo. W. Holman of Harper Washington recounts a seven year battle with stomach and intestinal trouble. He credits electric River with curing his diseases and urges others to try it. He states he will continue using the medicine and recommends R H Miller's drug price se.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goo. W. Holman
Harper, Wash
R. He Miller
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Relief
Cracked hands and rough skin claim cure from DeWitts Witch Bat salve with occasional use for softness. Promises relief for eczema cuts boils and bleeding with immediate action. Sold by R. H. Miller.
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DeWitt
R. H. Miller
Murray Cure promises relief from drink and opium habit
An advertisement promises a cure for drunkenness and opium addiction with claims of overcoming cravings after using the Murray Cure. It urges readers to write for particulars, warning of poverty and the curse, and appealing to care for family.
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Dr. Pierce
Laird
Warren Laird
State of
Iowa
J.R. Laird
Algona, Iowa
Western
Canada
Ottawa
E.T. Holmes
Jackson St
St. Paul
Minn
Chichester
Bedinun
PHILA
Ker's
Ain
Alsam
Poland
J. A. Newman
Duke of
Orleans
Wildenguists
RH. Miller
Whiteman
Buffalo
N. Y
Alonzo J. Whiteman
Fidelity Trust Company
Auburn Oriy
Russiaville
Ind
Grover Mason
Ridgeville
Thedford’s
Draugh
Murray
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