Padh Mullen's Will and a Parable of Nancy McBrearty
A rural tale threads Padh Mullen's courtship with Nancy McBrearty and a scheming mother. After marriage and a feudal wedding, a drake disappears, a feast turns fatal, and Nancy compacts Padh’s fortune into a will. In the end Padh dies with Nancy securing land stock and money, leaving a stark, quivering portrait of life in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Ukea
Padh
Syed
Nancy Merarty
Padth
Nancy
Thryin
Killybegs Parish
Padden
Nancy McBrearty
Train of the Dead Man in the Italian Tunnel
A travel companion recounts a chilling tale aboard a Paris to Genoa train entering a tunnel. A mysterious man claims a murdered doppelganger spoke, revealing a guillotined fate while a specter-like glow floods the carriage. The Cornishman bets five pounds on the tale and donates the winnings to Dr Barnardo's home.
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Modane
Parise
Genoa
Cornwall
Hazarde
Geran
Jim
Waser
Sherlock Holmes
Nere
Hell
Tam
Tore
Luvinci
Lyons Express
Paris
la Presse
Monsieur de Paris
Lght
Gepman
Dr. Barnardo
Jean
Lax-ats Candy Tablets Offer Easy Gentle Relief
If constipated or bilious, try dry Lax-ats small candy tablets. They give a pleasant laxative effect without pain, fit in a vest pocket or purse. Beautiful lithographed metal boxes cost 24 cents, sold by R. W. Aller.
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R. OW. Aller
New Discovery for Consumption Claims Remarkable Weight Gain
An unverified note from Bowie Texas describes a so called remedy named A'Nexas Wonder. The text claims the product cured consumption and led to weight gain from 10.80 pounds to over 12 bottles of the remedy, touting dramatic improvements. It references doctors and a testimonial style, with unclear dates or authoritative validation.
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Bowie
Texas
Cough Syrup Sold Under Legal Shield Faces Scrutiny
Mothers warn of a controversial cough syrup marketed for child relief, claimed to ease croup but drawing concerns about safety and compliance with Nathan Proe Food and Drug Law. The product is sold by BW Pagnerd and Co under challenged labeling and regulatory questions.
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Kennedy’s
Pagnerd& Ca
Dr Adler’s remedy praised by Courtland resident
Mrs. John Spoering of Courtland Minnesota reports a year long stomach trouble improved by one bottle of Dr Adler's treatment. Sold in large dollar bottles at W A Parsons.
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Dr. Adler
John Spoering
Courtland Minn
A. Parsons
Pneumonia Warning and Patent Remedies Promoted
A fragment urges avoidance of pneumonia and serious cold complications by taking tonics and laxatives from various brands. It touts Hallmark products and DeVitis Little Early Risers as safe popular cures, claiming rapid system cleansing and complexion benefits with endorsements from sellers.
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DeVitus
E. E. Cannar
Disturbed Congregation Attracts Noted Trade Names
A fragment notes disruption by a group identified as The Congregation and pareen before a Sunday event. References include Taley's Honey and Tar and firms EB BE Conner & Co. No further context or specific locations are given.
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Conmuunlty
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Strength to Algona Citizen
A McGregor man with long standing kidney trouble reports severe back pain, night distress, and frequent nervousness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, his back is stronger, sleep improves, and kidney secretions normalize, with a strong endorsement to remember the Doan's name.
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Bright
Jupla
Purner
McGregor
Doan
Price dc
Foster-Milburn & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Preventives Candy Cold Cure Sold In 1c And 25c Boxes
An ad touts Preventies as a safer option to stop colds and lagrippe, claiming early use at the sneeze stage prevents a full cold or bronchitis. Described as small candy tablets sold by H. Miller in St. The copy promotes quick relief and customer satisfaction.
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Eutedt
H. Miller
Tennesse Fight for Twenty Years Ends in Bells War
Fragmented OCR text describes a long struggle linked to Bells and a person named W. L. Rails. Troubled wording mentions a nasal swelling and the use of Arnien Salve with unclear outcomes. The passage appears to be misread, offering no solid dates or clear events to verify.
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W. L. Rails
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Relief Flues Claim
A fragment notes a product named Hollister's Rocky Mountain and a claim about building up waste promoting appetite aiding digestion inducing refreshing sleep and renewing strength and health. The line includes a price or code 340.3 and a name H. Miller.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
H. Miller
Conner & Co Card Notice on Refund Policy
A damaged notice claims that all druggists are authorized to refund money if a buyer’s money is not returned and if certain cough and flu remedies fail to help. It asserts the product prevents illness and warns about unsafe practice while promising genuine items in a yellow package.
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Padh
Belopgin
Lang Park
Nancy
Vark
Shea
Ioley
Wi. Conner & Co
fCu
Conner & Co
Casensweet Featured as Cure for Baby’s Severe Stomach Trouble
A Bedford Virginia reader, Nannie Taylor, endorses Casensweet after Dr Lyle recommended it for her baby once nearly skeletonized by stomach troubles. She says the medicine healed the child and allowed normal growth. Casensweet is advertised by E Conner & Co.
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Lyle
Tein
Nannie
Uylor
Bedford
E. Conner & Co
Oring Laxative Pruit Syrup Promises Quick Relief
advertising copy claims the syrup cures constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels restoring natural action. It asserts the product is mild and pleasant with no nausea or griping and warns consumers to refuse substitutes from other sellers.
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Oring
Eb, Conner & Co
De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Offer Quick Relief
An ad notes backache should not be neglected as rheumatism and related ailments may follow. The pills claim to purge poisons from the body and stimulate the liver and kidneys. A week’s treatment costs 2 shillings and sixpence, sold by BEB Conner & Co.
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de Witt
BEB, Conner& Co
Patent medicine claims health cures for skin and blood
An advertisement promises burdock blood bitters will strengthen and purify blood, claim to relieve headaches nausea and general weakness. It also promotes Dean's Ointment for pies eczema salt rheum and skin conditions and lists drug stores as outlets.
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Joseph &. Bowles
Herdel
Raul Tinney
Dhrake
Drake
Warker
Padh Mullen
Josepb. Bowles
Rew Yin
Dan
Enitn
Aod
Simmon
Milwauker
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Catt Leet
Rory
Bo Omaila
Orin
Nexas
Eyee Gator & Co
Algona
Long 'Tennessue Fight
Scott
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