Terror of Mothers and the Croup Remedy Craze
A fragment from a maritime era advertisement page touts Ayers Cherry Pectoral as the cure for croup and throat lung troubles, with testimonials from Mrs W J Dickson and others. It extols relief for children and urges readers to buy the medicine, share cure notes, and request the free cure-all handbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J Dickson
Stanford Myeleth
Ayera
Ayer
Jonae T
Kerry
WJ Dickaay
Stanford Freleth
Wooldridge Wortham
Tex
Cesta
Ayers
J C Ayer Co
Lowell, Maca
Magical Cure Claim From Omaha Firm Promises Health Restore
A dubious ad touts a magical health treatment for vitality nerves and sexual weakness. It asks readers to contact SJAIO MEDICAL COMPANY in Omaha Nebraska for at home use and promises guaranteed cures with large capital and bank deposits as guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oosaba
Mantel
Piysce
Manoad
Thea Sjaio Medical Company
Omaha
Raluel
Startling Discovery A Claims Bacterium in Alcoholic Drinks
A report, supported by scientific authority and echoed by liquor press, announces a bacterium that lives in alcoholic drinks. The piece labels it a new species and hints at dramatic chemical changes in drinks, raising questions about safety versus water and urging further study of effects on the human body. The Union Signal notes the discovery agitates the liquor fraternity and temperance advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Materna
Will of God and reform themes cross a storm of ads
An old telegraph of prose argues on knowing God’s will through scripture and conscience, then shifts to temperance reform, urging fourfold action via prayer, restraint, and public virtue, interspersed with scattered product pitches and moral maxims.
Digestive cure and home remedies in old newspaper notes
The piece blends medical anecdotes about indigestion and heart symptoms with a Mrs. or patient narrative, noting a curable digestive disorder. It cites Dr. Nithame pills and a revival story, then shifts to ads for a Farmer Handy Feed Cooker and various seed, seed catalog, and savings offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dla
Open letters tout rheumatic cures and Castoria claims
A scrambled historical clipping promotes Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co remedies and the Castoria patent medicine line. It includes testimonials, sample bottle offers, and endorsements to mothers, with references to Dearborn Street Chicago and various dates and figures, reflecting 19th century medical advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista Bre
Swanson
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Dearborn Street
Chicara
Thia Campany
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Winslow
Fduente
Atar Tolarco
Bucaugs
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Aidron
Adamond
Max
Denver
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Koko
Washington
ST. Jacobs
L. Pesseer
Slok
Pasithaly Cuyad
French Chemical CO
Dearborn Sr
Balta
Dupfalo
Youtan
Yew Hork
Inelona Atamp Authors and Writers Union
Chicago
Je. Gunn Bick
Ron
Pose
Eiven Religion
Vind
Dave
Auania Ua
Hewlett Bros
Aly Eedite
Lou Further
Natuses
Phen Sanil
Krnow
al Hewlett
Hewlett Bros, CO
Salt Lake City
Utah
Gola
Belf
Fenalon
Codedo
Intermaly
Macy Tnt
Ohio
Cieney
Silver Moon
Conny Ailon
Aincle Bledge Cigarettes
Goethe F
Liat Athus
Nithame
Farhers Handy Feed Cooker
Implles
Emplia Manufacturing Co
J Street
Quincy Tl
Atill
Carl Y Vollen
Salzer
Saizer
John A Silver Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Unk & Trust Co Ptys
United States
Wonen
Walta Fox Ny
Milford Wostrat Presilint Gao Canton Ieedroal Lout Treorge
Cangoin Gastler Jorapl
Guntine
Adieiss Sterhi
Anna M Lions
Willlimaport
Codiz Waplds
Thorle Scasluria
Samuel Likhor
Gvnnis
Magsachus
Castoria
Ametiia
Samuld Plcuon
Bronte
Casanda
California
Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N.U. Salt Lake
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