Catarrh in Head Prompts Peruna Endorsement
A William A Prissor of Moline urges Peruna after two months of head catarrh and failed cures. He reports a complete medical cure with Peruna and no return of symptoms. A Thompson of Mattel Ohio confirms eye inflammation and persistent nasal issues improved after about a third of a bottle, claiming full cure after eighteen years. Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus offers a free Pecuna Almanac for 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Prissor
Third Ave
Moline
Mr. A .Thompson
KR. R i
Mattel
Ohio
Peruna Drug Mfg Co
Columbus
Pettit's Eye Salve Ad Promises Eye Relief
An old Houston Post blurb promotes Pettit's Eye Salve as a century old remedy for congested and inflamed eyes. The ad claims it removes film and is carried by Howard Bros druggists in Buffalo New York. The snippet notes jokes about a man’s reputation being tied to an umbrella handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
Bromo Quinine Laxative Offered as Cold Remedy
An old advertising note touts Bromo Quinine as a laxative and cure for colds. It mentions a 25 pack of Allen’s products and the claim that it gives quick relief, with a casual line about even a fast man needing recovery when ill.
Salt Lake Hosts Utah Good Roads Convention
Delegates from across Utah gathered in Salt Lake City on January 14 to discuss highway improvements. The conference formed a State Good Roads association, outlined a bill to create a governor led highway commission and a salaried highway engineer, and planned methods for durable hard surface roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Humber
Salt Lake
Purday
John Dern
J TV Jennings
R R Liman
L W Page
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lyman
Ft Rayman
Utah
Powers
Good Roads Convention
Good Roads Association
University of Utah
State Agricultural College
William &Bry
J E Jennings
Salt Lake County
Weber
Cache
Herschel Bullen Jr
Cache County
George M Cannon
Hewlet
Joseph Dunn
Provo
Utah County
O B ‘“Jadsen
Ogden Iron
Weber County
Spry
LL W Page
Page
Bottle Message from Castaways Found on Pacific Beach
A message inside a bottle found on a Samoa California beach near the Flawalian Islands dates to Friday November 13 1908. It asks the finder to notify the United States Revenue Service that castaways are on an unknown island in the Pacific. Names listed include Peter Johnson Nels Peterson and John Ikaackson. The bottle shows long water exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tureha
Cal
Samoa
United States Revenue Service
Pacific Ocean
Flawalian Islands
Peter Johnson
Nels Peterson
John Ikaackson
Kidney pills cure Civil War era kidney trouble says James W. Clay
James W. Clay of 666 West Payette Street Baltimore Maryland reports chronic kidney pain since the Civil War. He credits Deans Kidney Pills with a complete cure after using three boxes, noting five years of relief and no recurrence. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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James WW. Clay
W. Payette St
Baltimore
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Elderberries Suit Miss Oldbird Better Than Mistletoe
A thoughtful remark suggests Miss Oldbird would be better framed under elderberries than mistletoe for tradition and seasonal flair. The idea contrasts two holiday plant symbols and hints at a preferred setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wag
Miss Oldbird
Mix For Rheumatism and Auctioneer's Oak Log Gaffe
A Springfield Republican item blends a home remedy claim for rheumatism using whiskey Toris Compound and Syrup Saisaparilla Compound with a humor piece about auctioneer O A Kelley. The tale notes his marking logs with initials and an Irish spectator mispronounces O A K as oak, prompting amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O A Kelley
Gegorra
Kelley
Springfield Republican
Yale Graduate Secures Hard Won Pasport On Frontier
A Bohemian speaks of a Yale diploma aiding a crucial frontier passport check. The exchange features a stern officer, Latin reads, and the diplomat’s relief as the document is deemed sufficient, noting Yale education as the key aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasraport
Yale
Jerushy John
Hetuins
Houury
Scott
Postum Helps Family Overcome Coffee Related Ailments
A mother in law mentors a daughter in law about Postum replacing coffee. The letter cites improved digestion and clearing complexion after two years of daily Postum use. The grandmother also credits Postum after coffee and tea failed. Read the full letter in The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Iowa
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Cryer
Cures Colds Quick With Home Remedy Formula
An advertised home mixture claims to cure coughs and colds within 24 hours. Ingredients include glycerine pine concentrate whiskey and instructions for dosing every four hours. The ad notes ingredients are available at drug stores and warns to verify the pine product label.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial notes Camden and Gardiner cases
A Camden New Jersey resident praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing headaches back pain and fatigue. A Gardiner Maine woman says doctors urged surgery but the remedy cured her female illness in three months. The ad claims relief from inflammation ulceration displacement fibroid symptoms and nerves weakness with affordable cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N.J
Lydia
Pinkham
W. P. Valentine
Lincoln Avenue
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
West CRG Constiparea Remedy Ad Promotes Natural Habits
An old advertisement touts a laxative syrup claiming it aids natural bowel habits with proper nourishment and personal effort, offered by CALIFORNIA Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists with a 50 percent price discount on a larger bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
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MRA WM
Houston Post
Many & Man
Sige Heagaghe
Carters
Salzers
Salzerseedco Box LaCrosse
North
Bilal Uleasthsen
G. Boy
Bacnasea
Dougise
Bea
Ahog
W. L. Teregias
W. L. Douglas
Spark St
Brocktan, Ives
Photog & Specialty
Express
Hopkins Portrait Company
Los Angguvet
Montero
Howard E. Burton
Spearmwen
Fenguilla
Colo
Carbonete
Peru
Holo CO
Westerous KE
Shompson’s
Sloan
Sweeney
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Pio
Piso
PISG
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