Safe laxative for elderly people advertised as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild laxative for elderly and children, noting benefits for digestion and general well being. It promotes its tonic properties for stomach, liver and bowels and offers samples from Dr. W. B. Caldwell of Monticello Indiana. The page also includes unrelated jokes and teasers.
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Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Montcello, Til
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief and Safety
An old style Murine eye remedy advertisement touts relief for red weak watery eyes and granulated lids. It claims rapid action and safety with no smarting, sold by druggists at 2 cents and 60 9 per bottle. The copy references oculists and physicians, urging public use. It closes with a quotation and a humorous dialogue about a husband and wife on suffrage.
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Procco
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Bateman
Godfrey
Hall
Journal of Health
Proof of Precaution And Lambs Renewed In Odd Tales
A London Chronicle quip recalls Mr Lansbury’s worry over Irish militia drills with a joke about teaching to shoot. Also a Menagerie anecdote describes a private view where a lamb in a cage is said to be renewed after about a year due to aging animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansbury
Ireland
War Office
Tower of London
Munster
London Chronicle
Lamb
Different Now Slugger Coffee Abandoned and Postum Claim
A Fort Worth man declares coffee worsens bilious temperament and malaria, credits stopping coffee and using Postum with weight gain and no malaria since, praising Postum as improving blood health. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road Wellville for health explanations.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Tex
Dairy and farm practice hints from a historical guide
A crowded list of farm tips covers dairy cattle care, calf and poultry management, crop handling, and barn cleanliness. Advice includes tuberculin tests for cattle, proper steer and sow feeding, scratch posts for pigs, careful grazing, and the risks of overfeeding soft food to dairy stock.
New Wife Changes Wombat’s Work Ethic
A brief note reports Wombat working hard under new management. The piece attributes the shift to his latest wife who requires costly expenses, signaling a change from former laziness to diligence in his labors.
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Wombat
Paxtine Antiseptic Promises Clean Mouth and Fresh Breath
An advertisable blend touts Paxtine Antiseptic for a clean wholesome mouth and sweet breath with 26 cents a box and postpaid mail from The Paxton Tollar Co Boston Mass. It also references other remedies and quips on character and consumption, including mentions of Teething, misers, and remedies like Garfield Tea.
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Paxton Tollar Co
Boston
Mase
Feared an Operation Now Cured by Doan's Pills
James Greenman of 142 East Acams St. fonda Mich. suffered kidney trouble for months with back pain urinary weakness dizziness and depression. He avoided surgery after taking Doan's Kidney Pills and passed forty stones including a half inch stone, recovering fully. Doan's Pills cost 50 cents in stores. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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James Greenman
East Acams
Fonla, Mich
Dean
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Consoling Thought from Harper's Weekly
Mrs Wumps questions a doctor about whether men become what they eat and the bishop agrees. The exchange turns to early missionaries who were eaten by cannibals, described with wry humor. The piece reflects satirical religion commentary from Harper's Weekly.
Allen's Foot Power Antiseptic Powder Ad Campaign
A historical ad copy touts Allen's Foot Power powder with claims of widespread use and increasing sales. It promotes samples free by mail from Allen’s address in Le Roy New York, urging tired and tender feet relief through shaken powder in shoes.
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Samles
Allen
le Roy
N. Y
Strike Breakers of Old and Aesop Incoherent Ad Fragment
Fragmentary newspaper item mixed with odd quotes and product pitch. It references Elijah and ravens, a strike context, and a dubious medicinal claim for Cole's Carpotimalre. Several misprints obscure details, but advertises a remedy for skin diseases and other ailments with a wanted free sample offer.
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Elijah
Cole
Drugelsta
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Pulls
Wie
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Garfield
Hibernian
Bocker
Landor
Ft. Werthman
Great Britain
Jersey
Castoria
Joo Drops
Reeype
Ol Desavelter
Chas. H. Fletcher
B. Halstead Scott
Chicago
Ill
Infanta
William Belmont
Cleveland
Oalo
Plaes
J. H. Taft
Brooklyn
R. J. Hamles
Detroit
Fletcher
Wm, J McCrain
Omaha
Neb
J. R. Clausen
Philadelphia
R. M. Ward
Kansas City
Howell
Rowell
Powell
Mira
Winslow
Bottig
Carter’s
Opew. N. U
Des Moines
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W. L. Dew
BECAU
Geonse Panen
Andrew Jacksoy
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Tyand
Saal
Act
Bup
Ottawa
Canada
FH. Hewitt
P.O
Des Molans
E.T Holmes
Jackson St
Pacl
Winny Ott
Coaks
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