The Cold Church A tale of a preacher's broken heart
In a village a kindly old preacher Ian Anthony serves a small church with simple faith. A railroad and new fashions spur growth and prompts plans for a grander building. Pressure from a reforming committee leads to church expansion and eventual heartbreak as Anthony's voice is deemed no longer sufficient, ending with his death from a broken heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Learsanu
Ian Anthony
Eiwool
Elwood
Anthony
Potter
Brother Anthony
Brother Potter
Mr. Potter
Iis
Powter
Peculiar claims and sales pitch for elixirs and tonics
A jumble of ad copy and testimonials touting Ayers Sarsaparilla and Ely’s Cream Balm. It lists claims of blood purification and renewed vigor, mentions political humor, hay fever cures, and various patent medicines including Bimmonsa Liver Regulator and De Marca’s CATROLICON. Several named individuals and locations appear, with broad guarantees and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phila
Ely
T. Car Presbyterian
Bozabeth
Ealmly
Vallihan
B&w
Perre Haute
Net
Hare
Albero A. Persy
Smithboro
M .Y
Dyspepsia relief and salve cures touted in ads
The text extols Hood's Sursuperilla for dyspepsia and pain, praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin ailments and piles, and touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. It includes testimonials about Captain Coleman, claims about Evectiie Bitters as a liver purifier, and lists local seller A. Morek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bucklen
Gale
A. W. Merck
Coleman
Weymouth
Wotanic City
N. J
Dr. King
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Lee Treat
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