Tobacco Statistics and Curious Advertisements
A long excerpt mixes poetry and statistics on tobacco production by country and region, noting global totals and per-head consumption in several nations. The piece shifts to advertisements for Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Peruna, Brown's Lion Bitters, Parker's Ginger Tonic, and Shiloh's Vitalizer, with testimonials and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Gartenlinée
United States
Cuba
Brazil
India
Austria
Netherlands
Italy
Russia
Germany
Prussia
Baden
Bavaria
Alsace-Lorraine
Hessia
France
England
Belgium
Holland
Curious history of tobacco across nations and ages
The Leipsic Gartenlaube recalls tobacco origins in the New World and traces its spread through Europe. It notes Columbus encounters, use by Mexicans, medical claims in France and Italy, papal disputes, royal bans, and early state monopolies shaping tobacco's global rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipsic Gartenlaube
Germany
United States
New World
America
Guanahani
Mexico
Spain
France
Jean Nicot
Lisbon
Portugal
Augsburg
Switzerland
Italy
Tornaboni
Paris
Florence
Rome
Cardinal de Santa Croce
Urban VIII
San Jago de Compostella
Benedict VII
James I
England
University of Oxford
Sweden
Gustavus Adolphus
Murad IV
Constantinople
Persia
Berne
Republic of Venice
Colbert
Piles Cure Claims by Dr William Indian Ointment
A claimed cure for blind, bleeding, itching and ulcerated piles is advertised as Dr William's Indian Ointment. The text cites testimonials from J M Coffinberry of Cleveland and notes sale by L G Noyes with price one dollar plus mailing, plus other medicines promoted by Henry W. Co and druggists Downs and C A Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
J. M. Coffinberry
Cleveland
L. G. Noyes
Henry W. Co
Ohio
Mandrake
Del&rief
Zeeland
Mich
Tan
C. A. Smith
Clarkston
Frazier's Root Bitters touted as health tonic
An advertisement extols Frazier's Root Bitters as a powerful remedy for dizziness, dyspepsia, weakness, and various skin and blood ailments. It claims benefits to lungs, blood, and overall vigor, with user testimonials from Cleveland, Ohio, praising rapid improvement after starting the regimen. Sold by Kenny & Co proprietors in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Cleveland
Ohio
Kenny & Co
John Root
Francis Roots
Seneca St
Buffalo
N. Y
Niiyl
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer Promises Unique Benefits
Walnu t Leaf Hair Restorer claims to clear dandruff, restore gray hair to its natural color, promote new growth, and improve overall hair health more effectively than sulfur or silver nitrate products. Advertises bottled formula with a guarantee, with wholesale agents in Philadelphia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye & Co
Philadelphia
Jr. N. Crittenton
New York
Stop Wasting Away with Kidney Disease Look to Bitters Cure
If you suffer kidney disease, discontinue risky behavior and seek a remedy with yyop Bitters. This ad-style notice urges a switch to Bitters as a purported cure and relief from illness. It emphasizes immediate action and personal health stakes.
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BT Parry Irvine
Liile
Oberon
Litania
Puck
Chanticler
Glowworth
Cynthia
A. J. Davis
Young Sweeps
Harper's Bazar
Shilor
Shiloh
Allegheny City
Hannah
J. Fitzgerald
Pittsburg
Mr. Smiley
Eply
Mabel
Parker
Hiloh
DR. Frazier
J. Tiga
Marchisi
Richardson & Co
Burt
Hallett & GO
Portland
Maine
Western Reserve Real Estate Journal
Trumbull County
Journal Free
Jim Taylor & Clapp
Warren
Ray
Seltzer
BR. E
Kendall & Co
Com'n Merchants
la Sale St
Chteace
Gilead
Bright
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Myron Waters
Robert Dennison
Cashier
Avron Waters
H. A. Jamleson
P. Joungon
Davis
Francis Hiner
A. Uertzell
W. D. Brown
G. M. Paumler
W. ©. Rowland
Hickory St
School House
Warren, Pa
B. Platte
Times
Hickory Street
South, Hill, and
Carver Sts
East Warren
Glade Citys
Comunidad
Allegheny River
W. T. Falconer
Borough of
W. AL. Rankin
Corner Market
High Sts
Court House
Dinsmoor & Cable
DD. H. Sigging
Seid
Warn
Burgess
Wools
Charles Reasonable Nott
Gitson
Kentucky
Pinily
RE. D. D’s
Bath
Loozis & McMaster
Resi
Jacob Bysinger
GEO. Ball & CO
Enterprise
Pennsylvania
I Ge
Penn
A. Nait
Smith’s Brick Block
Sextus Keller
H. J. Dreyer
H. J. Drever
Vickory Street
Penna
Dunkirk
Namb Hixon & CO
J. E
Merek
Ubi
Sofal
Rassishanece
A. King
Attorn' at-Law
Washington
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