Cocaine as a Cure All in 1885 Medical Talk
An 1885 Tribune excerpt discusses cocaine as a popular yet cautioned remedy for mucous membranes and nerves, noting its alleged use in treating hay fever and throat and lung issues. It warns of overuse and calls for medical supervision while referencing General Grant’s case and potential patent medicine expansion.
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Grant
Nevw
York Tribune
Titusville
Ed Coleman
Kinuzua
Warren
O. K
Mires
Triumph
Warner
M. E. Church
Samuel Stewart
Proper
J. Moore
City
Maine
Royal Scout
Fagunodus
M.T. Dubble
Our Justice
Barnum
Ralph
W. Merrit
Wurst
Miraculous Escapes and Patent Medicine Ads
A jumble of anecdotal quotes and early 19th century style prose leads into advertisements for Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and Acket's Dyspepsia Tablets. The fragmentary text cites a patient named Mia Louisa Vike from Randolph County, Indiana, praising the remedy after a six mile walk to recovery. Free trial bottles offered at A. A Lorck's drug store. L. G. Noyes extols the laxative tablets for constipation and dyspepsia.
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Teed
Truggist
Winchester
Ind
Mia
Louisa Vike
Randolph Co
Dr King
Lorck
L. G. Noyes
Mapes talks bribery trials and Quay in Pa politics
Former Pennsylvania legislator Geo E. Mapes now in New York describes the bribery prosecutions tied to the 1879 24 million Pittsburgh riots relief bill. He singles out Kemble and associates, notes 20 members offered bribes, and details trials, pardons, and sentencing. He criticizes Quay’s pardon board record and urges independents to oppose Quay, suggesting Day as alternative or abstention.
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Geo. E. Mapes
Venango County
New York
Zimes
Mapes
Mr. Mapes
Pittsburgh
William H. Kemble
Kemble
Capitol
Silverthorn
Erie
Wolfe
Rumberger
Petrof
Smith
Dauphin County
Trail
Salter
Crawford
Petroff
Pearson
Pardon Board
Harrisburg
Quays Pardon Board
Matthew
Quay
Peurcsyn
Petrolt
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Bailey and Beaver
Mr. Quay
Mr. Day
Campaign Secret Gives Election Edge in 1884
A western state governor race featured evenly matched candidates until one Republican faltered with illness. The winner credited daily liver care from Warner's safe cure for steady strength, noting improved voice and stamina during heavy campaigning. Ex-governor Jacob of Kentucky endorsed similar use.
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Warner
Trim
Jacob
Kentucky
Hochester Union
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Nahant
Beaton
Co. P. Northrop
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Baltimor MD
Lapras
Castoria
I. A. Arcaer
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Fulton St
S.V
D. Shear
Janestown
D. Shbar
Japan
United States
Yokohama
Chase & Sanborn
G L. Friday
Wpater Street
Mica
StReetz
HE Keystone Lothing Co
Merchant Tailoring Department
Rush D. Bartlet
the Keystone Clothing CO
Carver House
Warren, Pa
PHILA
Shopping
Eirealu
Whitmore
Philadelphia
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