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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1895
Page
7
A dubious patent remedy sells promises of radical cures for rheumatism and neuralgia. The ad claims immediate relief and lasting effect, with suggested price around 74 cents and contact in Kingston, Troy, TB. The text uses vague science and dramatic language to persuade readers to buy.
Advertises Colli nourishment tonic Colli that supposedly cures tobacco habit and cigarettes. Claims buyers by sending $1 receive a box postpaid. Cites wholesaler demand and belief in ingredients to cleanse nicotine and restore past errors. Mentions Druggist and Wigginaville Mu. Guaranteed cures with one box in most cases.
Neighborhood items note Shelbyville has 20 miles of brick sidewalks and Du Quoin’s salt well outputs 70 000 barrels annually. Blooming cherry trees along Staunton to Bunker Hill road. southern state farmers paint barns lightning warning. Belleville plowing on Main Street. Girard supervisor rumored elusive. Flo left 16000 dollars in debt. D H Johnston of Bunker Hill picked a quart of raspberries. Some central districts threaten sheet iron flags over bunting. At Neoga a six year old fell from a wagon with 60 bushels of apples. wheels passed over his chest. Near town Geo Lyons experiments with peanuts. planted 2 pounds, harvested 86 pounds. Olney factory makes apple butter jellies cider vinegar at full capacity. barrels scarce and expensive, they’ve dug a cistern for cider. Wenana seismic alarm Monday morning with quake and crumbling noises. damage to wines and rocks and substantial repair costs forthcoming.
Local residents praise Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy with long use by families in Canajoharie and Catekill. A Raymond man returns a found half-dollar with stamps after years of worry. Also promoting Electric Bitters for female complaints appetite, constipation and nerves. Endorsed by S Kingston's drug store with final bottles free and regular sizes.
For cheap summer excursion tickets to Michigan and other tickets at the lowest rates apply to L P Hale, agent.
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