Fragmented health notes span disease, welfare, and war humor
A collage of public health quips and social observations cites typhus spread by lice, pellagra risks, and sanitation costs in the United States. It notes militiamen mutinies, civic prep for disaster, and quotes amusing bits from Geo. M. Bailey in the Houston Post on nervousness remedies and aviation anecdotes including William Thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S
Ohio
Cleveland
New York
William Thaw
Harry
Geo. M. Bailey
Houston Post
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
A reader testimonial praises Sloan's Liniment noting it cured years of rheumatism after a single 25 cent bottle. The ad urges sufferers of neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness to buy at any drug store for quick warming soothing relief.
Son of the Regiment Heir Reappears at French Chateau
During the Franco Prussian War a baby found on a Gravelotte battlefield survived with the One Hundred Seventy Fourth regiment. Years later Lieutenant Victor Martin reveals he is Armand Chevbolet, the heir to M Cherbolet estate, prompting a sea change in Fanchette de la Tour's engagement and the dispute over inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mme. Chevbolet
Pierre
Madame
Chevbolet Chateau
Germany
Cherbolez
Gustav Cherbolez
Armand Cherbolez
Fanchette
Chateau
Armand
M. Cherbolet
de la Tours
Jules
M. de la Tour
Cherbolet
Leutenant
Victor Martin
de la Tour
Victor
St. Cyr
Vanchette
Armand Chevbolet
Hotel Des Invalides
Gravelotte
Young de la Tour
Martin
Military School of
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cough Relief
A persuasive ad extols Dr King's New Discovery as a pleasant sweet syrup for coughs and colds. It claims long use by faithful customers and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Buy, use as directed, and keep leftovers for future coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Men Marry Young For Various Reasons
A brief item notes many men wed early driven by societal expectations, economic factors, and cultural norms of the era. It discusses social pressures and personal choices shaping early marriages among young men.
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Foley’s Sample Offer
An old promotional notice invites readers to mail a printed slip with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The offer promises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets, aimed at stout persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
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Ian Camaltres
Michelin
Brea
Roberts’ Garage
Dallas
Texas
Mexico
Popular Science Monthly
Sloan
S. R. Glidewell
Glidewell
S.R. Glidewell
Monsieur
Texaco Crater
Texaco
The
Texas Company Petroleum and Its Products
Houston, Texas
Dyer & Jones
Grove
Sun and Farm & Ranch
Naco
National Corset CO
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Armstrong’s
Cole Eight
Dort and Studebaker
East Main Street
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