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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1893
Page
8
A wide array of items covers politics and society from North Carolina and beyond. Notes include state librarian election for J. C. Ellington of Raleigh, suffrage history in several states, and local events in Rocky Mount and New Bern.
A public notices item invites readers to obtain the U S Blue Book a complete government office register for every state and territory with salaries duties exam questions and guidance for seekers. Remit 75 cents to J H Soule 719 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC for delivery by mail.
An old advertising verse notes Castoria as a remedy through stages of life from baby to child Miss and mother to her children. The rhyme emphasizes Castoria as a trusted remedy across ages.
A million friends praise Dr Kings New Discovery a cough medicine with claimed cures for throat chest and lung illnesses. Trial bottles are free at A J Hines Drug store and guarantee a full refund if not as advertised. Large size is sec and one dollar.
The store touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and other products with a lifetime guarantee. Bucklen’s Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters are promoted for universal satisfaction, with refunds offered if results are unsatisfactory. Available at A. J. Hines Drugstore.
An arnica salve marketed as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores and skin eruptions promises cure of piles with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by A J Hines.
An old advertisement endorses Brown's Iron Bitters for blood weakness malaria indigestion and biliousness. Claims quick cures and urges purchase from all medicine dealers, urging to get the genuine product.
Notice touts Dr Simon Ros a German eye doctor and ophthalmic optician with 22 years in practice in Wilson and Fayetteville North Carolina He has treated over 6000 patients including cases once deemed hopeless and offers eye examinations daily from 9 am to 12 and 1 5 pm His office shows a large stock of glasses and testimonials from patients including W C McDuvarring M D praising reasonable prices and satisfaction
Isaac Williams writes from Newton Grove North Carolina on June 12 1892 praising Dr Ros treatment for his eye condition. He states the cataract felon in his right eye disappeared and his sight improved significantly. He recommends the doctor to others with eye troubles.
A letter from Newton Grove North Carolina dated June 13 1892 praises Dr Simon Ros of Fayetteville for eye glasses that vastly improved a boy's sight. The writer notes the son aged 15 can now see at least one hundred yards and expresses willingness to recommend the doctor for eye care.
Dr Simon Ros Dear Sir I take pleasure in stating that the spectacles I purchased of you have given me perfect satisfaction in every respect and have proven more beneficial than any glasses heretofore used by me Cons G Cain Clerk Superior Court Cumberland County Fayetteville May 21 1892
Allee Wade of Goopwin Station Cumberland County writes in May 1892 that after typhoid left her daughter Sallie nearly blind, Dr Ros examined fitted glasses and she could read from a small Bible, praising the treatment. Ralph P Buxton confirms relief from catarrh, and notes pebble eye glasses proved satisfactory at Briggs Hotel No. 19.
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