Big Babies and the Power of Dr Pierce's Prescriptions
A historical advertisement argues that mothers can strengthen weak children and recover from long term illness using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. It cites Mrs. Alex Kier's testimonies about a five month old boy thriving after nine bottles, and Mrs. M. E. Everetts describing recovery from postpartum weakness. The copy promotes testimonials, assures non alcohol and narcotic content, and invites letters to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Alex Kier
Gordonville
Cape Girardeau Co
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
A Parson Praises Electric Bitters Cure
Rev C J Budiong of Ashaway Rhode Island declares Electric Bitters cured his long jaundice and liver troubles. He calls them a genuine remedy excelling all he has seen for liver kidney and stomach issues. Sold for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed at Yakima Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
C. J. Budiong
Ashaway, R. I
Yakima
Fashion and Finance Clash in Wilde Era Banter
Louise and Ned debate appearance and expense as Louise defends dressed attire amid economic and social expectations. The exchange coins tension between frugality and display in a society of wealth.
Doctors Could Not Help Her Kidney Cure Proves Effective
Mrs. Ramond Conner of Shelton Washington suffered years of kidney trouble before Foley's Kidney Cure. She reports the first dose gave relief and she is now cured, praising the remedy from North Yakima Drug Store. A D Sloan is the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramond Conner
Shelton, Wash
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Old Man Warns Suitor Over Daughter and Auto
A father voices strong affection and warnings as he rejects lending his car to the suitor. He asserts the daughter is the dearest treasure and guards the vehicle from risky, unfamiliar hands.
Indiana engineer argues for best roads to cut transport costs
An Indiana engineer estimates road transport costs per mile per ton for various surfaces. He cites dry sandy ground 64 cents, wet sand 32, mud 39, dry earth 13, good broken stone 8, compact gravel 8.8, paving 5.33, and notes that better roads substantially reduce costs, urging investment in top quality highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ways to Help or Hurt Your Town
The piece urges civic engagement and positive actions to improve communities. It encourages talking and writing about town issues, beautifying streets, buying locally, investing to create jobs, and being courteous to visitors. It notes the personal cost is small and cautions against opposing improvements merely due to proximity or tax worries.
Beware of the Knife and the Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick permanent cure for piles cuts burns and skin diseases. It includes a testimonial from J C Phillips of Paris Illinois about bleeding piles and claims the product soothes wounds and strengthens. The piece ends with a light theater aside about life as a tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. C. Phillips
Paris
Yellow Drug Store
Kidney Cure Relieves Valley View Man's Swollen Feet
J. J. Cox of Valley View Kentucky says kidney trouble left his feet swollen and bedridden until Foley's Kidney Cure restored his health. North Yakima Drug Store is cited with A. D. Sloan as proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cox
Valley View
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs
A.M. Ake of Wood Indiana recounts years of lung hemorrhages ending after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports his lungs are now sound and endorses the remedy for advanced lung trouble. North Yakima Drug Store advertises the product with A. D. Sloan as proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Exquisite wedding stationery and calling cards offer
A brief note notes exquisite wedding stationery and calling cards at The Herato office as a small daughter and mother discuss social visits to new friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Mrs. B.’s
Herato
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Sunnyside Canal
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Daily
North
North Coast Limited
Tikite
Portland
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Loecal Freight
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St. Louis
Pullman
M.S. Meeks
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First Ave
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Colorado
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Clinton Brewer
Spokane
Carroll B. Graves
Hotel Yakima
James
Lake Caches
A. E. Larson
France
Buckley Banner
E. T. Congdon
South Tacoma
Robert Johnson
Fruitvale
P. A. Bounds
May Bole
Prosser, Wash
Lizzie Farmer
The
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B. N. Coe
R. H. Morgan
E. B. Moore
Arthur Hale
Mabel Pierce
Goldendale Sentinel
J.C. Koresky
Selah Valley
Virginia Coburn
Mrs. Miles
Hotel Bartholet
Fechter
Ditter & Fechter
Ditter
Percy Green
Percy
C. E. Society of the Christian Church
W. D. Walker
Wyman & Fraser
Joel Shumaker
Sound Papers
Spokesman-Review
Tacoma
Washington
E. L. Davies
Northwestern Home- Finding Association
William
Bertha Dodds
Walter Reed
Prosser
Reed
Vol. Gandy
Prosecr Falls
Sylvester Hinds
N. P
Here
Puget Sound
T. B. Gunn
Sound Country
Gunn
Vancouver
Whatcom
Harry Mitchell
Harry
David Reed
Pittsburg
California
Walter J. Reed
J. H. Wood
Colfax
M. E. Conference
Pleas Bounds
Bounds
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Clarence
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Keene
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