Doan's Kidney Pills Recovers Minnesota Woman
A Stillwater resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills saved her life in 1899 after severe back pain and disordered kidney secretions. She says she fainted from pain and felt pulled back from the tomb once cured. Ad notes the pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. is listed as the manufacturer.
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Doan
A. Heiman
Stillwater
Minn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Holidays in Japan mark three national dates
The text notes three national holidays in Japan. January 1 is a holiday and November 3 honors the reigning emperor’s birthday. February 11 is described as the greatest, commemorating the coronation of the first emperor Jimmu.
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Japan
Jimmu
Hunt's Lightning Oil Ad Claims Superior Liniment
A testimonial letter from T. J. Brownlow of Livingston Tennessee extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as the best liniment. It claims effectiveness for sprains cuts bruises burns aches and pains and places the product above all others on the market.
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Hunt
Earth
T. J. Brownlow
Livingston, Tenn
Newlywed Nell Claims Baby Resembles Her
Nell-Mrs Newlywed claims the infant shares her complexion while Bell wonders what became of the couple.
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Nell
Bell
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises Big Value
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch noting each 16 oz package equals a full pound while rivals offer 12 or 8 oz at the same 10 cent price. The ad claims Defiance does not stick to irons and contains no injurious chemicals, warning grocers against smaller packages.
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Defiance
Pa's Opinion on Son Home for Holidays
Pa jokes about his son returning for the holidays and his own private belief that the visit is for money. The exchange reflects family banter over motives and earnings during the festive period.
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromine Quinine
A vintage advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative bromine quinine tablets with a money back guarantee from E. W. Grove. The oddly placed line noting more lobsters in the theatrical profession than in tank dramas appears as stray text from the clipping.
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Drugiete
E. W. Grove
Lewis' Single Binder Cigars Market Claim
Cigars labeled Lewis' Single Binder are promoted as the richest most satisfying smoke available with dealer distribution and Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois noted.
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Lewis
Peoria
Woman to admit she knows less than a man if she knows more
The remark notes a woman will concede she knows less than a man only if she recognizes she actually holds substantial knowledge. It reflects on gender perceptions and confidence in knowledge.
Miracle Cure for Child Eczema by Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent
A six month old sufferer battled widespread crusted sores and itching until Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were tried. Within ten weeks the child recovered completely with skin described as smooth and white. Reported by F Hohrath of C L Hohrath Company in South Bethlehem Pa dated June 5 1905.
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Europe
F. Hohrath
C. L
Poll Watchers Describe Quiet Ballot Scene in New York
Reporters note voters moving through polling stations with quiet urgency as observers describe calm activity at New York polling sites amid ongoing ballot counting and election procedures.
Try me just once and I am sure to come again
Defiance Starch prompts a bid to test commitment as some people claim duty by offering willingness to act. The brief line surveys readiness and repetition as a measure of resolve.
Egg Yield and Trap Nests on the Farm
The author from Union Co Ohio discusses egg production methods for small farms. He critiques trap nests for counting only eggs laid in specific nests, noting hens may lay elsewhere or drop eggs outside traps and that busy farmers cannot monitor nests constantly. He favors egg bands and replacing old layers with young pullets and balancing feed to increase yield.
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Union Co
Ohio
Warren Wilson
How Many Eggs Per Fowl Profit Rules
Mary Pickering argues hens should lay 200 eggs a year for real profitability. She notes 100 eggs sells for at least $2 with costs under $1, but losses from disease and predators erode profits. Keeping fowls free from fat, lice and disease is crucial to success.
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Mary Pickering
Elkhart County
Ind
Farmers’ Review
Buff color in fowls may fade with generations
The passage argues buff color tends to lighten across generations in some breeds but not all. Buff Cochins likely retain color, while newer breeds with white ancestry show a drift toward white, though the buff color may persist in breeds where it has long been dominant.
Yellow corn color affects fowl flesh still questioned
A writer discusses a long held superstition that feeding yellow corn changes a fowl’s flesh color. He notes breed differences drive flesh color more than diet and invites readers to share any proven observations or experiments.
Floors in Poultry Houses and Rodent Hazards
The article warns that old wooden floors in poultry houses invite rats to destroy chickens. Elevated floors a foot or more off the ground deter gnawing, while ground level or near ground floors become rodent shelters.
When to Aerate Milk
An old practice of aerating milk due to perceived animal odor has declined. Experts say proper protection from impurities removes odor, but aeration may help if stable odors contaminate milk, with winter air offering purer conditions for this process.
Stringy Milk Causes and Remedies for Farmers
The article explains that stringy milk after milking often stems from hay or minor growths in the pasture. Causes include stirring hay and airborne particles that develop in milk into white strings. Prevention focuses on careful milking and avoiding hay until after milk is drawn.
Breeding and Buying Dairy Herds in Virginia
Andrew M. Soule notes Virginia dairy farming shows varied practices. Some farmers breed their own herds to improve milk yields while others buy and cull cows as needed. Dairying grows but prices for milk and butter spur demand for better cows through self breeding.
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Virginia
The Unpedigreed Dairy Cow
The article notes that many top dairy cows have no pedigree and that breeders like H. Br. Gurler focus on performance over breed. It argues nonpedigreed cows can yield high milk and butterfat, serving as foundation stock for national dairy herds and deserving more attention from experts.
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H. BR. Gurler
Proper Can Storage Prevent Milk Contamination
No rusty cans should be used for holding milk. Rust creates sponge like cells where casein lodges. Hot water coagulates casein. cold water fails to remove all casein, which coagulates when hot water is later added. Buy only the best tin and handle cans to prevent rust. once rust starts, the can is useless for milk transport.
King Edward's Chaplain Kempe at Ninety Five
The oldest English clergyman is the Rev John Edward Kempe aged ninety five. He has served in holy orders for seventy two years and has been chaplain in ordinary to King Edward since 1901.
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King Edward
England
John Edward Kempe
Fire proof safes offered cheaper by local dealer
The F. L. Conger Safe Company at No. 16 West Grand Avenue Oklahoma City announces fire proof safes are nearly half price compared with former costs.
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F. L. Conger Safe Company
West Grand Avenue
Oklahoma City
Okla
Purchasable Voters Quote Cited by Kern in Indiana County
John W. Kern, former Democratic candidate for governor, is credited with saying that in an Indiana county with 4,000 votes there are 3,000 purchasable Democrats and Republicans about equally divided in number.
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John W. Kern
Indiana
Trials of Winter Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Simmons Syrup
Do not be a victim to cold or cough they lead to pneumonia consumption and more. Use Simmons Cough Syrup it cures coughs heals lungs and will keep you here to enjoy the beauties of spring.
Old Inn Unearths Secret Chamber During Demolition
A hidden oak furnished chamber was found during Plough Inn demolition in Little Ealing England. The five century old inn is linked to legends and once housed Dick Turpin's grandmother.
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Little Ealing
England
Dick Turpin
Defiance Starch Stock and Alimony Quip Referenced
A grocer cites Defiance Starch stock issues and customers remark that the case is nearly settled with the playful line Its all over but the alimony. The ad copy notes Defiance Starch offers 16 oz per package and rivals 12 oz brands in price and value.
Haven't I met you before the patent medicines
A conversational passage touts Hunt's Cure as a trusted skin remedy in a family medicine chest. The speaker claims it cures eczema tetter ringworm and related conditions instantly, noting it has held its place for many years and is the surer remedy.
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Hunt
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