Too Many Women Bear Kidney Sickness Heavy Load
Mrs. E. W. Wright of 172 Main Street Haverhill Mass describes four years of back pain dizzy spells irregular urinary flow and distressing monthly periods. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with immediate help and says three boxes cured her permanently. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buff alo NY.
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E. W. Wright
Main Street
Haverhill
Mass
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffac
N. Y
Glasgow trader who fought prigging rose to lord provost
The father of Campbell Bannerman founded his fortune in Glasgow by ending prigging in his shop. He marked goods in plain figures and forbade discounts, a policy that brought immediate success. He later became lord provost of Glasgow and was knighted by Queen Victoria.
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Campbell-Bannerman
England
Glasgow
Campbell
Victoria
Defiance Cold Water Starch Packs 16 Ounces for 10 Cents
The advertisement touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as never sticking to the iron and sold in 16 ounce packages for 10 cents, larger than competing percent pound packages. It claims no injurious chemicals and urges buyers to demand Defiance to save time and money, noting grocers may stock 12 07 ounce packs to clear shelf space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Hunt's Cure touted as failproof eczema remedy
A testimonial from W. M. Christian of Rutherford Tennessee claims Hunt's Cure cures eczema and ringworm with no failures. The second note asserts a linguistic claim that Tibetan language cannot exactly express the term nonconformist conscience.
Missouri Precedent and the Trust Inquiries Debate
Opinion piece argues that federal or interstate pressure on Missouri style reveals could trigger widespread investigations across states. The author warns such cross jurisdictional probing would flood hotels and cities with inquiries while exposing secret corporate arrangements. A satirical note recalls a watchdog's report and comments on exhausting, tireless scrutiny.
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Standard Oil
Missouri
Astor
Texas
Michigan
Broadway
Montana
Florida
States of the Union
Hughes
Duluth Man Credits Postum For Health Turnaround
A Duluth resident recounts headaches dyspepsia and nervousness tied to coffee. After switching to Postum his headaches faded stomach digestion improved and sleep returned, with increased strength and energy. He claims Postum alone caused the recovery and cites The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Seed grain selection boosts yields across oats wheat and corn
L C Brown of Cook County urges farmers to use clean heavy seed and strict grading for oats wheat and corn. He cites light seed causing weed establishment and poor stands and recommends sourcing varieties from reliable seedsmen and grading until only the heaviest grains remain to ensure quick sprouting and a strong stand.
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L. C. Brown
Cook County
Farmers’ Review
Cross-Fertilization of Cereals in Wheat Improvement
A discussion of how cross fertilization accelerates wheat variety development. Scientists pollenize strong varieties to outpace natural selection, creating forty to fifty new wheats with longer heads, heavier grain, and higher yields. Future prospects include hard wheats for semi-arid lands and soft wheats resistant to fungal diseases.
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Nature
Permanent Fences for Long Lasting Farm Boundaries
The piece urges farmers to build permanent, lifetime fences with decay resistant posts set deep to withstand frost, wind, and flood. Although slower to construct, the initial effort yields long term economy by avoiding frequent rebuilding and rotation fences.
Clover fed cattle yield valuable manure improving soil
The article notes a ton of clover fed to fattening cattle yields manure worth about $7.50 and asserts the clover crop enhances soil fertility rather than depleting it, in fact making land better.
Stable Floors for Dairies Best Cement With Rough Paths
Wilbur J. Fraser of the University of Illinois argues cement floors are sanitary and durable for dairy barns but cautioning smooth surfaces cause slipping. He recommends rough walking areas and covering cement with wood laid in asphalt to improve comfort and cleanliness. Cement serves well for watering troughs and feeding floors and can last indefinitely.
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Illinois
Wilbur J. Fraser
University of Illinois
Longer testing reveals true dairy cow value beyond first month
The article warns that milk testing alone is limited and a full year to several years of observation is needed to gauge a cow’s true value. It cites experiment stations showing early winners can fall behind later, and advises farmers to avoid hasty sales after brief tests.
Licenses for Creameries Improve Quality and Oversight
The article argues for licensing creameries to fund inspectors and ensure cleanliness. It contends licensing will weed out poor operations, raise industry standards, and place the burden on owners to prove cleanliness, benefiting public health and buttermaker quality.
Clover Silage Declined by Dairymen in Clover Grown Regions
In regions where corn or sorghum cannot be grown silos for clover are not favored. Clover silage offers no clear advantage and has a strong odor and flavor disliked by top dairymen.
Curbing Piles Promise and Miscellaneous Quotes
An ad filled page presents medical claims for Piles cure with a six to fourteen day guarantee, plus a refund option. It also notes tobacco and cigar endorsements and cites a 1900 testimonial from J W O Brien, alongside moral aphorisms about talking versus quitting and the nature of arguers.
Porous Plasters Claim Unmatched Authenticity and Odd Ads
An assortment of late 19th century notices tout genuine Allcock porous plasters and mock rival imitations, while odd items praise Spitzbergen beer by the yard and travelers must carry stout walking sticks. Also ads seek barbershop learners and promote Cherokee Remedy for coughs and lung troubles with 25c to $1 bottles.
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Spitzbergen
Taylor
Defiance Starch Appeals to Households with 402 for 10 Cents
Pickled onions entered England via the Crusaders. FITS permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restor er. Free $2 bottle and treatise offered. Address Dr. Kline 981 Arch Street Philadelphia Pa. It is hard to pay as you go while you are going fast. Efilitdan
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Dr. Kline
DR. K. Mokline
Hunt's Lightning Oil Claims Quick Pain Relief
In Marble Hill Missouri Co. W. Jackson touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a liniment that grips quickly and lasts until full recovery. The ad boasts no lingering aches after applying the remedy and notes its effectiveness on sore areas. It ends with a casual science aside about calculating fine days by subtracting wet days from 365.
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Hunt
Marble Hill
Nansen Emerges as Striking Diplomat at St James Court
Nansen the explorer is tipped as the most striking diplomat in St James. As first Norwegian minister, he and his wife Frau Nansen stand out in ambassadorial circles, with her engaging domestic personality attracting home-loving British matrons through stories of her many children.
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Nansen
St. James
Frau Nansen
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Promoting Hall's Cure
Mercury in catarrh ointments damages the senses and system. Use prescribed remedies only. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo contains no mercury and treats from within the body. Available through doctors and druggists. price listed. Take All's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F J. Cheney & Co
Price
T.c
After First Kiss Dilemma Confuses a Young Girl
A girl grapples with a moral conflict after her initial kiss whether to feel guilt or seek more affection as she navigates young romance.
No Man Needs Magnifying Glass for Self Faults
The saying urges self critique without exaggeration and warns against harsh self judgment. It compares fault finding to fur removed from a kettle interior, implying a blunt, practical approach.
Defiance Starch Offers 16 Ounce Pack For Same Price
Grocers avoid Defiance Starch due to stock of 12 ounce brands. Defiance provides 16 ounces for the same money and requires no cooking, making it a better value for shoppers choosing convenience.
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Defiance
Singers’ High Notes and Manners Warned in Casual Advice
A light, two-part reader note contrasts singers who hit high notes with steady pace and etiquette. It offers social guidance on speaking to men directly and not behind their backs.
Lydia E Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound
A portrait of Lydia E Pinkham born 1819 in Lynn Massachusetts recognizes her early teaching career and interest in herbs. It traces how the Pinkham family created Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the 1870s crisis, its growth through pamphlets and ads, and how the family preserved case records to guide women worldwide.
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Estes
Lynn
Mass
Isaac Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Pinkhams
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Peoria
J. W. O'Brien
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Minneapolis, Minn
Allcock
Oklahoma City
Barber College
S. Robinson Street
Efilitdan
The
Great
Sahara
WHO
Earls. Sloan
Albany Street
Boston
Mie
U.M.C
the Union Metallic Cartridge Company
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New York
the Government of Canada
Canada
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J. S. Crawford
Ninth Street
Kansas City
W.N.U
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