Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound Praised by Women
In Covington Missouri and Brownsville Indiana, women report relief from severe monthly hemorrhages and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Jennie Green says it lets her work again. Mrs O M Caine and others credit it with avoiding surgery and restoring health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Green
Covington
Jennie Green
Covington, Mo
Brownsville
Ind
0. M. Caine
S. Main St
Brownsville, Ind
A Beautiful Decline and a Kentucky Statesman
Ollie James, a congressman and Kentucky senator elect, chats with a Washingtonian about a mutual friend. The friend, Col Prescott, is said to live well in retirement with a farm, trotters, and a whisky barrel aged sixteen years, plus a wife of the same age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie James
Kentucky
Col. Prescott
James
Alarmist label targets Jibwock as a noisome figure
A quoted exchange portrays Jibwock as a disturbingly loud person who appears to exist solely to yell fire. The dialogue frames him as an alarming character in a reader response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jibwock
Woman Doctor Identifies Coffee Poison Relief in Postum
A testimonial letter describes a woman with 12 years of neuralgic headaches who improved after switching to Postum from coffee. She traces weight gain, headache relief, and clearer thinking to the beverage change, noting she now goes out alone with renewed nerves. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Practice of propagating pruning and training grapevines
George C. Hussmann outlines methods for propagating grapevines by seed cuttings layering and grafting. He details cutting lengths pruning aims including disease removal fruit size management and an overhead canopy system used in New York with specific vine head and cane spur limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Hussmann
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Cleanliness and sanitary stables in dairy farming
The article urges dairymen to study the business and practice daily discipline. It stresses clean, well kept stables as essential, arguing that good cows require proper housing and cheaper overall upkeep. An ideal stall shows maximum freedom with chain tie.
Improved Meat Smoking Plan By M Coverdell
An improved method for smoking meat quickly and cheaply using a barrel with a 1 inch bottom hole. The meat is hung inside the inverted barrel above a shallow ground fire fueled by chips or cobs. Multiple barrels can run simultaneously, with constant monitoring to avoid overheating or fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Coverdell
Victor the Greatest Steer Tops International Exposition
Victor, proclaimed the greatest steer by judges, won the grand championship at the International Live Stock exposition. After being shorn of blue ribbons, the meat sold as championship beef for 900 a pound, setting the highest price ever paid for a championship steer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Unclear Quote Sparks Memory of Alma Mater
A stray reminiscence of a speaker mentioning his alma mater triggers curiosity about the intended meaning. The remark appears playful as the speaker attributes it to his mother-in-law in a teasing context.
Cure for Skin Ailment Promises Relief
An advertisement recounts severe hand dermatitis with cracking bleeding and itching, claiming Cure ointment offers relief after trial with a brief anecdotal note. It mentions a free sample and the product marketed to “Curaitment” readers, tied to a postal offer.
Garfield Tea Remedy Rejuvenates Constipation Victim
A herbal blend named Garfield Tea claims to relieve constipation by regenerating the digestive system. The product is marketed as a remedy with natural ingredients and is promoted as a revolu tionary aid for gut health.
Duffins Claims Pill Size Mirrors Golf Ball
Vivid Imagination describes Duffins comparing a pill to a golf ball and questions how he could possibly eat green peas if such a large pill is in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffins
Baltimore Matron Returns to Find Injured Child
A Baltimore mother comes home to see her young son Bobby with a large bump on his forehead. A nurse explains the accident occurred while Bobby was sliding on a planner, sliding too far. The mother asks what happened and the nurse clarifies there was no serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bobby
Castoria Ad Promotes Safety for Infants and Children
An advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature and the phrase In Use For Over 30 Years. The message claims Castoria is a safe remedy for infants and children, noting children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Digsforth’s Interest in American Immortals
A dialogue notes Digsforth’s habit of staying well informed about obscure topics. He is described as knowing the achievements of all the American immortals listed in a revised roster.
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Digsforth
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Early 20th century advert promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders claiming to cure colds in 2% hours and ease fever headache stomach troubles teething disorders and worm issues. Says children like them and mothers have trusted them for years with A. S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York listed as address.
Paxton Toilet Co Offers Free Trial Box of Paxtine Antiseptic
An advertisement from Paxton Toilet Co of Boston promotes a free trial large box of Paxtine Antiseptic for women upon request. The blurb touts the product as a delightful cleansing and germicidal toilet preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
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J. L. Brady
Bright
Dean
Emily Howes
Burling St
Chicago
Mrs. Howes
A. Dearth
Camden
Mr. Dearth
Doan
Mary E. Street
Philadelph
Dept. L. E
Hiram Earwig
Daniel Webster
Webster
Skeeter Beach
Onsartin
New
Dan Webster
Baltimore Sun
Jiggers
Milton
Tras Biffels
National Sanitarium
Freeport
U.S. A
Brown
Joshn Ll. Brows
Kings Green
THE
King Medical
Home Bank
Detroit
Gallatosk
Dept
South Dearborn Street
SF Beni
Dr. Lamed. Co
Haverstock RD
Hampstead
London
Exi
Pine Tar Lakal R Co
Exaneville
Inn
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
U.S.A
Cream of Rye
Minneapolis Cereal Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. Douglas
Soar Desses
W.L. Dougan
LA Vel Fie Co
Middletown
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Putnam
Monroe Drug Company
Quincy
Ill
Mantoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
iNow
Canada
U. S
Laat
Supt of
Ottawa
Can
Camp Gov't
Geo. W. Aird
Indianapolis
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