Farming Wisdom From a Bygone Era and Its Curb on Waste
A serialized farm bulletin stresses practical farming over brute force, urges careful use of wood and coal ashes for pig digestion, warns against exposing tree roots during planting, and highlights the value of manure while noting government crop yields in Europe. It cites animal counts in the United States as of 1908 and discusses workers, especially women, aiding rural farms during peak seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European
Germany
France
Netherlands
Agricultural lessons and farm labor shifts in rural life
The excerpt discusses alfalfa use for horses, warnings on feeding, and the shift toward skilled farm labor. It highlights the impact of rural mail delivery, phones, experiment farms, and farmers institutes on education, methods, and machinery. It envisions a future where farm work demands better stock, training, and diversified crops to boost productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Dutmal Industry
I. D. Grabaut
Furers’ Institute
Loys
Wen
Marriage Dickeried In Hunssar Case Sets Brideweight Payment
In a Hungarian custom the groom pays the bride’s parents a sum based on the bride’s weight. The mayor acting as arbitrator ruled the groom must pay half a crown per pound the bride weighed. The total weighed in at ninety six pounds, totaling about $53.75, after which the wedding took place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrings Dickerieg
Hunsarr
Sony Parts
Mimgary
Pactios Caning
Fetang
AC Imayor
Near-miracle claim links kidney cure to Doan’s Pills
A Marion Kentucky resident describes severe kidney trouble with edema and paralysis like symptoms, saying Doan’s Kidney Pills brought rapid improvement after three months. The testimonial notes the drug’s price and distributor. It mentions old Bank of England silver ingots reportedly lying unused for two centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selongos
O. W. LC
Nesbith
Depot Street
Marion
Tgat
Doan
Pbonter-Milburn Co
Bufalo, N
Local Notary Notice Promises Reward For Curing Starch
Prank J Cheney as senior partner of I J Cheney & Co swears the Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of starch that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, A D 187?, at Voludo, with mentions of Tac and Civene y Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Gleason
Civeney & CO
Toledo
All Drugeists
Tac
Hull
Family's skin troubles cured by Cuticura remedies
A Iowa City reader reports eczema clears for wife after trying Cuticura. husband credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for hair growth. the baby regains hair and relief from heat using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Testimony dated July 10, 1905 and September 16, 1906. The United States leads copper production with Japan second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Springmire
Caprtol Street
Iowa City
United States
Japan
Sloan's Liniment Noted For Neuralgia Relief In Testimony
A customer from Marietta South Carolina praises Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia relief after years of head pain. The testimonial claims immediate relief after a single twenty five cent bottle and notes use for sore throat bites and general ills. The piece also oddly mentions the hyena's digestive powers, noting it can swallow six large bones without crushing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hubbard
Marietta
5. C
Sloan
Buying Paint Blindly Ming People Look Into Toxic Mix
The article describes tests for lead white and linseed oil by National Lead Company and a pipe outfit from Woodbridge Rutling New York City. It mentions evaluating pigment purity and safety, with references to a charity and several names in a period-voice dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
National Lead Company
Woodbridge
New York City
Avological Pest Cards Second Series Offer for Dealers
A Wisconsin Post Card Department notice advertises a second series of pest cards aimed at collectors and dealers. Itpromises special dealer prices and a chance to market these cards to general public buyers through the Milwaukee address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngling Bros
Mike Imperney
Aghlvess
Pho Nounings
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wir
Unique Ornamental Door Probe Prompts Interest
A Busy Architect showcases a new item on an office door exterior while a character named Hxbinit Woeerlin engages Bragkett. The text promote Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York selling a powder for feet to ease shoes and treat corns, bar shoes, and ingrown nails, with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Capital City News Fragment Teaches Familiar Lesson
A fragmentary note echoes a refrain about monotony and familiar rhetoric. The text mentions weathered speech and birdsong, suggesting a commentary on repeating themes in public discourse. The readable words hint at a dated newspaper style and reflective tone.
Widow's Pensions Highlighted by New Law in Washington
A brief notice notes a new law in Washington expanding pensions for widows. The update outlines eligibility changes and potential benefits, signaling state support extended to more widows.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Highlighted
A vintage promotion extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a grand remedy for women's ailments. It cites Mrs. Bertha Muff's twelve-year struggle with female illnesses, eleven doctors, and recovery after following Pinkham's guidance, urging other women to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydian
E. Pinkham
Lydia I. Pinkham
Bertha Muff
N.C. St
Louisiana
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Letra
Depota
London
Charterhouse
Toriif Fug de la Paix
Towns Co
Sydney
India
Be Paul
Calcutta
China
Trent Kong’ Drug Co
Jonsa
Maniya
Lol
Tokio
Russis
Ferrern
Moscow
Aftice
Lennod, Ltd
Cape Town
U.S A
Potter Crazé& Chem. Corp
Boston
Gar
DR. ‘“. Broc
BORAX
Pach Ae
PACIE
Coast Borax CO
Chicago
THE
Paxton Toilet CO
Mass
Py Nereis
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. Dh. Scott
Rumerintennent
Lami Rsilan
Grasa
Holmes
Jackson St
Stral
Mim
I MacLachlan
Bos
Watertown
Dakata
Mlouen
eWater
EyeWaited
Thompson
Foundation
Faris
Department of Agriculture
Pot WuUlnes
Sous Avelitan Aay
South
Texas
San Antonio Express
Bank of England
Usikat
Garfield
Garfield Tea CO
Brooklyn
N. Y
Argentina
Pettit
Howard Broa
Buffalo
Rhodesia
Mab
Meteo Viele
Sean
Roy Pat
Phin
Candy Limbul
Cnet
Matune
Pinkham
So. N. A
Pacer
W.L
FAMIL
W.L. Douglas
Natelon
Wes Dlac
Audross
Douglas Iockion
Mines
Nas
Sterling Remedy Company
Tan Cen Tampa
Elvan Tieetae
Fa Starling Remedy ‘Company
Putnam
Bellor
Monroe Drvg CO
Quingy
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