Bermuda Lilies Draw Yankees To The Atlantic Isle
The article extols Bermuda as a year round paradise near New York with lilies as a major draw. It notes the island’s pleasant climate, white coral houses with rose vines, and British colonial life. It highlights vast lily fields, high bloom counts, and the economic boost from Easter lilies. Mrs. George Russell Hastings seeded commercial lily farming in 1878, boosting Bermuda’s agriculture and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Atlantic
Bermuda
United States
New York
Bermudas
Japan
George Russell Hastings
Hayes
Easter Egg Drain Threatens Poultry Trade
The article notes a heaviest tax on eggs during Easter tied to the holiday’s symbolism and consumption. It highlights dyed and non edible eggs, Easter games, and the end of Lent demand, comparing the drain to heavy season pressures from Thanksgiving and Christmas on fowls. Rising prices to 60 to 70 cents per dozen in major cities worsen concerns over egg production and future supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Ts
Atmilar P
Egg Industry Growth and Egg Supply Chains in Early America
The article describes the expansion of egg production beyond farming districts, noting large-scale operations with vast facilities, modern systems for egg collection and stamping dates. It highlights the Easter egg surge, the role of cold storage, and New York City’s heavy daily imports as evidence of a nationwide poultry industry reaching metropolitan markets.
Free 3 50 Kidney Cure Recipe Claims Quick Recovery
An advertisement promises a $3.50 recipe to cure weak kidneys and urinary troubles. It touts rapid relief from pain, backache, swelling, and frequent urination and offers to mail a free copy from Dr. A B Robinson in Detroit. The tone seeks personal letters to obtain the home remedy.
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A. B. Robinson
K-255
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Playful Dramatic Exchange Highlights Trolley Car Incident
Abel Stringham and Playwright spar in a witty scene about a trolley car accident in the third act, noting Shakespeare could not match the drama. The dialogue blends humor with a nod to fate and public transport mishap in a theatrical setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Stringham
Shakespeare
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Skin Beauty
The advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for preserving purifying and beautifying the skin scalp hair and hands. It cites antiseptic amollient properties and claims relief from itching irritation and inflammation while preventing clogged pores. It notes world-wide sale through Potter Drug & Chem Corp and invites requests for a free Cuticura Book. The Modern Spirit quotes a Paris observer on fashionable dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mags
Klondike Incubators Brooders Keep Factory Busy
The Klondike Incubators and Brooders are in high demand this season. The factory runs day and night shifts to meet demand, working constantly regardless of sunshine.
Fragmented Humorous and Advert Fragment Collection
A collage of ad copy and scattered quotes shows quick claims about Rheumatism cures promising relief in days, a Murine eye remedy note, a Bouchefoucauld quotation, and miscellaneous snippets on hats, gambling, and seaside work. It reads like an OCR gag with stray phrases and dubious product pitches.
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Fily
Waldon Fawcet
Seamue
American Poultry Industry
America
New York City
Paris
Harold
Lippincott's
Detchon
Tommy
Son
Philadelphia
Ted
Eye Books
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Bouchefoucauld
Mars
Norway
Britain
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