Peace prospects in South Africa amid Boer terms
Dispatches report Boer leaders accept British terms, though settlement details unclear. Kruger circle and London sources confirm discussions at Modderfontein with Steyn DeWet and Shark-Burger. officials signal end of hostilities and a move toward responsible government, terms, and rebuilding aid.
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South
Europe
Cense
Bnesty
South Africa
Deni
Zeahhsiy
Pica
Kruger
Africa
Don
South ‘Africa
Rural dairy and farming notes from the era
The excerpt discusses milk production costs for loaders, corn fodder use for cows, April egg storage quality, and large lumber and animal trade figures. It notes Mr Uhla’s daily travel cost, Boer War lumber shipments, and the value of western livestock. It also mentions cooperative dairying in Ireland and dairy pricing trends in New York and London markets.
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New Orleans
South Africa
Ireland
London
A Word With Fat We Would Like to Have a Word
A reader pleads for practical home improvements on the farm and in the kitchen, asking about fuel, water, utensils, a washing machine, and better cooking arrangements to ease the mother’s heavy load in a rural home.
Ten Acres Farm Life and Frugal Prosperity
A farm owner with ten acres lives comfortably on its produce. He keeps brood mares yielding two draft colts, two cows, several pigs and many hens, along with bees. His fruit and crops include berries, currants, gooseberries, potatoes, broom corn, onions, and corn. He maintains a plum orchard and large asparagus bed, saving money yearly while proving many think 100 acres are needed.
Minnesota Farmland Prospects in Cottonwood Triad
The article extols Kouthavestorn Minnesota and adjoining counties in the southwest for rolling prairie soil, rich alluvial land, and good drainage. It notes ample rainfall with some drought risk, hot summers, bracing winters, and a strong settler population. Farmland prices rising from 30 to 40 dollars per acre, potentially reaching 75, with favorable trade and capital conditions fueling American enterprise and farmer profits.
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Minnesota
Remedy Promises Cure for Cholera and Dysentery
An 19th century testimonial claims Chamberlain's Cholic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved a child from death after doctors abandoned hope. Mrs M Haller of Mt. Crawford reports rapid recovery within four hours following three doses. The ad notes the remedy is sold by J F Seatth in Rock Mountain and emphasizes summer health.
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Chatrierlain
M Haller
Mt. Crawford
J. F. Seatth
Distal Swamp Malaria Remedies Reported
The article describes malaria in the Great Distal Swamp of Virginia as prevalent and causing weakness, chills, fever, aches, and muscle pains. It notes medical efforts by Meatrle Blt tera Hever and mentions John Charleston of Byesville detailing failed remedies. Advertises a price of 50 cents for a product by Fl, Miller.
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Virginia
John Charleston
Byesvillé
Miller
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed By Local Customer
A local customer from Mulvane Kansas reports personal use of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with two sample bottles and a 50 cent bottle, claiming relief from indigestion and constipation after overeating and inactivity. The letter praises the product's value and notes prices of fifty cent and one dollar bottles, with a retailer Miller druggist.
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Mulvane
Mab
Pepsin Syrup Coy
Manticalio
Titleman
Dr. Caldwell
Jorn A. Reed
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as safe and effective for coughs colds and bronchial issues. It features testimonials from Postmaster C.O. Dawson and R. A. Miller praising its quick relief and health benefits.
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C.O. Dawson
Barr, II
R. A. Miller
Bezera's Relief Cited by Georgia Family Doctor
Geo L Hoard of High Tower Georgia writes of Bezema worsening a baby's condition despite treatment. After using a box of Baoner Salve, the child slept better and recovered as the physician advised to stick with the plan. R H Mill endorses the remedy and care.
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Geo. L. Hoard
High Tower
Georgia
Bezema
Ibla
R. Hf. Mill
Bucklen’s Arisha Salva to Cure Ulner Runaway Ills
A fragment claims a near fatal runaway caused a severe ulnar injury to J. Orner and Franklin Grover, resisted doctors’ remedies for four years. Bucklen’s Arica Salva was advertised as a cure for bolts burns bruises cuts corns and skin eruptions and piles.
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J. . Orner
Franklin Grover
Bucklen
R. H. Miller
Pain Balm Succeeds For Muscular Rheumatism
A Salem New Jersey resident reports relief from muscular rheumatism after trying various prescriptions and rheumatic cures. After two applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, using one bottle, the pain lessened significantly and the ailment was cured, according to Laurie Harris.
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Chamberlain
Laurie Harris
Salem
N. J
Doctor’s Bad Plight Leads to New Discovery Testimony
Dr M Lb Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio recalls losing his voice after a favors cold and an enduring cough for two years. He tried Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds and reports quick relief and ten days of felt improvement. R H Miler guarantees the remedy as effective for long troubles.
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M. Lb. Scarbrough
Hebron
Ohio
Banner Salve Promoted Cure For Ailments
An old advertisement touts Banner Salve as a quick cure for buoninе sores ulcers bolls pimples and cures for piles, grippe colds neuralgia and constipation. It claims Bromo-Lax contains quinine and is sold by druggists in a 2504 box.
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