Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
Florence South Dakota resident Mrs P W Lanseng describes relief from monthly pains backache and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound The ad promotes the remedy as a standard treatment for female ills and invites women to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham
P. W. Lanseng
South Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Auction of Clyde Fitch scrapbooks includes error noted
One scrapbook collection from Clyde Fitch sale includes a criticism of Ellen Terry with a typographical error. The review claimed Her love of Portia made acting easy but the printed line read Her love of port made acting easy.
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Ellen
Clyde Fitch
Ellen Terry
Portia
Port
Important to Mothers Inspect Castoria Bottles for Safety
Important to Mothers advises careful examination of every bottle of Castoria, a safe remedy for infants and children, to ensure it is genuine and properly labeled. The note urges awareness of proper contents and usage.
Ade’s picnic quip on married life sparks a toast
George Ade known as the cynical bachelor addresses friends at a Brook Indiana farm picnic. He quips that engaged couples see sunshine while the married declare it all moonshine in a playful toast about marriage.
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George Ade
Brook
Ind
Relic of Lincoln Exhibited in Maine Hardware Window
A chain once used by Abraham Lincoln to survey the boundary line of Arkansas was shown in the display window of a hardware store in Houlton Maine attracting curious locals and visitors.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Arkansas
Houlton
Fiery hair brings back an old flame discussion
A terse chat recalls an old romance. The speaker asks who the fiery haired girl seen last night was, confirming the subject as an old flame named Egbert.
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Bacon
Egbert
Access to the Index Remains Limited to Few People
Although many items exist for public use the index remains restricted to a small group. Access is controlled by officials, with security and privacy safeguards in place. The restriction affects researchers and other stakeholders seeking direct navigation of the index.
Contamination of Farm Water Supplies and Protection
Bulletin No. 57 warns waterborne diseases like typhoid and dysentery demand pure farm water. It reviews surface, shallow underground, and deep underground sources, noting most surface supplies are polluted and offering cistern construction and filtering methods to reduce contamination.
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United States Department of Agriculture
K. F. Kellerman
H. A. Whitaker
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Tuberculosis Fight Expands Across Asia and Pacific
Tuberculosis emerges as a major public health issue in the Orient with active organizations in Japan, the Philippines, India, and Australia. China, India, and other cities see movements to form national groups, while the United States and the National Association for the Study and Prevention aid regional efforts.
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Japan
Philippines
India
Australia
China
United States Public Health Service
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
New York
Africa
South America
Actor-barytone recalls Wells Carpentier bout lasting seventy three seconds
In Lunnon Dennis Drew recounts the Wells Carpentier fight as ending in seventy three seconds. Two club members discuss the match with one admitting boredom and leaving before the finish.
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Dennis Drew
Barytone
Wells-Carpentier
Express Woman Complains London Policeman Ignored Faulty Blouse
An American woman says she walked from Queen's Hall to Piccadilly Circus with her blouse buttoned open at the back and no policeman offered to fasten it. The piece notes a boy scout recently had his ears boxed for offering to sew up a split skirt, implying the police avoided interfering with fashion.
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the Express
London
Queen's Hall
Piccadilly Circus
The Wrong Way
The manager rejected the play after a confrontation. The playwright recounted that the manager threw the script down in frustration during the session.
Woman Finds Strength in Knowing a Man's Weakness
A woman leverages insight into a man's weaknesses to assert influence and navigate relationships. Her awareness informs choices, shaping power dynamics and personal outcomes in interaction contexts.
Prize Food Palatable Economical Nourishing
A NebrU woman extols Grape Nuts in seven years of use praising its palatability economy and nourishment. She credits Postum and Grape Nuts with improving her health and notes her children thrived and suffered no stomach trouble during illness. The letter narrates reduced doctor bills and calls the endorsements genuine and recurring.
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Nebru
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Bloating Prevention and Emergency Tactics for Cattle
When bloat risk rises, feed dry hay before turning cows on clover or lucerne and avoid wet paddocks. Gradually adapt cattle to feed changes and provide a mix of two parts salt to one part slaked lime. If bloating occurs, tap high on the left flank with trocar and canula, then give turpentine in linseed oil or milk.
Farm Feeds at Hand and Market Value
A brief item notes available farm feeds at hand and reports on their current market value. It outlines supply status and price trends for nearby buyers and producers without additional context or details.
Feeds for Growing Pigs and Local Feed Options
The article explains that clover and alfalfa are bulky for growing pigs unless supplemented with nitrogenous concentrates. It notes cowpeas, beans, and field peas as good feeds if grown locally, and mentions oilmeal, wheat middlings, and tankage as economical feeding options to be regulated by feed type needs.
Care for Wet Horse After Rain
When a horse remains wet from rain, first scrape and blanket, then rub the head neck loins and legs. If cold, add an extra blanket after 20 minutes and change the blanket as the horse dries. Do not wash the legs rub dry or bandage loosely with thick bandages. Prioritize keeping legs warm and dry over cleanliness.
Building Up Run-Out Farm
A farm owner should maintain a strong herd of cows and recycle all manure onto fields. The welfare of the land hinges on the cows and the nutrients returned to soil.
Time for Working Prompts Busy Day Pace
The note urges steady effort with efficient labor to avoid long days. It emphasizes finishing tasks before sundown to allow rest and prepare for the next day's duties. Strong focus on timely work and balance between labor and rest.
Cure for Eczema Reported After Posing Itch Relief
Mrs. G. C. Riemersma of Holland Michigan details a child's severe eczema starting on the neck and face with itching and crusting. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the ailment vanished within weeks, with the product advertised as sold worldwide and a free sample offered via Cuticura Dept. L. Boston.
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Box
Holland, Mich
G. C. Riemersma
Cuticura
Dept. L. Doston
The Mortgage and The Fake in Family Car Nicknames
A father calls it The Mortgage while siblings clash over its name as the car becomes a comic symbol of family life. Neighbors nickname it The Limit as the tale of ownership and identity unfolds.
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Tom
Anonymous remark on surgical ethics and shortcuts
A fragment quotes a critic remarking that surgeons aim to make people good with their knife. The speaker adds a wry aside that such healing is a shortcut, implying skepticism about medical authority.
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