Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised in Notices
Two letters from New York state readers report relief from long standing ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs William H. Adkins of Medina credits nerve and health improvements after over two years of trouble. Mrs Nellie Dorey of Rochester says she gained weight and regained youthful energy after starting the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
New York
Buffalo Times
Lydia E. Pinkham
Perge
WM. H. Adkins
Erin Road
Medina, N. Y
Rochester, N. Y
Nellie Dorey
Skuse Park
Rochester, N.Y
Hair Remnants Link Tutankhamen Tomb to Korean Burial Customs
The Detroit News notes parallels between Egyptian and Korean funerary practices. In both, heirs bury personal items and even hair and nail remnants with the deceased to prevent bewitching or capture by enemies, reflecting a widespread superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutankhamen
Detroit News
Poet With Blank Mind In Blank Verse
A poet notes a blank mind while crafting a poem and an editor remarks the piece is in blank verse. The exchange highlights the writer’s focus and the editor’s recognition of the form.
State parks emerge as a nationwide public recreation system
The article details the growth of state parks nationwide as pocket editions of the national system. It cites Hartford, Bushnell Park, and the Adirondacks as examples and notes varied park scales from Dart Island to Starved Rock. It highlights motorist access, historic sites, and future expansion across states including Illinois, New York, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Lincoln
James Whitcomb Riley
Starved Rock Park
Illinois
America
Iowa
Prairie Land
Fairyland
Wisconsin
Middle West
Kip van Winkle
Rip
Noah Webster
National Park Service
Hartford
Bushnell Park
Connecticut Capitol
Horace Bushnell
King Auto
Sovereign
Colorado
New York
Palisades Interstate Park
New York State
Adirondack Park
Royal Palm
Florida
Redwood State Park
California
Old Salem State Park
Ilinois
Abraham Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Nelson-Dewey State Park
Mashamoquet Brook
Connecticut
Starved Rock
Lake Front Park
Indiana
Devil's Lake State Park
Niagara
United States
Keosauqua
Itasca State Park
Minnesota
Valley Forge Park
Washington Crossing Park
State Forest Commission
Selien Neck
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Bardstown
Stephen Foster
Hodgenville
Mammoth Cave
Paris Fashion Returns to Hip-Length Capes for Spring
A Paris fashion outlook describes spring 1920s couture with hip-length capes, short and three-quarter draped models, and braided embroidery. Designers like Worth, Rolande, Bernard, and Jenny showcase edgings in crepe, moire, and beading, with tailored suits and vivid color pairings. The era moves toward lighter, versatile layers for day and evening use.
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Worth
Brandt
Paris
America
Rolando
Rolande
Bernard
Ter
Jenny
Jenny’s
Jenny Tailleur
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Laura Milliken
Chicago
C. A. Mosso Laboratories
CnicaGo
Py Aria
OFTFR
W. F. Young, Inc
Temple St
Springfield
Mase
New York City
Lathrop
Holland
Connecticut River
Dart Island State Park
Hudson
New York Times
CSAIL
Thos. W. Southard
Grover Greach
Caity
Parkville
Parkville Farms
Missouri
Stearns
Trias
Sone
Castor
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