Woman saved from operation by Lydia Pinkham remedy
A Wisconsin reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing her organic troubles and avoiding surgery. The ad touts the product for inflammation ulcers displacements backache nervousness and blues. The piece also includes unrelated ad bits and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Black
River Falls
Wis
Lydia
Pinkham
Eau Claire
Mia
A Binzer
Black River Falls
Binzer
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mase
Haarlem Oil Capsules Advert Says Cure For Back Aches
A dated advert promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for back pain and urinary symptoms. It claims toxins from kidneys and bladder cause illness, promises rapid relief within 24 hours, and advises continued daily use to prevent future attacks with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to ask for the genuine imported GOLD MEDAL brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaarlem O
Haarlem
Frohman Shows Humility Not Revealing Himself
Charles Frohman, entering his own theater with J M Barrie, refused admission by a doorkeeper who did not recognize him. Barrie asked why Frohman did not reveal his identity. Frohman replied it would humiliate the man, praising his competence and business sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frohman
J. M. Barrie
Barrie
Frohman
Women urged to learn nursing and home care in new guidance
The piece promotes women training in war nursing and home nursing with a call to read the Common Sense Medical Adviser. It advertises Dr. Pierce products for women including Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets, citing testimonials from Ohio and Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Sense
Washington Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Sioux City
Iowa
Tyl
Dr. Fierce
Ohio
Lona
Yankee lad invincible in a soldier’s surety
Uncle Tim quotes letters from abroad and highlights Private Emory Tinker earning a Distinguished Service Cross after charging six Germans to rescue a corporal. The piece ponders whether self assured boldness helps American troops survive and prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timrod
France
Papa
Bet
Mumma
Emory Tinker
Kansas City Star
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advert claims cure
An advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as boosting the system and cleansing the blood to prevent colds and acute catarrh. It claims internal use affects mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free, with a $100 promise if not cured, from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Change of Mind on Draft Registry Deception
In a brisk exchange, one man notes Jims used to pass for younger than he is and wonders if he still does. The other replies that he stopped after the draft registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jims
Parvenu
Batonic
Patong
Eatonie Remedy Company
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Cole's Carbellaalve claims rapid relief for skin ailments
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbellaalve as quickly relieving burning itching and similar diseases. It promises instant pain stoppage and scarless healing, with a price of 2c 60c, plus 26c postage to The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Il
Practical plan for killing and dressing hogs for meat
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines methods for humane sticking, scalding, scraping, and dressing hogs. It covers positioning, knife use, scalding water temperatures, hair removal, entrail removal, pluck extraction, cooling, and handling of leaf lard to ensure meat quality and safety.
Hog Feed and Apple Care for Better Next Year
The article urges using all windfalls by pickling feeding to hogs or other uses to prevent trouble next year. It notes codling moth larvae in fallen fruit and destroying them helps produce better fruit. Emphasizes constant work for good fruit.
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U. S&s
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Roving Dog Harmful to Sheep Flocks
A report notes roaming dogs kill sheep and spread a tapeworm parasite, causing considerable losses in flocks. The text highlights the parasite as a frequent source of damage and emphasizes management concerns for livestock.
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Brother Nappy
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Wise
Veterbarians
Blackman’s
Blackman Stock Remedy Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
United States Department of Agriculture
Hog
Farm Bureau
State Agricultural College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Nirman
Andes
Oi Samuel Pit
Ea ‘Pronphin Seed
Aix Senn Rochelle Salle Anise
Tne
Castoria
Dink Eye
Spohin Medical CO
Gosken
Ind
U. Ss. A
Petal Cis
Absorbine, JR
W.f.young
P.D. F
Temple St
Springfield
Maem
W.N. U
Des Moines
Peyote
Wu. Hewitt
Sth
Canadan
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