Letter from Leesburg woman praises Lydia E Pinkham's product
Maude E. Forgie writes that after suffering feminine ills she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and the prescribed treatment, becoming strong and feeling like a new woman. Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice and promises guidance to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude E. Forgie
Leesburg, Va
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Dyna
Aiss
Cure Claim for Eczema Baby via Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A Missouri mother states her infant suffered severe eczema until a year and a half under a doctor then cured in three months with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She provides dates May 2 and 20, 1907, and address 4769 Easton Ave, St. Louis. She credits the remedy for relief and sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathara
Atr
Alice L. Dowell
Easton Ave
St. Louis
Coffee Dangers Debated in Personal Letters and Patent Claims
A long reader letter extols coffee dangers and a switch to Postum claiming relief from headaches and improved health. It cites a testimonial from a family whose head pains ceased after replacing coffee with Postum and mentions the Postum company from Battle Creek Michigan and its promotional motto There’s a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noowis
Dian
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Preserve Water Cool and Preserve Fruits in Jars
A Women’s Home Companion writer suggests methods to keep water cold in a pitcher by insulating with layered brown paper and cotton, and to can without cooking by mashing berries with sugar and sealing jars. It covers strawberry conserve, fruit preserves, and improvised repairs for enamelware, with various steps and ratios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herries
Wenen
The Great Name Majesty and Odd Fare Tales
A jumble of humorous clippings describes a boastful narrative, a kidney pill testimonial, a tale of an English umbrella, and a note on British land ownership. The collage features references to The Chicago Tribune and a humorous exchange about identity through an umbrella.
Household Tips From Rural Gazette on Cleaning and Cooking
Practical advice on whitening fabric and to improve fire safety with candles. Tips include varnishing linoleum periodically for longevity and using celery seed to enhance soups and salads flavor. Also notes methods for peeling cling peaches, cleaning gilt frames, and ironing with glycerin for glossy linens.
Potato Gum on Stamps Sparks Cautionary Tale from Post Office
A New York American clipping explains stamp gum is made from sweet potato mucilage mixed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The process uses hot air drying, with care to avoid sticky stamps, and advises selecting stamps from the middle of a sheet to limit handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Uncle Sum
Dr Kline's Cure Advertises Permanent Relief for Nervous Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Kline's Monaural Merve Restorer claiming permanent cure of St Vitus' Dance and nervous diseases. It urges sending a fee of 62.00 for a trial bottle and recause, listing Arch Street Philadelphia address.
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Lydia E. Winkhans
Isyaeera
Aleeriatiem
Ali
Pacide Coast Paraux Co
Cluvagu
Oaks
Boston
Mass
Thompson
Rediaocesoa
Turkoor Barker
Tivdfeet
Setine Coperahers
Walis
Daussie
Steve Torty
What Is
Castoria
Bow Aid
Swat
Tie
Chicago
Dean
James M. Long
WSNJ
Augusta St. Staunton
TKS
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Eielishman
New York
Jin
Th. Watsonish
Great Britain
House of Lords
Bears
Guarat
Uncle Sarum
Uncle Sain
Duke of Northumberland
Duke of Gordon
Gumbolt
Chicago Tribune
Tommy
Mamma
Glasgow News
Libby
McNeill& Libby
Colfax County
New Mexico
French Land and Irrigation Company
Atwood Building
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
THE
American Forwarding CO
Madison St
Ill
Ellicott Square
Texas Panhandle
Locators Land Company
First National Bank Bldg
Panhandis
Texas
Farmers’ Colonization Company
Nutt Bank Bldg
Sny
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