Woman Avoids Operation After Pinkham Compound
A New York woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and avoiding a planned operation. She had suffered for two years, improving after two weeks of the remedy and returning to normal meals. The note asks readers to seek confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan A. Koenta
Flushing Avenue
Astoria
N. Y
Pinkham Laboratory
Lydia E
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Early Morning Task on Farm Hint in a Joke
A Bostonian vacationing on a Maine farm rises with the birds yet reveals a city ear for rural life. Farmer Hi tree jokes as the visitor claims he spent time tying a knot in a cord of wood, not hearing the haycock crow.
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Maine
Farmer Hitree
The Best Excuse Life Advertisement Paragraph
An old advertisement extols a remedy labeled The Best Excuse, claiming Brown notes ignorance of the law excuses no one while Smith agrees, and endorses Marine after exposure in cold winds and dust to restore refresh and promote health for eyes with a booklet available on request.
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Brown
Smith
E Remedy Co
Older craftsman toils at forge despite age
A Cleveland man named J. H. Fisher, over ninety, continues work at the forge, showing enduring skill and dedication despite his advanced years. The item highlights resilience and small-town perseverance from a veteran craftsman.
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J. H. Fisher
Cleveland, O
The
Hog Feeding and Disease Prevention Tips for Pigs
Farmers should keep hogs in clean pens with ample water and fresh corn. Feeding seven to eight bushels of corn per 100 pounds of pork yields best results, while cold wet weather increases corn needs. Use acorns or woodlot nuts when possible, provide dry bedding for brood sows, and avoid visitors if hog cholera is present. Maintain cleanliness to prevent disease spread.
Manure in the Box Stalls
Agricultural note explains that box stalls produce manure with minimal labor but require more bedding to keep the animal clean. It warns that leaving manure after the horse is removed leads to nitrogen loss as ammonia and nitrous compounds through drying and bacterial action.
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J. N. Allen
Device for feeding silage used on Nebraska farm
A Farm feature describes a bank silo feeding device that lets one man feed up to 100 head of cattle or sheep. The carrier track extends over feed boxes arranged in pairs, with posts supporting the inner sides to lift the feed carrier. The system also suits above ground silos and can be adjusted to the number of boxes needed.
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Nebraska
Warm dry shelter for hogs improves growth and digestion
Farmers should provide pigs with a warm dry sleeping area to prevent chilling and promote better digestion. Avoid exposing hogs to cold airs by covering nests while ensuring ample fresh air for respiration and overall health.
Leading Sporting Events of 1915 Highlight Golf Tennis and Billiards
The year featured Bob Gardner and Jerome Travers as golf stars with Gardner repeating in the national amateur and Travers excelling in the national open. W M Johnston led national singles in tennis with doubles share, while Misa Molla Bjurstedt swept women’s events. In billiards Willie Hoppe and Bill Huey dominated before Alfredo De Oro reclaimed the world three cushion title.
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Bob Gardner
Jerome Travers
Gardner
Travers
W. M. Johnston
Frisco
M. B. McLoughlin
Johnston
Misa Molla Bjurstedt
Willie Hoppe
Chicago
Bill Huey
Alfredo de Oro
Folwell Seeks Penn Head Coach Job After 1907
Robert C. Folwell, Penn football captain in 1907, announces candidacy for Penn head coach next fall. He criticizes the team's condition, pledges to coach for free, and notes his Washington and Jefferson background after a season with a young Penn squad.
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Robert C. Folwell
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Folwell
Washington
Jeffer
Son
Yale
Pitt
Quebec to tax sports next year Colgate to play hockey this season
The article notes Quebec may tax sports next year and Colgate University will pursue hockey this season for the first time. It recalls historical tidbits on horse racing, baseball finances, and notable figures like Monte Cross coaching a Maine college team while reflecting on the era’s sports scene and policy debates.
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Quebec
Colgate
Captain Leslie Cheape Wounded in British Polo Team News
Captain Leslie Cheape of the British Polo team, touring the United States, is reported among the wounded in the British Mediterranean theater, confirming the impact of hostilities on mounted forces.
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Leslie Cheape
United States
Riverside couple Talks Budget Tradeoff Over Opera Box
Mr Riverside proposes cutting costs by giving up their opera box due to a failing business. His wife protests but he argues the need to save since profits are down and new gowns cannot be afforded.
Take This Man's Advice Try Swamp Root Kidney Remedy
Patient Walter Shiver of Hope Ark reports kidney disease left him bedridden before Swamp Root relief. He praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root and urges others to try a sample by sending ten cents to Kilmer Co. and mentions available bottle sizes and a kidney information booklet. Notary A V Ware certified the statement in 1912.
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Walter Shiver
North Main Street
Hope
Ark
A. V. Ware
Notary Public
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Resolve to Save Money for New Year
A speaker vows to save money in the coming year while noting past overspending. The exchange reflects budgeting lessons and resolve as New Year plans unfold.
Castoria Safety Endorsed For Over Thirty Years
Mothers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the signature Cease Tdedent in Use for Over 30 Years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, noted as a safe remedy for infants and children.
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Fletcher
Piles Relief Claim Promoted by Patent Remedy
A patent remedy claims to cure piles in 1014 days with a first application. The ad promises a refund if it fails. The text also notes cotton imports into China rising by 8 750 000 dollars in value.
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Miles
China
Dialogue on free speech and public life share values
A pair of voices debate freedom of speech and public life in a candid exchange. One character asserts rights of private citizens, while the other affirms equal privilege and national liberty in a free country.
Witty Exchange on Art and Folly
A quip about art enduring yet artists short contrasts moralizer and demoralizer. The fool who never acts fools many, revealing a sharp social jab on talent and action.
New Remedy Promises Relief for Backache and Dropsy
Advertisement for Anurie from Dr. Pierce promoting a kidney and uric acid remedy. Claims weak kidneys cause nervous, musculoskeletal and bladder issues, and urges sending water samples to the Invalides Hotel in Buffalo for free examination. Mentions insurance water tests and availability from dealers.
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Pierce
Invalides’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Insurance Company
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