Happy Little Babies at Mothers and Babies Hospital
A New York hospital on Lexington Avenue treats 130 to 353 infants daily with the pasteurized milk rule. Head nurse Mrs. Lucy Robinson emphasizes feeding every two hours, boiled water between feeds, and careful handling to prevent deformities. The piece notes gentle positioning, avoiding tight clothing, and respecting each baby’s preferred position. A Chicago reader’s toy-doll practices echo the hospital lessons.
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New York
Hospital
Lexington Avenue
Thifty-second Street
Lucy Robinson
Pasteur
Chicago
Mothers’ and Babies' Hospital
Clever Mining Maids Return From Klondike With Gold
Two San Francisco sisters Dottie and Gracie Browning return after two years in the Klondike. They mined on Bonanza and El Dorado creeks and sold a quarter interest in a Dominion creek claim. They plan a European voyage after investing their earnings and visiting friends.
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San Francisco
Klondike
Dottie
Gracie Browning
Gracie
Browning
Bostonians
Anyear
Davenport
California
Dawson City
Bonanza Creek
el Dorado Creek
Dawson
Dominion Creek
Tanana
St. Michael
Nome
Anvil Creek
Golovin Bay
Bracing System Aimed At Extending Wire Fence Life
George W. Brown explains a new bracing method for woven wire fences to maintain end post tension and prevent drawing. The design uses a nonslant brace between end and second posts to avoid failure when end braces fail, promising superior service and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Brown
Ohio
Nice Wash for Dry Hair from Cincinnati Enquirer
The article advises a weekly oily wash for dry hair using a small amount of oil rubbed into the scalp with flannel, plus friction. It warns against pouring oil and brushing only, and notes the preparation should be rubbed into the skin. It favors violet or jasmine oil and recommends an egg julep wash for dry hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Corrected, Yet- "In your first edition" editor exchange
A judge and editor dispute a profanity in a court report with a demand to replace "drunk" with "sober" in a paragraph. The Philadelphia Press notes the correction while playful dialogue spreads about the Young man’s intentions.
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Booz
Evening Wasp
Copikutter
Philadelphia Press
Edith
Detroit Free Press
Census Lessons On Population And Farm Growth
Washington statisticians analyze federal census returns to reveal city population gains and a shift back toward country life in older districts. The data should show improved farmers finances, reduced mortgage debt, and safer farm lending attracting lower interest rates.
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Washington
Middle
AMONG THE POULTRY
Practical guidance from the National Rural urging thorough culling of inferior birds and diligent poultry house upkeep. Emphasizes sanitation to prevent cholera, dusting roosts with dry dust, turning over grassless runs, applying quick lime, and replacing cocks with useful stock while introducing new blood yearly.
A Cure for Egg Eating in Poultry
Poultry expert says egg eating is prevented by constant access to ground bone oyster shell and fine gravel for the flock and dark nesting places. For established cases trim the beaks blunt and use china nest eggs to deter the habit according to Faritra Review.
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Faritra
Palmer's Lotion Endorsed For Eczema Fifteen Years
A Saint Louis man reports Palmer's Lotion cured fifteen year eczema and preserved it for a year. Palmer's Lotion Soap is recommended to couple with the treatment for faster, lasting relief. Advertisers claim nationwide availability and offer free testimonials on request.
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J. H. Chassanng
Saint Louis
Missouri
Palmer
Olon Falmer
Pearl Street
New York
Excursion to California by rail from Chicago and St Louis
Travel offer details an inexpensive California excursion leaving Chicago and St Louis each Wednesday, meeting in Denver then crossing the Rio Grande region with stops at Ogden and Salt Lake City. Each party has a special agent, sleeping cars praised as comfortable and clean. Send 6 cents for a 72 page illustrated book. Bell, City Passenger Agent, B and Q R R, 211 Clark Street, Chicago.
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Chicago
California
Bell
Clark Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Frank J Cheney Ad
An 1886 Toledo advertisement from Frank J. Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for every catarrh cure not achieved and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. The copy notes testimonials and lists distribution through druggists at 75 cents.
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Onto
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Right Up with His Game by the First Wily Diplomat
A humorous Exchange in The Chicago Times Herald shows two diplomats debating the meaning of peace and the use of the word piece. The dialogue highlights wit and political jests about diplomacy and global harmony.
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Chicago Time Herald
Windmill Ad Promises Work All Year for Farms
Aermotor Co of Chicago advertises wind power mills that pump water saw wood grind feed and chop fodder. Readers are urged to contact the company for a catalogue and full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aermotor Co
Chicago
Jik
Flying machine safety and invention debate sparked
An Indianapolis Press quote questions perfect safety of flying machines while noting many already exist and may not reach dangerous altitudes. A separate ad claims Lane's Family Medicine daily bowel movement aid promotes health by gentle liver action and headaches relief, priced 25 and 50 cents.
Peruna praised by Mrs Gresham in Virginia letter
Mrs Col E J Gresham of Hernden Fairfax County Va writes of Peruna curing her catarrh and lung ailments after doctors gave up. She says six bottles were worth a king's ransom and urges others to try Peruna. The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio offers a free book for women titled Health and Beauty.
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Col. E. J. Gresham
Daughters of the Confederacy
Hernden
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Peruna
Union
Pernna Medicine Co
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Gold Seekers
Nowy
Tae
Boston Journal
Watts
Potts
Indianapolis
Lane
Chicago Daily News
Pany
Ansal
Ada
Slrof
Omaha
Newline
Rockford
Dubuque
Acta
Cleveland
Prie Williams
Oklahoma
Bivens
Nonoan
Perry
Genta Square
Camden, N. J
Sterling Remedy Co
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