Neglecting Kidney Health Warned By Watertown Man
Obadiah B. Crane of Watertown urges attention to kidney trouble and cites his experience with rheumatic pain, bladder weakness, and nighttime urination. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his strength returned. He endorses the product and notes its price and availability through Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo.
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Obadiah B. Crane
Watertown
Dean
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Properly Thankful. Georgia Chickens Case in Atlanta
Clark Howell reports a Georgia case of an elderly Black man charged with stealing chickens. He was defended by a young attorney, and the commission of the crime was deemed proved beyond a doubt. The man received a severe sentence and, after sentencing, cheerfully thanked the judge saying the speech did not match his expectations.
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Clark Howell
Atlanta
Darky
Georgia
Market Hogs Much Lighter Through Decades
The article notes a steady decline in average hog weights at western packing centers from 276 pounds in 1870s to 219 pounds in 1900s. It states hogs marketed 30 to 40 years ago were about one-fourth heavier than those sold in recent years.
Lunch Fit for a King by Grape-Nuts A Woman’s Testimony
An active young woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing nervous prostration and dyspepsia. She notes improved health after using Grape-Nuts, especially during noon lunches with fruit and cream. She praises Road to Wellville guidance and says the diet allowed her to keep working with only minimal sick days.
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Mae
Wellville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Light cloth walking suit with military braid trim
Description of a hay colored walking suit featuring wide black military braid. The narrow skirt bears a braid stripe along the left front, and the coat is cut to align the braid on the right front.
Portrait of a 19th Century Woman's Attire Description
A description notes a wide garment cut with a large revers and collar edged in braid, cuffs similarly trimmed, a hay colored straw hat trimmed with roses, and a materials list including 5 yards cloth 46 inches wide 6 yards braid 8 bolts yards silk or satin forning toat.
Cretonne Cabinets Grow Popular on Dressers
Cretonne covered cabinets in varied sizes with drawers for handkerchiefs gloves neckwear and jewelry appeal for both women and men. Similar masculine cabinets offer compartments for collars handkerchiefs pins and ties.
Turn Extra Scarves Into Blouse Wear
Readers can transform surplus scarves in Parisley Dresden or Parisian designs into matching blouses using crepe materials. Cut and reassemble scarf sections to form body and sleeves with strategic white borders for a bolo-like effect, choosing lengthwise or crosswise layouts to suit the figure size.
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Parisley
Dresden
Parisian
Egg-Shaped Portable Copper Boiler For Travelers
The traveler who inspects egg boiling should own a small copper egg shaped boiler that cooks four eggs. A lamp beneath heats water in a tray with four upright compartments making removal simple. It suits apartment living for light meals like custards cooked in water.
Survival of the Kimono Sleeve in Modern Fashion
The article notes Dama Fashion’s continued use of the kimono sleeve and a return to a very high waist. It highlights loose pleats at the back in new skirts that fall to the hem, softening the strict silhouette. Trains appear as either square or narrow, marking a restrained update to style.
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Dama
Many excellent qualities of pure bred Jersey cow
A dairy writer extols Jerseys as superior butter cows noting economical butter production, large public test wins, and finer butter from larger fat globules. He promotes Jerseys for ease of breeding, mid size, and dual purpose potential, while praising their beauty and natural calm.
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Jersey
H. S. Chapman
Chicago
St. Louis
Portland
Guernsey
Guernseys
Care of Lambs at Weaning Time
At eight to ten days, lambs begin eating. Build a creep with a feed box and hay trough. Keep box trough and feed clean. Use a grain mix of oilmeal one third, bran and two parts fine cornmeal. Prefer red alfalfa hay or second cutting. alfalfa is best. Continue grain feed to market to keep lambs fat and market ready.
Vestibule in the Hog House Idea From Iowa Reader
An Iowa subscriber named Horace Carter suggests a winter vestibule for hog houses to reduce drafts. Build a 3 by 5 foot shed in front of the door using carpets or burlap as curtains with a bottom strip to hold it. Hog scent logic and dual use curtains with coal oil for lice are noted.
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Iowa
Horace Carter
Coca Cola Ad Promotes Thirst Quenching Drink
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Coca Cola at soda fountains or in bottles for 5 cents. It describes Coca Cola as delicious refreshing and thirst quenching and offers a free booklet from the Coca Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia explaining what the beverage is and why it is wholesome.
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Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Astonished Boy Sees Train Sparks Lingering Silence
A Wisconsin farmer took his twelve year old son to a village in February. The boy saw a train of cars and was so astonished he lost the power of speech for three weeks. The narrator warns future circus or zoo trips could leave him dumb again. The father's farm remains hidden away.
Castoria Warning Promotes Trusted Infant Remedy
A vintage notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature of the safety seal and notes Castoria has been used for over 300 years. The message emphasizes Fletcher's Castoria as a reliable remedy children request.
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Ted
Fletcher
Yes Familiar Quotations on Marriage Winked at by Nagget
Nagget remarks that a wife treats her husband as bric-a-brac the way a servant treats objects. Mrs Nagget agrees and prompts for the punch line. The exchange pivots on commentary about marital dynamics and value.
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Nagget
Spohn's Distemper Cure Marketed With Large Sales
Distemper across horses and dogs addressed with Spohn's Distemper cure. Over 600,000 bottles sold last year at 50 cents to one dollar. Buy from any druggist or contact Spohn Medical Co Goshen Ind for agents and sales.
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Spohn
Spohn Medical Co
Spee
Goshen
Ind
Best In the World
Maud challenges Ethel over a bold marriage proposal to Jack with a witty comeback about applying the golden rule in social propriety.
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Maud
Jack
Ethel
To save a man through friends or foes, Antisthenes quote
A brief aphorism stresses that a man is kept from evil by both supportive friends and bitter enemies, highlighting the balance of influence from love and hate.
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Antisthenes
Allen's Foot-Hase Powder for tired feet
Antiseptic foot powder relieves aching swollen and nervous feet giving rest and comfort. Makes walking a delight. Sold everywhere 260. Allen & Otis address Le Roy New York for samples.
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Allen
le Roy
N. Y
Sincerest Endeavor? Quote Attribution to Bowdler
A reflective note on effort and virtue quotes Bowdler stating that sincere effort to do good likely yields more impact than imagined. The line emphasizes humble perseverance and moral striving over self awareness.
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Bowdler
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist in Fargo N D
Readable lines mention Dr J H Rindlaub specialist in ear nose and throat in Fargo North Dakota. Garfield Tea claimed to correct constipation by stimulating digestion and composed of herbs. Several farmers are noted as sowing wild oats in the city.
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J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
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