Cured of Gravel by Dean’s Kidney Pills
J D Daughtrey music publisher of Suffolk Virginia reports kidney trouble with gravel and stones. After two to three years of gravel he claims to have passed 2 percent pounds of gravel and sandy sediment in urine and has not passed a stone since using Dean’s Kidney Pills three years ago. He describes relief from pain and urinary issues and says a box costs 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Daughtrey
Suffolk
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Eggs A Century Old Found in Hollow Tree
In Cirencester Gloucestershire a bird nest with four eggs was found inside a hollow of a large tree felled recently. Saplings indicated a hundred years had passed since the eggs were laid and the hollow closed on its own. The eggs remained intact though faded.
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Cirencester
Gloucestershire
Patents Issued Last Week To Northwestern Inventors
Report by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers lists issued patents for Charles B. Garrett in Minneapolis for a dry pipe valve John A. Glaus in Minneapolis for a plane Henry J Flubert in Rugby North Dakota for a gambrel Peter A. Johnson in St Paul for folding slots Theodore H. Johnson in St Paul for a mattress Wm Tl Laraway in Minneapolis for a vending machine Nels H Nelson in Penrock Minnesota for a power device
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
Charles B. Garrett
Minneapolis
John A. Glaus
Henry J Flubert
Rugby
N.D. Gambrel
Peter A. Johnson
Theodore H. Johnson
St. Pa
Wm Tl
Laraway
Defense argues extenuating circumstances in poison case
The defense lawyer contends the defendant is guilty but deserving mercy noting the toxin could have killed twenty yet caused only five deaths. He claims the poison may have saved fifteen lives.
Love Changes Things in Engaged Couple’s Banter
A humorous note reflects views on beauty as a couple discusses the bride to be. The fiancé still sees her as divinely tall, while others once described her long and lean.
Clergyman Refuses Marriage to a Spinster Question
A Lebanon pastor questions a would be groom about the bride to be. When asked if his intended wife is a spinster the man replies that she is a dressmaker, illustrating the clergyman’s strict views on marriage eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Christian Scientist Avoids Pepper Test for Pain
A anecdote describes a Christian Science doctor urging a pepper test for pain and a patient challenging the method. The patient asks to prove pain is imaginary before accepting treatment and proposes placing cayenne pepper in the doctor’s eye to test the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. O'Connor
Doctor backs Postum over coffee for heart health
A Missouri physician testifies that stopping coffee and using Postum improved his nervous heart trouble after 15 years. He now prescribes Postum for patients whose coffee affects the heart nerves or stomach and notes better flavor and vital sustenance.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Dry milking and its effect on milk purity noted
A Storrs experiment reports that milking dry lowers bacterial content in milk. One cow milked dry for a month had 11,324 bacteria per cubic centimeter on days with strippings left, vs 6,542 per cubic centimeter when the udder was fully stripped each milking.
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Storrs
The Proper Care of Milk
Advice for dairy producers on keeping cows healthy and milk safe. Emphasizes clean udders, sanitized equipment, sun drying of containers, and temperature control to minimize bacterial growth and prevent souring and off flavors.
Milking by a Machine Nears Practical Fact
A Virginia inventor, after 15 years, unveils a milking machine that can milk 45 cows per hour using three machines. With two handlers and four machines, 50 cows can be milked hourly. The system uses suction and cups, keeps milk uncontaminated, and adapts to cow size with varied compressor powers.
The Dangers of Single Crop Agriculture Across Regions
The piece argues single crop farming is risky, citing rice in the Atlantic coast, wheat in eastern Washington, and cotton in the South. It contrasts diversification with rising land values in livestock regions and warns wood ashes around fruit trees should be applied sparingly to avoid harm.
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Atlantic Coast
Louisiana
Texas
Énland
Atlantic Seaboard
Washington
South
Setting Out Berry Bushes This Spring
Now is the time to set out currant and goose berry bushes. They will pay well for the space they occupy.
Plan for Improving Butter Quality by Fresh Starter in Cream
Professor Michels of Clemenson College South Carolina proposes a method to enhance butter quality by placing fresh starter in every empty can sent to patrons. Patrons add freshly drawn cream keeping it cold, with daily collection and transport. Wisconsin trial yielded butter scoring 97.5 versus 93 with traditional handling, suggesting potential for higher grade butter post farm separator.
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Michels
Clemenson College
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Fall Plowing and Soil Preparation Guidance
After fall planting is finished use every favorable day for fall plowing on soils that will benefit. Do not harrow the fall plowing. Turn furrow slices at a good angle and leave the surface rough. Winter action will prepare more plant food and spring fitting will be easier. Saving a few days next spring may greatly improve your balance sheet.
A Splendid Exhibition of Cheese at New York State Fair
A leading feature at the New York state fair is the fine display of dairy products. As the premier dairy state, New York is set to make a strong showing in cheese exhibits. A portion of last fall’s cheese exhibit is shown in the reproduced picture. Prizes are generous to encourage dairymen to send exhibits. The dairy department is overseen by George A. Smith, a noted dairy expert.
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George A. Smith
Bullying Counsel Scares Elderly Witness Before Maule
A bullying lawyer browbeats an elderly witness in a case before Mr Justice Maule. After leaving her speechless he asks the judge to compel an answer. The trembling woman says she is scared, and the judge concedes with a grim remark that he fears the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Yale
Justice Maule
Woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for recovery
Mrs D C Wedding of Hartford Kentucky says after six months bedridden with chills fever rheumatism and nervous trouble she improved immediately after starting Dr Williams Pink Pills. She gained weight and returned to duties and praises the pills as restoring health by building new blood. She notes the free booklet and availability from druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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Arkansas
Dr. Williams
Mrs. Wedding
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Mrs Woodby’s House Refit Hinted by Conversation
Miss Gaddie relays Mrs Woodby discussing her house and plans to remove or replace furniture. Mrs Malaprop interjects that installments cannot be paid, implying furniture and house changes may follow.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertisement tease
A Victorian era ad copy for a children's teething syrup claims to soothe gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic. The text also includes a humorous aside about men hiding domestic friction in everyday life.
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Doan
Postum
Ts L.E. Scott
Wisconsin Farmers’ Institute
Prof
W. J. Spillman
Kentucky
James
Europe
Uncle James
Hall
Star
J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
I. J. Cheney
VanpinGe, Kinnan & Marvin
Buch
Zunrantes
Standardiillett Light Co
N. Halsted St
Chicago
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