Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Veteran's Health After Kidney Pain
A Indianapolis veteran recalls severe kidney trouble in 1897 with headaches dizziness sleeplessness and dropsy. His left leg swelled and doctors advised amputation before he used Doan's Kidney Pills. Swelling and pain faded urine normalized and he has been well for nine years since. For sale by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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B. Frank Doremus
Roosevelt Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburo Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Handy Implement Sparks Talk of Odd Grooming Habits
A reader describes Handy Implement noting his blackened fingers and speculation about his shaving method. The comment references an akry razor used to shave his paper, suggesting unusual grooming routines.
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Skinem
Akry
Farmers in town push canned veg sales scheme
Storekeeper Jasonu lists farmers as gentlemen farmers who attend town agriculture schools and keep ready canned vegetables for sale, while a drummer jokes about always having a sale.
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Jasonu
Scarcity of Men at Summer Resorts Sparks Banter
A witty exchange plays on the old joke about few men at summer resorts. He calls it an ancient gag, while She argues the issue remains serious and not humorous.
Grand Opening of Carey Act Land Sale in Routt County
Routt County Development Co announces a Carey Act irrigation land sale in the Little Snake River Valley Routt County Colorado. Land and water sold at 25 dollars 50 cents per acre with five dollars 25 cents down. Excur sion rates offered. Office at 814 17th Street Denver Colorado.
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Little Snake River Valley
Routt County
Colo
Routt County Development Co
17Th St
Denver
Work Treatment in Disease at State Institution Shows Gains
Experiments at the State Institution at Mauer Oehling under Dr. Starlinger show work as healing for chronic mental and nervous disorders, alcoholism and epilepsy. Fifty four percent of patients engage in occupations such as farming, dairy, gardening, and mechanical trades, including a newspaper produced by inmates. The program reduces deaths from tuberculosis, increases patient satisfaction, and lessens public dread of asylums.
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Mauer Oehling
Starlinger
The Aladdin Oven and two women free from cook labor
Evelyn Wainwright extols the Aladdin oven as a transformative kitchen device. She describes two southern women who abandon servants to live by the sea, using a kerosene lamp powered oven that cooks meals overnight with no heat or smell. The article argues the oven replaces a full-time cook, enabling leisure and independence for women.
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Andromeda
Perseus
Jean Paul Richter
Lttie
America
Jane
Malvina
Maeterlinck
Evelyn Wainwright
Soil composition and use of fertilizers in farming soils
An overview of soil composition separating inorganic material from organic humus and details on how availability of elements like phosphorus and potassium affects crop growth. It notes weathering, solubility, and the importance of soluble forms for uptake, with examples from field experiments and the role of fallow in fertility.
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Wisconsin
Care of Dam and Colt Heating Dam Teats Before Colts
Advice warns against cooling influenced by heat and recommends washing the dam’s teats and udder with lukewarm water before allowing colts to suck. It notes grease and filth on the teats can harm the colt and stresses cleanliness for healthy nursing.
Servants and Eggs Comment by Mrs. Phelps Stokes
Mrs Phelps Stokes in New York urged reflection on the servant question citing a shop tale of a woman buying a dozen very fresh eggs for herself and a half dozen less fresh eggs for her maid, highlighting mistress servant relations.
Rising share of patent medicines used by doctors
The article argues that despite medical opposition many prescriptions are filled with patent or proprietary medicines. It cites Dr A Jacobi showing growth from near zero in 1850 to about 20 to 25 percent by 1902 03, with claims doctors may rely on such remedies and patients might reasonably use them when symptoms are understood.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
A. Jacobi
Jacobi
Heartbreak to Healing in a Swift Turn
A witty reflection notes how one girl often heals a broken heart after another ends a relationship. The observation underscores resilience and repeat patterns in romantic life.
Higher cream prices prompt dairy buy inquiry
Milton Dairy Co of St. Paul Minnesota invites inquiries from customers by mail for particulars and price tags on cream products.
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Milton Dairy CO
St. Paul, ‘Minn
Seventeen Year Old Girl Labeled As Scholar of Love
A short, reflective line notes a seventeen year old girl who is described as knowing more about love than a man could. The remark emphasizes youth and romantic insight rather than outward actions or events.
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Wellville
Mrs
Richard Wainwright
Joseph B. Bowles
Richard Watnnwright
Wainwwright
Maine
Santiago Bay
Cervera
A. R. Whitson and
C. W. Stoddard
Wisconsin Agricultural College
University
Pathé Cuijedt
National’ Lead Company
New York
Boston
Batalo
Cleveland
Ccinnati
Loulelenia
John T. Lowi & Bros Co
T Pitubereh
National Lead & O
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