Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Aids Skowhegan Woman
Mrs. Percy W. Richardson of Skowhegan Maine reports severe headaches and fatigue after illness. After three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained energy, could work all day, and no longer suffers headaches or tiredness. The ad notes the product has been praised for nearly fifty years and sold by druggists nationwide.
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Skowhegan
Lydia Pinkham
Percy W. Richardson
R.F.D. No. 2
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Doomed Desert Rats Face Ore-Detecting Invention
The oldest desert rats and prospectors may be shut down by a new invention from the director of the United States Bureau of Mines. The device uses a sensitive electrical method to locate underground ores and a patent has been applied for.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Raisin and Apple Industries Reflect US Farm Growth
The USDA notes continued growth of crops introduced from abroad, with California raisins expanding through federal and state research. In eight months to February 1924, U S raisin exports to China, Japan, Canada, and the U K totalled millions of pounds, while apples show rising export volumes driven by plant improvement and pest control.
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California
Europe
Napa County
Fresno
Federal Department
State Experiment Stations
Department of Commerce
China
Japan
Canada
United Kingdom
Apple
Soil Requirements for Good Crop of Soy Beans
Soy beans share soil needs with common beans and are often grown on poorer land for soil improvement. For feeding as hay, plant six pecks to two bushels per acre with a grain drill on clean ground, or drill on 28 inch rows in weedy ground and cultivate with one bushel per acre. Cut hay when pods form and begin to fill, using a mowing machine. cure like alfalfa, wilt in swaths, then wind rows or small cocks.
Silage Corn Varieties Compared For Dairy Feeding
Ohio experiment station reports five feeding tests with large late silage corn and common field corn for silage. Blue Ridge silage yields more dry matter per acre and milk butterfat production, while Clarage yields more grain and weight gains. Overall, per acre differences are smaller than commonly assumed.
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Ohio
Blue Ridge
Pure Bred Sires Sign Distribution Under Livestock Campaign
The Bureau of Animal Industry distributes 4500 waterproof cardboard signs reading Pure Bred Sires Exclusively Used on This Farm. Eligible farms must use pure bred sires for all livestock as part of the Better Sires Better Stock enrollment, a joint plan by states and the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of
Successful Fights Made Against Rats
Noteworthy antirat campaigns were conducted in late January and early February by county agents L. B. Boston of Buarn stable county Massachusetts and Ellwood Douglass of Monmouth county New Jersey with the biological survey. The Massachusetts effort produced about 10 000 rats destroyed and substantial newspaper publicity. In New Jersey the campaign killed an estimated 40 000 rats at a cost of 275 dollars to the county, about seven tenths of a cent per rat, with a projected saving of roughly 50 000 dollars and a return of about 290 dollars per dollar invested.
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L. B. Boston
Buarnstable County
Mass
Ellwood Douglass
Monmouth County
N. J
Biological Survey
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Dodder Menaces Minnesota Clover and Alfalfa Fields
A. C. Amy of University farm St Paul warns that dodder, a parasitic weed, has taken hold in some Minnesota clover and alfalfa areas. The yellowing stems twine from host plants. watch for mature dodder and destroy before seed. Do not plant dodder infested clover or alfalfa seed anywhere in the state.
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A. C. Amy
University Farm
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mr. Amy
Anthracnose Threatens Watermelon Crop Across Field
Anthracnose is the dread disease of watermelons. It begins as dark leaf spots, spreads rapidly by wind rain and insects, and can kill an entire field. Infected melons develop scabby spots that ruin market quality, risking loss of the whole car if shipped.
Fertilizer formulas and plant food content explained
The article explains fertilizer composition noting that numbers like 9-12-2 indicate percentages of ammonia, phosphoric acid, and potash respectively. It emphasizes fertilizer value lies in its plant food content and the common naming 2-12-2 or 4-8-4 based on these percentages.
Farm Tips for Better Yields and Up-to-Date Practices
A farmer is advised to keep his farm well managed and progressive to attract and retain workers. Tips include turning hens to pasture, thinning seedings early, planting companion crops like velvet beans with corn, and spacing for lettuce beets carrots and other crops.
Lessons for June 29 Selected Stories of the Quarter
The text outlines three review methods for all levels: Modern Application Biographical and Summary. It covers patriotism education and society evils, lists key biblical figures from Rehoboam to Nehemiah, and summarizes lessons from Solomon to the Good Shepherd and remnant revival through God’s Word.
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Israel and
Judah
Rehoboam
Jeroboam
Ahab
Elijah
Elisha
Amos
Hosea
Athaliah
Hezekiah
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Nehemiah
David
Solomon
Baal
Israel
God
Athalinah
Joash
Messiah
Rejecting the Truth and Predestination in Scripture
The text argues against predestination of the lost, stating Scripture shows some perish by their own deliberate rejection of truth and their failure to love the truth needed for salvation.
Will Not Accept God's New Thought for Christ Sacrifice
A terse statement rejects the sole words of new thought as sufficient for the sacrifice and atonement of Christ, underscoring disagreement with alternative interpretations of spiritual doctrine.
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Christ
The Controversy Over a Word of God and the Preacher
A Living Word note debates whether true preaching aligns with God rather than the preacher, highlighting a conflict between message and messenger. The piece centers on the tension between spiritual authority and individual interpretation within religious discourse.
Christian Life Motto Quotation
A compact quotation quotes F. W. Robertson on Christian living, stating that life is measured by action rather than mere knowledge or hearing.
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F. W. Robertson
Onion wisdom sparks a family quip
A playful exchange unfolds as Wise Oid Dad Mother-Who jokes about onions, blaming Dad-Cupid for the misdirection toward healthier eating, while Alice reacts with amused incredulity. The lighthearted moment highlights quirky parental guidance and affectionate family banter.
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Alice
Cupid
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
A druggist reported many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is described as mild and healing with a strong success record. An insurance examiner noted kidney disease causes many insurance rejections. Sample bottle offers and store availability are noted.
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Kilmer
Has Ancient Flavor At the Coffee Club Friday Joke
A Houston Post note recalls a coffee club event Friday with witty humor. A joke about a ship’s rudder and anchor argues over importance, ending with the anchor running out and telling the rudder to go wherever it pleases. The club president cites Joe Miller's Joke Book as the source but remains uncertain.
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Coffee Club
Joe Miller
Houston Post
Absolute Proof His Mother
Dialogue from the New York Sun and Globe sketches a humorous clash over marriage finances with a mother’s frugality versus a spouse’s expectations. The exchange highlights concerns about expenses and household economies through witty banter.
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Mary
New York Sun and Globe
Healths wealth not easy to convince doctors and druggists
A short aphorism notes that people struggle to persuade medical professionals and pharmacists about health as wealth, reflecting skepticism about prioritizing wellness in medical practice and commerce.
Speaker's talk sparks no real fervor despite crowd
A commentator quips that the speaker failed to electrify the audience, only delivering air and rhetoric while the crowd remained unimpressed and subdued.
Cuticura Ad Promises Pimples Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products for clear skin. It recommends applying Cuticura Ointment to pimples and blackheads, washing with Cuticura Soap for five minutes, and daily use to maintain clarity, plus Cuticura Talcum.
Quip Sparks Talk of Golf Knickerbocker Costume Remark
A witty exchange about a husband and golf attire causes readers to note a playful dig about knickerbockers and style. The remark reflects social chatter on dress and leisure.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Bright Snowy Whites
Advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for true blue results in snow white clothes and urges consumers to always use it, noting all good grocers carry the product.
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Red Cross
King Solomon and the Flowers tale from Queen of Sheba
An English as a foreign language class shares a senior student’s story "King Solomon and the Flowers" about a queen testing Solomon with a pair of identical wreaths, a bee’s distraction revealing the natural from the imitation beyond.
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Sheba
Solomon
New York Sun
Appalachian Mountain Club Pioneers Trail Building
The Appalachian Mountain Club of Massachusetts is a pioneer in trail making. Over 55 years it has built several hundred miles of trails in the White Mountains as reported by Nature Magazine.
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Appalachian Mountain Club of
Massachusetts
Nature Magazine
Severl
White Mountains
New Automotive Attachment Stops Fuel With Line Failure
A new safety device shuts off the gasoline line and halts engine operation if the fuel supply fails, preventing movement after a line disruption.
Health warnings spark Postum trial offer
An advertisement argues caffeine harms health, citing the 1920 US Life Tables and urging readers to switch from coffee to Postum. It promotes a thirty day trial with a free week, and features Carrie Blanchard offering instant Postum or Postum Cereal with simple preparation and lower cost.
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Carrie Blanchard
Postom Crnrat Co.,Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
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