Mary Titcomb Pioneers Rural Library Wagon Service
An article spotlights Maryland librarian Mary Titcomb and her effort in Washington County to bring library services to remote farms. Trustees rewarded her by building a residence attached to the library. The program evolved from a wagon to an auto, with routes reaching sixteen communities and sixty thousand books circulated last year.
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Maryland
Mary Dewitt Hitcomb
Washington County
Traving
Ravel
Trustes
Heart tonic promises cure for weak nerves and palpitations
An advertisement touts Renoine as a heart and nerve tonic claiming to rectify weak hearts, fainting spells, and hysterics. The cure is marketed with prices of 50 cents and one dollar, urging immediate use.
Patriotic Hen Hatches 11 as Moral on Stock Quality
A setting hen fails after a flood maroons the coop and wrecks several eggs. A pure bred Plymou th Rock takes over the nest, completes the hatch, and 11 chickens emerge. The tale ends with a lesson to raise good stock.
Timely Hint on Over-Eating Diet Aid
An advertisement from The Wm. Reese Co. promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to relieve distress after meals. It claims the pills stop belching banish bloating regulate bowels sweeten the stomach and tone the liver.
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Wm. Reese Co
Two Peculiar Substitutes for Nuts
A January Woman's Home Companion writer recommends pumpkin seeds as a new nut. The article notes families have dried apricot seeds used in candy, cake, and cookies for generations, praising their distinct flavor.
Foley's Honey and Tar Croup Remedy Endorsed by Parent
A Boseley, Missouri man with four children praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and croup medicine he has used in eight to ten years of use. The advertisement notes satisfactory results for coughs and colds and is credited to The Wm. Reese Co.
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W. C. Allen
Boseley, Mo
Wm. Reese Co
Velvet and Velveteen Fashions for Skating Era
Indoor and outdoor skating become a fashion draw as New York notes popular dress trends for 1915. High collars, chiffon flounces, and cloth covered buttons shape daytime gowns. velvet and broadcloth appear in dressy wear with rich trims. Pantalettes, bright hats, and contrasting belts complete the skating and dancing ensembles with emphasis on color, material, and flexible sleeve lengths.
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New York
Boost farm profits by higher yields and better pricing
The text argues profits rise from two routes: selling at higher prices and cutting production costs. It warns against overemphasizing marketing while neglecting to raise per acre yields, noting no marketing system can compensate for small yields. Emphasizes farmers can mostly control yield improvements independently.
Jitney Offer for Foley Honey and Tar Trial Pack
A promotional slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co Chicago containing Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets via enclosing this card with a 5e payment to Foley & Co The Wm Reese Co is noted in the excerpt.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Wanted Second-Hand Gasoline Engine 6 H P or More
Classified notice from Gustine seeking a second-hand gasoline engine 6 horsepower or greater. Contact L Allen for details and location in Gustine or nearby area. Offer or inquiry expected with engine type and price.
Mansfield's Magic Arnica Liniment Ad
Immediate attention urged for sprains swellings bruises rheumatism and neuralgia. Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Liniment on hand in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
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Mansfield
Williams Treatment Promises Relief for Urinary and Rheumatic Ailments
Urging readers to try The Williams Treatment for bladder, kidney and uric acid troubles, rheumatics, and stiff joints with claims of restful sleep and renewed vigor. Free trial offer includes a 50 cent bottle for first use and a complimentary 50 cent bottle by mail with 1 cent for postage to The Dr. P. A. Williams Company.
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Williams
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