Chain of Health Remedies and Advertisements
An advertisement page features medical tonics Cascarets claims to cure constipation and headaches by cleansing the bowels overnight. It also promotes Cuticura products for baby skincare and mentions the Union of South Africa’s dairy output. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine is pitched with a $100 guarantee and testimonials. Also notes new men’s garters with pockets for money.
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Hall
Nature
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mustarine mustard plaster advertised as fastest pain killer
An old advertisement extols Begg's Mustarine as a rapid remedy for rheumatism and various pains. It claims quick relief for headaches neuralgia toothache earache backache bronchitis pleurisy lumbago and inflamed feet with a strong mustard plaster formula advertised at 390 cents for a large box.
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Begg
Old Favorite Tonic Laxative Remember for Constipation Relief
An old reliable vegetable based tonic is recalled as a remedy when constipation causes discomfort. The ad offers reassurance that this familiar laxative helps when feeling off and uncomfortable.
Soothe Your Itching Skin Or Cuticura Ad Reprint
An ad fragment touts Cuticura ointment with promises of itching relief and free samples from Boston. The page also includes a humorous fortune teller exchange about predicting rent and the future.
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Boston
California Fig Syrup Adverts Laxative Claim
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children, urging mothers to choose the California labeled product for a “fruit taste” remedy. It claims to remove poisons and clean the stomach liver and bowels with directions on each bottle.
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California
Rome and Romeo. Founding myths and a night eyelash balm
A quirky dialogue ponders Rome and Juliet with a twist about Romeo. A narrator touts Roman Eye Balsam as a nightly remedy for eye infections, while a jokey aside extols a versatile man named Jones as a folding bed bookcase.
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Jones
Green's August Flower praised as universal remedy
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a half century old household remedy for constipation and digestive issues, touting gentler laxative action and relief from nervous dyspepsia, with a claim of global sale and urging readers to ask their druggist. It ends with a random note about Russia’s salt production and a quip about fooling oneself.
Profitable Side Line Pigeon Breeding Guides Farmers
The article outlines pigeon keeping as a profitable sideline with careful oversight, highlighting breeding stock, market for squabs, and management challenges. It notes Homer as the leading squab producer, Carneaux rising in popularity, and mentions other varieties used in squad raising such as Dragon White Maltese White King and common pigeon.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Glendale farmer nets near $300 from poultry side line
A Glendale Arizona farmer working with a U S Department of Agriculture poultry extension expert earned about 300 dollars in 2 1/2 months from a 210 hen flock. February eggs averaged 55 cents a dozen yielding about 150 dollars while February and March combined profits topped 100 dollars.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Glendale, Ariz
Purge House of Disease Germs with Sulphur Smoke
Instructions urge sealing the house and burning sulphur to fill it with blue fumes for an hour, then airing thoroughly before fowls return. It aims to drive out disease germs and vermin by fumigation methods described in the text.
Small back yard hens offer limited keeping option
The smallest back yard may allow a few hens but success depends on the keeper providing proper care and attention to the birds. The text notes that keeping a small flock hinges on the owner’s willingness and ability to meet their needs.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Sales Pitch
An advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for urinary tract and related ailments. It promises kidney and liver support, relief from sleeplessness and pain, and urges daily three to four capsules with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It emphasizes authenticity and to avoid substitutes.
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Haarlem
Unusual landlord refuses apartment to childless couple
A dazed young couple at an athletic club recounts a landlord who refuses to rent unless applicants have children or dogs. The tale ends with the door slamming as the couple is turned away. In a separate aside a speaker contrasts rules for life with a formula for getting rich.
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Frank Garbutt
Lfe
Uncle Jim
Marjorie and the Hundred Point Promise
Nine year old Marjorie earned no reward for achieving 100 in school. After a serious illness she asks if she is very ill. Her mother reports mild fever but the doctor expects quick recovery. Marjorie smiles and recalls the promised quarter if she scores 100 on anything.
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Marjorie
Marejorie
Christian Advocate
Organize Fire Fighters Permanently
Rural fire fighting companies organized in wartime by California farm bureaus prove successful and are being formed for use in the current fire season. Counties report equipment overhauled and brought to full strength, with some companies already called into service.
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Farm Bureaus of
California
Encircling Movements in a Cold Moment
A brief exchange shows He offering to wrap his coat around She to warm her. She questions why she should remove her coat, prompting a moment of hesitation and social closeness between the two.
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Chesterfield
The
Union of South Africa
Earth
Sela Ie
Pace
Ander & CO
Roots
34Th Street
New York
Congress
Nordine Medical Co, Inc
Johnson My. N.Y
Patehorne
N.Y
Hindercorns
Inakeeg
Wista
Hiscox Conlon
Dept. K
Pittsburgh, Pa
Twalel
Vaeeeee
RAC Wacuey
Paapenee
Yeaeremenee Seaee State
Tfresh
A. Chees Ennee Ag
State
Penn
Arby
Arby Guthd
Orange Co
Val Yel
Far West
Idaho
Lima
Wis
Blackeye
Cal
Ctc
Jersey
Csssecues
Long Island
Iskind
Southern
Timothy
Rio
Formosa
Noo
Montreal
D.watson&co
Casoma
East Main St
Waterbury
Conn
Rome
Romeo
Juliet
Green
Russia
Marie
Renee
MAKI
Arizona
Eatonic
Atonic
Great Souther Producing and Refining Company
Great Southern Producing & Refining Co
Hume-Mansur
Indianapolis
Ind
W. N. Us
Utica
Bria Ai
Particulars Enterprise Company
Delancey St
New York City
Cosgmarolftan Mercantile Co
Balto, Mud
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Postum Cereal Company
Battle Creek, Mich
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