Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by mothers
Mitchell Indiana mothers report relief from neuralgia and increased strength during pregnancy after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Mrs Pearl Monyhan notes her seven month old baby weighed 19 pounds and she feels much healthier. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co reports many similar letters from expecting mothers.
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Mitchell
Ind
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Joe Lydia E. Pinkham
Pearl Monyhan
Lydia FE. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Doomed to Cut Darker Darkness in Foreign District Gate
A school scene shows a forgetful youngster at a Western town gate mourning his position amid efforts to register alien women. A Miss teacher uses slips for names ages and parentage to learn more about the foreign district and its people.
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Biref
Betas
Mandy
Parrot Talk Sparks Real Estate Dealer Cartoon Feature
In Cartoons Magazine a real estate dealer is shown with a parrot that talks a lot, a buyer swearing to it. The scene highlights the fancier’s claim that the bird’s chatter reflects the buyer’s certainty.
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Cartoons Magazine
Dehorning Cattle Should Begin Early for Heal Time
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the notice advises dehorning cattle in late fall or early winter to allow wounds to heal before full feeding. It outlines methods from using a meat saw to dehorning clippers and describes simple chutes to restrain animals, warns against warm weather due to screw worms, and suggests pine tar or coal tar protectants on wounds.
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Aited States Department of Agriculture
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Laxative Cure
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to relieve constipation by moving waste from bowels without griping and promises full usage directions on each bottle. The copy warns against counterfeit fig syrups and instructs to buy from the California Syrup of Figs Company.
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Cross
California
California Pig Syrup Company
Ady
Sheep Practice Cuts Weeds By Grazing Corn Field
A common farmer practice uses sheep to clean weeds after corn tassels. The flock grazes the weeds and grass but eats little beyond the lower corn leaves.
The Central Ornament
Miss Pert asks about house redecorating as a widower confirms radical changes. The exchange hints at a feature of the new house.
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Miss Pert
Mr. Mhinkins
Witower
Kidney and Bladder Trouble Prompts Swamp Root Ad
Thousands seek relief from kidney and bladder problems with Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, advertised as the real kidney medicine. Available at druggists in various sizes. mention this paper when ordering. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY. Ten cents, with postage.
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Kiimer
Dr. Aimer & Co
Binghamton
Wlay
Windmill tech adopted for irrigation across Italy and Africa
Mindmills report five vane windmills chosen for irrigation in Italy's possessions and Africa as resilient in high winds yet efficient in light breezes.
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Italy
Africa
None to Read
Folklore dialogue notes a timid speaker afraid to call on Miss Jug ging who is rumored to be a mind reader. A witty reply eases the hesitation as the speaker continues.
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Miss Jugging
Odd Wisdom From Aboard The Water Wagon
A curious note suggests T asked Jim why he went sober and he credits sober thought. An old bachelor jokes that marriage stems from no fool endorsing a fool. The piece ends with a jab that rattling tongues hide empty heads.
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Jim
Grother
Theatrical Night In Paris Ends In Misread French
An American with a Paris expeditionary force connection recounts attending a theater where the principal comedian spoke French. A companion applauded loudly, and the interpreter notes the curtain speed joke while revealing an understudy needed due to an actor learning his mother was dying.
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Lis
Cloweland Malo Dewler
Haarlem Oil Promoted As Historical Remedy
A Nebraska speaker touts Haarlem Oil as a long standing cure for urinary and bladder issues. The ad claims the product is genuine and widely trusted, urging readers to buy from listed drugstores and stressing its centuries of use and easy capsule form.
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Haarlem
Holland
Selney
Itland Foi
Signs of Rain Foretold by Wet Air Clues
Damp air hints at impending rain as water pitchers and coolers sweat and glue moisture, with eaves troughs dripping from the same origin. These signs suggest upcoming wet weather and may be useful for planning.
Red Cross Ball Blue Promoted By Grocers Ad
An old time notice touts Red Cross Ball Blue for making clothes whiter and brighter. The ad claims grocers like Ady Pride sell it and ends with a wartime sibling reference to a corporal and a marine.
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RED Cross
Red Cross Ball
Poe
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises Safe Liver Cure
An advertisement urges readers to avoid dangerous calomel and try Dodson's Liver Tone for liver cleansing. It claims the product is harmless vegetable based, guarantees relief, and promises morning restoration of health with no salivation, urging purchases from druggists or dealers.
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Dodson
Desler
Sir Dodson
GROVE
Relieve Hot Weather Stomach Ailments With Eatonio Tablets
A vintage advertisement urges readers to guard against indigestion in hot weather and promotes Eatonio tablets as a quick, harmless relief. It claims after meal use prevents nausea belching heartburn and stomach upset and promises money back if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes taste and rapid action and urges readers to buy from their druggist.
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ETON
Astom Fabin
Eatonio
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