Letter from a Kansas mother praising Pinkham’s Compound
Mrs Eva E Shay of Garnett Kansas writes that after a nervous breakdown following childbirth she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes weakness pain and inability to work which improved after five bottles and credits the medicine with restoring her health. She plans to continue using it and recommends it to others.
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Eva E, Shay
Garnett, Kansas
Friendly Enemies in a Crowded Train Car
A suburban conductor finds a seat occupied by a man who fills the space with parcels. After a tense exchange the observer sits down. A friend then nudges both to shake hands, noting the neighbor has just moved next door to him.
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Chicago Tribune
Allen's Foot Vase and Powder Advertising Claim
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Vase and Allen's Boot Hast as products to extend shoe comfort. It claims the septic powder in shoes and foot baths eases tight fits and lets ladies wear shoes one size smaller by using the powder each morning. Sold everywhere.
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Allen
Doughnut venture formed by Kansas State students
Eight Kansas State Agricultural College students at Manhattan organized as "The Perfect Bakery" to pay their expenses. They run a bakery producing bread cakes cookies and specialize in doughnuts.
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Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
the Perfect Bakery
Gessner credits Eatonic with ending decade of stomach trouble
From Berlin New Hampshire Mr Herbert M Gessner describes ten years of worsening stomach pain and inability to eat except light foods until reading and using Eatonic. He reports immediate relief after a dose and continued freedom from pain after a second box, expressing gratitude and renewed appetite.
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Herbert M. Gessner
Berlin
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Eatonio
No Necessity for Flocks Becoming Nuisance to Neighbors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says poultry flocks need not annoy neighbors if kept clean and confined. Remove males if not breeding, as eggs stay infertile and better for storage. Independent of local rules, regular cleaning and restricting roaming prevent odor, noise, and damage to nearby yards.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Poultry
Trap Nest Usefulness and Benefits in Poultry flocks
A trap nest is a laying nest that confines a hen after entry until release by an attendant. It helps tame birds to raise egg production, yields definite knowledge on individual traits, provides a basis for breeding, eliminates nonproductive hens, and adds precision to judging flock utility.
Purebred Poultry Profit Claim Stated
A writer argues that even a farmer who succeeds with barnyard mongrels can gain greater profits and satisfaction by raising purebred poultry. Care and selective breeding are presented as the path to higher dollars and greater success.
Growing Chicks Need Proper Brooding Space
Growing chicks are often crowded in small outdoor brooders or coops. This early crowding harms development, and even if they seem to grow after transfer, they rarely recover fully.
Back Yard Poultry Shows Two Approaches to Cost
In a small town two neighbors William Black and John Smith start backyard flocks for eggs and meat. Black builds an elaborate house and buys costly equipment, while Smith builds a simple shed from piano boxes and packing cases. Black finds the upkeep expensive, Smith saves by inexpensive housing and minimal capital, aided by a USDA Farmers Bulletin No. 889.
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United States Department of Agriculture
William Black
John Smith
Black
Mr. Smith
Mr. Black
United States Department of Agriculture Farmers
Farmers Use Farm Provisions To Cut Living Costs
The U S department of agriculture notes farm families rely on home produced food fuel and shelter to reduce cash living costs. Two thirds of a farmer’s living comes from the farm as meals, eggs, milk, wood for fuel and shelter support. Copies of Farmers Bulletin 1082 are available free from the agriculture division.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Publications
Dodson Warns Calomel Users
Calomel salivates and harms the body it acts like dynamite on a slug gish Hyer. Dodson's Liver Tone is pitched as a harmless vegetable substitute promising quicker liver relief without sickness or salivation. The ad urges readers to buy it from their druggist for a few cents and to claim a quick return if unsatisfied.
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Dodson
The Likeness and The Proper Place In Mock Promoter Clash
The scene features a backhanded jab about a promoter building a fine new house on a bluff, paired with a quip about the promoter’s own status. The dialogue weaves humor and social satire as characters discuss property and self-image.
Ziron Promises Help For Weak Farmer From Pisgah
A Pisgah area farmer, C. R. Canfield, reports severe weakness and weight loss eased after using Ziron. He claims renewed strength and better health, praising the product as a scientific iron and nutrient remedy sold with a money back guarantee through local druggists.
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Beeson
Mr Stone Repeatedly Roasted by Telephone Prank
A half past eleven, Mr Stone retired and heard a ring. He answered with sarcasm when a caller offered a new automobile, noting he was already by the telephone and expecting a call. The prank ended with the caller asking if he had inconvenienced him.
King Governs Marriages Decree For Diplomats
A decree in the Official Gazette bans Spanish diplomats from marrying without royal permission. Violations lead to suspension and loss of diplomatic privileges for the spouse. The rule aims to prevent marriages to women of means or with undesirable reputations, and similar limits apply to naval, military officers and noblemen.
No Buried Trouble Moonshine Raid Leads to Grave Mistake
A cryptic notice notes a raid at a cemetery where illegal moonshine was concealed. The report hints at a grave mistake by the man involved, underscoring local law enforcement action and the risky location of illicit activity.
Rip Rumble Seen Undergoed Surgery Rumor In Petunia Town
Old Riley Rezzidew of Petunia teases Rip Rumble claiming he plans a Kay Lee surgery and may lose his pocketbook. The Weekly Palladium editor and the Kansas City Star weigh in, treating the tale as a plausible possibility.
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Old Riley Rezzidew
Petunia
Kay Lee
Palladium
Ripley
Kansas City
Kanasas City
Going the Limit in a Droll Evening Exchange
The party wound down as the hostess apologized to a guest for Miss Biggle being a poor conversationalist. The guest retorted that she was “the limit” since the only thing she said all night was "No," and he had to propose to her to hear that.
Their Native Locality and Desert Curiosities
Commentary contrasts dining in Paris with camels and desert life. A wry aside notes vanity in early rising persists beyond sleep issues, reflecting social satire and daily foibles with a light, humorous tone.
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