Milks Emulsion Promises Cure and Relief
A testimonial from W F Bourland of Wolf City Texas cites weight gain and better health after starting Milks Emulsion in 1912. The ad touts the product as a palatable emulsion aiding digestion appetite and strength with a money back guarantee and broad distribution by The Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind sold by druggists nationwide.
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W. F. Bourland
Route 5
Wolf City
Texas
Bourland
Terre Haute
Ind
Adv
Dinner with Tom Ends in Father’s Verdict
The Boston Transcript quotes a theatrical line about a Pennsylvania father who will judge his future son in law by cooking. He believes Tom must win favor by dining with the daughter and tasting her cooking to secure the match.
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Foxy Pa
Freezone corn remover and a bedtime mischief
Freezone promises instant corn relief with a tiny bottle costing only a few cents at drug stores. The ad boasts painless removal of hard soft and toe corn and calluses. A Cincinnati genius novelty is claimed. A second brief item notes a six year old boy testing a late night bed routine with a humorous tug at his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Wittsburgh
Recipe for Gray Hair Cure Advertised in 1900s Paper
A hair dye home remedy recommends mixing Bay Rum, Barbo Compound, glycerine and water to darken gray hair. Apply twice weekly until the shade improves, with low cost and safe to use at home. The ad promises non greasy, non staining results and mentions drugstores offering it ready-made.
Big's Cream Balm Opens Nasal Passages
An advertisement promises quick relief from nasal catarrh and congestion. A small bottle of Big's Cream Balm is applied in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and clear air passages for easier breathing.
Millionaire Cowan estate heirs revealed in DuPage court
Nine heirs and spouses are poised to share more than 2.5 million dollars from the William P. Cowan estate after judge Rathje establishes their relation. The nine, aged 44 to 95, live in Michigan New York and Illinois and include the Saxton and Stillwell families.
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Indiana
Wheaton
Willing Saxton
Fayte
Mich
Walter Saxton
Waucansia
R. B. Colby
Willan O
William
Colby
Hart
Cowan
Rathie
Judson Phelps
Detroit
Henry B. Stillwell
Gloversville
N.Y
Wiliam G. Stillwell
Springfield
Mans
Inne
Helen Shadholt
Mymouth
N. Y
Alfred C. Hoy
DuPage County
Saxton Boys
Chicago Golf Club
Mr. Hoy
Stillwell Boys
Shadboldt
Saxton
Walter
Mr. Cowan
Saxtons
Peter Cowan
Cayuga County
William PB. Cowan
London Jazz Fever Reaches Night Clubs With Scarce Suitors
In wartime London night life shifts to late hours in clubs and dance halls where jazz plays and crowds seek entertainment. Shortage of eligible young men pushes English girls toward paid escorts as venues charge modest entry with light buffets.
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London
Rector’s
Tottenham Court Road
Rector's
Caution in Turning Cows to Pasture to Maintain Milk
The U S Department of Agriculture warns farmers to stage the shift from dry feed to pasture carefully to avoid a drop in milk flow. Gradual grain reduction and limited early pasture help high producers maintain production, with 3 to 5 pounds daily grain recommended for supplementation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Greatest Profit from Cows Sees Feeding Efficiency
Records of cow testing associations show well fed cows bring the greatest profits. J. B. Fitch of Kansas State Agricultural College advises milking operators to cull some cows and boost feed for the rest. He notes many owners miss that feeding a few cows well yields higher returns.
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J. B. Fitch
Kansas State Agricultural College
Feeding practices for cows and milk production
The article explains rationing for dairy cows, noting only feed above maintenance needs should support milk production and that providing insufficient feed after maintenance is unprofitable. It emphasizes that cow feed is allocated first for maintenance and production relies on the remaining portion.
Dairy cows relish silage in balanced rations
Silage suits dairy cattle as a feed ingredient but is not complete due to bulk moisture and low protein and minerals. Combine with alfalfa or clover hay and a well balanced grain ration for a proper diet.
Thrifty Growth of Heifers Predicts Near One Pound Daily Gain
A cattle study suggests that if young heifers are fed to promote thrifty growth without excessive fat, they should gain about one pound daily from 10 to 20 months of age up to calving time. The program aims for steady development rather than rapid fat buildup.
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Mother Cray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
Mother Gray
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Run
Lange
Tetle
Lester Archer
Dorothy Archer
Toledo
Cleo
Lima
Lester
Rockford
Millionaire
William Saxton
Mr. Hart
Charles Saxton
Catre
Jazz Mad
England
Terpsichore
Bercter's
Grafton Galleries
Brett
Bond Street
Weicester Aquaré
Charing Cross Road
Walter Baker & Colid
Dorchester
Gilbert Bros. & CO
Baltimore, Md
Noorthrop & Symantics Iinc
Buffalo,n
ITC
Wodician Co
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