Dodd's Kidney Pills Proclaimed a Wonderful Remedy
Mrs Delia Olson of New London Wisconsin recounts relief from rheumatism and kidney issues after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The ad warns of kidney trouble leading to Bright's disease and costly treatment, urging immediate use and direct ordering with 60 cents.
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Delia Olson
New London
Wis
Ake
Bright
DODD
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Banner Lye claims and Cuticura Soap ad snippets
An assortment of vintage marketing lines promoting Banner Lye as a safe odorless cleaner and disinfectant for kitchen and dairy use, along with Cuticura Soap promising shaving and skin benefits. The text mixes product pitches with a few unrelated quips about wages and a fruit metaphor.
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Marhms
Pean Chemical Works
Philadelphia
USA
Sea
Millions Lost Annually as Farmers Waste Manure
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that millions of dollars in manure are wasted yearly. It cites horses cattle hogs and sheep producing valued manure and outlines practical savings through timely spreading concrete pits and concrete-paved feeding sheds. It notes that manure savings rise with covered feeding and that a Farmers' Bulletin No. 978 explains handling barnyard manure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Lice-Ridden Hogs Prove Costly to Feed
Experiments by the Bureau of Animal Industry and the U S Department of Agriculture show lice on hogs raise feed costs. Over three studies 20 to 80 hogs were used, with costs rising from 1.00 to 2.04 dollars per hundred pounds of pork. Lice reduce weight gain and cause restlessness, prompting steps to purge lice from flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Nee
Hee
Department of Agriculture
Grain Cars Plagued by Plugging UndersInjects Bad Grain Risk
Heavy grain shipments tempt unscrupulous shippers to place inferior grain at the bottom of heavily loaded cars to evade inspection. Federal grain inspectors report cases of musty damaged corn and wheat found beneath sound loads, prompting warnings to take representative samples and sample heavily loaded cars carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Grain Supervision Offices
Timber Needed by Farmer For Home Woodland Use
Timber is essential for firewood posts rails poles and rough building work on farms. When urgent repairs arise delaying procurement from towns or neighboring farms, forestry experts advise utilizing the farm woodland if properly cared for and not wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Calotabs Ad Promises Quick Cold Cure and Purified System
An advertisement urges readers to take one Calotab at bedtime to stop a cold overnight and purify the liver. It claims no side effects and a refund if not satisfied, priced at thirty five cents. A Boston Transcript pun about organ prices is noted as a separate quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Boston Transcript
Batonic
Boschee's Syrup Endorsed for Coughs and Lung Ailments
An advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup for colds bronchitis and lung troubles noting it aids restful sleep and morning expectoration. It claims wide American use and long history. A separate humorous exchange about an engaged couple ends with a witty in-law style joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Civilized World
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim From 19th Century Ad
An historical advertisement offers 100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims internal use and blood action on mucous surfaces. Endorsed by druggists for over forty years with testimonials and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HALL
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich New Color For Many Fabrics
An advertisement urges using Diamond Dyes to color wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics including dresses blouses stockings skirts coats and feathers. It promises a new fadeless color and notes a Color Card and in-package directions for dyeing any material.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Easy Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as swift relief for rheumatic pains neuritis lumbago and muscle strains. Highlights ease of use cleanliness economy with prices 35e 79e and 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
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